BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Monday 31 July 2023

FM Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—31/07/2023
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Sideways—48. Love Thy Villain
  Matthew Syed looks at the merits of embracing your inner 'villain'.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—St Michael's, Angersleigh, near Taunton in Somerset
  Bells on Sunday comes from St Michael's, Angersleigh, near Taunton in Somerset
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—31/07/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—World Service
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—31/07/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—31/07/2023
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—31/07/2023
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with George Craig.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—31/07/23 Imported eggs up, rural services in crisis, sea temperature rises
  Imports of eggs are up 276%.
10. 05:56
  Weather—31/07/2023
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Paul Brook on the Garden Warbler
  Paul Brook discusses watching a garden warbler for Tweet of the Day.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—31/07/2023
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  The NHS: Who Cares?—Road to Recovery
  Why the workforce holds the key to the recovery and future success of the NHS.
3. 09:30
  Shock and War: Iraq 20 Years On—4. The Inspectors
  UN inspectors hunt for weapons of mass destruction and find… nothing.
4. 09:45
  The Rooster House: My Ukrainian Family Story by Victoria Belim—Episode 1: Return to Bereh
  1/5Ukrainian journalist Victoria Belim returns to her country to unravel her family’s history
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Author Jane Fallon, Two mothers talk about daughters' deaths, Netball World Cup, Young women and loneliness, Nouhaila Benzina
  Best-selling author Jane Fallon on her latest novel, Over Sharing.
6. 11:00
  History on the Edge—The Tinker Experiment
  Anita Anand uncovers hidden stories from recent British history.
7. 11:30
  The Bottom Line—Does Funny Sell?
  Is advertising less funny than it used to be? Evan Davis and guests discuss
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—31/07/2023
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—Rail ticket offices, Will warning, Rental homes' energy efficiency
  MPs travel watchdog warns rail companies over ticket office plan.
3. 12:57
  Weather—31/07/2023
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  World at One—31/07/2023
  Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Jonny Dymond.
5. 13:45
  New Storytellers—The Final Fanfayre
  In 1974, a young girl band from Middlesbrough made a record for their idols - The Osmonds.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—30/07/2023
  Helen is on a mission
7. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Exposure
  When an intimate photo falls into the wrong hands, Kate and Emma's worlds start to crumble
8. 15:00
  The 3rd Degree—Series 13, King's College London
  5/6Three students from King’s College London take on their dons in the upbeat quiz.
9. 15:30
  The Food Programme—Feeding Your Brain: A Users Guide.
  What the latest science is telling us about food, mental health and boosting brain power.
10. 16:00
  The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 27, Ancient DNA Secrets
  Brian Cox and Robin Ince look at the amazing story of the discovery of King Richard III.
11. 16:30
  Soul Music—Purple Rain
  True stories of what Prince's epic ballad ‘Purple Rain’ means to people around the world.
12. 17:00
  PM—31/07/2023
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—31/07/2023 Government grants more than a hundred new licences to drill for oil and gas in the North Sea
  Rishi Sunak has insisted the decision won't de-rail Britain's path to net zero
2. 18:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 79, Episode 4
  4/6The multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—31/07/2023
  Tom hatches a cunning plan.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—West End producer unmasked, Reassessing the poetry of Virgil, Adjani Salmon on Dreaming Whilst Black
  West End producer unmasked; reassessing Virgil; Adjani Salmon on Dreaming Whilst Black
5. 20:00
  Intrigue—Burning Sun, 6. The Reckoning
  The K-pop stars face justice.
6. 20:30
  Crossing Continents—Botswana: Living with elephants
  The battle to keep the peace between people and elephants in northern Botswana.
7. 21:00
  The Trouble with Sheep
  Upland sheep are under fire - Charlotte Smith investigates what the future holds.
8. 21:30
  The NHS: Who Cares?—Road to Recovery
  Why the workforce holds the key to the recovery and future success of the NHS.
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—UK government grants new oil and gas licences
  Rishi Sunak says granting new licences "entirely consistent" with net zero commitments
10. 22:45
  Money by Martin Amis—6: I was a mean kid
  6/10Martin Amis's classic novel that defined eighties excess, read by Bertie Carvel.
11. 23:00
  Word of Mouth—Audio description: putting art into words
  Audio describer Lonny Evans and trainer Terry James talk about how to describe art.
12. 23:30
  Rewinder—Endless Pips
  Greg James loses himself in the BBC's enormous archives.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—01/08/2023
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The Rooster House: My Ukrainian Family Story by Victoria Belim—Episode 1: Return to Bereh
  1/5Ukrainian journalist Victoria Belim returns to her country to unravel her family’s history
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—01/08/2023
  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—01/08/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—01/08/2023
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—01/08/2023
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with George Craig
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—01/08/23 Wild camping on Dartmoor; community shops; new tech
  The Court of Appeal allows wild camping to come back to Dartmoor.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Frank Gardner on the Golden Oriole
  The BBC's Frank Gardner recalls the song of a golden oriole for Tweet of the Day.

Tuesday 1 August 2023