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BBC Radio 4   -   Wednesday, 30 July

 

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0520 : Shipping Forecast

The latest shipping forecast.

0530 : News Briefing

The latest news from BBC Radio 4.

0543 : Prayer for the Day

Daily prayer and reflection with Canon Patrick Thomas.

0545 : Farming Today

News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith.

0600 : Today

With Nick Robinson and James Naughtie. Including Sports Desk at 6.25am, 7.25am, 8.25am; Weather at 6.05am, 6.57am, 7.57am; Thought for the Day at 7.48am.

0900 : Midweek

Lively and diverse conversation with Hardeep Singh Kohli and guests.

0945 : Book of the Week

Comedian Mark Watson reads from his account of his efforts to reduce his carbon footprint.

1000 : Woman's Hour

With Jenni Murray.Including at 10.45am [Rptd today 7.45pm]:

1100 : Cold Case

Penny Marshall examines how advances in science are allowing the police to reopen unsolved cases.

1130 : Cabin Pressure

Sitcom by John Finnemore about the pilots of a tiny charter airline for whom no job is too small and many jobs are too difficult.

1200 : You and Yours

Consumer news and issues with Liz Barclay and Sheila McClennon.

1257 : Weather

The latest weather forecast.

1300 : The World at One

National and international news with Martha Kearney.

1330 : Off the Page

Dominic Arkwright chairs the lively discussion series.

1400 : The Archers

Joe champions the cause of true love.

1415 : Afternoon Play

By Peter Jukes.As a police chaplain, it is Jake Thorne's job to offer counselling and comfort to officers in trouble, victims and young offenders. But Jake has lost his faith and has decided, as a test for God, to behave appallingly towards those he is supposed to help. Yet despite his unworthy behaviour, he unwittingly demonstrates that he has another, less sinful side.

1500 : Gardeners' Question Time

Eric Robson chairs the popular horticultural forum.

1530 : The Further Adventures of ...

By Nick Walker.3/5. A Shocking Discovery

1545 : Centre of Our World

Prof Carl Chinn visits a cross-section of community centres reflecting the city of Birmingham's ethnic diversity. He hears stories of why people have emigrated to Birmingham and what they make of England's second city.

1600 : Thinking Allowed

Laurie Taylor explores the latest research into how society works.

1630 : Case Notes

Dr Mark Porter investigates health issues of the day.

1656 : 1968: Day by Day

John Tusa looks back at the events making the news 40 years ago. The Archbishop of Canterbury disagrees with the Pope's recent ruling against artificial means of contraception.

1700 : PM

Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Carolyn Quinn. Including Weather at 5.57pm.

1800 : Six O'Clock News

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4, followed by Weather.

1830 : Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!

Spoof reminiscences of a former variety star. Count Arthur Strong is an expert in everything from the world of entertainment to the origins of the species, all false starts and nervous fumbling, poorly concealed by a delicate sheen of bravado and self-assurance.

1900 : The Archers

Matt begins a voyage of discovery.

1915 : Front Row

Arts news and reviews with Mark Lawson, including an interview with Chris Carter, creator of The X Files, which returns to British cinemas this week.

1945 : Inside the Whale

Jennie Roonie's tragi-comic tale of two lovers as they look back on their lives that should have been spent together.

2000 : The Moral Maze

Michael Buerk chairs a debate on the moral questions behind the week's news. Melanie Phillips, Claire Fox, Michael Portillo and Clifford Longley cross-examine witnesses.

2045 : Bowing out Gracefully

Gyles Brandreth examines how political careers end and how to step down while maintaining one's dignity.

2100 : World on the Move

Philippa Forrester and Brett Westwood present the series following the movement and migration of animals across the planet, from the European eel to the African white-eared kob antelope. A team of wildlife specialists are joined by zoologists and conservationists around the world to present regular reports.

2130 : Midweek

Lively and diverse conversation with Hardeep Singh Kohli and guests.

2158 : Weather

The latest weather forecast.

2200 : The World Tonight

National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig.

2245 : Book at Bedtime

Matt Smith reads from Ross Raisin's compelling and disturbing tale of adolescence on the edge, set on the Yorkshire Moors.

2300 : Bespoken Word

Mister Gee presents the performance poetry series, featuring highlights from the Latitude Festival in Suffolk. Performers include the internationally renowned Kat Francois.

2315 : Fabulous

Sitcom by Lucy Clarke about a woman who wants to be Fabulous but can't cope.

2330 : Crossing Continents

David Goldblatt reports from Jerusalem, where the fortunes of local football club Beitar Jerusalem have changed following a takeover by Russian billionaire Arkadi Gaydamak. The club is top of the Israeli league, but the behaviour of its hardcore fans continues to cause trouble.

0000 : News and Weather

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4, followed by weather.

0030 : Book of the Week

Comedian Mark Watson reads from his account of his efforts to reduce his carbon footprint.

0048 : Shipping Forecast

The latest shipping forecast.

0100 : As BBC World Service

BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.



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