BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Tuesday 18 June 2019

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—18/06/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Deaf Republic, Introducing Deaf Republic
  Ilya Kaminsky's new poetic fable, Deaf Republic, recreated for radio.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—18/06/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—18/06/2019
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—18/06/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—18/06/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—18/06/2019
  With Sarah Teather, UK director of the Jesuit Refugee Service
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Farm accident survivor's story, ELMS pilots delayed, sheep rustling prevention
  The personal and graphic story of William Sayers who was seriously injured on a farm.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Sue Perkins on the Great Horned Owl
  Comedian Sue Perkins recalls meeting a great horned owl at the Staffordshire Country Show.(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—18/06/2019
  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, Shifting the Foundations
  Jonathan Sumption argues against Britain adopting a written constitution.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Deaf Republic, Part One
  Ilya Kaminsky's astonishing new poem, The Deaf Republic, recreated for radio.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Dr Ruth, Maternal mortality in Yemen, Carrie Lam profile
  Sex advice over recent decades. The impact of Yemen's conflict on maternal mortality.
5. 10:45
  Drama on 4—Reading Europe: Lullaby, Episode 2
  Myriam is sure she’s found the perfect nanny for her two young children. But has she?
6. 11:00
  Names in the Sky
  How do you remember lives lost far too young?
7. 11:30
  Art of Now—Istanbul's Factory of Tears
  In Istanbul, Isobel Finkel explores the kitsch, melancholy, forbidden music of Arabesk.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—18/06/2019
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  How to Find Home by Mahsuda Snaith—7. Looking Back
  7/10Molly hears Luca's parents discussing his mental health and recalls a story from the past.
3. 12:18
  You and Yours—What's Your Experience of Hospital Food?
  What is your experience of hospital food?
4. 12:57
  Weather—18/06/2019
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  World at One—18/06/2019
  News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4.
6. 13:45
  Naturebang—Sea-Sponges and the Illusion of Self
  2/40Breaking down the illusion of self, with help from the humble sea sponge.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—17/06/2019
  Tom attempts to bury his own ambitions.(R)
8. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Slipping Through Time
  Ellie Kendrick plays a young mum whose epilepsy returns after the birth of her baby.(R)
9. 15:00
  Short Cuts—Series 19, Nature Documentaries
  5/6Short documentaries about the natural world presented by Josie Long.
10. 15:30
  The Invention Of...—Britain, Like Quicksand for the Uninitiated
  A four-part history of us - our borders, our peoples, the stories we tell ourselves.(R)
11. 16:00
  The Law Show—Julian Assange: What next?
  US prosecutors want Julian Assange extradited - what are their chances of success?
12. 16:30
  A Good Read—Cathy Newman and Jeffery Deaver
  Cathy Newman and Jeffery Deaver join Harriett Gilbert to discuss favourite books.
13. 17:00
  PM—18/06/2019
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—18/06/2019 Johnson tops second leadership ballot
  Boris Johnson tops the second Conservative leadership ballot.
2. 18:30
  Heresy—Series 11, Episode 2
  2/6Victoria Coren Mitchell presents another edition of the show which dares to commit heresy.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—18/06/2019
  Lilian has concerns about her mother's plans for the future.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Medal winners, Nottingham Contemporary, Sculpture since Hepworth and Moore
  Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Medal winners, sculpture since Hepworth and Moore.
5. 19:45
  Drama on 4—Reading Europe: Lullaby, Episode 2
  Myriam is sure she’s found the perfect nanny for her two young children. But has she?(R)
6. 20:00
  Our Next Prime Minister
  Emily Maitlis presents a debate between the candidates to lead the Conservative Party.
7. 21:00
  File on 4 Investigates—The Right Place for Reg?
  What can one man’s story tells us about the future of the NHS?
8. 21:40
  In Touch—Saving lives and smoothing creases
  The complicated business of gaining a first aid cert and blind-friendly ironing tips.
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—5 Conservative leadership candidates take part in BBC debate
  Boris Johnson faces questions about tax, Brexit plans and use of language.
10. 22:45
  How to Find Home by Mahsuda Snaith—7. Looking Back
  7/10Molly hears Luca's parents discussing his mental health and recalls a story from the past.(R)
11. 23:00
  Whodunnits—A Charles Paris Mystery - The Cinderella Killer, 2. Suspicion
  2/4When the star of Cinderella is shot, Charles takes over. But who wanted him dead?(R)
12. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—18/06/2019
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—19/06/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Deaf Republic, Part One
  Ilya Kaminsky's astonishing new poem, The Deaf Republic, recreated for radio.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—19/06/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—19/06/2019
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—19/06/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—19/06/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—19/06/2019
  With Sarah Teather, UK director of the Jesuit Refugee Service.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Late payments for environmental work on farms, Farm safety partnership, Beef exports to China
  Farmers whose environmental payments have been delayed for four years will now be paid.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Penny Anderson on the Red Grouse
  Penny Anderson introduces the red grouse, a bird whose call always makes her laugh.(R)

Wednesday 19 June 2019