BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Friday 28 June 2019

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—28/06/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Modern Nature, Episode 4
  Rupert Everett reads Derek Jarman's vivid memoir of his life and his garden in Dungeness.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—28/06/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—28/06/2019
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—28/06/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—28/06/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—28/06/2019
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—28/06/19: Tax breaks for farmers, farmland bird surveys, livestock market closure, micro-greens.
  A new report finds British farmers get £2.4 billion of tax breaks.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Vampire Finch
  Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the blood sucking vampire finch.(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—28/06/2019
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Desert Island Discs—Emily Eavis
  Emily Eavis, festival co-organiser, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne(R)
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Modern Nature, Episode 5
  Rupert Everett reads Derek Jarman's vivid memoir of his life and his garden in Dungeness.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Teenage Mental Health
  Is there a mental health crisis among young people today? A panel of experts discuss.
5. 10:45
  Why Mummy Drinks—5. Appy Ever After?
  5/5Ellen's app is a success. so her dreams must now be within her grasp - surely?
6. 11:00
  The Secret History of Science and Religion—2. Rumours of War
  2/3Nick Spencer examines the historical relationship between science and religion.
7. 11:30
  Mrs Sidhu Investigates—Mrs Sidhu's Deadly Highland Game, 3. Secret Of The Unmade Bed
  3/4After her personal disasters, Mrs Sidhu is determined to put things right.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—28/06/2019
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  The Diaries of Adrian Mole—The Prostrate Years, Episode 5
  Adrian starts radiotherapy and Daisy, a new job. Adrian gets bad news about the bookshop.
3. 12:18
  You and Yours—Drug shortage, Bus franchises, Festival fashion
  What's behind shortages of some prescription drugs?
4. 12:57
  Weather—28/06/2019
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  World at One—28/06/2019
  News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4.
6. 13:45
  The History of the Treaty of Versailles - in Five Future Wars—Iraq
  Bridget Kendall explores how the Paris Peace Conference 1919 shaped a century of conflict.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—27/06/2019
  Shula makes a desperate plea.(R)
8. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Trying It On
  Celebrated playwright David Edgar performs his autobiographical solo show.
9. 15:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Mount Stewart - The Potting Shed Sessions
  Kathy Clugston presents the highlights from this year's Potting Shed Sessions.
10. 15:45
  Short Works—Open and Shut
  By AK Turner. Cassie is unconvinced by the findings of a post-mortem.
11. 16:00
  Last Word—Dr Henry Lynch, Judith Krantz, Lord Patel of Blackburn, Anthony Hedges
  Matthew Bannister on a doctor, an author, a businessman and a composer.
12. 16:30
  Feedback—28/06/2019
  The Today's Nick Robinson answers listener questions on the art of the political interview
13. 16:55
  The Listening Project—Sujen and Lotika - Learning About You
  Friends talk about how to cope with work and motherhood and careers in a new country.
14. 17:00
  PM—28/06/2019
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—28/06/2019 MI5 'not to blame' for failing to prevent London Bridge attacks
  A coroner says MI5 should not be blamed for failing to prevent the London Bridge attacks
2. 18:30
  Dead Ringers—Series 19, Episode 4
  The topical satire show that will go on forever, much like Brexit negotiations.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—28/06/2019
  Life will never be the same for one family as a dark secret is revealed
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Todd Douglas Miller, 50 years of queer books, Cultural and political memes
  Todd Douglas Miller on his documentary Apollo 11 which uses previously unseen archive
5. 19:45
  Why Mummy Drinks—5. Appy Ever After?
  5/5Ellen's app is a success. so her dreams must now be within her grasp - surely?(R)
6. 20:00
  Any Questions?—Lord Blunkett, Lord Patten, Amanda Platell, Polly Toynbee
  Jonathan Dimbleby presents topical debate from Hope Chapel in Bristol.
7. 20:50
  A Point of View—Distributing Status
  David Goodhart argues that earlier eras have much to teach us about group solidarity.
8. 21:00
  The New Age of Capitalism—Nanoseconds and Megabucks
  David Grossman with more stories which help explain the world of contemporary capitalism.
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Senior diplomats meet in Vienna to discuss ailing 2015 Iran nuclear deal
  Tehran threatens to breach provisions of deal unless Europe increases economic help
10. 22:45
  The Diaries of Adrian Mole—The Prostrate Years, Episode 5
  Adrian starts radiotherapy and Daisy, a new job. Adrian gets bad news about the bookshop.(R)
11. 23:00
  A Good Read—Nicci Gerrard and Gary Younge
  Nicci Gerrard and Gary Younge join Harriett Gilbert to talk about their favourite books.(R)
12. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—28/06/2019
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
13. 23:55
  The Listening Project—Helen and Sarah – No Other Feeling Like It
  Policewomen talk honestly about menopause and their employer's positive response to it.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—29/06/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Modern Nature, Episode 5
  Rupert Everett reads Derek Jarman's vivid memoir of his life and his garden in Dungeness.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—29/06/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—29/06/2019
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—29/06/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—29/06/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—29/06/2019
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with the Rev'd Dr Karen Smith
8. 05:45
  Political Thinking with Nick Robinson—26/06/2019
  Nick Robinson talks to the Brexit secretary, Steve Barclay.(R)

Saturday 29 June 2019