BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Friday 21 July 2023

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—21/07/2023
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The Forgotten Girls by Monica Potts—Book of the Week: Ep 4 - Trauma through the generations
  4/5In this story of friendship and lost promise in rural America, trauma is always close by.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—21/07/2023
  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—21/07/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—21/07/2023
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—21/07/2023
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with Andrea Rea
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—21/07/23 Animal welfare labelling on food packaging; Scottish co-ops; British tomatoes.
  Defra drops plans to consult on putting information about animal welfare on food labels.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Trudie Goodwin on the Carib Grackle
  Actress and keen birdwatcher Trudie Goodwin fell in love with the carib grackle's song.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—21/07/2023
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Desert Island Discs—Jill Scott, footballer
  Jill Scott, footballer, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
3. 09:45
  The Forgotten Girls by Monica Potts—Book of the Week: Ep 5 - A downward spiral
  5/5In this story of friendship & lost promise in rural American failed dreams lead to decline
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Barbie, Spain's election, Rallycross driver Catie Munnings, Author and comedian Andi Osho
  The creation of the new Barbie film.
5. 11:00
  The Briefing Room—The China Threat
  Is the government failing in its handling of Chinese investment and interests in the UK?
6. 11:30
  Jack & Millie—Series 2, Hot Yoga
  3/4Faced with a mindfulness pillow, Tudor sallet and hot yoga, a TV binge ends abruptly.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—21/07/2023
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Archive on 4—The King and Kennedy Assassinations: If the Dead Could Speak
  In 1968, Martin Luther King and Robert F Kennedy were murdered. Michael Goldfarb reports.
3. 12:57
  Weather—21/07/2023
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  World at One—21/07/2023
  Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague.
5. 13:45
  The Banksy Story—Series 1, 5. Crude Oils
  5/13Banksy from hood rat to art hero. A new exhibition featuring 200 live rats? Err OK...
6. 14:00
  The Archers—20/07/2023
  George goes too far, with shocking consequences.
7. 14:15
  Limelight—Bitter Pill, 3. Disconnect
  3/5Mary is living the life she always wanted. But can she keep it?
8. 14:45
  Witness History—Lebanon hostage crisis
  In 1991 Giandomenico Picco went to Beirut to try to free Western hostages.
9. 15:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—RHS Bridgewater
  Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
10. 15:45
  Short Works—Love Is Mortifying by Gina Donnelly
  A late-night call from a wrong number leads to a conversation with a stranger.
11. 16:00
  Last Word—Lady Williams of Elvel, Professor John Goodenough, Christine Baker, Lord Palmer
  Matthew Bannister on a secretary, a materials chemist, a publisher and an aristocrat.
12. 16:30
  Feedback—21/07/2023
  The programme that holds the BBC to account on behalf of the radio audience.
13. 17:00
  PM—21/07/2023
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—21/07/2023 Conservatives lose two by-elections but hold on in another
  The three main political parties have spent the day reflecting on the results
2. 18:30
  Dead Ringers—Series 23, Episode 6
  6/6Lib Dem Leader Ed Davey shows us what his party really stands for: elaborate stunts.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—21/07/2023
  Tony struggles with his emotions.
4. 19:15
  Add to Playlist—Series 6, Rick Wakeman and Anna Lapwood on the joys of the keyboard
  Rick Wakeman and Anna Lapwood add the next five tracks to the playlist.
5. 20:00
  Any Questions?—Chris Philp MP, Maya Goodfellow, Margaret Hodge MP, Tim Montgomerie
  Alex Forsyth presents political debate from the Quadram Institute in Norwich.
6. 20:50
  A Point of View—The Soul of a Rebel
  As a seasoned protester, Trevor Phillips explores what’s wrong with protest today.
7. 21:00
  The Banksy Story—Omnibus 1
  The story of Banksy's rise from secretive street artist to international icon.
8. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Is the drive to net zero changing our politics?
  What role is the debate around climate change set to play in the political process?
9. 22:45
  The Sorcerer of Pyongyang by Marcel Theroux—Episode Ten
  10/10By Marcel Theroux. On the run in London, Jun-su must make a life-changing decision.
10. 23:00
  Americast—Barbie's Hot Right Now
  Movie fever in a sweltering heatwave.
11. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—21/07/2023
  Mark D'Arcy looks at the fall out from the big three by-elections.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—22/07/2023
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The Forgotten Girls by Monica Potts—Book of the Week: Ep 5 - A downward spiral
  5/5In this story of friendship & lost promise in rural American failed dreams lead to decline
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—22/07/2023
  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—22/07/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—22/07/2023
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—22/07/2023
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Carolyn Skinner.
8. 05:45
  Living on the Edge—Downderry
  Richard King accompanies Natasha Carthew as she returns to Downderry in Cornwall.

Saturday 22 July 2023