BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Friday 13 June 2014

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Early
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)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—13/06/2014
  Morning news. Includes Sports Desk; Yesterday in Parliament; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Desert Island Discs—Tamara Rojo
  Tamara Rojo, ballerina, is interviewed by Kirsty Young.(R)
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Curious: True Stories and Loose Connections, Lauren Bacall Stole My Husband's Chip
  5/5Rebecca Front's quirky take on all that is remarkable about everyday life.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Women who shun contraception
  Irresponsible risk taking or considered lifestyle choice? Jenni Murray and guests discuss.
5. 10:45
  DCI Alma Blair—Deadheading, Episode 5
  Val McDermid's comedy draws to a climax in the traditional mode of the detective story.
6. 11:00
  Finding a Future for Hull?
  With the title of City of Culture 2017, what is the vision for the future of Hull?
7. 11:30
  Polyoaks—Series 3, For the Records
  2/4Nigel Planer stars in the satire on GPs in the NHS by Dr Phil Hammond and David Spicer
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—Action Fraud
  Action Fraud, flexible fares, late payments, tidal energy, private landlords and evictions
2. 12:52
  The Listening Project—Harriet and Martin – Meeting By Accident
  A former paramedic and a patient who was unconscious when they met piece things together
3. 12:57
  Weather—13/06/2014
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  World at One—13/06/2014
  Edward Stourton presents national and international news.
5. 13:45
  Britain at Sea—10. Early Cold War
  Lord West describes how the Royal Navy fought a series of conflicts in the early Cold War.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—12/06/2014
  Peggy rescues Lilian.(R)
7. 14:15
  Drama on 4—The Other Simenon, The Confessional
  3/3Set in the Cote d'Azur, a teenager struggles to cope with his parents' faltering marriage.
8. 15:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Beechgrove, Scotland
  Eric Robson hosts the horticultural panel programme from the Beechgrove Garden, Scotland.
9. 15:45
  Skylines—Theory of Flight, by Suzanne Joinson
  2/3A senior government official reads a life-changing letter in mid-air.
10. 16:00
  Last Word—Rik Mayall, Dr Lorna Wing, Eric Hill, Billie Fleming, Alan Douglas
  Matthew Bannister remembers a comedian, a psychiatrist, a children's writer and a cyclist.
11. 16:30
  More or Less—Faith and Charity?
  Is there a link between practising a religion and donating to charity?
12. 16:55
  The Listening Project—Thomas and Deborah - Bright Spark
  Fi Glover with the series that proves it's surprising what you hear when you listen.
13. 17:00
  PM—13/06/2014
  Eddie Mair presents coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—13/06/2014
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  The News Quiz—Series 84, Episode 2
  2/8A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Sandi Toksvig.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—13/06/2014
  Rob is a lovely step-dad-to-be.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Roger Graef, Belle reviewed; The art of Dazzle Ships
  Arts news, reviews and interviews. Kirsty Lang talks to documentary maker Roger Graef.
5. 19:45
  DCI Alma Blair—Deadheading, Episode 5
  Val McDermid's comedy draws to a climax in the traditional mode of the detective story.(R)
6. 20:00
  Any Questions?—Rushanara Ali MP, Charles Moore, George Galloway MP, Nigel Evans MP
  Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate from the Althorp Estate in Northampton.
7. 20:50
  A Point of View—No Burning Required
  As libraries close, AL Kennedy argues that we must reassess the importance of books.
8. 21:00
  Britain at Sea—Britain at Sea: Omnibus, World War to Cold War
  2/3Admiral Lord West continues his history of the Royal Navy in the 20th century.
9. 21:58
  Weather—13/06/2014
  Weather information.
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—13/06/2014
  Fear in Baghdad as Sunni-led insurgents seize more Iraqi towns, with Philippa Thomas.
11. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Sebastian Barry - The Temporary Gentleman, Episode 5
  5/10Mai's happiness at returning to Grattan House is short-lived.
12. 23:00
  A Good Read—Roger Michell and Aminatta Forna
  Film director Roger Michell and writer Aminatta Forna talk books with Harriett Gilbert.(R)
13. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—13/06/2014
  Mark D'Arcy with the news from Westminster and a look back at the parliamentary week.
14. 23:55
  The Listening Project—Lauren and Mary - Drawing the Line
  A grandmother and her granddaughter became close through two generations of divorce.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—14/06/2014
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Curious: True Stories and Loose Connections, Lauren Bacall Stole My Husband's Chip
  5/5Rebecca Front's quirky take on all that is remarkable about everyday life.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—14/06/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—14/06/2014
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—14/06/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—14/06/2014
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—14/06/2014
  A short reflection and prayer with Canon Noel Battye.
8. 05:45
  iPM—14/06/2014
  'We've created an aspirational, desirable, anti-diarrhoea kit.'.

Saturday 14 June 2014