BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Wednesday 29 June 2016

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—29/06/2016
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—White Sands, Space in Time and Time in Space
  2/5Geoff Dyer recreates his experiences of visiting two iconic US land art installations.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—29/06/2016
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—29/06/2016
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—29/06/2016
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—29/06/2016
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—29/06/2016
  Spiritual reflection with Fiona Stewart, director of a Christian arts charity.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Agricultural trade post-Brexit
  Anna Hill asks what post-Brexit agricultural trade might look like.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Water Rail
  Chris Packham presents the water rail.(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—29/06/2016
  Including Sports Desk, Yesterday in Parliament, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Midweek—Liz Pichon, Melvyn Tan, Dan Richards, Meera Sodha
  Libby Purves meets illustrator and author Liz Pichon and pianist Melvyn Tan.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—White Sands, Northern Dark
  3/5A visit to see the Northern Lights is not the enlightening experience Geoff had hoped for.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Sheffield Women of Steel, Lauren Weisberger, Debbie Bestwick
  A new statue commemorates the work of Sheffield women during the war. With Jenni Murray.
5. 10:41
  15 Minute Drama—How to Have a Perfect Marriage, Episode 3
  3/5Jack thinks he is getting somewhere with Karen, but then her father has a health scare.
6. 10:55
  The Listening Project—Alex and Chris – Just Friends
  One of this pair would like them to become a couple, but the other desires no such thing.
7. 11:00
  Greece: Warehouse of Souls
  Maria Margaronis explores worlds of hope and chaos for refugees and islanders in Greece.(R)
8. 11:30
  Plum House—Series 1, Trust the Trust
  3/6The team suspect that a mysterious visitor has been sent by the Trust to spy on them.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—29/06/2016
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Witness History—Space Crash
  In June 1997, astronauts on the Mir space station faced disaster after a collision.
3. 12:15
  You and Yours—Green deal mis-selling, Shoplifting, Breast implants
  We report on the hundreds of home owners mis-sold a government energy efficiency scheme.
4. 12:57
  Weather—29/06/2016
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  World at One—29/06/2016
  Analysis of news and current affairs.
6. 13:45
  Voices of the First World War—Conscientious Objectors
  Those who refused to join the army when their call-up papers arrived tell their story.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—28/06/2016
  Toby makes an observation, and Rex is apologetic.(R)
8. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Ambiguous Loss, Home
  3/3Aidan Stephens wants to return home, 17 months after going missing.(R)
9. 15:00
  Money Box—Money Box Live: Brexit - what does it mean for your finances?
  What will Brexit mean for your personal finances? Paul Lewis answers listeners' questions.
10. 15:30
  All in the Mind—All in the Mind Awards Ceremony from Wellcome Collection in London
  Claudia Hammond hosts the All in the Mind Awards ceremony.(R)
11. 16:00
  Thinking Allowed—Good neighbours, The connection between sport and domestic abuse
  Laurie Taylor explores encounters with the people next door. Plus domestic abuse and sport
12. 16:30
  The Media Show—Top EU referendum journalists, Brexit's impact on media industry, Lord Puttnam inquiry
  Top EU referendum journalists, Brexit's impact on the media industry, Lord Puttnam inquiry
13. 17:00
  PM—29/06/2016
  Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—Corbyn defiant despite growing calls to quit
  The Labour leader stands firm despite calls from top party figures to resign.
2. 18:30
  I've Never Seen Star Wars—Series 6, Ann Widdecombe
  1/6Marcus Brigstocke persuades his guest Ann Widdecombe to try new experiences.(R)
3. 19:00
  The Archers—29/06/2016
  Anna has a lot on her mind.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Michael Kiwanuka, War movies, Lyndon B Johnson, Scotty Moore
  John Wilson talks to musician Michael Kiwanuka and pays tribute to guitarist Scotty Moore.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—How to Have a Perfect Marriage, Episode 3
  3/5Jack thinks he is getting somewhere with Karen, but then her father has a health scare.(R)
6. 20:00
  Moral Maze—Morality of Victors and Vanquished
  Combative, provocative and engaging debate chaired by Michael Buerk.
7. 20:45
  Four Thought—A Lonely Society
  Lucy Hurst-Brown asks why so many learning disabled people are so lonely.
8. 21:00
  Nature—Series 9, James and the Peregrines
  James Aldred follows the lives of a family of peregrines in his local quarry.
9. 21:30
  Midweek—Liz Pichon, Melvyn Tan, Dan Richards, Meera Sodha
  Libby Purves meets illustrator and author Liz Pichon and pianist Melvyn Tan.(R)
10. 21:58
  Weather—29/06/2016
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Angela Eagle to stand against Jeremy Corbyn
  Eagle is expected to announce that she's challenging Corbyn for the Labour leadership.
12. 22:45
  The Third Man by Graham Greene—3. I'd Like to Hear Him Squeal
  3/5Rollo Martins is desperate to clear the name of his dead friend, Harry Lime.
13. 23:00
  The Lach Chronicles—Series 3, A Trip To The Strip
  3/4Lach remembers the days when he used to test LSD for the Mob in Las Vegas.
14. 23:15
  Bunk Bed—Series 3, Fatness and Smoking
  4/6Patrick Marber and Peter Curran are joined by an overnight guest, Kathy Burke.
15. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—29/06/2016
  Susan Hulme reports from Westminster, where simmering divisions over Brexit continue.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—30/06/2016
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—White Sands, Northern Dark
  3/5A visit to see the Northern Lights is not the enlightening experience Geoff had hoped for.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—30/06/2016
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—30/06/2016
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—30/06/2016
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—30/06/2016
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—30/06/2016
  Spiritual reflection with Fiona Stewart, director of a Christian arts charity.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Glyphosate relicenced, Fishing industry and farming business reaction to Brexit
  The weedkiller Glyphosate is relicenced for another 18 months, despite some safety fears.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Bearded Tit
  Wildlife sound recordist Chris Watson presents the bearded tit.(R)

Thursday 30 June 2016