BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Tuesday 29 May 2018

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—29/05/2018
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Feel Free by Zadie Smith—1. 1980s Multicultural London
  1/5Zadie Smith reads from her electrifying essay collection.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—29/05/2018
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—29/05/2018
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—29/05/2018
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—29/05/2018
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—29/05/2018
  Spiritual reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev Duncan MacLaren.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Tree Health Launch; Public Access, Public Good?; Agricultural Shows
  Putting plants in quarantine to reduce disease - Michael Gove launches a new scheme.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Hobby
  Brett Westwood presents the story and sound of the hobby.(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—29/05/2018
  Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  The Life Scientific—John Taylor on being an inventor
  John Taylor tells Jim Al-Khalili how his inventions transformed the electric kettle.
3. 09:30
  One to One—Young Dads: Gary Meikle
  Frank discussion between two young men who became fathers in their teens.
4. 09:45
  Feel Free by Zadie Smith—2. Writing and Dancing
  2/5Zadie Smith on the connection between writing and dancing.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Ireland's abortion referendum
  The YES vote to legalise abortion: what it now means for women in Ireland and the North.
6. 10:45
  Gudrun—Series 4, Episode 2
  2/10Gudrun saves the slave captain's life, and he starts to believe she has magical powers.
7. 11:00
  Plastic Fantastic—What's the Solution?
  How do we address our over-reliance and misuse of plastic? Should we give it up?
8. 11:30
  Behind the Scenes—Akram Khan
  Leading dancer-choreographer Akram Khan develops Xenos - his final full-length solo show.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—29/05/2018
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Curious Cases—Series 10, The Human Instrument
  Why do our voices change as we get older?
3. 12:15
  You and Yours—Call You & Yours - Have you ever switched careers?
  Have you changed your career path? Email [email protected].
4. 12:56
  Weather—29/05/2018
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  World at One—29/05/2018
  Analysis of news and current affairs.
6. 13:45
  How Syria Changed the World—Refugees
  Edward Stourton and guests discuss the consequences of Syria's refugee crisis.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—28/05/2018
  Emma has concerns.(R)
8. 14:15
  Drama on 4—The Last Flag
  Drama by Selina Thompson, Chinonyerem Odimba and Lorna French.
9. 15:00
  Short Cuts—Series 16, Beginnings
  2/6Short documentaries about creating something out of nothing and the beginning of the end.
10. 15:30
  Costing the Earth—The Future of the Countryside
  Tom Heap leads a debate on the future of food production and the countryside.
11. 16:00
  Does the Time Fit the Crime?
  Criminologist Professor David Wilson on how society and history have shaped sentencing.
12. 16:30
  Great Lives—Barbara Stocking on Catherine the Great
  Catherine the Great is chosen by Dame Barbara Stocking. Matthew Parris presents.
13. 17:00
  PM—29/05/2018
  Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—29/05/2018 Political turmoil in Italy sparks share devaluation
  Political upheaval in Italy has prompted a slump in global stock markets.
2. 18:30
  Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 3, The Decluttererer
  6/6Sort out your life and sign up for the Milton Declutterering Method!
3. 19:00
  The Archers—29/05/2018
  Brian pulls out all the stops.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—François Ozon's L'Amant Double, Patrick Heron, Rachel Kushner
  François Ozon on his latest film, the psychological thriller L'Amant Double.
5. 19:45
  Gudrun—Series 4, Episode 2
  2/10Gudrun saves the slave captain's life, and he starts to believe she has magical powers.(R)
6. 20:00
  File on 4 Investigates—Criminal Records?
  What part is social media playing in the rise in violent crime in the UK?
7. 20:40
  In Touch—St Vincent's School in Liverpool
  Peter visits a school putting domesticity at the heart of the curriculum.
8. 21:00
  All in the Mind—Psychosis and medication, AITM awards, Challenging antisocial behaviour
  Psychosis and medication, AITM awards, Challenging antisocial behaviour.
9. 21:30
  The Life Scientific—John Taylor on being an inventor
  John Taylor tells Jim Al-Khalili how his inventions transformed the electric kettle.(R)
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Global stock markets tumble over political uncertainty in Italy.
  Talks to establish a new government have been suspended until tomorrow
11. 22:45
  Last Stories by William Trevor—An Idyll in Winter
  2/5Hattie Morahan reads William Trevor's story of a life-lasting love.
12. 23:00
  Talking to Strangers—Episode 4
  4/4Comic monologues written and performed by Sally Phillips and Lily Bevan with star guests.(R)
13. 23:30
  Don't Log Off—Series 8, Great Expectations
  Alan Dein talks to people in Korea, Uganda and India about parental expectations.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—30/05/2018
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Feel Free by Zadie Smith—2. Writing and Dancing
  2/5Zadie Smith on the connection between writing and dancing.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—30/05/2018
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—30/05/2018
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—30/05/2018
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—30/05/2018
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—30/05/2018
  Spiritual reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev Duncan MacLaren.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Slurry, alpacas and county shows
  Steffan Messenger asks if enough is being done to prevent river pollution from farms.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Fyfe Dangerfield on the Guillemot
  Musician Fyfe Dangerfield tells the story of the seabird that inspired his band name.(R)

Wednesday 30 May 2018