BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Tuesday 14 May 2019

FM Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—14/05/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—L.E.L., Episode 1
  Lucasta Miller's story of an infamous female poet in ruthless times - London in the 1820s.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—14/05/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—14/05/2019
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—14/05/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—14/05/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—14/05/2019
  Spiritual reflection with Rev Philip Blackledge of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Melrose.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—14/05/19: Food waste on farm, EU elections, Natural flood defences
  Farmer Guy Poskitt says consumer attitudes need to change to tackle food waste.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Dermot O'Leary on Swifts and Swallows
  Presenter Dermot O'Leary relishes soaring swifts and swallows bobbing in front of his car.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—14/05/2019
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  The Long View—Women in Intelligence and Cybersecurity
  Jonathan Freedland looks at women's roles in intelligence now and during WWII.
3. 09:30
  The Genius of Accidents—Series 1, CRISPR
  A story of the discovery of genetic scissors that accidentally enabled fast gene editing.(R)
4. 09:45
  Book of the Week—L.E.L., Episode 2
  Lucasta Miller's story of an infamous female poet in ruthless times - 1820s-30s London.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Living with Dissociative Identity Disorder, EU Elections, Joanne Ramos
  Living with dissociative identity disorder - one woman's story.
6. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—Cuckoo, Episode 2
  Writer Jeremy Raison explores the mystery of his late mother's childhood.
7. 11:00
  Destiny and the Brain
  Hannah Critchlow on the latest brain research and what it tells us about free will.
8. 11:30
  Art of Now—Afghan Stars - the Women's Story
  Sahar Zand is in Kabul to meet women musicians who are defying the Taliban.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—14/05/2019
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  The Doll Factory—Episode 2
  Iris and her sister Rose continue to work at the Doll Shop and dream of escape.
3. 12:18
  You and Yours—Call You and Yours - What's it like to buy and run an electric car?
  Call You and Yours - What's it like to buy and run an electric car?
4. 12:57
  Weather—14/05/2019
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  World at One—14/05/2019
  News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4.
6. 13:45
  Encounters with Victoria—7. A Nightingale at Balmoral
  7/10What happened when Florence Nightingale visited Queen Victoria? Lucy Worsley finds out.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—13/05/2019
  Ed is forced to let down a friend(R)
8. 14:15
  Drama on 4—The Macefield Plot
  Sian Phillips stars as the fractious and enigmatic Edith Macefield. By Daniel Thurman.
9. 15:00
  The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 24, The British Library
  Jay Rayner and his panel visit The British Library in London.(R)
10. 15:30
  Costing the Earth—Eco Anxiety
  Is the future of the planet making you depressed? Verity Sharp meets the eco-anxious.
11. 16:00
  Word of Mouth—Romani
  Damian Le Bas talks to Michael Rosen about the Romani language.
12. 16:30
  Great Lives—Jeremy Deller on The Beatles' manager Brian Epstein
  Turner Prize artist Jeremy Deller chooses The Beatles manager Brian Epstein.
13. 17:00
  PM—14/05/2019
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—14/05/2019 MPs raise concerns about Jeremy Kyle show
  Some senior MPs have called on ITV to scrap the programme following the death of a guest.
2. 18:30
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 13, Bezzies
  Ed Reardon returns to lead us through his week, as he keeps mind, soul and cat together.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—14/05/2019
  Will has an uninvited guest
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Fun Lovin' Crime Writers - band, AI: More than Human - exhibition, Medusa - ballet
  Fun Lovin' Crime Writers - a band of famous detective story authors perform live
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Cuckoo, Episode 2
  Writer Jeremy Raison explores the mystery of his late mother's childhood.
6. 20:00
  File on 4 Investigates—Opioids: A Painful Prescription?
  Did marketing help fuel the UK's opioid addiction 'crisis'?
7. 20:40
  In Touch—Why Do Sighted People Want To Tell Blind People’s Stories?
  A book on regaining sight and stories of blind women from around the world.
8. 21:00
  All in the Mind—Café Conversations, The light triad, Conveying anxiety through cartoon pigeons, Listener feedback
  Café Conversations, the light triad, conveying anxiety through cartoon pigeons
9. 21:30
  The Long View—Women in Intelligence and Cybersecurity
  Jonathan Freedland looks at women's roles in intelligence now and during WWII.(R)
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—14/05/2019
  In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
11. 22:45
  The Doll Factory—Episode 2
  Iris and her sister Rose continue to work at the Doll Shop and dream of escape.(R)
12. 23:00
  Man at the Helm—1. New Man
  1/4The madcap schemes of three kids to find their mum a new man.(R)
13. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—14/05/2019
  The Foreign Secretary, Jeremy Hunt, accuses Labour of "ridiculous anti-Americanism"
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—15/05/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—L.E.L., Episode 2
  Lucasta Miller's story of an infamous female poet in ruthless times - 1820s-30s London.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—15/05/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—15/05/2019
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—15/05/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—15/05/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—15/05/2019
  Spiritual reflection with Rev Philip Blackledge of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Melrose.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Reaction to another Roundup ruling on cancer
  Another ruling against weedkiller Roundup, we hear what it means for the industry.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Fyfe Dangerfield on the Black-throated Diver
  The jewel-like patterns of the black-throated diver have musician Fyfe Dangerfield in awe.(R)

Wednesday 15 May 2019