BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Tuesday 19 June 2012

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—19/06/2012
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Beauty and the Inferno, From Scampia to Cannes
  1/5Italian journalist Roberto Saviano describes the effects of writing his Mafia exposé.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—19/06/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—19/06/2012
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—19/06/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—19/06/2012
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—19/06/2012
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Ranjit Singh Dhanda.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—19/06/2012
  The emotional and financial cost of TB in cattle. Plus, Slugs versus Spuds.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—19/06/2012
  Are the Dilnot social care reforms in doubt? What should A-levels look like? And Yoko Ono.
2. 09:00
  The Reith Lectures—Niall Ferguson - The Rule of Law and Its Enemies, The Human Hive
  1/4Niall Ferguson argues that institutions determine the success or failure of nations.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Beauty and the Inferno, Brittle Bones
  2/5Roberto Saviano's tale of pianist Michel Petrucciani's music and indomitable spirit.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—19/06/2012
  Biba designer Barbara Hulanicki. And why can't women use the word 'vagina' in US politics?
5. 10:45
  An Everyday story of Afghan Folk—An Everyday Story of Afghan Folk: Series 1, Episode 2
  2/5Mewa Gul and his son Taza Gul witness a murder.
6. 11:00
  Sniffing Out Danger
  Amber Marks explores the science of olfactory detection.
7. 11:30
  The Songs of Milne
  John Kember rediscovers the original song settings of children's verses by AA Milne.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—Call You and Yours: Mental Illness
  With Julian Worricker. How can we change attitudes towards mental illness?
2. 12:45
  The New Elizabethans—Doris Lessing
  Doris Lessing. Spirited, straight-talking Nobel Laureate.
3. 12:57
  Weather—19/06/2012
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  World at One—19/06/2012
  Martha Kearney presents national and international news.
5. 13:45
  Honest Doubt: The History of an Epic Struggle—Saving Doubt
  17/20Richard Holloway explores the theme of doubt and disloyalty.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—18/06/2012
  Jill has her say.
7. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Flying Backwards
  Returning to Cape Town to record his new play, a writer is confronted by his first lover.
8. 15:00
  Making History—19/06/2012
  Tom Holland shares your passion for the past with Radio 4's popular history magazine.
9. 15:30
  Off the Page—Bone Idle
  Dominic Arkwright and guests discuss the merits of idleness.
10. 16:00
  The Law Show—The Quality of Advocacy
  Joshua Rozenberg asks if reducing costs is affecting the quality of advocacy in the courts
11. 16:30
  A Good Read—Ian Marchant and Larry Lamb
  Harriett Gilbert and guests Ian Marchant and Larry Lamb discuss their favourite paperbacks
12. 17:00
  PM—19/06/2012
  Ritula Shah presents full coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—19/06/2012
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Cabin Pressure—Series 3, St Petersburg
  6/6Some vodka and an unwary bird could spell the end of the line for MJN Air.(R)
3. 19:00
  The Archers—19/06/2012
  Amy makes a bold move. Meanwhile, Brian tries to keep Adam on track.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Sam Mendes; news of the Art Fund Prize winner
  Sam Mendes on TV Shakespeare; news of the winner of the Art Fund Prize for museums.
5. 19:45
  An Everyday story of Afghan Folk—An Everyday Story of Afghan Folk: Series 1, Episode 2
  2/5Mewa Gul and his son Taza Gul witness a murder.
6. 20:00
  File on 4 Investigates—Secret Justice
  Are plans for secrecy in some civil courts necessary to protect national security?
7. 20:40
  In Touch—19/06/2012
  White cane versus guide dog - is there a measurable difference?
8. 21:00
  All in the Mind—19/06/2012
  Death while detained on psychiatric ward. Does parenting make you happy? Club drug clinic.
9. 21:30
  In Living Memory—Series 14, Episode 4
  4/4History documentary on the Portsmouth Sinfonia, 'the world's worst orchestra'.(R)
10. 21:58
  Weather—19/06/2012
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—19/06/2012
  Round-up of the day's news, with Ritula Shah.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Salvage the Bones, Episode 7
  7/10Esch and her brothers prepare for Katrina. Esch tells Manny he is the father of her child.
13. 23:00
  The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 6, Oceans: The Last Great Unexplored Frontier?
  Robin Ince and Brian Cox consider the mysteries that remain uncovered in the watery depths
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—19/06/2012
  Sean Curran with the day's top news stories from Westminster.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—20/06/2012
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Beauty and the Inferno, Brittle Bones
  2/5Roberto Saviano's tale of pianist Michel Petrucciani's music and indomitable spirit.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—20/06/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—20/06/2012
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—20/06/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—20/06/2012
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—20/06/2012
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Ranjit Singh Dhanda.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—20/06/2012
  The weather causes the worst season in years for some British strawberry growers.

Wednesday 20 June 2012