BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Saturday 20 May 2017

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—20/05/2017
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Admissions: A Life in Brain Surgery, Episode 5
  5/5Neither the sun nor death can be looked at steadily. Henry Marsh ponders mortality.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—20/05/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—20/05/2017
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—20/05/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—20/05/2017
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—20/05/2017
  Spiritual reflection with the Rev Neil Gardner of Canongate Kirk, Edinburgh.
8. 05:45
  iPM—Out of the chaos comes hope
  Migrants living in camps in Greece join the Greek education system.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News and Papers—20/05/2017
  News headlines, plus a look at the papers.
2. 06:04
  Weather—20/05/2017
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 06:07
  Ramblings—Series 36, The Nidderdale Way: Pateley Bridge to Scar House Reservoir
  Clare Balding sets out to walk the Nidderdale Way, a 53-mile route in North Yorkshire.(R)
4. 06:30
  Farming Today—Farming Today This Week: On the road finding out about rural election concerns
  Charlotte Smith presents a round-up of Farming Today's week-long tour of the UK.
5. 06:57
  Weather—20/05/2017
  The latest weather forecast.
6. 07:00
  Today—20/05/2017
  News and current affairs. Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
7. 09:00
  Saturday Live—Nicola Adams and Les Dennis
  The actor and comedian Les Dennis and boxer and Olympic champion Nicola Adams.
8. 10:30
  Americanize!: Why the Americanisation of English is a Good Thing
  Susie Dent explores Americanisms in British English – should we love not loathe them?
9. 11:00
  Political Thinking with Nick Robinson—20/05/2017
  Discussing Theresa May's challenge to the Labour Party on the working class vote.
10. 11:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—Pride and Prejudice
  Patriotic clubs in Uganda, gang violence in America and the Yazidi refugees in Armenia.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—20/05/2017
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Money Box—Tax, pensions and manifestos
  The Labour Party sets out its personal finance strategy.
3. 12:30
  The News Quiz—Series 93, 19/05/2017
  A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Miles Jupp.(R)
4. 12:57
  Weather—20/05/2017
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  News—20/05/2017
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
6. 13:10
  Any Questions?—David Gauke, Rachel Johnson, John McDonnell, Tommy Sheppard
  Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate from Cranmore School in West Horsley, Surrey.(R)
7. 14:00
  Any Answers?—Pensioners, Care and School Dinners
  Listeners have their say on the issues discussed on Any Questions?
8. 14:30
  John Galsworthy - The Forsyte Saga—The Forsytes Concludes, Episode 7
  7/8Arrivals and departures for Dinny as she struggles to come to terms with losing Wilfrid.
9. 15:30
  Tales from the Stave—Series 15, Puccini's La Boheme
  Frances Fyfield's latest series of musical explorations concludes with Puccini's La Boheme(R)
10. 16:00
  Woman's Hour—The Guilty Crush, Karen Elson, Hibo Wadere
  The unlikely appeal of Superintendent Ted Hastings. Hibo Wadere. Holidaying with mum.
11. 17:00
  PM—Saturday PM
  Full coverage of the day's news.
12. 17:30
  iPM—Out of the chaos comes hope
  Migrants living in camps in Greece join the Greek education system.(R)
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—20/05/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
14. 17:57
  Weather—20/05/2017
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—20/05/2017 Trump in Saudi Arabia
  US president signs Saudi deals worth £260 billion Iran re-elects Rouhani as president
2. 18:15
  Loose Ends—Cerys Matthews, Eimear McBride, Salena Godden, Adjoa Andoh, Sara Cox, Valaire, Will Stratton, Clive Anderson
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
3. 19:00
  Profile—Robert Mueller
  Mark Coles profiles Robert Mueller, special counsel leading the Trump-Russia investigation
4. 19:15
  Saturday Review—Life of Galileo, Colossal, Jimmy McGovern, Lucy Hughes-Hallett, Thresholds at Somerset House
  Life of Galileo, Colossal, Jimmy McGovern, Lucy Hughes-Hallett, Somerset House exhibition.
5. 20:00
  Archive on 4—The Art of the Lyricist
  Clarke Peters explores the art of the musical theatre lyricist.(R)
6. 21:00
  Tsar—3. Alexander II: The People's Will
  Joseph Millson plays Alexander II in Mike Walker's epic chronicle of the Tsars.(R)
7. 22:00
  News and Weather—20/05/2017
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
8. 22:15
  FutureProofing—Healthcare
  How will technology transform healthcare in the 21st century?(R)
9. 23:00
  Brain of Britain—The 2017 Final
  Russell Davies chairs the final of the 2017 season of the general knowledge quiz.(R)
10. 23:30
  Poetry Please—Poetry by Heart Finals 2017
  Roger McGough presents a selection of poems recited at the Poetry by Heart competition.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—21/05/2017
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Short Works—Series 1, Extrapolation as an Art Form in the Lobby of the John Muir
  In Joshua Ferris's artful new story a novelist finds himself in a tough spot.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—21/05/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—21/05/2017
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—21/05/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—21/05/2017
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—St Edith's Church, Monks Kirby
  Church bells from St Edith's Church, Monks Kirby.
8. 05:45
  Profile—Robert Mueller
  Mark Coles profiles Robert Mueller, special counsel leading the Trump-Russia investigation(R)

Sunday 21 May 2017