FM Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—07/07/2020
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Under Red Skies by Karoline Kan—Episode 1
1/5Journalist Karoline Kan finds her own story’s roots in the China of previous generations.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—07/07/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—07/07/2020
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:33
Shipping Forecast—07/07/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—07/07/2020
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Ann Memmott
05:45
Farming Today—07/07/20 - Trade between Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK, Green recovery and food, Lavender farm
Concerns have been raised about future trade between Northern Ireland the rest of the UK.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Wood Pigeon
Michaela Strachan presents the story and sound of the wood pigeon.
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Morning
06:00
Today—07/07/2020
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
Positive Thinking—Escaping Street Gangs
How can we help a teenager escape a street gang, forever?
09:30
Behind the Buzzwords—Moral Panic
David Cannadine tells the story behind the buzzword Moral Panic.
09:45
Under Red Skies by Karoline Kan—Episode 2
2/5Tensions break out when one side of the family wants to build a house three feet too high.
10:00
Woman's Hour—The Cumberlege Review. How has the healthcare system responded to concerns raised by women?
The Cumberlege Review, Clare Chambers, Vaccinations, Isolation Artwork prize winner
10:45
15 Minute Drama—Six Suspects by Vikas Swarup, Episode 7
7/10Suspect number two, a one-time girlfriend of Vicky, is now being blackmailed by him.
11:00
From Our Home Correspondent—07/07/2020
The "bubble", tarot readers, coy gorillas, murder in an idyll and a natural history hero.
11:30
The Last Songs of Gaia—3: Mammals
How are the world’s musicians, sound artists and poets responding to the loss of species?
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—07/07/2020
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
Brixton Hill by Lottie Moggach—Episode 7
7/10Gripping contemporary novel by Lottie Moggach. Read by Will Howard.
12:18
You and Yours—07/07/2020
What is your experience of renting right now?
12:57
Weather—07/07/2020
The latest weather forecast
13:00
World at One—07/07/2020
News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
13:45
Bloodsport—2. Martha's Egg
2/10Rumors of Russian doping emerge in the British press.
14:00
The Archers—06/07/2020
Debbie Aldridge reveals some shocking news
14:15
Drama on 4—The Apple, The Tree
By Ali Taylor. Potent drama about an imprisoned mother.
15:00
The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 29, Home Economics: Episode Eight
2/6Jay Rayner hosts the culinary panel show.
15:30
Curious Cases—Series 16, The Zedonk Problem
5/6What are ligons and tigers? What is a species?
16:00
Writing's on the Wall
Lucky socks, pre-match rituals, Nadal’s water bottles. Sport is teeming with superstition.
16:30
A Good Read—Nina Sosanya & David Nicholls
Nina Sosanya and David Nicholls bring their favourite books to the table
17:00
PM—07/07/2020
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—07/07/2020 FBI director accuses China of bribery and blackmail
The Director of the FBI launches a withering attack on China
18:30
It's a Fair Cop—Series 3, Collision Decision
4/4Alfie Moore and another policing dilemma - the most broken law in Britain.
19:00
The Archers—07/07/2020
Alice has a crisis on her hands
19:15
Front Row—Rufus Wainwright, Neil Mendoza, Tate Bursaries, Ringo at 80
Rufus Wainwright, Neil Mendoza, Tate Bursaries and Ringo Starr at 80.
19:45
15 Minute Drama—Six Suspects by Vikas Swarup, Episode 7
7/10Suspect number two, a one-time girlfriend of Vicky, is now being blackmailed by him.
20:00
File on 4 Investigates—Mental Health: The Next Pandemic?
File on 4 investigates the impact of coronavirus on the nation’s mental health.
20:40
In Touch—E-scooters, audio description and gaming
Rental e-scooters, audio description and accessible gaming.
21:00
Inside Health—Covid-19 and the Impact on UK Cancer Services
James Gallagher investigates the impact on cancer care of the pandemic
21:30
Positive Thinking—Escaping Street Gangs
How can we help a teenager escape a street gang, forever?
22:00
The World Tonight—TikTok ends operations in Hong Kong
Chinese social media app decision follows introduction of new security law
22:45
Brixton Hill by Lottie Moggach—Episode 7
7/10Gripping contemporary novel by Lottie Moggach. Read by Will Howard.
23:00
The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 22, The End of the Universe
Brian Cox and Robin Ince are back, for now, with a look at how the Universe might end.
23:30
Today in Parliament—07/07/2020
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—08/07/2020
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Under Red Skies by Karoline Kan—Episode 2
2/5Tensions break out when one side of the family wants to build a house three feet too high.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—08/07/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—08/07/2020
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:33
Shipping Forecast—08/07/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—08/07/2020
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Ann Memmott
05:45
Farming Today—08/07/20 - EU/UK fishing negotiations, Planting trees and hedgerows on farmland, Reversing insect decline
Informal talks are underway to try and negotiate post-Brexit EU and UK fishing rights.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Common Tern
Michaela Strachan presents the story and sound of the common tern.
