BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Tuesday 19 June 2018

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—19/06/2018
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The Crossway by Guy Stagg—1. France
  1/5A young man makes a pilgrimage from London to Canterbury - and then keeps walking.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—19/06/2018
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—19/06/2018
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—19/06/2018
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—19/06/2018
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—19/06/2018
  Spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev David Bruce.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—19/06/2018
  Countryside Stewardship Scheme delays, bees and agrochemical research, wildflowers.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Andy Clements on the Garden Warbler
  Andy Clements is entranced by the song of the garden warbler.(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—19/06/2018
  Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  The Life Scientific—Rachel Mills exploring the sea floor
  Rachel Mills on volcanoes under the sea and how metal deposits feed the oceans.
3. 09:30
  One to One—Fergus Keeling meets Professor Victoria Tischler
  Fergus Keeling explores 'life after 60' with psychologist Professor Victoria Tischler.
4. 09:45
  The Crossway by Guy Stagg—2. The Alps
  2/5Snow drifts and ice pose life-threatening danger as the author attempts the Alps.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Schools minister Nick Gibb on exam stress, Juries in rape cases, Maya Angelou, Wu Man
  Schools minister Nick Gibb on exam stress, Juries in rape cases, Maya Angelou, Wu Man.
6. 10:45
  Maya Angelou's Autobiographies—I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, Episode 2
  2/5Maya goes to her mother in California and becomes the victim of a traumatising abuse.
7. 11:00
  Storm and Stress: New Ways of Looking at Adolescent Mental Health—Blame the Brain?
  Why is the age range 16-25 such a crucial time for mental health?
8. 11:30
  Tales from the Stave—Series 17, Ethel Smyth: The Wreckers
  Frances Fyfield celebrates the music manuscripts of Ethel Smyth's opera The Wreckers.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—19/06/2018
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Home Front—19 June 1918 - Adeline Lumley
  In Devon, Adeline Lumley is hoping for a better return.
3. 12:15
  You and Yours—Call You and Yours: How is the disability benefits system working for you?
  If you have been assessed for a disability benefit, what impact has it had on you?
4. 12:56
  Weather—19/06/2018
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  World at One—19/06/2018
  Analysis of news and current affairs.
6. 13:45
  National Health Stories—Pioneers
  How some enterprising individuals addressed the health problems in their own communities.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—18/06/2018
  Toby feels the pressure.(R)
8. 14:15
  Dangerous Visions—Forward Presence
  The abduction of a solider by pro-Russian Estonians causes chaos on NATO's front line.
9. 15:00
  Short Cuts—Series 16, Mistaken Identity
  5/6Josie Long unfurls stories of mistaken identity and people who have been misunderstood.
10. 15:30
  Making History—Witches, poison and why the hedgehog was unloved in history
  A #metoo moment for 17th-century witches?
11. 16:00
  The Law Show—Social media in the dock
  Does social media pose a threat to criminal justice and how can fair trials be ensured?
12. 16:30
  A Good Read—Tony Parsons and Olly Mann
  Tony Parsons and Olly Mann join Harriett Gilbert to discuss favourite books.
13. 17:00
  PM—19/06/2018
  Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—19/06/2018 Government announces review of medical cannabis use
  The Home Secretary has announced a review of the use of cannabis for medical purposes.
2. 18:30
  My Teenage Diary—Series 8, John Finnemore
  2/6John Finnemore's diary tells of six months spent in Poland...
3. 19:00
  The Archers—19/06/2018
  Rex makes a confession.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Caitlin Moran, Beyonce and Jay-Z's new album, National Youth Folk Ensemble, Frank Styles
  Caitlin Moran on her latest novel How to be Famous about fame, Britpop and revenge porn.
5. 19:45
  Maya Angelou's Autobiographies—I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, Episode 2
  2/5Maya goes to her mother in California and becomes the victim of a traumatising abuse.(R)
6. 20:00
  File on 4 Investigates—Back Home from ISIS
  What risks do returning jihadis from IS in Iraq and Syria pose in the UK?
7. 20:40
  In Touch—Talk and Support, David Katz
  News on changes to the RNIB's 'telebefriending' service, Talk and Support.
8. 21:00
  All in the Mind—Autobiographical memory loss, All in the Mind Awards, Gaming addiction, Depression after Spanish flu
  Autobiographical memory loss, All in the Mind Awards, Gaming addiction, Spanish Flu.
9. 21:30
  The Life Scientific—Rachel Mills exploring the sea floor
  Rachel Mills on volcanoes under the sea and how metal deposits feed the oceans.(R)
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—UN condemns Italy's interior minister for "racist" comments
  Matteo Salvini says he'd count the number of Roma in Italy
11. 22:45
  The Librarian by Salley Vickers—Episode 2
  2/10Not everyone in East Mole shares Sylvia's desire to encourage children into the library.
12. 23:00
  Phil Ellis Is Trying—Series 1, It's a Nice Day for a White Lightning Wedding
  3/4Phil is tasked with putting together a last minute wedding.
13. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—19/06/2018
  All the news from today's sitting at Westminster.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—20/06/2018
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The Crossway by Guy Stagg—2. The Alps
  2/5Snow drifts and ice pose life-threatening danger as the author attempts the Alps.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—20/06/2018
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—20/06/2018
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—20/06/2018
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—20/06/2018
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—20/06/2018
  Spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev David Bruce.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Farming and the Brexit dividend, tree tsar, commercial flower growers
  Will there be any money for farming left after the Brexit dividend is handed out?
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Sam Lee on the nightingale
  Folk musician Sam Lee on the nightingale for Tweet of the Day.(R)

Wednesday 20 June 2018