BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Tuesday 30 June 2015

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—30/06/2015
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Georgina Howell - Queen of the Desert, Episode 1
  1/5The story of Gertrude Bell and her crucial role in the foundation of the state of Iraq.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—30/06/2015
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—30/06/2015
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—30/06/2015
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—30/06/2015
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—30/06/2015
  Spiritual reflection with the Rev Bob Fyffe of Churches Together in Britain and Ireland.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Orkney Farmers Say Worst Spring Ever
  Anna Hill presents farming news. Orkney farmers are struggling with cold, wet weather.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Tree Sparrow
  Martin Hughes-Games presents the Tree Sparrow.(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—30/06/2015
  Morning news. Includes Sports Desk, Yesterday in Parliament, Weather, Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  The Life Scientific—Henry Marsh on brain surgery
  Neurosurgeon Henry Marsh talks to Jim Al-Khalili about slicing through our thoughts.
3. 09:30
  One to One—Michael Grade talks to Chris Hunter
  Michael Grade talks to bomb disposal operator Chris Hunter about risk.
4. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Georgina Howell - Queen of the Desert, Episode 2
  2/5In 1917, Gertrude arrives in Baghdad to help rebuild a region reeling from war and famine.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—SlutWalk, Emma Banks, Michelle Ping
  Jane Garvey talks to royal naval reservist and specialist paramedic Michelle Ping.
6. 10:45
  Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City—Significant Others, Episode 2
  2/5Burke is back in 1980s San Francisco with a proposition Mary Ann finds hard to resist.
7. 11:00
  Natural Histories—Lions
  Brett Westwood looks at how lions became a symbol of power and authority.
8. 11:30
  The Kampala Dream House
  In a children's home in Kampala every child is given a musical chance for a future.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—30/06/2015
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Home Front—30 June 1915 - Esme Macknade
  The Grahams have a plan to match-make Toby with their recently bereaved daughter, Juliet.
3. 12:15
  You and Yours—Call You and Yours: How Safe Do You Feel?
  As the terror threat level across Europe is raised, how safe do you feel?
4. 12:57
  Weather—30/06/2015
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  World at One—30/06/2015
  Rigorous analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Martha Kearney.
6. 13:45
  Me, My Selfie and I: Aimee Fuller's Generation Game—Episode 2
  2/5Singer-songwriter Nina Nesbitt talks about the song she wrote about the phenomenon.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—29/06/2015
  Lynda finds a kindred spirit.(R)
8. 14:15
  Drama on 4—A World Elsewhere
  A sensitive examination of one Muslim teenager's path to radicalisation.
9. 15:00
  The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 10, Chinatown
  7/7Jay Rayner presents the culinary panel show from London's Chinatown.(R)
10. 15:30
  The Human Zoo—Series 6, The Improvising Mind
  2/4Michael considers whether we often just make up what we think on the spot.
11. 16:00
  Amerasians: Children of the Dust
  The story of the children fathered by American servicemen during the Vietnam War.
12. 16:30
  A Good Read—Jon Richardson & Emma Kennedy
  Comedian Jon Richardson and actress Emma Kennedy discuss favourite books.
13. 17:00
  PM—30/06/2015
  News interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—30/06/2015 Greek deadline nears
  Greece puts forward new proposals to try to end its long-running debt crisis
2. 18:30
  It's Not What You Know—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6Miles Jupp asks for revelations about Sarah Millican, Richard Osman and Nathan Caton.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—30/06/2015
  Pat and Tony have an announcement to make.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Frank McGuinness's A Song for Jenny, Magic Mike, John Waters, Chinese art
  Frank McGuinness discusses his drama about the 7/7 attacks. Samira Ahmed presents.
5. 19:45
  Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City—Significant Others, Episode 2
  2/5Burke is back in 1980s San Francisco with a proposition Mary Ann finds hard to resist.(R)
6. 20:00
  File on 4 Investigates—The Aid Business
  Are taxpayers getting value from Britain's £12 billion foreign aid budget?
7. 20:40
  In Touch—Shared Spaces, Photography
  Presenter Peter White visits a shared-space road scheme in Reading.
8. 21:00
  Inside Health—Emergency abdominal surgery, Thermometers, Vitamins and dementia, Risk
  Demistifying perplexing health issues, including which thermometers parents should use.
9. 21:30
  The Life Scientific—Henry Marsh on brain surgery
  Neurosurgeon Henry Marsh talks to Jim Al-Khalili about slicing through our thoughts.(R)
10. 21:58
  Weather—30/06/2015
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Greece on the brink of default - the latest from Athens.
  Eurozone Ministers reject Greece's last-minute appeal for a new bailout
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—True Grit, Episode 2
  2/5Mattie enlists the help of Rooster Cogburn and prepares to travel into Indian territory.
13. 23:00
  Kevin Eldon Will See You Now—Series 1, The One with Anubis, Almighty Jackal-Headed God of the Egyptian Underworld
  4/4Kevin goes into space, meets a bandit and evokes the powerful gods of Ancient Egypt.(R)
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—30/06/2015
  Sean Curran reports from Westminster.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—01/07/2015
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Georgina Howell - Queen of the Desert, Episode 2
  2/5In 1917, Gertrude arrives in Baghdad to help rebuild a region reeling from war and famine.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—01/07/2015
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—01/07/2015
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—01/07/2015
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—01/07/2015
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—01/07/2015
  Spiritual reflection with the Rev Bob Fyffe of Churches Together in Britain and Ireland.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Countryside Stewardship launch, Sugar Beet price drop, Flower Cooperative
  A new Countryside Stewardship scheme is launched.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Twite
  Martin Hughes-Games presents the twite.(R)

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