BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 12 June 2016

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—12/06/2016
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  After Milk Wood—Polly Garter Was My Great Gran
  1/3By Ruth Jones. A celebration of a colourful life of love, inspired by Dylan Thomas.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—12/06/2016
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—12/06/2016
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—12/06/2016
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—12/06/2016
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—St David's, Moreton-in-Marsh
  Church bells from St David's, Moreton-in-Marsh.
8. 05:45
  Profile—Mike Ashley
  Edward Stourton profiles Sports Direct founder Mike Ashley.(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Headlines—12/06/2016
  The latest national and international news.
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—Heresy
  Poet Michael Symmons Roberts reflects on heresy from Utopia to the Sex Pistols.
3. 06:35
  Living World—Sticklebacks
  Lionel Kelleway is by the river looking for sticklebacks in this programme from archives.
4. 06:57
  Weather—12/06/2016
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—12/06/2016
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—Football, 1975 referendum, The Queen
  Footballers and their faith, religion and the 1975 Referendum, and the Queen's faith.
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—Partnership for Children
  Marcus Brigstocke presents an appeal on behalf of Partnership for Children.
8. 07:57
  Weather—12/06/2016
  The latest weather forecast.
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—12/06/2016
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—Sandringham
  A service of Matins according to the Book of Common Prayer from Sandringham Church.
11. 08:48
  A Point of View—How Should We Build?
  Roger Scruton says we should prioritise beauty when building in the countryside.(R)
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—Sand Martin
  Bill Oddie presents the sand martin.(R)
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—12/06/2016
  Sunday morning magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
14. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—12/06/2016
  It is a busy day at Brookfield, and Lynda eyes up the competition.
15. 11:15
  Desert Island Discs—Warwick Davis
  Kirsty Young's castaway is the actor Warwick Davis.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—12/06/2016
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Just a Minute—Series 75, Episode 4
  4/6Paul Merton, Josh Widdicombe, Holly Walsh and Marcus Brigstocke join host Nicholas Parsons(R)
3. 12:32
  The Food Programme—That Gut Feeling: Part One
  Dan Saladino discovers the gut microbiome, to find that food will never be the same again.
4. 12:57
  Weather—12/06/2016
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—12/06/2016
  Global news and analysis.
6. 13:30
  In Wales the Ball Is Round—A Welsh Football Future
  2/2Elis James argues that football - not rugby - best reflects modern Welsh identity.
7. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Keswick
  Eric Robson hosts the horticultural panel programme from Keswick.(R)
8. 14:45
  The Listening Project Omnibus—Saying Goodbye
  A chance to reflect on losing someone you love and sharing the loss.
9. 15:00
  Major Barbara by George Bernard Shaw—2. A Battle of Wills
  2/2Can Undershaft be trusted?
10. 16:00
  Open Book—Historical Fiction
  Mariella Frostrup talks to Icelandic novelist Sjon.
11. 16:30
  Adelia Prado: Voice of Brazil
  An immersive portrait of the Brazilian poet, who was only discovered when she was 40.
12. 17:00
  File on 4 Investigates—The Cancer Drugs Fund
  How will the new Cancer Drugs Fund cope with the challenges of rising cost and demand?(R)
13. 17:40
  Profile—Mike Ashley
  Edward Stourton profiles Sports Direct founder Mike Ashley.(R)
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—12/06/2016
  The latest shipping forecast.
15. 17:57
  Weather—12/06/2016
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—12/06/2016 America's worst mass shooting in modern history
  Dozens shot dead at a gay nightclub in Orlando in Florida; US declares state of emergency
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—Ian McMillan
  Ian McMillan chooses his BBC Radio highlights.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—12/06/2016
  Ambridge is in the party mood.
4. 19:15
  The Write Stuff—Series 16, Dorothy Parker
  4/6James Walton puts his guests' literary knowledge to the test.(R)
5. 19:45
  Dangerous Visions—Dark Vignettes, Inertia
  4/44/4. Inertia by Melissa Lee-Houghton. In hospital, a man experiences sinister healthcare.
6. 20:00
  Feedback—10/06/2016
  Did the BBC place Muhammad Ali on a pedestal? And a look into the role of BBC 6 Music.(R)
7. 20:30
  Last Word—Sir Peter Shaffer, Sir Denys Wilkinson, Peggy Spencer and Muhammad Ali
  Julian Worricker on a playwright, a physicist, a dancer and a boxer.(R)
8. 21:00
  Money Box—Energy switching - How many suppliers does it take to change your provider?
  A new energy-switching pledge, workers paying to get paid and expat pensions.(R)
9. 21:26
  Radio 4 Appeal—Partnership for Children
  Marcus Brigstocke presents an appeal on behalf of Partnership for Children.(R)
10. 21:30
  Analysis—Silicon Valley Values
  Are the values of Silicon Valley's tech visionaries now affecting all of us?(R)
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—12/06/2016
  Weekly political discussion and analysis with MPs, experts and commentators.
12. 23:00
  The Film Programme—Embrace Of The Serpent; I Am Belfast
  Film-maker Mark Cousins and composer David Holmes discuss their documentary I Am Belfast.(R)
13. 23:30
  Something Understood—Heresy
  Poet Michael Symmons Roberts reflects on heresy from Utopia to the Sex Pistols.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—13/06/2016
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Engineers of Jihad. Orange jumpsuits
  The link between education and violent extremism. Also, the iconic orange jumpsuit.(R)
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—St David's, Moreton-in-Marsh
  Church bells from St David's, Moreton-in-Marsh.(R)
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—13/06/2016
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—13/06/2016
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—13/06/2016
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—13/06/2016
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—13/06/2016
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—EU views in Wales, edible flowers and cereal growing
  On the fishing boats of Wales, views on the EU are divided.
10. 05:56
  Weather—13/06/2016
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Little Tern
  Steve Backshall presents the little tern.(R)

Monday 13 June 2016