BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Saturday 20 July 2024

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Morning
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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—20/07/2024
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  Child—Series 1, 5. Birth of a Mother
  How do popular representations of mothers impact our ideals of motherhood.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—20/07/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—20/07/2024
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—20/07/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—20/07/2024
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Snail Mail: we live by faith all the time
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Ennette C Lainchbury.
8. 05:45
  Frontlines of Journalism—2. Not in your shoes
  The most contentious story Jeremy Bowen has covered: Israelis and Palestinians.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News and Papers—20/07/2024
  The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
2. 06:07
  Ramblings—Every Body Outdoors in Gloucestershire
  A five-mile circuit on the Cotswold Way with a group on a mission to make positive change.
3. 06:30
  Farming Today—20/07/24 - Farming Today This Week: Housebuilding, solar farms and Welsh farm policy
  What will government plans to reform planning mean for the countryside?
4. 06:57
  Weather—20/07/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  Today—20/07/2024
  Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
6. 09:00
  Saturday Live—Matt Forde, Zandra Rhodes, Simon Parker, Carrie and David Grant
  Dame Zandra Rhodes is as best known for dressing Diana, as she is for her neon-pink hair.
7. 10:00
  You're Dead to Me—LGBTQ Life in Weimar Germany
  Join Greg and his guests to learn about LGBTQ life and culture in Weimar Germany.
8. 10:30
  Alexei Sayle's Strangers on a Train—Series 3, Nottingham to Skegness
  1/5Alexei Sayle meets strangers on a train as he travels from Nottingham to Skegness..
9. 11:00
  The Week in Westminster—20/07/2024
  Pippa Crerar of the Guardian assesses the latest developments at Westminster.
10. 11:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—Republicans anoint Donald Trump
  The confirmation of Trump as candidate marks the culmination of an extraordinary week.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—20/07/2024
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Money Box—Tackling Mobile Fraud and Savings Tax
  The new police tactics to fight the growing problem of mobile phone fraud.
3. 12:30
  The News Quiz—Series 114, Episode 7
  7/7Hugo Rifkind, Susie McCabe, Scott Bennett and Lucy Porter quiz the news.
4. 12:57
  Weather—20/07/2024
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  News and Weather—20/07/2024
  The latest national and international news and weather reports from BBC Radio 4
6. 13:10
  Any Questions?—Lord Davies, Jo Stevens MP, Baroness Smith, Zia Yusuf
  Alex Forsyth presents political discussion from Tŷ Pawb in Wrexham.
7. 14:00
  Any Answers?—20/07/2024
  Call Any Answers? to have your say on the big issues in the news this week.
8. 14:45
  The Archers—19/07/2024
  Lily goes on the attack.
9. 15:00
  Breaking the Rules—Cry If You Want To
  Crackling two-hander from award-winning writer EV Crowe.
10. 16:00
  Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman’s Hour: Nelly Furtado, Woman in Myanmar, Woman’s Hour from Lord’s, Taking children out of school
  Nuala McGovern hosts a cricket special from Lord’s Cricket Ground.
11. 17:00
  PM—IT failure prompts fears about the dangers of going 'cashless'
  After a global IT failure, PM asks whether society is now too reliant on card payments.
12. 17:30
  Political Thinking with Nick Robinson—The Robert Jenrick 2024 One
  A pitch for the future of the Conservative Party.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—20/07/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
14. 17:57
  Weather—20/07/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—20/07/2024 Computer systems back to normal
  The government says air and rail systems are back to normal after yesterday's meltdown.
2. 18:15
  Loose Ends—Nina Conti, Tom Kerridge, Samantha Spiro, Donna Leon, Clive Anderson, That Woman, Braimah Kanneh-Mason & Plínio Fernandes
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
3. 19:00
  Profile—JD Vance
  From ‘hillbilly’ roots to becoming Donald Trump’s nominee for vice-president.
4. 19:15
  The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 30, Science of Board Games - Jess Fostekew, Marcus du Sautoy and Dave Neale
  Brian Cox and Robin Ince reveal the hidden science behind our favourite board games.
5. 20:00
  Archive on 4—Sinéad O'Connor - A Life in Ten Songs
  Jo Whiley looks back at the artist's music and legacy.
6. 21:00
  Moral Maze—How can we reduce the temperature of politics?
  Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
7. 22:00
  News—20/07/2024
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
8. 22:15
  The Food Programme—Off the Rails: The Story of Train Food
  Sheila Dillon journeys into the world of food and rail travel.
9. 23:00
  Time of the Week—Series 1, 3. Perfume, the Menopause, Gen Z
  3/4Chloe Slack presents the show whilst attempting to look after her niece.
10. 23:30
  The 3rd Degree—Series 14, 1. University of Leicester
  1/6Three students from Lancaster University take on their dons in the upbeat quiz.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—21/07/2024
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Open Book—Garth Risk Hallberg
  Johny Pitts speaks to Garth Risk Hallberg about his new novel, The Second Coming.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—21/07/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—21/07/2024
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—21/07/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—21/07/2024
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—St Andrew’s church in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire
  Bells on Sunday comes from St Andrew’s church in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire.
8. 05:45
  In Touch—Cathy Yelf Retirement; Audio Description at Gigs
  After being the CEO of the Macular Society for 15 years, Cathy Yelf is retiring.

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