BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Thursday 12 May 2016

FM Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—12/05/2016
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Fingers in the Sparkle Jar by Chris Packham—Episode 3
  3/5Chris Packham decides to trust animals rather than people – and makes a nocturnal escape.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—12/05/2016
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—12/05/2016
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—12/05/2016
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—12/05/2016
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—12/05/2016
  A short reflection and prayer with Father Eugene O'Neill.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Pig and poultry fair, Zoonosis, EU debate, Antibiotic alternatives
  Farming Today comes from the Pig and Poultry Fair in Stoneleigh.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Yellow Wagtail
  Michaela Strachan presents the story and sound of the yellow wagtail.(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—12/05/2016
  Includes Sports Desk, Yesterday in Parliament, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  In Our Time—Titus Oates and his 'Popish Plot'
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Titus Oates and his fictitious Popish Plot.
3. 09:45
  Fingers in the Sparkle Jar by Chris Packham—Episode 4
  4/5Chris Packham takes a kestrel from its nest, changing his life forever.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Space; Gillian Clarke; Vaginal seeding; Old diaries
  Dr Wanda Austin, National Poet of Wales, the microbiome effect, diary dilemmas.
5. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—Writing the Century: The Experience of Love, Episode 4
  4/5Christopher reveals his secret.
6. 11:00
  Crossing Continents—Checkmate Me in St Louis
  The mid-western city which has become a world centre for the game of chess.
7. 11:30
  Shakespeare In...—South Africa
  2/2Writer Nadia Davids explores what Shakespeare means in South Africa.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—12/05/2016
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Home Front—12 May 1916 - Edwin Lloyd
  In Ashburton, Edwin Lloyd is well enough to start work again.
3. 12:15
  You and Yours—Under-30s spending, Abattoir conditions, Co-op turnaround?
  Why under-30s might be paying a high price for prizing experience over things.
4. 12:57
  Weather—12/05/2016
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  World at One—12/05/2016
  Analysis of news and current affairs with Martha Kearney. The government's BBC White Paper
6. 13:45
  A British History in Weather—4. Britain and the Sun
  4/10Alexandra Harris tells the story of how the weather has shaped the culture of Britain.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—11/05/2016
  Josh turns on the charm.(R)
8. 14:15
  Blood, Sex and Money by Emile Zola—Season 2 - Sex, Episode 6: Jealousy
  6/9Dramatised from Emile Zola by Martin Jameson starring Glenda Jackson and Lyndsey Marshal.
9. 15:00
  Open Country—Dawn Chorus across Europe
  Brett Westwood follows the dawn chorus from east to west across Europe.
10. 15:27
  Radio 4 Appeal—PEAS
  Carol Ann Duffy presents The Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of PEAS.(R)
11. 15:30
  Open Book—Allan Ahlberg
  Mariella Frostrup talks to celebrated author Allan Ahlberg, creator of The Jolly Postman.(R)
12. 16:00
  Why I Changed My Mind—Series 2, Prof Edzard Ernst
  2/5Dominic Lawson asks Prof Edzard Ernst why he abandoned his belief in homeopathy.(R)
13. 16:15
  The Media Show—BBC's future set out in government White Paper.
  Steve Hewlett discusses the White Paper on the future of the BBC with leading players.
14. 17:00
  PM—12/05/2016
  Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—12/05/2016 The Bank of England has said a British exit from the EU could lead to a recession.
  The Governor of the Bank of England has warned of the risks of leaving the EU.
2. 18:30
  Don't Start—Series 3, Driving
  4/4Kim and Neil's return from a funeral involves a missed left turn and the planet Zobula.(R)
3. 18:45
  The Pin—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/4Join Alex and Ben - aka The Pin - in their weird twist on the double-act sketch show.(R)
4. 19:00
  The Archers—12/05/2016
  Brian wants to impress, and Lynda is in search of a remedy.
5. 19:15
  Front Row—Mark Billingham, Turner Prize, Whiskey Tango Foxtrot review, Mirga Grazinyte-Tyla
  Samira Ahmed with novelist Mark Billingham, Turner Prize shortlist, Mirga Grazinyte-Tyla.
6. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Writing the Century: The Experience of Love, Episode 4
  4/5Christopher reveals his secret.(R)
7. 20:00
  The Briefing Room—The Truth About BHS
  BHS was once one of the biggest names on the high street, so why did it go bust?
8. 20:30
  In Business—Turnarounds
  Matthew Gwyther discovers how to turn around a failing company.
9. 21:00
  BBC Inside Science—Genetics and education, Eyam plague, Pint of science, Labradors and chocolate
  Adam Rutherford investigates a small but significant link between genetics and education.
10. 21:30
  In Our Time—Titus Oates and his 'Popish Plot'
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Titus Oates and his fictitious Popish Plot.(R)
11. 21:58
  Weather—12/05/2016
  Weather information.
12. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Mark Carney in Brexit row
  Mark Carney in Brexit row, how best to regulate the BBC, and tackling corruption.
13. 22:45
  Not Working by Lisa Owens—Episode 9
  9/10Claire learns something shocking about Luke, that throws doubt upon their relationship.
14. 23:00
  52 First Impressions with David Quantick—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/4Writer David Quantick on the people he’s met and the impressions they've made.
15. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—12/05/2016
  Susan Hulme reports from Westminster.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—13/05/2016
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Fingers in the Sparkle Jar by Chris Packham—Episode 4
  4/5Chris Packham takes a kestrel from its nest, changing his life forever.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—13/05/2016
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—13/05/2016
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—13/05/2016
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—13/05/2016
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—13/05/2016
  A short reflection and prayer with Father Eugene O'Neill.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Rapeseed oil, otters, abbatoirs
  Higher levels of a potentially toxic acid has been found in some rapeseed oil.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Firecrest
  Wildlife sound recordist Chris Watson presents the firecrest.(R)

Friday 13 May 2016