BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Tuesday 16 June 2015

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—16/06/2015
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Walking Away, Episode 1
  1/5Simon Armitage begins his walk along the South West Coast Path. First stop - Butlins.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—16/06/2015
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—16/06/2015
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—16/06/2015
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—16/06/2015
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—16/06/2015
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Shaykh Ibrahim Mogra.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Permanent Pasture, Farm Drones, the Dairy Industry
  A farmer ploughs up his hay field margins to avoid a 'permanent pasture' classification.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Rock Dove
  Wildlife sound recordist Chris Watson presents the rock dove.(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—16/06/2015
  Morning news. Includes Sports Desk, Yesterday in Parliament, Weather, Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  The Life Scientific—Anil Seth on consciousness
  Anil Seth discusses the hard problem of understanding consciousness with Jim Al-Khalili.
3. 09:30
  One to One—Michael Grade talks to Kolbassia Haoussou
  Michael Grade talks to Kolbassia Haoussou, who risked all to escape from Chad to Britain.
4. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Walking Away, Episode 2
  2/5The wandering poet Simon Armitage busks his way along Britain's south west coastal fringe.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Female-friendly Mosque; Justine Greening; the New Female Viagra
  How close are we to launching a safe Viagra equivalent for women?
6. 10:45
  Cyrano de Bergerac—Episode 2
  2/5The poet secretly loves Roxanne, but new recruit Christian has captured her heart.
7. 11:00
  Natural Histories—Butterflies
  Brett Westwood explores why we have eulogised the butterfly from time immemorial
8. 11:30
  Minimal Impact—Jesus' Blood and Fluffy Clouds
  2/2The story of the musical aesthetic and the ubiquitous technique of minimalism.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—16/06/2015
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Home Front—16 June 1915 - Josiah King
  The new police constable is on a mission to clean up Folkestone and won't accept excuses.
3. 12:15
  You and Yours—Call You and Yours - Accents
  Has your accent ever helped or hindered you in life?
4. 12:57
  Weather—16/06/2015
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  World at One—16/06/2015
  Rigorous analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Martha Kearney.
6. 13:45
  Napoleon: The Man and the Myths—Episode 2
  2/5Did Napoleon turn France into a military dictatorship? Historian Andrew Roberts considers.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—15/06/2015
  Peggy offers a very decent proposal.(R)
8. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Aliyah
  Rosa, with her elderly father, makes a journey to Jerusalem in search of her son.
9. 15:00
  The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 10, Exeter
  5/7Jay Rayner and the panel are at the Phoenix Theatre, Exeter.(R)
10. 15:30
  Shared Experience—Series 3, Taken Hostage
  4/4Fi Glover's three guests share their experiences of being held hostage.
11. 16:00
  The Law Show—Spies, Fifa, Fare Dodging
  The proposal to give judges the power to authorise the interception of communications.
12. 16:30
  A Good Read—Helen Baxendale & Helen Cross
  Helen Baxendale and Helen Cross join Harriett Gilbert to discuss their favourite books.
13. 17:00
  PM—16/06/2015
  News interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—16/06/2015
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Mark Steel's in Town—Series 6, Paisley
  5/6Mark Steel visits the Renfrewshire town of Paisley and performs for the locals.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—16/06/2015
  Susan tickles the taste buds.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Jordskott; We Want You to Watch; Unfinished Art; Rebecca Dinerstein
  Jordskott review, internet pornography play and unfinished art at the Courtauld Gallery.
5. 19:45
  Cyrano de Bergerac—Episode 2
  2/5The poet secretly loves Roxanne, but new recruit Christian has captured her heart.(R)
6. 20:00
  File on 4 Investigates—Treating Stroke: The Doctors' Dilemma
  Does a leading stroke drug cause more harm than good?
7. 20:40
  In Touch—Wet Macular Disease; PIPs; Backgammon
  Delayed treatment for wet macular disease, DLA feedback and backgammon for the blind.
8. 21:00
  Inside Health—Cervical Screening in Older Women; Hepatitis E in Nepal; Enlarged Prostate; Significance
  Cervical screening in older women and concerns about a hepatitis E outbreak in Nepal.
9. 21:30
  The Life Scientific—Anil Seth on consciousness
  Anil Seth discusses the hard problem of understanding consciousness with Jim Al-Khalili.(R)
10. 21:58
  Weather—16/06/2015
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—France v Italy - the migrants stand-off in Ventimiglia.
  Talks aimed at reaching migrant burden sharing deal end in Luxembourg without agreement
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Saint Mazie, Episode 2
  2/10When Rosie loses another baby, Mazie takes over the ticket booth at the Venice theatre.
13. 23:00
  Kevin Eldon Will See You Now—Series 1, Hooter
  2/4Comedy's best-kept secret ingredient, with a fly, a fruit bowl and the Hallelujah Chorus.(R)
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—16/06/2015
  Joanna Shinn reports as the government sees off a Conservative rebellion on Europe.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—17/06/2015
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Walking Away, Episode 2
  2/5The wandering poet Simon Armitage busks his way along Britain's south west coastal fringe.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—17/06/2015
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—17/06/2015
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—17/06/2015
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—17/06/2015
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—17/06/2015
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Shaykh Ibrahim Mogra.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Country-of-Origin Labelling for Dairy Products, Quinoa Farm, Organic Cheese
  Cheese labelled from the UK may not be made from UK milk - a minister argues for change.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Short-Eared Owl
  Wildlife sound recordist Chris Watson presents the short-eared owl.(R)

Wednesday 17 June 2015