BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Friday 27 May 2022

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—27/05/2022
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty by Patrick Radden Keefe—9. Litigation
  9/10In 2019 Sackler family members face growing numbers of lawsuits and public condemnation.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—27/05/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—27/05/2022
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—27/05/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—27/05/2022
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—27/05/2022
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rt Revd Mary Stallard
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—27/05/22 New EFRA Committe chair; Flowers; Sugar Beet; Puffins.
  A new chair for the EFRA select committee; Bio-dynamic flowers; Sugar Beet; Puffin count.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—David Lindo on the Kestrel
  David Lindo, the Urban Birder, on the kestrel.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—27/05/2022
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Desert Island Discs—Ellie Simmonds, swimmer
  Ellie Simmonds, swimmer, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
3. 09:45
  Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty by Patrick Radden Keefe—10. A Reckoning
  10/10The Sackler family's reputation comes under intense scrutiny around the world.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—The play Lotus Beauty, Women in Agriculture & America’s Sterilisation policy
  The salon Lotus Beauty, women in farming and forced sterilisation in the US.
5. 11:00
  Sketches: Stories of Art and People—Remaking
  Reinvention, rebuild, remake and repair!
6. 11:30
  Believe It!—Series 6, Party
  3/4Richard Wilson decides to hold the party to end all parties.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—27/05/2022
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Archive on 4—Over The Top
  What does it mean to be too much, excessive or extra? Kit Green celebrates extravagance.
3. 12:57
  Weather—27/05/2022
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  World at One—27/05/2022
  Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Jonny Dymond.
5. 13:45
  Metamorphosis - How Insects Transformed Our World—The Nerve of a Cockroach
  Erica McAlister uncovers a treasure trove of remarkable insights from the insect world.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—26/05/2022
  Neil knows what’s best for his family.
7. 14:15
  Lusus—6. Boonies
  Money doesn’t buy you peace of mind, as Ben and Cammie soon find out.
8. 14:45
  Living with the Gods—Becoming an Adult
  Neil MacGregor focuses on rites of passage, including a hair-binding ritual from Vanuatu.
9. 15:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2022: Postbag Edition
  Kathy Clugston and the team are at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
10. 15:45
  Short Works—Wrecking Ball Swing by Trezza Azzopardi
  The lost landscapes of our past, explored through a childhood in Cardiff.
11. 16:00
  Last Word—Baroness Haleh Afshar, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Kay Mellor, Vangelis (Pictured)
  Matthew Bannister on an activist, a president, a writer and a composer.
12. 16:30
  More or Less—Germany’s excess deaths, Eurovision and teacher shortages
  Did Germany really fare worse than the UK in the pandemic?
13. 17:00
  PM—27/05/2022
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—27/05/2022 Russian forces have made new advances in eastern Ukraine
  Russian forces have made new advances in eastern Ukraine
2. 18:30
  The News Quiz—Series 108, Episode 6
  6/8Andy Zaltzman presents the News Quiz from the 2022 Hay Festival
3. 19:00
  Past Forward: A Century of Sound—Talking Technology
  Greg Jenner looks at the evolution of digital voices and their role in accessibility.
4. 19:15
  Screenshot—Elvis
  Ellen and Mark discuss the enduring screen presence of Elvis Presley.
5. 20:00
  Any Questions?—Grace Blakeley, Thangam Debbonaire MP, John Glen MP, Martin Thatcher
  Adam Fleming presents political debate from The Princess Theatre, Burnham-on-Sea.
6. 20:50
  A Point of View—On Rubble
  Rebecca Stott imagines a day when Kharkiv and other Ukrainian cities can be rebuilt.
7. 21:00
  Archive on 4—Tuning In
  Dominic Sandbrook tells the story of how British radio began.
8. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Police admit mistakes over Uvalde shooting
  National Rifle Association gathering in Houston
9. 22:45
  Love Marriage by Monica Ali—10: The Past
  10/10Meera Syal concludes Monica Ali's heartrending and hilarious new novel.
10. 23:00
  Great Lives—Joan Rhodes, strongest woman in the world
  Anna Maxwell Martin proposes Joan Rhodes, variety artiste and strongwoman
11. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—27/05/2022
  Mark D'Arcy reports on how partygate isn't over quite yet.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—28/05/2022
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty by Patrick Radden Keefe—10. A Reckoning
  10/10The Sackler family's reputation comes under intense scrutiny around the world.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—28/05/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—28/05/2022
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—28/05/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—28/05/2022
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—28/05/2022
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Canon Anne Easter.
8. 05:45
  Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Drink Coffee
  Could a cup of coffee benefit your workout, lift your mood, and even help you burn fat?

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