BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Saturday 30 May 2020

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—30/05/2020
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Diary of a Young Naturalist by Dara McAnulty—5. Winter
  5/5The stillness of winter finds Dara in reflective mood, as he remembers the past year.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—30/05/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—30/05/2020
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:33
  Shipping Forecast—30/05/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—30/05/2020
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Rev Canon Dr Jennifer Smith.
7. 05:45
  Legacy of War—Episode 3
  3/10Sean Bean presents a series exploring how war experiences filter down the generations.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News and Papers—30/05/2020
  The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
2. 06:07
  Ramblings—Joyful Highlights Part 3: Landscape
  Clare Balding shares the best moments from her favourite walks.
3. 06:30
  Farming Today—30/05/20 Farming Today This Week
  Our 10th lockdown Saturday programme on drought and asparagus going to seed.
4. 06:57
  Weather—30/05/2020
  The latest weather forecast
5. 07:00
  Today—30/05/2020
  Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
6. 09:00
  Saturday Live—Ricky Wilson
  With food writer and presenter Jack Monroe and the Inheritance Tracks of Mark Ravenhill.
7. 10:30
  Rewinder—Keith, Haircuts and Doors to Manual.
  Greg James, proud radio nerd, rummages through the BBC's vast archives.
8. 11:00
  Left Out of Power
  Steve Richards examines the challenges for the Labour Party under Keir Starmer.
9. 11:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—New protests in Hong Kong
  Stories from Kenya, Papua New Guinea, Austria, Russia and about the protests in Hong Kong.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—30/05/2020
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Money Box—Self-employed grant extended
  SEISS, credit card gambling ban loophole and student maintenance loans.
3. 12:30
  The News Quiz—Series 102, Episode 7
  7/8Angela Barnes leads a panel of comics and journalists in rounding up the news.
4. 12:57
  Weather—30/05/2020
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  News—30/05/2020
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 13:10
  Any Questions?—Tim Farron MP, Kate Forbes MSP, David Lammy MP, Nadhim Zahawi MP
  Chris Mason presents political debate from Broadcasting House, London.
7. 14:00
  Any Answers?—30/05/2020
  Have your say on the issues discussed on Any Questions?
8. 15:00
  Saturday Drama—The Havana Quartet by Leonardo Padura, Havana Red
  3/4Leonardo Padura's award-winning Cuban detective series featuring Lieutenant Mario Conde
9. 16:00
  Woman's Hour—Women, alcohol and lockdown, The Equal Pay Act at 50, Public toilets, Giving birth in lockdown
  Coping with an alcohol problem during lockdown. Giving birth during Covid-19.
10. 17:00
  PM—30/05/2020
  Full coverage of the day's news
11. 17:30
  Political Thinking with Nick Robinson—30/05/2020
  Nick Robinson talks to the former Supreme Court justice, Lord Sumption.
12. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—30/05/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
13. 17:57
  Weather—30/05/2020
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—30/05/2020 US National Guard deployed in Minnesota
  Troops are brought in to quell riots, after the death of a black man in police custody.
2. 18:15
  Loose Ends—Twiggy, Imelda May, Juno Dawson, Nick Lowe, Lainey Wilson, Nikki Bedi, Clive Anderson
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
3. 19:00
  Profile—Suella Braverman
  Edward Stourton profiles the attorney general for England and Wales, Suella Braverman.
4. 19:15
  The Poet Laureate Has Gone to His Shed—Laura Ashe
  Laura Ashe writer and academic sheds light on the medieval poem Simon's translating.
5. 20:00
  Archive on 4—The Wellness Phenomenon
  An exploration of the wellness phenomenon, from its start in California to today.
6. 21:00
  Tracks—Series 1: Origin, Origin: Episode One
  1/9First in a new nine-part conspiracy thriller by Matthew Broughton. Starring Romola Garai.
7. 21:45
  Rabbit Redux by John Updike—8. A Terrible Day
  8/10Despite his unusual house guests, Harry's life seems to be normal. Until disaster strikes.
8. 22:00
  News—30/05/2020
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
9. 22:15
  Grounded with Louis Theroux—4. Lenny Henry
  Louis speaks to comedian, campaigner and actor Lenny Henry.
10. 23:00
  My Generation—Programme 2, 2020
  Stuart Maconie hosts a quiz for different generations
11. 23:30
  Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics—Series 6, Penthesilea, Amazon Warrior Queen
  2/4Natalie Haynes tells the story of Penthesilea, Amazon warrior Queen.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—31/05/2020
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  The Way I See It—Steve Reich on Richard Serra’s Equal
  6/30Composer and godfather of Minimalism Steve Reich reflects on Richard Serra's work, "Equal"
3. 00:30
  Short Works—Mumma's Boy by Kirstin Innes
  A woman grapples with motherhood and apocalyptic weather.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—31/05/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—31/05/2020
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:33
  Shipping Forecast—31/05/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—Sheffield Cathedral
  Bells on Sunday comes from Sheffield Cathedral
8. 05:45
  Profile—Suella Braverman
  Edward Stourton profiles the attorney general for England and Wales, Suella Braverman.

Sunday 31 May 2020