BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 8 August 2021

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—08/08/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Green Originals—Wangari Maathai
  Reflections on the modern pioneers of the environmental movement. Today - Wangari Maathai.
3. 00:30
  Short Works—Our Dead Billy and Sasha Next Door
  By Jenn Ashworth. Anna’s day gets off to a bad start.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—08/08/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—08/08/2021
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—08/08/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—08/08/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—All Saints Church in Maidstone, Kent
  Bells on Sunday comes from All Saints Church in Maidstone, Kent
9. 05:45
  Profile—Ugur Sahin and Ozlem Tureci
  Mark Coles explores the lives and careers of the two doctors behind the Covid-19 vaccine.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Summary—08/08/2021
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—Pilgrimage
  Rowan Williams explores the nature of pilgrimage as a preparation for death.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—Japanese mozzarella
  Nick Luscombe travels to the north of Japan to meet dairy farmer Takashi Shirai.
4. 06:57
  Weather—08/08/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—08/08/2021
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—08/08/2021
  A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—Hands Up Foundation
  Peter Capaldi makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Hands Up Foundation
8. 07:57
  Weather—08/08/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecast
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—08/08/2021
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—08/08/2021
  With Rev Richard Frazer of Greyfriars Kirk, Edinburgh at the start of the city's festivals
11. 08:48
  A Point of View—Rapping with a W
  Howard Jacobson reflects on present wrapping
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—Satish Kumar and the Peacock
  Peacocks remind peace and environment activist Satish Kumar of childhood monsoons.
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—08/08/2021
  The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Jane Garvey
14. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—08/08/2021
  Events spiral out of control for Shula while Chris is pulled in all directions
15. 10:54
  Tweet of the Day—Tweet Take 5 : Ringed Plovers
  An extended version of Tweet of the Day featuring the ringed and little ringed plover.
16. 11:00
  The Reunion—Same Sex Marriage
  Kirsty Wark and guests recall the battle to introduce same-sex marriage in Britain.
17. 11:45
  Marketing: Hacking the Unconscious—Series 1, The Power of Shame
  Exploring the psychology underlying the greatest marketing campaigns in history.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—08/08/2021
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 12:04
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 26, Episode 2
  2/7Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.
3. 12:32
  The Food Programme—Andrew Wong: A Life Through Food
  Jaega Wise meets the chef bringing Chinese culture and history to life through his food.
4. 12:57
  Weather—08/08/2021
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—08/08/2021
  Jonny Dymond looks at the week’s big stories from both home and around the world.
6. 13:30
  The Listening Project—Awards and Challenges
  MBE awards, Tourette syndrome and adventuring outdoors.
7. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—GQT at Home: Hugel Beds and Horseshoes
  Kathy Clugston hosts this week's gardening Q&A with a panel of experts.
8. 14:45
  Green Originals—Wangari Maathai
  Reflections on the modern pioneers of the environmental movement. Today - Wangari Maathai.
9. 15:00
  The King Must Die—Episode 2
  2/2Theseus travels to Knossos and threads the labyrinth into the Minotaur’s lair.
10. 16:00
  Open Book—Jean Hanff Korelitz, Georgette Heyer, Marilynne Robinson
  Chris Power talks to Jean Hanff Korelitz about her new book The Plot
11. 16:30
  Power Lines—Series 3, Power Lines: Music
  1/3Yomi Ṣode talks to poets about the power of music.
12. 17:00
  A Bad Business
  Twenty years after the collapse of Enron, how difficult is it to commit corporate fraud?
13. 17:40
  Profile—Ugur Sahin and Ozlem Tureci
  Mark Coles explores the lives and careers of the two doctors behind the Covid-19 vaccine.
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—08/08/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
15. 17:57
  Weather—08/08/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—08/08/2021 The Tokyo Olympics have been brought to a close
  The Tokyo Olympics have been brought to a close
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—Barnie Choudhury
  Barnie Choudhury chooses the best of BBC audio this week.
3. 19:00
  Little Lifetimes by Jenny Eclair—Series 6, Nanna No No
  6/6Haydn Gwynne plays a wannabe perfect grandmother in this comic monologue by Jenny Eclair.
4. 19:15
  Stand-Up Specials—Scrambled EGG
  A comedy special. Anna Leong Brophy and Emily Lloyd-Saini explore being mixed race.
5. 19:45
  Wolverine Blues—Episode 4
  4/5Dr Maeder has a plan to bring Max back from the brink of delinquency.
6. 20:00
  Feedback—06/08/2021
  Radio 4's forum for comments, queries, criticisms and congratulations
7. 20:30
  Last Word—Sir Graham Vick (pictured), Carmel Budiardjo, Piers Plowright, Dusty Hill
  Julian Worricker on an opera director, a campaigner, a radio producer and a musician.
8. 21:00
  The Hangover—Households
  1/4Felicity Hannah asks who are the financial winners and losers of the Covid pandemic.
9. 21:25
  Radio 4 Appeal—Hands Up Foundation
  Peter Capaldi makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Hands Up Foundation
10. 21:30
  The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 33, Home Economics: Episode 36
  Jay Rayner hosts the culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—08/08/2021
  Ben Wright hosts Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
12. 23:00
  The Film Programme—Juliet Stevenson on Truly, Madly, Deeply
  Juliet Stevenson revisits Truly, Madly, Deeply
13. 23:30
  Something Understood—Pilgrimage
  Rowan Williams explores the nature of pilgrimage as a preparation for death.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—09/08/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Sideways—15. Best Feet Forward
  Matthew Syed reveals how teams can become greater than their individual parts.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—All Saints Church in Maidstone, Kent
  Bells on Sunday comes from All Saints Church in Maidstone, Kent
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—09/08/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—09/08/2021
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—09/08/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—09/08/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—09/08/2021
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Harry Baker.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—09/08/21: Imports v Home Grown; Forestry; Beach cows
  Can imported food really be greener? plus why cows are back grazing the dunes of Dorset.
10. 05:56
  Weather—09/08/2021
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Magnificent Frigatebird
  Michael Palin presents the magnificent frigatebird a true oceanic bird.

Monday 9 August 2021