BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Wednesday 29 May 2019

FM Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—29/05/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—The Diary of a Young Girl, Episode 2
  Anne Frank would have been 90 this year. Readings from her diary by Georgia Groome.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—29/05/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—29/05/2019
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—29/05/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—29/05/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—29/05/2019
  A reading and a reflection to start the day with Father Christopher Hancock
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Gove's bid for PM, flavourful tomatoes, dog walking paddocks
  Gove's days at Defra may be numbered - will farmers miss him when he's gone?
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—White Stork
  Michaela Strachan presents the white stork.(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—29/05/2019
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Behind the Scenes—Gus Casely-Hayford
  Gus Casely-Hayford's first year at the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art.
3. 09:30
  Political Thinking with Nick Robinson—29/05/2019
  Nick Robinson talks about what’s really going on in British politics.
4. 09:45
  Book of the Week—The Diary of a Young Girl, Episode 3
  Anne Frank would have been 90 this year. Readings from her diary by Georgia Groome.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Eve Ensler, White Pearl, White Plimsolls
  The programme that offers a female perspective on the world
6. 10:41
  Gudrun—Series 6, Episode 8: Gudrun
  8/10Lucy Catherine's Viking epic of love, revenge and faith continues.
7. 10:55
  The Listening Project—Asante and Zakiyah- Different Shades
  Two young black women talk about the on-going battle to find the right shade of make-up.
8. 11:00
  My Name Is...—My Name Is Courtney
  Courtney was sexually assaulted. Then she had to hand over her mobile phone to police.(R)
9. 11:30
  Suggs: Love Letters to London—Hampstead
  A side of London you’ve never heard before, seen through the eyes of a national treasure.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—29/05/2019
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  You Will Be Safe Here by Damian Barr—3. Decisions
  3/10A life or death decision in the Bloemenfontein Camp.
3. 12:18
  You and Yours—Hairloss and Banking Code
  What results can you expect from a hair transplant?
4. 12:57
  Weather—29/05/2019
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  World at One—29/05/2019
  News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4.
6. 13:45
  Things That Made the Modern Economy—Series 2, Spreadsheet
  The digital spreadsheet: a technology which took the world of accountancy by storm.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—28/05/2019
  Natasha attempts to build bridges(R)
8. 14:15
  Drama on 4—The Not Knowing
  By Daniel Maier. A mother frantically searches for her missing son.
9. 15:00
  Money Box—The Cost of Music
  The cost of streaming music: how do services differ for listeners and musicians?
10. 15:30
  All in the Mind—NDAs, The Listening Place
  The impact signing NDAs can have on mental health and The Listening Place
11. 16:00
  Thinking Allowed—Michel Foucault - a special programme on his work and influence.
  Michel Foucault - a special programme on his work and influence.(R)
12. 16:30
  The Media Show—Why seeing isn't believing
  A fake Nancy Pelosi video has fooled millions in the US and marks a new era of fake news
13. 17:00
  PM—29/05/2019
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—29/05/2019 Boris Johnson to face charges over Brexit pledges
  Boris Johnson is to appear in court over allegations he lied during the Brexit campaign
2. 18:30
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 8, Episode 2
  2/6John Finnemore presents more sketches and songs.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—29/05/2019
  Kate's new project has unexpected consequences.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—David Tennant and Michael Sheen, Scottish Smallpiper Brìghde Chaimbeul, Youth Music Projects
  Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music
5. 19:45
  Gudrun—Series 6, Episode 8: Gudrun
  8/10Lucy Catherine's Viking epic of love, revenge and faith continues.(R)
6. 20:00
  The Stress Test
  Vivienne Parry finds out if we can keep the lights, and everything else, on in the future.
7. 20:45
  Political Thinking with Nick Robinson—29/05/2019
  Nick Robinson talks about what’s really going on in British politics.(R)
8. 21:00
  Costing the Earth—Insect Extinction?
  What did insects ever do for us? Tom Heap meets the people trying to stop their decline.(R)
9. 21:30
  Behind the Scenes—Gus Casely-Hayford
  Gus Casely-Hayford's first year at the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art.
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Robert Mueller speaks - Special Counsel wraps up Russia inquiry
  We speak to a Democrat who says it's time to start impeachment proceedings.
11. 22:45
  You Will Be Safe Here by Damian Barr—3. Decisions
  3/10A life or death decision in the Bloemenfontein Camp.(R)
12. 23:00
  Angela Barnes: You Can't Take It With You—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/4Super-sharp everywoman Angela Barnes muses on love, life and what might come afterwards.(R)
13. 23:15
  The Lach Chronicles—Series 3, Lach's Antihoot
  4/4The creator of Manhattan's Antifolk scene decides to resurrect his famous nightclub.
14. 23:30
  The Untold—The Unidentified Woman
  How do you plan a funeral for an unidentified woman? Christina is determined to do it well
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—30/05/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—The Diary of a Young Girl, Episode 3
  Anne Frank would have been 90 this year. Readings from her diary by Georgia Groome.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—30/05/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—30/05/2019
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—30/05/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—30/05/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—30/05/2019
  A reading and a reflection to start the day with Father Christopher Hancock
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Vet shortages, farmers fight 'anti-red meat agenda' and salad pickers
  Vets are back on the shortage occupation list compiled by Migration Advisory Committee.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Golden Eagle
  Michaela Strachan presents the golden eagle.(R)

Thursday 30 May 2019