BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Friday 12 July 2024

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—12/07/2024
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  The Third Information Crisis by Naomi Alderman—Mapping the Inner World
  4/5Our third crisis: digital communication.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—12/07/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—12/07/2024
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—12/07/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—12/07/2024
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Gentle parenting
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Yousra Samir Imran.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—12/07/2024: Welsh farm payments, Michael Mosley a tribute, Lab-grown meat, AI in ecosystems
  A consultation on Welsh farm payments replacing EU funding.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—12/07/2024
  Clare Bailey Mosley on her husband's 'extraordinary' impact.
2. 09:00
  Desert Island Discs—Rob Delaney, actor and comedian
  Rob Delaney, actor and comedian, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
3. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Southall Black Sisters, Audrey Powne, Dr Michael Mosley's exercise snacking
  Three women due to be on trial for assault have had charges against them discontinued.
4. 11:00
  The Food Programme—Just One Thing with The Food Programme
  Sheila Dillon looks back at Dr Michael Mosley's legacy.
5. 11:45
  The Third Information Crisis by Naomi Alderman—A Wonderful Catastrophe
  5/5How can we cope with the challenges of digital communication?
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—12/07/2024
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Rare Earth—The Future of Meat
  Can meat ever be environmentally friendly, or do we need better substitutes?
3. 12:57
  Weather—12/07/2024
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  World at One—Is it time to reform prison sentences?
  Analysis of the government's move to release more prisoners earlier.
5. 13:45
  Ten Second Showdown—Usain Bolt
  Showboating to a new world record.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—11/07/2024
  Stella finds herself fighting a losing battle.
7. 14:15
  Limelight—The Skies Are Watching, 2. The Man From Kecksburg
  2/5Coral’s adult son, a ufologist, is reunited with his mother
8. 14:45
  Communicating with Ros Atkins—4. Michael Johnson, Olympic athlete and broadcaster
  Ros Atkins talks to Michael Johnson on the art of communicating clearly.
9. 15:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Postbag: Raby Castle
  Peter Gibbs and the panel visit Raby Castle, Park and Gardens for a postbag edition.
10. 15:45
  Short Works—The Knockers' Ballroom
  An original short story by Wyl Menmuir, read by Tristan Sturrock.
11. 16:00
  Last Word—Dr Richard Taylor, Jack Rowell, Claudia Williams, Christophe Deloire
  Matthew Bannister on an MP, a rugby coach, an artist and a campaigner.
12. 16:30
  Sideways—A New Frontier, A New Frontier: 1. A Message to Ourselves
  Matthew Syed traces humanity’s first attempt to send a radio message to aliens.
13. 17:00
  PM—Thousands of prisoners will be released early
  The justice secretary says failure to act could 'collapse' the criminal justice system.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—12/07/2024 Thousands of inmates to be freed earlier than planned to help with prison overcrowding
  The Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood said it was the only way to "avert disaster"
2. 18:30
  The News Quiz—Series 114, Episode 6
  6/7Zoe Lyons, Angela Barnes, Ian Smith and Marie Le Conte quiz the news.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—12/07/2024
  The tension mounts for one family.
4. 19:15
  Screenshot—The Western
  Ellen and Mark examine the enduring popularity of a genre that seems to refuse to die.
5. 20:00
  Any Questions?—Andrew Bowie MP, Daniel Kebede, Alison McGovern MP, Jill Rutter
  Alex Forsyth presents political discussion from St Cuthbert's Church in Darlington.
6. 20:50
  A Point of View—No Country for Old Men
  Sarah Dunant on the profound challenge to America's sense of its own youthfulness.
7. 21:00
  Shadow World—Thief at the British Museum
  A story of history disregarded, beauty destroyed, and trust betrayed.
8. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Thousands of prisoners to be released early
  Offenders set for early release to ease overcrowding in English and Welsh prisons
9. 22:45
  Glorious Exploits by Ferdia Lennon—Ten
  10/10A story of drama and friendship in war-torn Sicily during the Peloponnesian War.
10. 23:00
  Americast—Is it the beginning of the end for Biden?
  More gaffes overshadow Biden's crucial NATO press conference
11. 23:30
  Illuminated—Shifting Soundscapes
  Sound artist Alice Boyd retraces the steps of legendary field recordist Martyn Stewart.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—13/07/2024
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  The Third Information Crisis by Naomi Alderman—A Wonderful Catastrophe
  5/5How can we cope with the challenges of digital communication?
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—13/07/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—13/07/2024
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—13/07/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—13/07/2024
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Walking Together
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev Lynne Gibson.
8. 05:45
  Frontlines of Journalism—1. Off Balance
  You can’t be neutral about everything, in a world this cruel.

Saturday 13 July 2024