BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 11 June 2017

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—11/06/2017
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Short Works—Series 1, Companions
  By Adam Marek. A young man confides in his grandmother about his robot partner.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—11/06/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—11/06/2017
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—11/06/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—11/06/2017
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—St Peter's, Congleton
  Church bells from St Peter's, Congleton.
8. 05:45
  Profile—Arlene Foster
  Mark Coles takes an updated look at leader of the DUP, Arlene Foster.(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Headlines—11/06/2017
  The latest national and international news.
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—The Water of Life
  Jane Williams explores our many-faceted relationship with water in all its forms.
3. 06:35
  Living World—Nest Finder of Dartmoor
  Lionel Kelleway and Mark Lawrence hunt for birds' nests hidden on Dartmoor. From 2010.
4. 06:57
  Weather—11/06/2017
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—11/06/2017
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—Same-sex marriage in Scotland; Imams refuse to perform funeral prayers; BBC Music Day
  The implications of the Scottish Episcopal Church's decision to allow same-sex marriage.
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—Africa Educational Trust
  Fi Glover makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Africa Educational Trust.
8. 07:57
  Weather—11/06/2017
  The latest weather forecast.
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—11/06/2017
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—Women in the Image of the Trinity
  Theologian Elaine Storkey explores issues facing women across the world today.
11. 08:48
  A Point of View—A new politics?
  John Gray reflects on how the election has changed politics.(R)
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—David Lindo on the Swift
  Urban Birder David Lindo on the swift.
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—11/06/2017
  Sunday morning magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
14. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—11/06/2017
  Lynda strikes a deal, and for Tom there is no time like the present.
15. 11:15
  Desert Island Discs—Rick Wakeman
  Rick Wakeman, musician, is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—11/06/2017
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Just a Minute—Series 78, Episode 4
  4/6Nicholas Parsons and guests return for the 78th series of the iconic panel show.(R)
3. 12:32
  The Food Programme—Women & Beer
  Beer sommelier Jane Peyton wants to persuade Sheila Dillon to drink beer made by women.
4. 12:57
  Weather—11/06/2017
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—11/06/2017
  Global news and analysis.
6. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Lyme Regis
  Eric Robson and his panel of experts are in Lyme Regis.(R)
7. 14:45
  The Listening Project Omnibus—Teachers
  Conversations about the experience of teaching, past and present.
8. 15:00
  Drama on 4—Reading Europe - Italy: Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay, Episode 1
  1/3From one of Italy's most acclaimed authors, the continued story of a lifetime friendship.
9. 16:00
  Open Book—Where Fiction Meets Technology: Catherine Lacey, Chris Brookmyre
  Mariella Frostrup talks to novelist Catherine Lacey.
10. 16:30
  Poetry Please—Virtue and Vice
  Roger McGough presents listeners' poetry requests on the theme of Virtue and Vice.
11. 17:00
  File on 4 Investigates—Preventing TB
  TB remains a killer disease, how effective are attempts to find a better vaccine?(R)
12. 17:40
  Profile—Arlene Foster
  Mark Coles takes an updated look at leader of the DUP, Arlene Foster.(R)
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—11/06/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
14. 17:57
  Weather—11/06/2017
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—11/06/2017 May urged to change leadership style
  Cabinet colleagues tell PM to adopt collective decision-making after poor election result
2. 18:30
  Pick of the Week—John Waite
  Join John Waite on Pick of the Week for the best of this week's BBC Radio.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—11/06/2017
  Bridge Farm's secret is out.
4. 19:15
  Wordaholics—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/6Josh Widdicombe, Helen Keen, Susie Dent and Natalie Haynes join chair Gyles Brandreth.
5. 19:45
  Life at Absolute Zero—Series 2, In the Dark
  10/10A power cut at Ravi's curry house leads to a dramatic confession.
6. 20:00
  Feedback—09/06/2017
  Election Coverage - The Listeners' Verdict.(R)
7. 20:30
  Last Word—Miriam Rodriguez Martinez, Lord Soulsby of Swaffham Prior, Peter Sallis, Lady Anne Piper, Jiri Belohlavek
  Matthew Bannister on a campaigner, a vet, an actor, a novelist, a conductor.(R)
8. 21:00
  Money Box—DUP policy on pensions and benefits plus 95% mortgages & tax-free childcare problems
  Problems with tax free childcare system, DUP personal finance policies and 95% mortgages.(R)
9. 21:26
  Radio 4 Appeal—Africa Educational Trust
  Fi Glover makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Africa Educational Trust.(R)
10. 21:30
  Analysis—Implicit Bias
  David Edmonds asks if we are unconsciously harbouring racist and sexist attitudes.(R)
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—11/06/2017
  Carolyn Quinn and guests discuss the election and the implications of a hung Parliament.
12. 23:00
  The Film Programme—My Cousin Rachel
  Roger Michell discusses the work of Daphne Du Maurier on film.(R)
13. 23:30
  Something Understood—The Water of Life
  Jane Williams explores our many-faceted relationship with water in all its forms.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—12/06/2017
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  iPM—Finding mum
  How do you buy a Mother's Day card for a mother you don't know? [email protected].
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—St Peter's, Congleton
  Church bells from St Peter's, Congleton.(R)
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—12/06/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—12/06/2017
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—12/06/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—12/06/2017
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—12/06/2017
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Anna Drew.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—Crop protection; Springwatch farm
  Charlotte Smith finds out about the current issues in crop protection.
10. 05:56
  Weather—12/06/2017
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Mark Smith on the Corncrake
  Cameraman Mark Smith on an unusual encounter with a corncrake.

Monday 12 June 2017