BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Thursday 18 June 2020

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—18/06/2020
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The Bells of Old Tokyo by Anna Sherman—Episode 3
  3/5A huge glass box contains the purple costume made for the last Tokugawa shogun, Yoshinobu.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—18/06/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—18/06/2020
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:33
  Shipping Forecast—18/06/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—18/06/2020
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with Rev Lynne Gibson.
7. 05:45
  Farming Today—18/06/20 - Illegal gang masters, Village halls, Helpline for farmers, Bees for flowers
  With demand for fruit and veg pickers growing there is a greater risk of exploitation.
8. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Asian Crested Ibis
  Chris Packham presents the rare Asian crested Ibis formerly common in Japan and China.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—18/06/2020
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  In Our Time—Bird Migration
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss how birds navigate and the risks and benefits of migration
3. 09:45
  The Bells of Old Tokyo by Anna Sherman—Episode 4
  4/5The effect that a barrage of bombs had on Tokyo in 1945.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Naomi Campbell, US Elections, Women Farmers and a 1970's recipe book
  Naomi Campbell, US Election, Women Farmers and the culinary treats of a 70's recipe book.
5. 10:45
  The Seventh Test by Vikas Swarup—The Visitor
  9/10In jail for murder, Sapna is trying to make sense of the past few months.
6. 11:00
  From Our Own Correspondent—Press Freedom in the Philippines
  Stories from Spain, Kyrgyzstan, Papua New Guinea, Sweden, and the press in the Philippines
7. 11:30
  Behind the Scenes—Ivo van Hove
  Helen Lewis discovers why Ivo van Hove is the world's most in-demand theatre director.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—18/06/2020
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:03
  Shipping Forecast—18/06/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
3. 12:06
  Emma by Jane Austen—Episode 4
  4/10Jane Austen's classic read by Eve Best. News reaches Highbury of an unexpected engagement.
4. 12:20
  You and Yours—Puppy Demand, Bike Thefts and Library Openings
  As 'designer puppy' prices double over lock-down, thieves are stealing to order.
5. 12:57
  Weather—18/06/2020
  The latest weather forecast
6. 13:00
  World at One—18/06/2020
  News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
7. 13:45
  A Big Disease with a Little Name—The AIDS Denialists
  9/12How conspiracy theories and denial had devastating consequences in the fight against AIDS
8. 14:00
  The Archers—17/06/2020
  There’s a shock in store for Kate
9. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Rumpole, Rumpole and the Portia of Our Chambers
  Horace Rumpole is still clearly smitten by his pupil Phillida. Stars Benedict Cumberbatch.
10. 15:00
  Ramblings—Joyful Highlights Part 6: Extreme Walking
  Dramatic weather and unfeasibly long routes.
11. 15:27
  Radio 4 Appeal—Tools for Self Reliance
  Volunteer Janet Moody makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Tools for Self Reliance
12. 15:30
  Open Book—Andrés Neuman, William Boyd on WW2 Novels, Singlit with Elaine Chiew
  Alex Clark talks to Andrés Neuman about his new novel Fracture.
13. 16:00
  The Film Programme—Spike Lee, Boots Riley and Reinaldo Marcus Green
  Spike Lee, Boots Riley and Reinaldo Marcus Green
14. 16:30
  BBC Inside Science—Coronavirus conspiracy, Listeners' mask questions, Solar Orbiter gets close to the Sun
  Coronavirus conspiracies, listeners' mask questions, Solar Orbiter gets close to the Sun
15. 17:00
  PM—18/06/2020
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—18/06/2020 Dame Vera Lynn dies at 103
  Dame Vera Lynn has died at the age of 103.
2. 18:30
  Ankle Tag—Series 3, The Bike
  4/6Bob wants to enjoy the hospitality of his family - including a good breakfast.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—18/06/2020
  Justin turns a corner
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Vera Lynn remembered, guitarist Sean Shibe, PlacePrints audio plays reviewed, Poetry from Alison Brackenbury
  Tributes to Dame Vera Lynn, guitarist Sean Shibe and PlacePrints audio plays reviewed.
5. 19:45
  Life at Absolute Zero—Series 3, Consequences
  There is widespread fall-out from the murder and arson attack at Velvey's carpets.
6. 20:00
  The Law Show—Reinventing the law
  Joshua Rozenberg asks if new ways of working can deliver justice at a time of crisis.
7. 20:30
  The Bottom Line—Consumer habits after lockdown
  What have you craved and what do you barely miss? Have consumer habits changed for good?
8. 21:00
  In Our Time—Bird Migration
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss how birds navigate and the risks and benefits of migration
9. 21:45
  Profile—Dame Vera Lynn
  Mark Coles looks at the life of Dame Vera Lynn.
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Another Supreme Court defeat for President Trump
  Plan to deport illegal immigrants who arrived in US as children is outlawed
11. 22:45
  Emma by Jane Austen—Episode 4
  4/10Jane Austen's classic read by Eve Best. News reaches Highbury of an unexpected engagement.
12. 23:00
  Michael Spicer: Before Next Door—Pilot
  Office bod by day, Room Next Door man by night. His road to fame is paved with anxiety.
13. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—18/06/2020
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—19/06/2020
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The Bells of Old Tokyo by Anna Sherman—Episode 4
  4/5The effect that a barrage of bombs had on Tokyo in 1945.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—19/06/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—19/06/2020
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:33
  Shipping Forecast—19/06/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—19/06/2020
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with Rev Lynne Gibson.
7. 05:45
  Farming Today—19/06/20 - Live exports in Scotland, Unlicensed killing of mountain hares, Orchids, Biopesticides
  A legal challenge is being launched over the live export of calves from Scotland.
8. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Great Bustard
  Chris Packham presents the great bustard.

Friday 19 June 2020