BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Friday 26 August 2022

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—26/08/2022
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  This is Not a Pity Memoir by Abi Morgan—New Challenges
  There are new challenges for Abi as Jacob's hospital discharge approaches.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—26/08/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—26/08/2022
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—26/08/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—26/08/2022
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—26/08/2022
  Reflection to start the day with Rev Richard Frazer of Greyfriars Kirk, Edinburgh.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—26/08/22 - Fertiliser, food prices, reviving a Scottish island
  Fertiliser and carbon dioxide, food prices, reviving farming on a Scottish island.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Flightless Cormorant
  Chris Packham presents the flightless cormorant adapted to its Galapagos world.(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—26/08/2022
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  The Reunion—London Occupy
  Kirsty Wark reunites some of those caught up in the anti-capitalist Occupy London protests(R)
3. 09:45
  This is Not a Pity Memoir by Abi Morgan—Days of Hope
  In Abi Morgan's memoir, summer seas point to new hope for her, Jacob & their two children.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—DJ BB, DJ Ritu, Dame Esther Rantzen, Ros Whitehouse, Dr Caroline Boyd, Joy Porter, Dr Mariaelena Huambachano
  Older Women DJs on the UK’s club scene
5. 11:00
  The Spark—James Bridle and non-human intelligence
  Helen Lewis presents a new series of encounters with innovative thinkers.
6. 11:30
  Mucking In—Series 1, Hold Your Horses
  6/6Archie turns the farm upside down with a metal detector.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—26/08/2022
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  AntiSocial—Trigger warnings
  'Upsetting content' warnings at universities: a harmless courtesy or oversensitivity?
3. 12:57
  Weather—26/08/2022
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  World at One—26/08/2022
  Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Jonny Dymond.
5. 13:45
  Torn—The stories behind the clothes we wear, Viscose Rayon
  5/10Gus Casely-Hayford explores the history of viscose rayon, first known as 'fake silk'.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—25/08/2022
  Tracy is feeling nervous.(R)
7. 14:15
  Limelight—Exemplar: Series 1, 2. Searching
  2/5A mysterious voice note takes Jess and Maya on a hunt to find an old friend.
8. 14:45
  Living with the Gods—Living with Many Gods
  Neil MacGregor focuses on societies with many gods, including the Romans in Britain.
9. 15:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Milton Keynes
  Kathy Clugston and the panel are in Milton Keynes.
10. 15:45
  New Frequencies—Part One: SandGlass and The Ice Demon of Mount Crooked
  The second season of a showcase of work by young writers: Part One
11. 16:00
  Last Word—Margaret Keane, Keith Smith, Mario Fiorentini, Brenda Fisher
  Matthew Bannister on an artist, an entrepreneur, a partisan and a swimmer.
12. 16:30
  Feedback—26/08/2022
  Radio 4's forum for comments, queries, criticisms and congratulations.(R)
13. 17:00
  PM—26/08/2022
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—26/08/2022 Calls for Help as Household Bills Rise
  The energy regulator announces a near-doubling of the price cap for energy bills
2. 18:30
  Party's Over—Series 2, The Crown
  5/6Miles Jupp stars as Henry Tobin, Britain's least successful former prime minister.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—26/08/2022
  Is Ruairi ready for the honest truth?
4. 19:15
  Screenshot—Werner Herzog at 80
  Mark and Ellen explore the work, myth and legacy of Werner Herzog as he turns 80.
5. 20:00
  Any Questions?—Murdo Fraser MSP, Angela Haggerty, Anas Sarwar MSP, Dr Philippa Whitford MP
  Alex Forsyth presents political debate from The Barracks in Stirling.
6. 20:50
  A Point of View—When Everybody Is Somebody
  Will Self reflects on the merits of failure.
7. 21:00
  Torn—Ominbus 1
  Gus Casely-Hayford, director of V&A East, tells a human-centred history of fashion.
8. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Energy price cap to rise more than 80 per cent from October.
  Campaigners warn that households will be plunged into poverty
9. 22:45
  Trespasses by Louise Kennedy—5: Are We Ridiculous?
  5/10Faith and passion collide in this tender and shocking debut set during the Troubles.
10. 23:00
  Great Lives—Dame Kathleen Ollerenshaw, Educationalist
  Sir John Timpson picks Dame Kathleen Ollerenshaw.(R)
11. 23:30
  My Dream Dinner Party—David Baddiel's Dream Dinner Party
  Comedian and author David Baddiel in conversation with his heroes – brought back to life.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—27/08/2022
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  This is Not a Pity Memoir by Abi Morgan—Days of Hope
  In Abi Morgan's memoir, summer seas point to new hope for her, Jacob & their two children.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—27/08/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—27/08/2022
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—27/08/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—27/08/2022
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—27/08/2022
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg
8. 05:45
  Four Thought—A Friendship
  Novelist Richard Owain Roberts shares a story about a friendship.(R)

Saturday 27 August 2022