BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Tuesday 23 August 2022

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—23/08/2022
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  This is Not a Pity Memoir by Abi Morgan—The Day Ordinary Life Changed
  Abi Morgan's memoir begins on a seemingly ordinary day in June.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—23/08/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—23/08/2022
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—23/08/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—23/08/2022
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—23/08/2022
  Reflection to start the day with Rev Richard Frazer of Greyfriars Kirk, Edinburgh.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—23/08/22 - Carbon neutral meat processing, labour costs, river pollution
  Carbon neutral meat processing, labour costs in farming, river pollution report.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Satin Bowerbird
  Miranda Krestovnikoff presents Australia's satin bowerbird.(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—23/08/2022
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Across the Red Line—Is private education divisive?
  Anne McElvoy invites figures on opposed sides of an issue to listen to each other.
3. 09:45
  This is Not a Pity Memoir by Abi Morgan—When Abi Met Jacob
  Jacob is in hospital. Abi waits for his diagnosis & looks back to the first time they met.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Listener week: Patriarchal wedding practices. Ukraine sponsorship. Rural bullying. Pubic hair loss in menopause
  Listener week: Patriarchal wedding practices. Ukraine. Pubic hair loss in menopause.
5. 11:00
  Curious Cases—Series 20, The Wild and Windy Tale
  “How do winds start and why do they stop?” asks Georgina from the Isle of Wight
6. 11:30
  In Suburbia—Nothing looks the same
  Ian Hislop completes his series exploring the understated cultural wealth of suburbia.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—23/08/2022
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—Call You and Yours - How are you going to afford university this year?
  Call You and Yours - How are you going to afford university this year?
3. 12:57
  Weather—23/08/2022
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  World at One—23/08/2022
  Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague.
5. 13:45
  Torn—The stories behind the clothes we wear, Indian chintz dress
  2/10Gus Casely-Hayford explores the triumphs of black Americans in fashion from slavery to now
6. 14:00
  The Archers—22/08/2022
  Jakob has an interesting theory.(R)
7. 14:15
  No Place But the Water—The Library of Everything: Part 1
  A drama series set in a future flooded world. Written by Linda Marshall Griffiths.
8. 15:00
  The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 37, Eastbourne
  Jay Rayner and the panel visit Eastbourne.(R)
9. 15:30
  Made of Stronger Stuff—Sphincters
  Kimberley Wilson and Dr Xand van Tulleken continue their journey around the human body.
10. 16:00
  Word of Mouth—Nihal Arthanayake on conversation
  Radio 5 Live presenter Nihal Arthanayake talks to Michael about the art of conversation.
11. 16:30
  Great Lives—Dame Kathleen Ollerenshaw, Educationalist
  Sir John Timpson picks Dame Kathleen Ollerenshaw.
12. 17:00
  PM—23/08/2022
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—23/08/2022 Police in Liverpool hunt the killers of a 9-year-old girl
  Police in Liverpool hunt the killers of a 9-year-old girl, shot dead at her home.
2. 18:30
  Alone—Series 4, Episode 2 - The Longest Brief Thing
  2/6Things get fraught when Louisa befriends Nina, Morris’ sort of ex. Stars Angus Deayton.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—23/08/2022
  Ruairi is a wanted man.
4. 19:15
  Unreal: A Critical History of Reality TV—2. The Talent Show Boom: Pop Idol and The X Factor
  How three men called Simon are responsible for the gold rush of talent shows.
5. 20:00
  The Dark Side of Direct Sales
  Are workers being exploited by practices within some direct sales firms?
6. 20:40
  In Touch—Awareness on TikTok
  We talk to four TikTok creators who are educating their audiences on visual impairment.
7. 21:00
  Pandemic 1918—Episode 2 - How the UK and the world reacted
  2/3Virologist Professor John Oxford charts the spread and impact of the 1918-19 flu pandemic.(R)
8. 21:30
  Across the Red Line—Is private education divisive?
  Anne McElvoy invites figures on opposed sides of an issue to listen to each other.
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Ukraine marks Independence Day anniversary
  Country on high alert – fears of a new wave of attacks
10. 22:45
  Trespasses by Louise Kennedy—2: The Wages of Sin
  2/10Faith and politics collide in this tender and shocking love story set during the Troubles.
11. 23:00
  Daliso Chaponda: Citizen of Nowhere—Series 3, Change
  4/4Malawian comedian Daliso Chaponda explores the divisive global issues of change.(R)
12. 23:30
  My Dream Dinner Party—Joan Bakewell's Dream Dinner Party
  Broadcaster Joan Bakewell in conversation with her heroes, brought back to life.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—24/08/2022
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  This is Not a Pity Memoir by Abi Morgan—When Abi Met Jacob
  Jacob is in hospital. Abi waits for his diagnosis & looks back to the first time they met.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—24/08/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—24/08/2022
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—24/08/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—24/08/2022
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—24/08/2022
  Reflection to start the day with Rev Richard Frazer of Greyfriars Kirk, Edinburgh.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—24/08/22 Methane Emissions, Hay Yields, Cost of Food
  Call for evidence on how much new kinds of livestock feed can reduce methane emissions.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Purple Martin
  Chris Packham presents the purple martin from eastern North America.(R)

Wednesday 24 August 2022