BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Tuesday 16 June 2020

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—16/06/2020
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The Bells of Old Tokyo by Anna Sherman—Episode 1
  1/5A journey through Japan's forgotten temples, canals, avenues and, most importantly, bells.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—16/06/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—16/06/2020
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:33
  Shipping Forecast—16/06/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—16/06/2020
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with Rev Lynne Gibson.
7. 05:45
  Farming Today—16/06/20 - Neonicotinoids in salmon farming, Online flower sales, Shearing alpacas
  A new process to remove sea-lice from farmed salmon using Neonicotinoids has been trialled
8. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Flightless Cormorant
  Chris Packham presents the flightless cormorant adapted to its Galapagos world.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—16/06/2020
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  The Life Scientific—Clifford Stott on riot prevention
  How to stop peaceful protests turning into riots.
3. 09:30
  One to One—Taking Control - Karen Darke talks to Justine Shuttleworth
  How do you take control when suffering a debilitating illness? With Justine Shuttleworth.
4. 09:45
  The Bells of Old Tokyo by Anna Sherman—Episode 2
  2/5We visit the smallest bell of time in Akasaka and consider the rebel samurais of old.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Gender Recognition Act; Susie Dent; Artificial Intelligence for online shopping
  Gender Recognition Act; Susie Dent; Artificial Intelligence for online shopping.
6. 10:45
  The Seventh Test by Vikas Swarup—The Protest
  7/10Increasing rent prices send Sapna's elderly neighbour on a crusade against corruption.
7. 11:00
  From Our Home Correspondent—16/06/2020
  Masks, photos in lockdown, Guernsey's old normal, pathway cyclists and medical dilemmas.
8. 11:30
  Art of Now—Hearing Architecture
  The story of blind architect Chris Downey, told in his own words.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—16/06/2020
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:03
  Shipping Forecast—16/06/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
3. 12:06
  Emma by Jane Austen—Episode 2
  2/10Jane Austen's classic comedy read by Eve Best. Harriet receives a proposal of marriage.
4. 12:20
  You and Yours—16/06/2020
  Call You and Yours: How have your shopping habits changed during lockdown?
5. 12:57
  Weather—16/06/2020
  The latest weather forecast
6. 13:00
  World at One—16/06/2020
  News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
7. 13:45
  A Big Disease with a Little Name—The AZT Price War
  7/12In 1987 the drug AZT was seen as a breakthrough in fighting AIDS - but it was expensive.
8. 14:00
  The Archers—15/06/2020
  Lilian is on a mission
9. 14:15
  Dangerous Visions—Forward Presence
  The abduction of a solider by pro-Russian Estonians causes chaos on NATO's front line.
10. 15:00
  Short Cuts—The Outside
  Short documentaries about the outside world presented by Josie Long.
11. 15:30
  Curious Cases—Series 16, The Seeded Cloud
  2/6Can we make it rain?
12. 16:00
  The Law Show—Reinventing the law
  Joshua Rozenberg asks if new ways of working can deliver justice at a time of crisis.
13. 16:30
  A Good Read—Pippa Haywood & Felicity Montagu
  Actresses Pippa Haywood and Felicity Montagu talk books with Harriett Gilbert.
14. 17:00
  PM—16/06/2020
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—16/06/2020 Coronavirus: Life-saving drug found
  Scientists hail "fantastic" trial results of cheap, widely available drug
2. 18:30
  It's a Fair Cop—Series 3, Barry the Burglar
  1/4Alfie Moore takes the audience through a case of breaking and entering - or is it?
3. 19:00
  The Archers—16/06/2020
  Kate faces an uphill battle
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Jean Toomer's Cane adapted, Bloomsday, Alison Brackenbury, Museums in lockdown
  Jean Toomer's Cane adapted, Bloomsday, Alison Brackenbury, Museums in lockdown
5. 19:45
  The Case of Charles Dexter Ward by HP Lovecraft—Episode 17
  17/18Podcasters Heawood and Kennedy investigate the disappearance of Charles Dexter Ward.
6. 20:00
  File on 4 Investigates—The 5G con that could make you sick
  File on 4 investigates how bad science could be damaging people’s health.
7. 20:40
  In Touch—Supermarket shopping and education in lockdown
  A new scheme to help blind and visually impaired people access priority supermarket slots.
8. 21:00
  All in the Mind—Lockdown easing and mental health; early life stress and catching cold; new lockdown jobs
  Lockdown easing and mental health; early life stress and catching cold; new lockdown jobs
9. 21:30
  The Life Scientific—Clifford Stott on riot prevention
  How to stop peaceful protests turning into riots.
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Government U-turn over school meal vouchers
  Boris Johnson extends scheme after campaign by footballer Marcus Rashford
11. 22:45
  Emma by Jane Austen—Episode 2
  2/10Jane Austen's classic comedy read by Eve Best. Harriet receives a proposal of marriage.
12. 23:00
  You'll Do—Reality of Romance with Tim Renkow and Spring Day
  Tim Renkow and Spring Day talk about proposals and public displays of affection.
13. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—16/06/2020
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—17/06/2020
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The Bells of Old Tokyo by Anna Sherman—Episode 2
  2/5We visit the smallest bell of time in Akasaka and consider the rebel samurais of old.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—17/06/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—17/06/2020
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:33
  Shipping Forecast—17/06/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—17/06/2020
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with Rev Lynne Gibson.
7. 05:45
  Farming Today—17/06/20: Minette Batters, Welsh tourism, Chamomile
  Minette Batters and Anna Hill discuss UK trade, the Agriculture Bill and food standards.
8. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Rhinoceros Auklet
  Chris Packham presents the rhinoceros auklet - near the North American western seaboard.

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