BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 11 August 2024

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—11/08/2024
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Bookclub—Ayobami Adebayo
  Ayobami Adebayo talks to James Naughtie and readers about her novel Stay With Me.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—11/08/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—11/08/2024
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—11/08/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—11/08/2024
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—The church of All Saints Necton in Norfolk
  Bells on Sunday comes from the church of All Saints Necton in Norfolk.
8. 05:45
  In Touch—Talking Newspaper Delays; Swimming Twins at the Paralympics
  In Touch hears about delays to the Talking Newspaper service happening across the country.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Summary—11/08/2024
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 06:05
  Beyond Belief—A Suffering God
  Does God suffer, as human beings suffer, and why does it matter?
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—Bray Mates
  Verity Sharp visits a farm near Machynlleth, where donkeys are providing therapy.
4. 06:57
  Weather—11/08/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—11/08/2024
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—Far Right; Tim Walz; Religious Comedy
  A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week with William Crawley.
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—Nystagmus Network
  Actor Gerard McDermott makes the Radio 4 appeal on behalf of Nystagmus Network.
8. 07:57
  Weather—11/08/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecast
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—11/08/2024
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the Sunday papers
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—On Eagle's Wings
  Anna Magnusson marks the 100th anniversary of Eric Liddell's Olympic Gold from Edinburgh
11. 08:48
  A Point of View—On Imposter Syndrome
  Sara Wheeler reflects on the societal forces that have created the imposter syndrome.
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—Anneka Rice on the Cormorant
  Anneka Rice enjoys encountering a cormorant near her home on the Isle of Wight.
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—Going for Gold
  Celebrating sporting joy and achievement. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
14. 10:00
  Desert Island Discs—Steven Knight, writer
  Steven Knight, writer, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
15. 11:00
  The Archers Omnibus—11/08/2024
  Lilian puts her foot down, and the spotlight falls on Emma.
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Afternoon
1. 12:15
  Growing Solo—Winter Solstice Feast
  Max Cotton's year of food self-sufficiency in Somerset.
2. 12:30
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 30, Episode 1
  1/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game.
3. 12:57
  Weather—11/08/2024
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—Zelensky confirms Russia incursion
  President Zelensky confirms that Ukraine's military have crossed into Russia.
5. 13:30
  Inside the Riots
  Paul Kenyon reports from Liverpool, where protesters clashed with police.
6. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Chelsea Flower Show 2024 - Potting Shed Part 2
  Kathy Clugston presents another special potting shed edition of GQT.
7. 14:45
  Short Works—Byres Road
  By Rhiannon Tise. After 30 years away, a woman meets up with an old boyfriend.
8. 15:00
  Drama on 4—Death at La Fenice. Part 2
  Brunetti now has more than six suspects but is no closer to solving Wellauer's murder
9. 16:00
  Open Book—Lauren Elkin
  Lauren Elkin speaks to Shahidha Bari about her new novel, Scaffolding.
10. 16:30
  The 3rd Degree—Series 14, 5. Robinson College, Cambridge
  5/6Three students from Robinson College, Cambridge, take on their dons in the upbeat quiz.
11. 17:00
  Witness History—Women invade Dublin's male-only swimming spot
  In 1974, women campaigned to swim at the Forty Foot in Dublin, Ireland
12. 17:10
  Behind the Crime—Liam
  Sally and Kerensa talk to Liam about care, crime and justice
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—11/08/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
14. 17:57
  Weather—11/08/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—11/08/2024
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—Chris Hawkins
  Chris Hawkins chooses audio highlights from the past week.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—11/08/2024
  Kate has questions to ask.
4. 19:15
  Illuminated—The Psychology of a Second Life
  Broadcaster Jaz Singh explores the psychology behind secret second lives.
5. 19:45
  Communicating with Ros Atkins—8. Sarada Peri, Obama's former speechwriter
  Ros Atkins talks to former White House speechwriter Sarada Peri on communication.
6. 20:00
  Feedback—Archers Special
  Andrea Catherwood puts listeners' questions and comments to the editor of The Archers.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—Lord Fellowes, Professor Helen Whitwell, David Power, Irène Schweizer
  Matthew Bannister on a private secretary, pathologist, a businessman and a musician.
8. 21:00
  Sliced Bread—Toast - Club 18-30
  Why did the package holiday brand Club 18-30 disappear?
9. 21:25
  Radio 4 Appeal—Nystagmus Network
  Actor Gerard McDermott makes the Radio 4 appeal on behalf of Nystagmus Network.
10. 21:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—Bangladesh: after Sheikh Hasina
  After the PM resigned and fled the country following 15 years in power, a new era looms.
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—11/08/2024
  Nick Eardley and guests discuss the Olympics and the riots in the UK.
12. 23:00
  The Human Subject—The Farmers and The Goat Testicle Transplants
  A farmer visits the town doctor and asks for a goat testicle transplant.
13. 23:30
  Frontlines of Journalism—5. The why is as important as the what
  An emotional reflection. And the line between opinion and analysis.
14. 23:45
  Short Works—Peregrine by Cynan Jones
  Peregrine. New short fiction by Cynan Jones. Read by Julian Lewis Jones
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—12/08/2024
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Crossing Continents—The Italian town where praying is a political issue
  Monfalcone’s mayor has effectively tried to ban collective Muslim prayer in her town.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—The church of All Saints Necton in Norfolk
  Bells on Sunday comes from the church of All Saints Necton in Norfolk.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—12/08/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—12/08/2024
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—12/08/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—12/08/2024
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Internal Health
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Julia Loveless
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—12/08/24 Grouse shooting; Berry glut; Rural skills
  Not so glorious 12th - grouse shoots have their worst season in decades.
10. 05:57
  Weather—12/08/2024
  Weather reports and forecasts for farmers

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