BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 21 July 2024

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Morning
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Evening
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Early
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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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Summary—21/07/2024
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 06:05
  Beyond Belief—Spreading the Word
  Evangelist Marios Kaikitis explains why he stands on Leicester Square talking about Jesus.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—The Future of Organic
  Sarah Swadling meets accountant turned organic dairy farmer Sophie Gregory in Dorset.
4. 06:57
  Weather—21/07/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—21/07/2024
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—Trump as 'God's anointed'; Conditional Aid; Bahrain's Christian history
  A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week.
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—Schoolreaders
  Gyles Brandreth makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Schoolreaders.
8. 07:57
  Weather—21/07/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecast
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—21/07/2024
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the Sunday papers
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—The Centenary of Liverpool Anglican Cathedral
  A service to mark 100 years since the consecration of Liverpool Anglican Cathedral.
11. 08:48
  A Point of View—Empire of Sweat
  Adam Gopnik with the ultimate cure for sleeplessness.
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—Martin Hughes-Games on the Snipe
  For presenter Martin Hughes-Games, the snipe is the strangest of birds.
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—Protests in Palma as tourist season begins
  Palma prepares for protests against tourists as the British holiday season begins.
14. 10:00
  Desert Island Discs—David Nicholls, writer
  David Nicholls, writer, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
15. 11:00
  The Archers Omnibus—21/07/2024
  Lily is on a mission, and the walls close in on Fallon.
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Afternoon
1. 12:15
  Profile—JD Vance
  From ‘hillbilly’ roots to becoming Donald Trump’s nominee for vice-president.
2. 12:30
  Mark Steel's in Town—Series 13, Stoke-on-Trent
  4/6Mark Steel is back In Town. This week he's in Stoke-on-Trent in Staffordshire. 4/6
3. 12:57
  Weather—21/07/2024
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—Chancellor hints at inflation-busting pay rises
  Chancellor Rachel Reeves hints that public sector pay rises may outstrip inflation.
5. 13:30
  Donald Trump and Black America
  Black voters could be pivotal in the US election and are increasingly backing Donald Trump
6. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—From The Archive: Grasses and Lawns
  An archive edition of Gardeners' Question Time on the topic of lawns and grasses.
7. 14:45
  Short Works—Quadratic Equations and Other Love Stories by Sharon Dempsey
  A teenage girl struggles to manage her homework and her best friend's love life.
8. 15:00
  A Vindication of Frankenstein's Monster—Episode 3
  3/3Linda Marshall Griffiths' future-set reimagining of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein.
9. 16:00
  Open Book—Irenosen Okojie
  Irenosen Okojie talks to Johny Pitts about her new book, Curandera.
10. 16:30
  The 3rd Degree—Series 14, 2. University of St Andrews
  2/6Three students from the University of St Andrews take on their dons in the upbeat quiz.
11. 17:00
  Witness History—The 1924 Paris Olympics
  The last time Paris held the Olympic Games was 100 years ago in 1924
12. 17:10
  The Verb—21/07/2024
  Mona Arshi, Tom Chatfield, John McAuliffe and Arji Manuelpillai join Ian McMillan.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—21/07/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
14. 17:57
  Weather—21/07/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—21/07/2024 The Chancellor hints at inflation-busting pay rises for some public sector workers
  The Chancellor hints at inflation-busting pay rises for some public sector workers
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—Guvna B
  Guvna B chooses audio highlights from the week.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—21/07/2024
  Elizabeth offers a suggestion.
4. 19:15
  Illuminated—God Next Door
  Meet the Manchester man who believes he is God - and the people who share his belief.
5. 19:45
  Communicating with Ros Atkins—5. Sabrina Ghayour, chef and food writer
  Ros Atkins talks to Sabrina Ghayour about perfecting your communication skills.
6. 20:00
  Feedback—BBC News Podcasts, Alex Forsyth, Geoff Norcott's Working Mens Club
  The changing role of BBC News podcasts. And Geoff Norcott's Working Mens Club.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—Dr Ruth Westheimer, Mike Corfield, Shelley Duvall, Veronica Smith
  Matthew Bannister on a sex therapist, a conservator, an actor and a campaigner.
8. 21:00
  Money Box—Tackling Mobile Fraud and Savings Tax
  The new police tactics to fight the growing problem of mobile phone fraud.
9. 21:25
  Radio 4 Appeal—Schoolreaders
  Gyles Brandreth makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Schoolreaders.
10. 21:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—Republicans anoint Donald Trump
  The confirmation of Trump as candidate marks the culmination of an extraordinary week.
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—21/07/2024
  Ben Wright and guests respond to news of Joe Biden pulling out of US presidential race.
12. 23:00
  The Human Subject—The Prisoners Used for Their Skin
  A young man unwittingly agrees to medical experimentation in a Philadelphia prison.
13. 23:30
  Frontlines of Journalism—2. Not in your shoes
  The most contentious story Jeremy Bowen has covered: Israelis and Palestinians.
14. 23:45
  Short Works—The Doghouse
  A heroic act turns meh.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—22/07/2024
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Being Roman with Mary Beard—6. Love in the Borderlands
  A man and a woman meet and marry on Hadrian's Wall. Is it true love or exploitation?
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—St Andrew’s church in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire
  Bells on Sunday comes from St Andrew’s church in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—22/07/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—22/07/2024
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—22/07/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—22/07/2024
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—The slow enduring wisdom of the seasons.
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Ennette C Lainchbury.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—22/07/2024: Flooding, Nurseries, Farm safety
  New figures out today confirm that farming is the most dangerous job in the UK.
10. 05:57
  Weather—22/07/2024
  Weather reports and forecasts for farmers

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