BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 26 May 2019

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—26/05/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  Short Works—The Book of the Dead by Carmen Maria Machado
  In this short story by Carmen Maria Machado, a seduction exacts a high price.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—26/05/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—26/05/2019
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—26/05/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—26/05/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—The parish church of St Peter and St Paul, Tonbridge, Kent
  Bells on Sunday comes from the parish church of St Peter and St Paul, Tonbridge, Kent.
8. 05:45
  Profile—John Bolton
  John Bolton is the moustachioed US national security adviser pushing a hard line on Iran.(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Headlines—26/05/2019
  The latest national and international news headlines.
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—Poetic Rituals
  Dr Sarah Goldingay looks for the transcendent in our everyday rituals.(R)
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—Earthquake Farm
  Meet the New Zealand farmers who rescued their cattle from a 7.8 magnitude earthquake
4. 06:57
  Weather—26/05/2019
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—26/05/2019
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—Virtual Reality baptisms; Asia Bibi's lawyer
  Sunday morning religious news and current affairs programme presented by William Crawley.
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—Young Women’s Trust
  Deborah Frances-White makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Young Women’s Trust.
8. 07:57
  Weather—26/05/2019
  The latest weather forecast.
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—26/05/2019
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—Boundless Openness
  A reflection on the theme of Boundless Openness.
11. 08:48
  A Point of View—Democracy is not in crisis
  David Goodhart on why he believes democracy - far from being in crisis - is thriving.
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—Ringed Plover
  Michaela Strachan presents the ringed plover.(R)
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—26/05/2019
  News with Paddy O'Connell including the latest on the race to become prime minister.
14. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—26/05/2019
  Elizabeth faces a blast from the past and Tom puts his heart on the line
15. 11:15
  Desert Island Discs—Derren Brown, illusionist
  Derren Brown, illusionist, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—26/05/2019
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Just a Minute—Series 84, Episode 2
  Gyles Brandreth, Graham Norton, Lucy Porter and Paul Merton join Nicholas Parsons.(R)
3. 12:32
  The Food Programme—An Education: Life lessons through food
  How food education can deliver much more than just practical skills
4. 12:57
  Weather—26/05/2019
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—26/05/2019
  Global news and analysis, presented by Mark Mardell.
6. 13:30
  Build Me a Fast Bowler
  Jonathan Agnew unravels the qualities that make the perfect fast bowler.
7. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—RHS Chelsea Flower Show: Correspondence Edition
  Kathy Clugston is at Chelsea Flower Show for a correspondence edition of the show.(R)
8. 14:45
  The Listening Project Omnibus—Friendship, Motherhood and Politcs
  Three conversations between women about friendship, motherhood and the power of politics.
9. 15:00
  Vanity Fair—Episode 1
  Vanity Fair rebooted. A new anarchic production of Vanity Fair starring Al Murray
10. 16:00
  Open Book—Mia Couto and Wayétu Moore, Mr B's Bookshop, Claire Alexander
  Mia Couto and Wayétu Moore discuss two new African novels exploring colonialism and myth.
11. 16:30
  Poetry Please—Karen McCarthy Woolf
  Karen McCarthy Woolf joins Roger McGough
12. 17:00
  File on 4 Investigates—At Risk? Children in Residential Care
  Where do they go? Why vulnerable young people are going missing from children's homes.(R)
13. 17:40
  Profile—John Bolton
  John Bolton is the moustachioed US national security adviser pushing a hard line on Iran.(R)
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—26/05/2019
  The latest shipping forecast.
15. 17:57
  Weather—26/05/2019
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—26/05/2019 Hammond warns Conservative leadership candidates against no deal Brexit
  Philip Hammond said it would be "dangerous" to ignore MPs opposed to a no deal Brexit.
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—Johny Pitts
  The best of BBC Radio this week with Johny Pitts.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—26/05/2019
  Jim tries to get to the truth
4. 19:15
  Jo Caulfield: Pretending To Care
  Lots of jokes performed live by one of Britain's top stand ups Jo Caulfield.
5. 19:45
  Strictly Stories—Rumba
  Secrets from the past are revealed during a rumba class.
6. 20:00
  More or Less—Eurovision and fact-checking Naomi Wolf
  The stats behind making a successful song, plus misunderstanding Victorian court records.(R)
7. 20:30
  Last Word—Niki Lauda, Judith Kerr, IM Pei, Herman Wouk
  Matthew Bannister on a racing driver, a children's author, an architect, a novelist.(R)
8. 21:00
  Money Box—Call for online 'credit curfews'
  Researchers say a ban on online borrowing between 11pm and 7am could protect consumers(R)
9. 21:25
  Radio 4 Appeal—Young Women’s Trust
  Deborah Frances-White makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Young Women’s Trust.(R)
10. 21:30
  In Business—Plastic backlash: the business response
  How are businesses responding to the public backlash against plastic packaging?(R)
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—26/05/2019
  Carolyn Quinn hosts live coverage of the European election results.
12. 23:00
  European Election Results 2019
  Chris Mason and Adam Fleming with coverage of the 2019 European election results.
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Late
1. 03:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—27/05/2019
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
2. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—27/05/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
3. 05:30
  News Briefing—27/05/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
4. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—27/05/2019
  A reading and a reflection to start the day with Father Christopher Hancock
5. 05:45
  Farming Today—Vintage tractors
  Nancy Nicolson joins the enthusiasts at a vintage tractor sale in Aberdeenshire.
6. 05:56
  Weather—27/05/2019
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
7. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Great Black-backed Gull
  Michaela Strachan presents the story and sound of the great black-backed gull.(R)

Monday 27 May 2019