BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 18 August 2024

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—18/08/2024
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Open Book—Lauren Elkin
  Lauren Elkin speaks to Shahidha Bari about her new novel, Scaffolding.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—18/08/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—18/08/2024
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—18/08/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—18/08/2024
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—The church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Wambrook in Somerset.
  Bells on Sunday comes from the church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Wambrook in Somerset.
8. 05:45
  In Touch—The Isle of Wight Costal Path; When Oscar Met Sasha
  In Touch brings together a would-be doctor with a real one.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Summary—18/08/2024
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 06:05
  Beyond Belief—Religion in the therapy room
  Giles Fraser explores the role of spirituality and religion in psychotherapy.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—From fruit picker to farm manager
  Charlotte Smith meets a Bulgarian fruit picker turned farm manager in Kent.
4. 06:57
  Weather—18/08/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—18/08/2024
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—Faith in Space, Iraq Child Marriage, Tribute to Timothy Dudley Smith
  A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—STAND
  Comedian Adam Hills makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of STAND.
8. 07:57
  Weather—18/08/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecast
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—18/08/2024
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the Sunday papers
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—True Identity
  Still Shadey leads a service to encourage young people to find their purpose in life.
11. 08:48
  A Point of View—Making the Grade
  David Goodhart argues that the days of an ever-expanding university sector are over.
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—Michael Palin on the Stone Curlew
  Sir Michael Palin finds the stone curlew a bizarre but most fascinating bird.
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—Riots convictions strain English prisons
  Prison governors warn new curbs on court hearings are likely as rioters fill prisons.
14. 10:00
  The Reunion—The Blair government's first 100 days
  Kirsty Wark reunites the politicians and advisors from Tony Blair’s 1997 government.
15. 11:00
  The Archers Omnibus—18/08/2024
  Paul goes too far, and memories are stirred for Alice.
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Afternoon
1. 12:15
  Growing Solo—Hungry Gap
  Max Cotton's year of food self-sufficiency in Somerset.
2. 12:30
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 30, Episode 2
  2/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game.
3. 12:57
  Weather—18/08/2024
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—Cheers and challenges as US Democrats convene
  Kamala Harris has revitalised the Democrats' presidential campaign, but challenges remain.
5. 13:30
  Ukraine - On the Frontline
  Drone technology is transforming the battlefield in Ukraine.
6. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Postbag: University of Exeter
  Kathy and the panel dip into the GQT mailbox while exploring the University of Exeter.
7. 14:45
  Opening Lines—Clear Light of Day - Episode 1
  John Yorke explores Anita Desai’s novel Clear Light of Day.
8. 15:00
  Clear Light of Day—Episode 1
  1/2Anita Desai's classic novel about one family's troubles during the partition of 1947.
9. 16:00
  Open Book—Evie Wyld
  Evie Wyld talks to Johny Pitts about her new novel, The Echoes.
10. 16:30
  The 3rd Degree—Series 14, 6. University of East Anglia
  6/6Students from the University of East Anglia take on their professors in the upbeat quiz.
11. 17:00
  Witness History—The last eruption of Mount Vesuvius
  Vesuvius is famous for burying Pompeii but it last erupted in 1944, during World War II.
12. 17:10
  Behind the Crime—Sobanan
  Sobanan talks about his relationship with drugs and imprisonment.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—18/08/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
14. 17:57
  Weather—18/08/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—18/08/2024
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—Kate Molleson
  Kate Molleson picks audio highlights from the past week.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—18/08/2024
  Alistair faces the consequences
4. 19:15
  Illuminated—The Ballad of Scout and the Alcohol Tag
  A poetic meditation on alcohol, psychosis, crime and prison.
5. 19:45
  Buried—Series 1, Series 1 - 1. A Deathbed Tape
  3/12A trucker leaves a tape about an appalling crime. Three words echo: Dig it Up.
6. 20:00
  Feedback—What is the BBC's plan for younger listeners?
  Andrea Catherwood explores the challenges facing the BBC with young listeners.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—Susan Wojcicki, Lord Colwyn, Sir Ernest Hall, Mísia
  Kirsty Lang on an internet pioneer, a dentist, an entrepreneur and a musician.
8. 21:00
  Sliced Bread—Toast - Jamie's Italian
  What went wrong at Jamie Oliver's UK restaurant chain, Jamie's Italian?
9. 21:25
  Radio 4 Appeal—STAND
  Comedian Adam Hills makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of STAND.
10. 21:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—Ukraine's incursion into Russia
  President Zelensky's surprise advance has caused alarm in Russia.
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—18/08/2024
  Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
12. 23:00
  The Human Subject—The Mothers of Gynaecology
  Seventeen-year-old Anarcha has just had a baby, but there’s a problem.
13. 23:30
  Frontlines of Journalism—6. Getting there
  Getting to the truth starts with getting to the story. That's not always easy.
14. 23:45
  Short Works—The Dream Retold
  The Festival is in full, noisy swing and Edinburgh resident Gail is determined to lie low.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—19/08/2024
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Crossing Continents—Rejecting public education in Arizona
  ‘School choice’: Why are parents opting out of public education for their children?
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—The church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Wambrook in Somerset.
  Bells on Sunday comes from the church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Wambrook in Somerset.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—19/08/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—19/08/2024
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—19/08/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—19/08/2024
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Edinburgh's historic streets
  With Father Jamie McMorrin of St Margaret’s Roman Catholic Church in Edinburgh.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—19/08/24 - Biodiversity net gain, growing confetti and coastal communities
  How to break down barriers for smaller farmers who want to attract green finance.
10. 05:57
  Weather—19/08/2024
  Weather reports and forecasts for farmers

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