BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 19 June 2011

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—19/06/2011
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Afternoon Reading—Sophie Hannah - The Fantastic Book of Everybody's Secrets, You Are a Gongedip
  3/3William's day is interrupted by an irate woman, with unexpected vengeful results.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—19/06/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—19/06/2011
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—19/06/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—19/06/2011
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—19/06/2011
  The bells of St Mary Magdalene, Chewton Mendip, Somerset.
8. 05:45
  Four Thought—Series 2, Steve Jones: The Legacy of Eugenics
  Biologist Steve Jones reflects on the legacy of the father of eugenics, Francis Galton.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Headlines—19/06/2011
  The latest national and international news.
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—Art of Prediction
  Mark Tully polishes his crystal ball and ponders the value of prediction.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—19/06/2011
  Agricultural shows - the shop window for the farming world.
4. 06:57
  Weather—19/06/2011
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—19/06/2011
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—19/06/2011
  Edward Stourton with the religious and ethical news of the week.
7. 07:55
  Radio 4 Appeal—Book Aid International
  Alan Bennett presents the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity Book Aid International.
8. 07:57
  Weather—19/06/2011
  The latest weather forecast.
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—19/06/2011
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—Caring in Action
  A service from Nazareth House in Cardiff. Preacher: Rev Prof Maurice Scanlon.
11. 08:50
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Waterton
  David Attenborough explores the life of Squire Waterton, a 19th-century taxidermist.
12. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—19/06/2011
  With Patrick O'Connell. News and conversation about the big stories of the week.
13. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—19/06/2011
  Kate lays her cards on the table and Brian faces a battle in the boardroom.
14. 11:15
  Desert Island Discs—Len Goodman
  Dance judge Len Goodman joins Kirsty Young to choose his Desert Island Discs.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Just a Minute—Series 60, Episode 5
  5/6Nicholas Parsons is joined by Graham Norton, Jenny Eclair, Josie Lawrence and Paul Merton.
2. 12:32
  The Food Programme—Sanjay and the Sardine
  Cornish chef Sanjay Kumar goes on a cooking mission to Italy to save the Cornish sardine.
3. 12:57
  Weather—19/06/2011
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—19/06/2011
  In-depth reporting of national and international events. Presented by Shaun Ley.
5. 13:30
  Return to Joujouka
  Neil McCarthy follows the trail of Brian Jones in search of world music's first stars.
6. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Yorkshire Dales
  Eric Robson chairs another horticultural discussion. How to create a pond from scratch.
7. 14:45
  GPs Who Need GPS—Doc of the Antarctic
  3/5Life as a GP resident in the Antarctic.(R)
8. 15:00
  Classic Serial—LP Hartley - The Hireling, Episode 1
  1/2A chauffeur becomes fatally attracted to the rich young widow who hires him.
9. 16:00
  Open Book—Margaret Drabble, Helen Oyeyemi and Beach Reads
  Margaret Drabble on her short story collection, Helen Oyeyemi on Mr Fox, and Beach Reads.
10. 16:30
  Poetry Please—19/06/2011
  Roger McGough with listeners' requested poems about summer.
11. 17:00
  File on 4 Investigates—PFI Profits
  Have taxpayers lost billions of pounds in the secretive resale of PFI contracts?
12. 17:40
  From Fact to Fiction—Series 10, The Gotcha Moment
  8/8Author and journalist Terence Blacker responds to the Sarah Palin emails leak.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—19/06/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
14. 17:57
  Weather—19/06/2011
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—19/06/2011
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—19/06/2011
  Sheila McClennon makes her selection from the week's radio.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—19/06/2011
  David finally hears from his sister.
4. 19:15
  Americana—19/06/2011
  Americana examines the changing fortunes of American cities from Nebraska to California.
5. 19:45
  Afternoon Reading—Tales From the Low Countries, In Landlocked Frontiers
  3/3By Georges Hausemer. A story about a childhood lived alongside the Luxembourgeois railway.(R)
6. 20:00
  Feedback—17/06/2011
  A sticky problem on You and Yours and the perils of live broadcasting on Radio 3.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—Albertina Sisulu, MF Husain, Patrick Leigh Fermor and John Mackenzie
  Jane Little on Albertina Sisulu, MF Husain, Patrick Leigh Fermor and John Mackenzie.
8. 21:00
  Money Box—18/06/2011
  Paul Lewis with the latest news from the world of personal finance.
9. 21:26
  Radio 4 Appeal—Book Aid International
  Alan Bennett presents the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity Book Aid International.
10. 21:30
  Analysis—Egypt's New Islamists
  Edward Stourton asks if the Egyptian revolution spells the end of old-style Islamism.
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—19/06/2011
  A preview of the week's politics with politicians, pundits and experts.
12. 22:45
  What the Papers Say—Episode 57
  Dennis Sewell of the Spectator analyses how the papers are covering the biggest stories.
13. 23:00
  The Film Programme—17/06/2011
  Featuring Kevin Macdonald, Brendan Gleeson and Paolo Sorrentino.
14. 23:30
  Something Understood—Art of Prediction
  Mark Tully polishes his crystal ball and ponders the value of prediction.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—20/06/2011
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—HG Wells, Utopias, Paraphernalia
  Combs, keys, glasses - how everyday objects can have special powers. Also, Utopia.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—19/06/2011
  The bells of St Mary Magdalene, Chewton Mendip, Somerset.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—20/06/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—20/06/2011
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—20/06/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—20/06/2011
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—20/06/2011
  Prayer and reflection with Quaker and author Alastair McIntosh.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—20/06/2011
  Demands for farmers to reduce their use of antibiotics on their animals.
10. 05:57
  Weather—20/06/2011
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.

Monday 20 June 2011