BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Tuesday 19 September 2017

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—19/09/2017
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Following Pappano—Episode 1
  1/5Sir Antonio Pappano prepares for the Royal Opera's new production of Puccini's La Bohème.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—19/09/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—19/09/2017
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—19/09/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—19/09/2017
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—19/09/2017
  Spiritual reflection to start the day, with Padraig O Tuama.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Calls to abolish Scottish Agricultural Wages Board, National parks, Wine harvest, BBC Food and Farming Awards finalists
  A Conservative MP is calling for the Scottish Agricultural Wages Board to be scrapped.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—David Rothenberg on the Mocking Bird
  Mockingbirds do not mock but, as David Rothenberg explains, can copy over 1,000 bird songs
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—19/09/2017
  Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  The Life Scientific—Jennifer Doudna
  Jennifer Doudna talks to Jim Al-Khalili about her research that is transforming genetics.
3. 09:30
  One to One—Isabel Hardman on nature and depression
  Can nature help our mental health? The Spectator's Isabel Hardman asks Dr Alan Kellas.
4. 09:45
  Following Pappano—Episode 2
  2/5Sir Antonio Pappano prepares for the Royal Opera's new production of Puccini's La Bohème.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Emeli Sande, Sigrid Rausing, Women, degrees and the STEM job market, Cilla the musical
  Philanthropist Sigrid Rausing talks about the impact of addiction on her family's life.
6. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—Just a Girl: Series 3, Episode 2
  2/5Amy is a typical modern teenager - who happens to be trans.
7. 11:00
  Natural Histories—Baobab
  Brett Westwood explores our relationship with the baobab or upside-down tree.
8. 11:30
  Laverne in the Willows
  Lauren Laverne celebrates Kenneth Grahame's classic tale, 'The Wind in the Willows'.(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—19/09/2017
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Home Front—19 September 1917 - Kitty Lumley
  Epic drama series set in Great War Britain. Kitty Lumley feels trapped.
3. 12:15
  You and Yours—Call You and Yours: Have you lost trust in our airlines?
  Call You and Yours: Have you lost trust in our airlines? Email: [email protected].
4. 12:57
  Weather—19/09/2017
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  World at One—19/09/2017
  News with Martha Kearney including Hurricane Maria latest and Labour party rule changes.
6. 13:45
  Join the Dots—2. Picture the Dot
  2/5Janet Ellis explores how this elemental mark has inspired great world art.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—18/09/2017
  Kate focuses on joy.(R)
8. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Rumpole, Rumpole for the Prosecution
  Horace Rumpole's client asks him to do something he has always sworn he will not do.
9. 15:00
  Short Cuts—Series 13, Lost in Translation
  6/7Josie Long presents documentaries about what falls through the cracks in translation.
10. 15:30
  BBC National Short Story Award—BBC National Short Story Award 2017, The Edge of the Shoal
  By Cynan Jones. The winning story of horror at sea. Can the protagonist survive? .
11. 16:00
  Word of Mouth—Malorie Blackman on Language
  Malorie Blackman, author of Noughts and Crosses, talks in depth to Michael Rosen.
12. 16:30
  Great Lives—Andrea Catherwood on Constance Markievicz
  Constance Markievicz, Irish rebel countess and the first woman elected to Parliament.
13. 17:00
  PM—19/09/2017
  Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—19/09/2017 Trump says US is ready to "totally destroy North Korea" if necessary
  President Trump says the US is ready to "totally destroy North Korea" if necessary.
2. 18:30
  The Tim Vine Chat Show—Series 2, Torquay
  2/6The seaside crowd at Torquay's Babbacombe Theatre sing a song about a box.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—19/09/2017
  Josh makes a loss.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Bill Murray and Jan Vogler; Oslo reviewed; Poet Yrsa Daley-Ward; Helen Oyeyemi, BBC National Short Story Award nominee
  The Hollywood actor and cellist Jan Vogler discuss their new classical album.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Just a Girl: Series 3, Episode 2
  2/5Amy is a typical modern teenager - who happens to be trans.(R)
6. 20:00
  File on 4 Investigates—Paralympic Sport - Fair Play?
  Are some countries cheating the paralympic classification system in the pursuit of medals?
7. 20:40
  In Touch—AMD drugs and the new £10 note
  Chris Thorley goes directly to his CCG to demand Eylea, we review the new ten pound note.
8. 21:00
  Inside Health—Addiction services; Schizophrenia; Hearts and cancer
  Inside Health reveals the poor state of addiction services in England.
9. 21:30
  The Life Scientific—Jennifer Doudna
  Jennifer Doudna talks to Jim Al-Khalili about her research that is transforming genetics.(R)
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Trump: 'US can destroy North Korea'
  President Trump condemns 'rogue nations'.
11. 22:45
  Short Works—BBC National Short Story Award 2017, Bearded
  By Ross Raisin. Someone is hogging the hair-dryers in the changing rooms.
12. 23:00
  Spotlight Tonight with Nish Kumar—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/4Late-night topical comedy, hosted by award-winning satirist Nish Kumar.
13. 23:30
  A Good Read—Rebecca Root and Jake Arnott
  Jake Arnott and Rebecca Root nominate their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—20/09/2017
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Following Pappano—Episode 2
  2/5Sir Antonio Pappano prepares for the Royal Opera's new production of Puccini's La Bohème.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—20/09/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—20/09/2017
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—20/09/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—20/09/2017
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—20/09/2017
  Spiritual reflection to start the day, with Padraig O Tuama.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Potato harvest safety; Rural housing; Food and Farming Awards
  Anna Hill visits a potato farm during harvest time, as the safety inspectors arrive.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—David Rothenberg on the Superb Lyrebird
  As David Rothenberg suggests, the superb lyrebird song has evolved to excess and craziness

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