BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 19 May 2024

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—19/05/2024
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Open Book—Hari Kunzru
  Hari Kunzru speaks to Shahidha Bari about his new novel, Blue Ruin.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—19/05/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—19/05/2024
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—19/05/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—19/05/2024
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—The Cathedral Church of St Thomas of Canterbury in Portsmouth
  Bells on Sunday comes from the Cathedral Church of St Thomas of Canterbury in Portsmouth
8. 05:45
  In Touch—Travelling Abroad
  With three experienced globe-trotters, we assess the positives and pitfalls of travelling.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Summary—19/05/2024
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 06:05
  Beyond Belief—Monsters and Gods
  For centuries, monsters have snarled out of religious writings at us. Why?
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—Zerodig!
  Put the spade away! Robin Markwell examines a trial scheme to grow veg without digging.
4. 06:57
  Weather—19/05/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—19/05/2024
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—Glasgow Requiem, SEND in Faith Schools, Vatican Supernatural Rules
  Edward Stourton looks at the ethical and religious issues of the week
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—Lumos Foundation
  Evanna Lynch makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Lumos Foundation.
8. 07:57
  Weather—19/05/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecast
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—19/05/2024
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the Sunday papers
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—Conversation Under Trees
  Conversation Under Trees from the garden at St James Piccadilly.
11. 08:48
  A Point of View—A Clean Break
  Tom Shakespeare calls for new thinking to fix the current crisis in our prisons.
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—Jackie Morris on the Raven
  Author, artist and illustrator Jackie Morris enjoys the language of the raven.
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—Do public inquiries bring justice?
  The infected blood scandal report is released tomorrow. Do public inquiries work?
14. 10:00
  Desert Island Discs—Dame Sarah Storey, athlete
  Dame Sarah Storey, athlete, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
15. 11:00
  The Archers Omnibus—19/05/2024
  Alice presses self-destruct, and emotions run high for one family.
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Afternoon
1. 12:15
  Profile—Baroness Floella Benjamin
  From Play School to Parliament, Baroness Floella Benjamin.
2. 12:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 81, Episode 1
  1/6The multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee.
3. 12:57
  Weather—19/05/2024
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—What drives the populist right in Europe?
  A look at populist right wing politics ahead of the European Parliament elections.
5. 13:30
  Broken Politicians, Broken Politics
  With personal testimonies from across Parliament we ask, is British politics broken?
6. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Trinity College
  Peter Gibbs and the panel visit Trinity College to answer questions from the audience.
7. 14:45
  Singing with the Nightingales
  Sam Lee marks the 100th anniversary of cellist Beatrice Harrison's duet with a nightingale
8. 15:00
  The Good Soldier by Ford Madox Ford
  The ‘saddest story ever told’ is how Edward Ashburnham left lives in ruins.
9. 16:00
  Open Book—Sarah Perry
  Sarah Perry talks to Shahidha Bari about her new book, Enlightenment.
10. 16:30
  Round Britain Quiz—Programme 11, 2024
  The contest of wordplay and cryptic connections chaired by Kirsty Lang
11. 17:00
  Witness History—La Haine: The film that shocked France
  How Mathieu Kassovitz's critique of policing shocked French society
12. 17:10
  The Invention Of...—China, The Life and Times of Chairman Mao
  4/4Misha Glenny completes our travels round China with the story of Chairman Mao
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—19/05/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
14. 17:57
  Weather—19/05/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—19/05/2024 Helicopter carrying Iranian president in 'hard landing' - state media
  Rescuers are battling rain and thick fog to reach the site of thehelicopter accident.
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—John Gallagher
  John Gallagher chooses audio highlights from the past week.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—19/05/2024
  Tensions rise at the cricket.
4. 19:15
  Illuminated—How Much Can You Say?
  "The north London heroin trade is almost folklore at this stage."
5. 19:45
  Why Do We Do That?—Series 1, 7. Why do we sit down to poo?
  Ella gets personal to explore which is best for our business - sitting down or squatting?
6. 20:00
  Word of Mouth—Disaster Dialogue
  Professor Lucy Easthope explains why language is important in the aftermath of a disaster.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—Dame Shirley Conran, Doreen Massey, Beverley LaHaye, Steve Albini
  Matthew Bannister on a writer, an educator, a campaigner and a musician.
8. 21:00
  Money Box—Carers Allowance and HMRC helpline
  The amount carers have been told to pay back is revealed and the '798 year' helpline wait.
9. 21:25
  Radio 4 Appeal—Lumos Foundation
  Evanna Lynch makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Lumos Foundation.
10. 21:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—Inside the trial of Donald Trump
  Our correspondent recounts the dramatic twists and turns and its impact on the campaign.
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—19/05/2024
  Ben Wright hosts topical discussion of the infected blood scandal and the political scene.
12. 23:00
  In Our Time—Philippa Foot
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss one of the most important philosophers of the 20th century
13. 23:45
  Short Works—An Affliction by Lottie Mills
  A specially commissioned fantastical tale from the award-winning Lottie Mills.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—20/05/2024
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Crossing Continents—Return of the Benin Bronzes
  Nigeria's long battle to bring home ancient treasures taken by British forces in 1897.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—The Cathedral Church of St Thomas of Canterbury in Portsmouth
  Bells on Sunday comes from the Cathedral Church of St Thomas of Canterbury in Portsmouth
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—20/05/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—20/05/2024
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—20/05/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—20/05/2024
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—20/05/2024
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with George Craig
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—20/05/24 Illegal waste; Environmental benchmarking; Flower industry
  An update on the saga of illegal waste, dumped on an industrial scale in woodlands.
10. 05:57
  Weather—20/05/2024
  Weather reports and forecasts for farmers

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