BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Thursday 12 June 2014

FM Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—12/06/2014
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Curious: True Stories and Loose Connections, Slumming It
  3/5Rebecca Front's quirky take on all that is remarkable about everyday life.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—12/06/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—12/06/2014
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—12/06/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—12/06/2014
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—12/06/2014
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Venerable Peter Townley.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Cereals 2014
  From sprayers to scientists, Charlotte Smith explores all things arable at Cereals 2014.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Garganey
  David Attenborough presents the garganey.(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—12/06/2014
  Morning news. Includes Sports Desk; Yesterday in Parliament; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  In Our Time—Robert Boyle
  Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the work of the pioneering scientist Robert Boyle.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Curious: True Stories and Loose Connections, Normal
  4/5Rebecca Front's quirky take on all that is remarkable about everyday life.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Carly Simon; Manuals for men; Women diplomats
  Jane Garvey presents singer-songwriter Carly Simon from our Archive Collection.
5. 10:45
  DCI Alma Blair—Deadheading, Episode 4
  Fear stalks the herd. Is the case nearing its end?
6. 11:00
  From Our Own Correspondent—Guitar or Sitar?
  Globalisation comes to the oldest music shop in Mumbai and other stories.
7. 11:30
  Hersch on Herschel
  Musician Rainer Hersch on the life and work of astronomer and musician William Herschel.(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—Erudio student loans
  Consumer protection against the spread of Japanese Knotweed.
2. 12:57
  Weather—12/06/2014
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—12/06/2014
  Martha Kearney presents national and international news.
4. 13:45
  Britain at Sea—9. Whitehall Warriors
  Lord West explains how the Royal Navy adjusted after the Second World War.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—11/06/2014
  Peggy has a difficult day.(R)
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Men Who Sleep in Cars
  By Michael Symmons Roberts. Following three men through one night in Manchester.
7. 15:00
  Ramblings—Series 27, Fingle Bridge to Castle Drogo
  Clare Balding walks from Fingle Bridge to Castle Drogo in South Devon.
8. 15:27
  Radio 4 Appeal—Peace Brigades International, UK (PBI UK)
  Dan Slee presents an appeal on behalf of Peace Brigades International, UK (PBI UK).(R)
9. 15:30
  Open Book—Gabriel Garcia Marquez
  Authors Salman Rushdie and Elif Shafak pay tribute to writer Gabriel Garcia Marquez.(R)
10. 16:00
  The Film Programme—Belle; Audrey Tautou and Romain Duris; Greek cinema; Icelandic horses
  Film news. Audrey Tautou and Romain Duris on a French trilogy that has spanned 12 years.
11. 16:30
  BBC Inside Science—Turing test; World Cup exo-skeleton; Plant cyborgs; Music hooks
  Big Science - the first World Cup kick is to be made using a mind-controlled robotic suit.
12. 17:00
  PM—12/06/2014
  Eddie Mair presents coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—12/06/2014
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 8, Have a Great Weekend
  1/6Ed seems to be in a good mood. Could it be the free sachets?(R)
3. 19:00
  The Archers—12/06/2014
  Peggy rescues Lilian.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Helena Bonham-Carter; The Human Factor
  Helena Bonham Carter discusses her new film, The Young and Prodigious TS Spivet.
5. 19:45
  DCI Alma Blair—Deadheading, Episode 4
  Fear stalks the herd. Is the case nearing its end?(R)
6. 20:00
  The Law Show—Cross-Examination in the Pistorius Trial
  Evaluating the combative cross-examination techniques used in the Oscar Pistorius trial.(R)
7. 20:30
  The Bottom Line—Sex and Drugs
  Making money from products with a controversial image. Evan Davis and guests discuss.
8. 21:00
  BBC Inside Science—Turing test; World Cup exo-skeleton; Plant cyborgs; Music hooks
  Big Science - the first World Cup kick is to be made using a mind-controlled robotic suit.(R)
9. 21:30
  In Our Time—Robert Boyle
  Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the work of the pioneering scientist Robert Boyle.(R)
10. 21:58
  Weather—12/06/2014
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—12/06/2014
  In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Sebastian Barry - The Temporary Gentleman, Episode 4
  4/10Is Jack and Mai's wedding day a sign of things to come?
13. 23:00
  Josie Long: Romance and Adventure—Pilot
  Comedy from Josie Long about a woman who moves to Glasgow in search of a better life.
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—12/06/2014
  Alicia McCarthy reports from Westminster.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—13/06/2014
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Curious: True Stories and Loose Connections, Normal
  4/5Rebecca Front's quirky take on all that is remarkable about everyday life.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—13/06/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—13/06/2014
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—13/06/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—13/06/2014
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—13/06/2014
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Venerable Peter Townley.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—New Zealand lamb, British lamb, Internet speed
  British sheep farmers 'heartbroken' by Sainsbury's decision to promote New Zealand lamb.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Redshank
  David Attenborough presents the sounds and story of the redshank.(R)

Friday 13 June 2014