BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Friday 29 June 2018

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—29/06/2018
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  In Montparnasse by Sue Roe—Episode 4
  4/5In October 1924 it is time to heed the Surrealist Manifesto.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—29/06/2018
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—29/06/2018
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—29/06/2018
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—29/06/2018
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—29/06/2018
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Amanda Khozi Mukwashi.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Farming in the heatwave, Pea harvest, Loch Lomond and Broadband
  Caz Graham asks if crops will fail due to the heatwave.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Samuel West on the Turtle Dove
  Actor and birdwatcher Samuel West laments the lost call of the turtle dove.(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—29/06/2018
  Including Sports Desk, Yesterday in Parliament, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Desert Island Discs—Martina Cole
  Martina Cole, novelist, is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs.(R)
3. 09:45
  In Montparnasse by Sue Roe—Episode 5
  5/5Sue Roe charts the birth of surrealism in this racy, rackety Paris quarter.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Rape clause, Elections in Zimbabwe, The cost of campaigning, Holly Bourne
  How will women fare in the forthcoming elections in Zimbabwe?
5. 10:45
  DCI Alma Blair—Dead Weight, Episode 5
  5/5Val McDermid's crime series returns. Losing weight really can be murder.
6. 11:00
  Out of Tredegar
  Michael Sheen explores Aneurin Bevan's roots in Tredegar.
7. 11:30
  Things Can Only Get Worse—1997-2001
  How did British politics go from Labour landslides to Brexit? John O'Farrell finds out.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—29/06/2018
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Home Front—29 June 1918 - Cathy Lawrence
  Cathy finds an unexpected comrade at Hexworthy Bridge.
3. 12:15
  You and Yours—Gibson Guitars, VIP Gambling, Carillion Pensions
  How going acoustic is driving the sales of the guitar manufacturer, Gibson.
4. 12:57
  Weather—29/06/2018
  Weather information.
5. 13:00
  World at One—29/06/2018
  Analysis of news and current affairs.
6. 13:45
  National Health Stories—Sexual Health Service
  How the contraceptive pill forced the NHS to acknowledge women sexual health needs.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—28/06/2018
  Phoebe's birthday proves surprising.(R)
8. 14:15
  GF Newman's The Corrupted—Series 4, Episode 5
  5/10Toby Jones stars as the corrupt MP Joseph Olinska. Lionel Smith has finally emerged.
9. 15:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Culpepper Community Garden
  Eric Robson and the panel are at the Culpepper Community Garden in Islington, north London
10. 15:45
  Short Works—The Gleaning by Alison MacLeod
  In Alison MacLeod's specially commissioned story past and present are intimately linked.
11. 16:00
  Last Word—Joe Jackson, Paul Lamplugh OBE, Myrtle Allen, Daisy Kadibil, Paddy Feeny
  Matthew Bannister on a manager, a campaigner, a chef, an escapee and a broadcaster.
12. 16:30
  Feedback—BBC Sounds, Reith Lectures, 'Gove in Government'
  Roger Bolton with reactions to the BBC Sounds app and the reflections of a Reith lecturer.
13. 16:55
  The Listening Project—Marilyn and Aneira - That Was the Plan
  The first NHS-born baby, named Aneira in honour of Nye Bevin.
14. 17:00
  PM—29/06/2018
  Carolyn Quinn with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—29/06/2018 Hillsborough police commander to face trial on manslaughter charges
  Hillsborough police commander to face trial on manslaughter charges
2. 18:30
  Dead Ringers—Series 18, Episode 4
  4/6Topical satire with politicians, the world cup and even the weather getting roasted.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—29/06/2018
  Kate causes uproar.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Fun Home, Portrayal of lesbians in drama, Caryl Phillips, Tate St Ives
  We review the stage musical adaption of Alison Bechdel's memoir Fun Home.
5. 19:45
  DCI Alma Blair—Dead Weight, Episode 5
  5/5Val McDermid's crime series returns. Losing weight really can be murder.(R)
6. 20:00
  Any Questions?—Sir Alan Duncan MP, Liam Halligan, Gina Miller, Baroness Smith of Basildon
  Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate from Ampthill in Bedfordshire.
7. 20:50
  A Point of View—The Past
  Will Self on why we should stop 'looking down on the inferior inhabitants of the past'.
8. 21:00
  Home Front - Omnibus—25-29 June 1918
  The War Office called for 10,000 unfit and older men to help with the looming harvest.
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—EU leaders disagree over migration deal - hours after signing it.
  The agreement foresees the creation of secure centres to receive migrants.
10. 22:45
  The Librarian by Salley Vickers—Episode 10
  10/10Sylvia's good work in inspiring the children of East Mole threatens to be overshadowed.
11. 23:00
  Woman's Hour—Late Night Woman's Hour: Dating post-50; Self-care: is it ever OK to call a woman 'feisty'?
  Lauren Laverne and guests partake of a few nocturnal frank and funny conversations.
12. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—29/06/2018
  Mark D'Arcy reports from Westminster.
13. 23:55
  The Listening Project—Rab and Nicki - Life at the Sharp End
  Don't tell me it's just a scratch!
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—30/06/2018
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  In Montparnasse by Sue Roe—Episode 5
  5/5Sue Roe charts the birth of surrealism in this racy, rackety Paris quarter.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—30/06/2018
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—30/06/2018
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—30/06/2018
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—30/06/2018
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—30/06/2018
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Canon Ann Easter.
8. 05:45
  iPM—30/06/2018
  A listener closes his bookshop after 40 years on the high street.

Saturday 30 June 2018