BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 7 June 2020

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—07/06/2020
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  The Way I See It—Margaret Cho and Lady Vengeance
  7/30What will stand-up comedian Margaret Cho see when she rewatches the film "Lady Vengeance"?
3. 00:30
  Short Works—Gloria and Max
  An awkward car journey to a Christian film festival takes an unexpected turn.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—07/06/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—07/06/2020
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:33
  Shipping Forecast—07/06/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—The Church of St James, Deeping St James in Lincolnshire
  Bells on Sunday comes from the Church of St James, Deeping St James in Lincolnshire
8. 05:45
  Profile—Killer Mike
  Mark Coles looks at the life of American rapper and activist Killer Mike.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News—07/06/2020
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—Uncertainty
  Rabbi Harvey Belovski discovers the creative power of uncertainty.
3. 06:35
  Natural Histories—Cockroach
  Brett Westwood explores how the cockroach has influenced society, satire and tourism
4. 06:57
  Weather—07/06/2020
  The latest weather forecast
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—07/06/2020
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—Young Black UK Voices; President Trump's Evangelicals; Hagia Sofia
  Edward Stourton presents the week's religious, moral and ethical news and current affairs.
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—Able Child Africa
  Singer Emeli Sande makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Able Child Africa.
8. 07:57
  Weather—07/06/2020
  The latest weather forecast
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—07/06/2020
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—The Comfort of the Trinity
  A service for Trinity Sunday led by Jonathan Rea.
11. 08:48
  A Point of View—I Like It Here
  Howard Jacobson takes a wry view of life under lockdown.
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—Nightjar
  Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the story and sound of the nightjar.
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—07/06/2020
  The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
14. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—07/06/2020
  Emma attempts to balance life and Susan puts her foot in it.
15. 10:55
  Tweet of the Day—Tweet Take 5 : The Curlew
  An extended version of Tweet of the Day featuring the curlew.
16. 11:00
  Desert Island Discs—Martin Lewis, financial campaigner
  Martin Lewis, financial campaigner, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
17. 11:45
  Encounters with Victoria—8. An Encounter With Death
  8/10Lucy Worsley explores Queen Victoria's life in the wake of the death of her husband.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—07/06/2020
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 71, Episode 4
  4/6The 71st series of the multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee
3. 12:32
  The Food Programme—How food on film is the secret ingredient to storytelling
  Hear how food brings film to life and is inspiring cooks to make meals from the screen.
4. 12:57
  Weather—07/06/2020
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—07/06/2020
  Mark Mardell presents a special programme looking at the global economy.
6. 13:30
  The Listening Project—07/06/2020
  New edition with voices old and new on the shared experience of lockdown and beyond.
7. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—GQT at Home: Episode Ten
  Kathy Clugston hosts the horticultural panel show.
8. 14:45
  Watching Us—Week 1
  1/5Jamie Bartlett looks at the impact of 20 years of reality TV on culture and society.
9. 15:00
  The Penny Dreadfuls—Don Quixote
  Comedic take on Cervantes' classic tome starring Sylvester McCoy as Don Quixote.
10. 16:00
  Bookclub—Max Porter - Lanny
  Max Porter talks about his novel Lanny, with James Naughtie and a group of readers
11. 16:30
  Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics—Series 6, Penelope
  4/4Natalie Haynes tells of Penelope, the clever woman behind The Odyssey.
12. 17:00
  File on 4 Investigates—Covid Crime
  File on 4 examines how the global pandemic has shaped organised crime.
13. 17:40
  Profile—Killer Mike
  Mark Coles looks at the life of American rapper and activist Killer Mike.
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—07/06/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
15. 17:57
  Weather—07/06/2020
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—07/06/2020 More anti-racism rallies as thousands ignore Home Secretary's protest warning
  Bristol anti-racism demonstrators destroy slave trader statue
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—Phill Jupitus
  The best of BBC Radio this week.
3. 19:00
  Q & A by Vikas Swarup—50,000 Rupees
  3/10Thomas delves into his troubled past to find the right answer to win a life-changing sum.
4. 19:15
  Cabin Pressure—Series 1, Douz
  4/6Trouble for Carolyn when the Scottish Cricket Team and Sahara Desert run out of petrol.
5. 19:45
  Annika Strandhed—Series 6, Hypertension
  3/5By Nick Walker. A death in a road tunnel leads to some high blood pressure.
6. 20:00
  The Inquiry—Why do US cops keep killing unarmed black men?
  Why is George Floyd the latest in a long line of unarmed black men killed by US police?
7. 20:30
  Last Word—Dr Stanley Ho, Roger Fellows, Margaret Meek Spencer, Mory Kanté
  Julian Worricker on a political campaigner, a gambling tycoon, an educationist, a musician
8. 21:00
  Money Box—NHS re-joiners targeted by promoters of tax avoidance schemes
  'Unscrupulous' umbrella companies promoting schemes to reduce tax to key workers.
9. 21:25
  Radio 4 Appeal—Able Child Africa
  Singer Emeli Sande makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Able Child Africa.
10. 21:30
  Analysis—The Return of Reality?
  What might the pandemic do for our sense of shared reality?
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—07/06/2020
  Carolyn Quinn hosts Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
12. 23:00
  The Film Programme—Derek Jarman's The Garden
  Derek Jarman's The Garden
13. 23:30
  Something Understood—Uncertainty
  Rabbi Harvey Belovski discovers the creative power of uncertainty.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—08/06/2020
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  The Spark—Pragya Agarwal on unconscious bias
  Pragya Agarwal discusses our unintentional biases.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—The Church of St James, Deeping St James in Lincolnshire
  Bells on Sunday comes from the Church of St James, Deeping St James in Lincolnshire
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—08/06/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—08/06/2020
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:33
  Shipping Forecast—08/06/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—08/06/2020
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Canon Stephen Shipley.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—08/06/2020 Small Abattoirs - Protected Marine Areas - Cereals
  Parts of the UK coastal waters should be designated as Highly Protected Marine Areas.
9. 05:56
  Weather—08/06/2020
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
10. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Little Egret
  The Little Egret - Miranda Krestovnikoff narrates the story of this bird and its sound.

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