BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Monday 6 July 2015

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—06/07/2015
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Factory music, Volunteering post-recession
  Laurie Taylor explores the role of pop music in enlivening mundane assembly line work.(R)
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—05/07/2015
  The sound of church bells.(R)
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—06/07/2015
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—06/07/2015
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—06/07/2015
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—06/07/2015
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—06/07/2015
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Leslie Griffiths.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—Neonics ban latest, Badger cull in Northern Ireland, Historic footpaths ruling
  The NFU condemns Defra's handling of its call to use pesticide-coated seeds in the UK.
10. 05:56
  Weather—06/07/2015
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Serin
  Brett Westwood presents the serin.(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—06/07/2015
  Morning news. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Start the Week—Harmony and Balance
  Mary Ann Sieghart with Frank Wilczek, Shobana Jeyasingh, Matt Parker and Gerald Finley.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—All Day Long, The Lawyer
  1/5Joanna Biggs' portrait of Britain at work begins with the lawyer.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Sue Sim, former chief constable of Northumbria Police; Sculptors Emily Young and Laura Ford
  Former chief constable of Northumbria Police Sue Sim talks about her career.
5. 10:45
  DCI Alma Blair—Dead Clever, Episode 1
  1/5Jason thinks that a murdered professor might just be his chance to put Alma in her place.
6. 11:00
  Battleships: The Ashes Voyages
  Star England and Australian cricketers remember travelling by ship to play Ashes Tests.
7. 11:30
  Secrets and Lattes—Series 2, All Change
  1/6An unexpected phonecall and a surprise invitation bring change to Edinburgh's Cafe Culture
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—06/07/2015
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Home Front—6 July 1915 - Victor Lumley
  Victor prepares for a meeting he only ever dreamed about before.
3. 12:15
  You and Yours—Loneliness in old age, Upgrading flight tickets, Scooter culture
  Winifred Robinson asks what can be done to reduce loneliness among elderly people.
4. 12:57
  Weather—06/07/2015
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  World at One—06/07/2015
  What next for the Greek debt crisis following a no vote in the referendum?
6. 13:45
  What Is a Story?—First Times
  1/12Marina Warner looks at early experiences of stories.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—05/07/2015
  Phoebe has no time for Kate.(R)
8. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Nicholas Gleaves - Another Life
  Two strangers collide in the bread aisle of the local supermarket. So too do their lives.
9. 15:00
  Counterpoint—Series 29, Heat 5, 2015
  5/13Paul Gambaccini chairs heat five in the 2015 series of the wide-ranging music quiz.
10. 15:30
  The Food Programme—Feeding the Commons - Part II: Lunch to Lights Out
  Lunch to lights out in the mother of Parliaments, an insider's view of Westminster's food.(R)
11. 16:00
  With Great Pleasure—Jessica Hynes
  Jessica Hynes presents to live audience the writing that means the most to her.
12. 16:30
  The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 12, The Infinite Monkey Cage USA Tour: New York
  Brian Cox and Robin Ince head to New York in the first of four shows from the USA.
13. 17:00
  PM—06/07/2015
  News interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—06/07/2015 Greek officials working on new proposals
  Greek government prepares to present new proposals to its international creditors
2. 18:30
  Just a Minute—Series 72, Episode 8
  8/8Paul Merton, Alun Cochrane, Susan Calman and Gyles Brandreth join Nicholas Parsons.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—06/07/2015
  Helen and Tom have big ideas.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Shirley Hughes, The Skriker, Adapting novels for the screen, The Choir
  Children's writer and illustrator Shirley Hughes discusses her work. John Wilson presents.
5. 19:45
  DCI Alma Blair—Dead Clever, Episode 1
  1/5Jason thinks that a murdered professor might just be his chance to put Alma in her place.(R)
6. 20:00
  Fighting to Stay the Same
  Andy Martin asks what influence loyalists retain on the politics of Northern Ireland.
7. 20:30
  Analysis—Why do American police kill so many black men?
  Helena Merriman explores the recent wave of shootings of unarmed black men in the USA.
8. 21:00
  Natural Histories—Lions
  Brett Westwood looks at how lions became a symbol of power and authority.(R)
9. 21:30
  Start the Week—Harmony and Balance
  Mary Ann Sieghart with Frank Wilczek, Shobana Jeyasingh, Matt Parker and Gerald Finley.(R)
10. 21:58
  Weather—06/07/2015
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—What will Europe do about the Greek crisis?
  We ask if the European Central Bank will continue to finance Greek banks.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Elizabeth and Her German Garden, Episode 1
  1/5The semi-autobiographical first novel by Elizabeth von Arnim, read by Caroline Martin.
13. 23:00
  The Robert Peston Interview Show (with Eddie Mair)—Alan Rusbridger
  Robert Peston surprises Eddie Mair with his third and final guest - Alan Rusbridger.
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—06/07/2015
  Sean Curran reports from Westminster.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—07/07/2015
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—All Day Long, The Lawyer
  1/5Joanna Biggs' portrait of Britain at work begins with the lawyer.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—07/07/2015
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—07/07/2015
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—07/07/2015
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—07/07/2015
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—07/07/2015
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Leslie Griffiths.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Rural Housing, Pesticide Ban, Algae Farming
  Should rural areas be exempt from the government's right to buy plans?
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Redwing
  Wildlife sound recordist Chris Watson presents the redwing.(R)

Tuesday 7 July 2015