BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Wednesday 19 July 2023

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—19/07/2023
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The Forgotten Girls by Monica Potts—Book of the Week: Ep 2 - Church and religion in rural America
  2/5Reflections on religiosity in rural America, and going 'boy crazy' in the teenage years.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—19/07/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—World Service
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—19/07/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—19/07/2023
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—19/07/2023
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with Andrea Rea
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—19/07/23 Fertiliser suppliers and increased profits; the National Adaptation Programme; grain market co-operative
  Increased profits for companies supplying fertiliser in the UK.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Brown Kiwi
  Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the New Zealand brown kiwi.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—19/07/2023
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Behind the Crime—Duewaine
  Two forensic psychologists interview Duewaine about his life and the crimes he committed.
3. 09:30
  Living on the Edge—Downderry
  Richard King accompanies Natasha Carthew as she returns to Downderry in Cornwall.
4. 09:45
  The Forgotten Girls by Monica Potts—Book of the Week: Ep 3 - Goals, Dreams and Education
  3/5In this story of friendship and lost promise in rural America, education plays its part.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Police Accountability, Wizard of Oz, Phubbing, World Cup song
  We speak to Mina Smallman from the launch of the Alliance for Police Accountability.
6. 11:00
  Intrigue—Burning Sun, 4. Consent
  The sex scandals make headlines around the world. K-pop fans, like Jung's superfan react.
7. 11:30
  History's Heroes—History's Secret Heroes: Series 1, Skiing Commandos
  Can a team of Norwegian men on skis destroy a water plant in time to stop a nuclear war?
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—19/07/2023
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—Subscription traps; Rising rents; Barmy Army membership
  A government Bill to prevent unwanted automatic subscriptions faces a business backlash
3. 12:57
  Weather—19/07/2023
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  World at One—19/07/2023
  Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague.
5. 13:45
  The Banksy Story—Series 1, 3. Santa's Ghetto
  3/13Banksy from hood rat to hero. A Christmas exhibition helps Steph prove herself to Banksy.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—18/07/2023
  Tempers flare at Bridge Farm.
7. 14:15
  Fault Lines: Money, Sex and Blood—Series 1: Money, The Score
  4/6Does bad blood seep through the family fault lines?
8. 15:00
  Money Box—Money Box Live: Can you afford to retire?
  What is the best way to manage your pension pot? A panel of experts answer your questions.
9. 15:30
  Inside Health—How fast should you eat your food?
  Slowing down your eating speed might impact your health
10. 16:00
  Sideways—47. China's Ping Pong Power: Episode 3
  Matthew Syed tells the story of China's rise in the 20th century - through ping pong.
11. 16:30
  The Media Show—Going undercover in Myanmar
  Stuart Ramsay on Myanmar's forgotten civil war
12. 17:00
  PM—19/07/2023
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—19/07/2023 Government apologises for historical discrimination of gay people in the British military
  Rishi Sunak has formally apologised and called LGBT veterans' treatment "horrific"
2. 18:30
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 8, Episode 1
  1/6John Finnemore presents more sketches and songs.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—19/07/2023
  Neil struggles to hold his tongue.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Christopher Nolan on Oppenheimer, what is Cynghanedd?, club culture under threat
  Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer, Cynghanedd at the Welsh National Eisteddfod, club culture
5. 20:00
  Moral Maze—The Morality of Climate Activism
  Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
6. 21:00
  A Very British Cult—2. The Daily Call
  Jeff is on the phone all day, every day, listening to his leader.
7. 21:30
  The Media Show—Going undercover in Myanmar
  Stuart Ramsay on Myanmar's forgotten civil war
8. 22:00
  The World Tonight—NHS consultants on eve of 48 hour strike
  Senior doctors in England prepare to walk out tomorrow in their dispute about pay
9. 22:45
  The Sorcerer of Pyongyang by Marcel Theroux—Episode Eight
  8/10By Marcel Theroux. Aided by Su-ok, Jun-su goes to Wonsan in search of his parents.
10. 23:00
  Bunk Bed—Series 10, Episode 1
  1/6Anger, dribbling during massages, the art of writing, finding a twinkly partner.
11. 23:15
  The Skewer—Series 9, Episode 5
  5/8Jon Holmes's comedy current affairs concept album remixes news into satirical shapes.
12. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—19/07/2023
  Sean Curran reports on Prime Minister's Questions and an apology from Rishi Sunak.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—20/07/2023
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The Forgotten Girls by Monica Potts—Book of the Week: Ep 3 - Goals, Dreams and Education
  3/5In this story of friendship and lost promise in rural America, education plays its part.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—20/07/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—World Service
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—20/07/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—20/07/2023
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—20/07/2023
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with Andrea Rea
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—20/07/23 Europe's hot weather and food production; six more nature recovery projects; small-scale co-ops
  Europe's hot weather impacts crop yields and quality.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Bullfinch
  Michaela Strachan presents the story and sound of the bullfinch.

Thursday 20 July 2023