BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Tuesday 11 June 2019

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—11/06/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—The Moon, Episode 1
  An intimate portrait of our nearest neighbour ranging across art, myth and science.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—11/06/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—11/06/2019
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—11/06/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—11/06/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—11/06/2019
  Spiritual reflection with the director of a Christian arts charity, Fiona Stewart
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Factual inaccuracies in educational resource, aphid research, community fridge
  A leaflet on farming containing major factual inaccuracies has been given out to schools.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Oilbird
  Michael Palin presents the oilbird, from a Venezuelan cavern(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—11/06/2019
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  The Reith Lectures—Jonathan Sumption - Law and the Decline of Politics, Rights and the Ideal Constitution
  Jonathan Sumption assess the pros and cons of written and unwritten constitutions.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—The Moon, Episode 2
  Oliver Morton explores our fascination with the moon and the forces that have shaped it.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Food writer Jack Monroe
  Jack Monroe, Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi, and pelvic floor exercises.
5. 10:45
  A Woman on the Edge of Time by Jeremy Gavron—2. The Affair
  2/5In 1965, young sociologist Hannah Gavron took her own life. Her son tries to find out why
6. 11:00
  Tell Me Where It Hurts
  Dr Margaret McCartney examines a GP consultation.
7. 11:30
  Art of Living—A Cape Sound Story
  Giant speakers vibrating through the floor transport Andile Vellem into a world of dance.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—11/06/2019
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  How to Find Home by Mahsuda Snaith—2. Escape
  2/10Molly is trying to get out of Nottingham without crossing the path of her ex-boyfriend.
3. 12:18
  You and Yours—Call You and Yours: How do you sleep?
  How do you sleep? For many - with difficulty. Can simple life hacks help you nod off?
4. 12:57
  Weather—11/06/2019
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  World at One—11/06/2019
  News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4.
6. 13:45
  Living Memory—Dear Me! What Next?
  Looking to the future in the company of some of Britain's centenarians.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—10/06/2019
  A mysterious invitation is issued.(R)
8. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Holding Back the Tide, Democracy
  Southerners Richard and Clare move north to a seaside community intent on resisting change
9. 15:00
  Short Cuts—Series 19, Nocturne
  4/6Josie Long presents short documentaries about what happens after darkness falls.
10. 15:30
  Mastertapes—Mastertapes on Tour: Richard Hawley at the Crucible (Part 2)
  John Wilson talks to Steel City’s own maestro of the melancholy melody - Richard Hawley.
11. 16:00
  The Law Show—Raising the Bar?
  Should a non-traditional background be a bar to joining the Bar?
12. 16:30
  A Good Read—Kiri Pritchard-McLean and Hannah Peel
  Kiri Pritchard-McLean and Hannah Peel join Harriett Gilbert to talk good books.
13. 17:00
  PM—11/06/2019
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—11/06/2019 Oxfam censured by Charity Commission
  The Charity Commission censures Oxfam for the way it dealt with sexual misconduct claims
2. 18:30
  Heresy—Series 11, Episode 1
  1/6Victoria Coren Mitchell presents another edition of the show which dares to commit heresy.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—11/06/2019
  Jill takes a step forwards
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Ai Weiwei, Yacht Rock
  Ai Weiwei discusses his career as an artist and activist
5. 19:45
  A Woman on the Edge of Time by Jeremy Gavron—2. The Affair
  2/5In 1965, young sociologist Hannah Gavron took her own life. Her son tries to find out why(R)
6. 20:00
  File on 4 Investigates—The Spy in Your Pocket
  How sophisticated spy-ware can be used to track our everyday activities. Who's watching?
7. 20:40
  In Touch—Blind prisoners compensated for discrimination
  Blind prisoners compensated for not being given access to prison life in the US.
8. 21:00
  All in the Mind—The psychology of motivation and procrastination
  Claudia Hammond explores the psychology of motivation and procrastination.
9. 21:30
  Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics—Series 4, Euripides
  Natalie Haynes stands up for Greek playwright Euripides, whose Medea still shocks.(R)
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Labour tables cross-party motion to stop future PM pushing through no-deal Brexit
  We hear from leading Labour and Conservative politicians
11. 22:45
  How to Find Home by Mahsuda Snaith—2. Escape
  2/10Molly is trying to get out of Nottingham without crossing the path of her ex-boyfriend.(R)
12. 23:00
  Whodunnits—A Charles Paris Mystery - The Cinderella Killer, 1. Oh Yes It Is...
  1/4Bill Nighy stars as the actor-cum-amateur sleuth never far from a murder. Oh yes he is!(R)
13. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—11/06/2019
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—12/06/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—The Moon, Episode 2
  Oliver Morton explores our fascination with the moon and the forces that have shaped it.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—12/06/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—12/06/2019
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—12/06/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—12/06/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—12/06/2019
  Spiritual reflection with the director of a Christian arts charity, Fiona Stewart
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Royal visit to Cumbrian farm, farm weddings, weed control, orchard project
  We have a very special visit to a Cumbrian sheep farm.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Black Sicklebill
  Michael Palin presents the black sicklebill of New Guinea.(R)

Wednesday 12 June 2019