BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Thursday 16 May 2019

FM Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—16/05/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—L.E.L., Episode 3
  Lucasta Miller's story of an infamous female poet in ruthless times - 1820s-30s London.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—16/05/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—16/05/2019
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—16/05/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—16/05/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—16/05/2019
  Spiritual reflection with Rev Philip Blackledge of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Melrose
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—16/05/19: The cost of shooting licences, commoners in the New Forest, pig tracking
  Gun licenses cost less than a passport, and the prices are staying the same this year.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Fyfe Dangerfield on the Woodchat Shrike
  Childhood holidays in France were a chance to see rare birds for Fyfe Dangerfield.(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—16/05/2019
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  In Our Time—Frankenstein
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Mary Shelley's Gothic story of a monster brought to life
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—L.E.L., Episode 4
  Lucasta Miller's story of an infamous female poet in ruthless times - 1820s-30s London.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Red lipstick, Nigel Slater, Joan Smith and abortion in the US
  Red lipstick, abortion in the US, Nigel Slater, and domestic abuse links with terrorism.
5. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—Cuckoo, Episode 4
  Writer Jeremy Raison explores the mystery of his late mother's childhood.
6. 11:00
  Crossing Continents—Bolivia's Mennonites, Justice and Renewal
  In 2009, Mennonite women in a far-flung Bolivian colony reported mass rape.
7. 11:30
  The Prototype
  Hannah Catherine Jones meets instrument inventors challenging the status quo.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—16/05/2019
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  The Doll Factory—Episode 4
  Silas thinks of nothing but Iris, and tries to find her in the unlikeliest of places.
3. 12:18
  You and Yours—Who Owns the High Street?
  The complex ownership of our high streets and why it matters.
4. 12:57
  Weather—16/05/2019
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  World at One—16/05/2019
  News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4.
6. 13:45
  Encounters with Victoria—9. Mutiny Against An Indian
  9/10Lucy Worsley explores the relationship between Queen Victoria and her favourite servant.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—15/05/2019
  Jim comes to the rescue(R)
8. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Keeping the Wolf Out, Heroes
  Cold blooded murder or self defence? Crime drama set in communist Hungary.(R)
9. 15:00
  Ramblings—An Aussie Walkabout... in Norfolk
  Clare Balding goes walkabout with a group of Australians called The Norfolk Broads.
10. 15:27
  Radio 4 Appeal—The Somerville Foundation
  Roger Black makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of The Somerville Foundation(R)
11. 15:30
  Open Book—Bernardine Evaristo, Victorian showmen in fiction, Graeme Simsion, Faber at 90
  Bernardine Evaristo discusses her polyphonic new novel Girl, Woman, Other
12. 16:00
  The Film Programme—Beats
  Director Brian Welsh discusses Beats, his acclaimed drama set in the 90s rave scene
13. 16:30
  BBC Inside Science—Hubble Not-So Constant, Synthetic E. Coli, The Adventures of Alexander von Humboldt
  Hubble Not-So Constant, Synthetic E. Coli, The Adventures of Alexander von Humboldt
14. 17:00
  PM—16/05/2019
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—16/05/2019 PM Agrees To Set Departure Timetable
  The Prime Minister Theresa May has agreed to set a timetable for her departure.
2. 18:30
  When Jeremy Hardy Spoke to the Nation—Part 1
  A two-part look back at one of Radio 4’s best-loved comedians, presented by Sandi Toksvig.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—16/05/2019
  Elizabeth offers support
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Stephen Graham, new Poet Laureate Simon Armitage, ENO's Dido
  Stephen Graham discusses working with Shane Meadows on TV drama The Virtues
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Cuckoo, Episode 4
  Writer Jeremy Raison explores the mystery of his late mother's childhood.(R)
6. 20:00
  The Briefing Room—Could the United States and Iran go to war?
  As tensions rise between Iran and the United States, is there a danger of armed conflict?
7. 20:30
  In Business—Light Bulb Moments and How To Have Them
  How do we create an innovative environment?
8. 21:00
  BBC Inside Science—Hubble Not-So Constant, Synthetic E. Coli, The Adventures of Alexander von Humboldt
  Hubble Not-So Constant, Synthetic E. Coli, The Adventures of Alexander von Humboldt(R)
9. 21:30
  In Our Time—Frankenstein
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Mary Shelley's Gothic story of a monster brought to life(R)
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—16/05/2019
  In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
11. 22:45
  The Doll Factory—Episode 4
  Silas thinks of nothing but Iris, and tries to find her in the unlikeliest of places.(R)
12. 23:00
  Alone—Series 1, Birthday Drinks
  6/6Mitch's birthday is coming and he's trying to avoid any fuss. Stars Angus Deayton.(R)
13. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—16/05/2019
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—17/05/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—L.E.L., Episode 4
  Lucasta Miller's story of an infamous female poet in ruthless times - 1820s-30s London.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—17/05/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—17/05/2019
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—17/05/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—17/05/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—17/05/2019
  Spiritual reflection with Rev Philip Blackledge of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Melrose.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—17/05/19: EU support for Irish beef farmers, EU elections, oil seed rape for warmer winters
  The National Beef Association says new EU funding gives Irish farmers an advantage.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Fyfe Dangerfield on the Gannet
  Musician Fyfe Dangerfield is enthralled by the rapid, bombing dive of a gannet out at sea.(R)

Friday 17 May 2019