BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Tuesday 21 May 2024

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—21/05/2024
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  A Body Made of Glass by Caroline Crampton—Episode 1: The People Made of Glass
  1/5Caroline Crampton explores the cultural history of hypochondria. Tuppence Middleton reads.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—21/05/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—21/05/2024
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—21/05/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—21/05/2024
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—21/05/2024
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with George Craig
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—21/05/24 - Planning rules change, growing roses and no Spring flush
  New rules make it easier to convert old farm buildings into homes or new businesses.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—Will the infected blood victims get justice?
  What next for victims of the infected blood scandal after the public inquiry.
2. 09:00
  Being Roman with Mary Beard—9. Soldiering for Softies
  Mary Beard meets the young Roman soldier who spends more time shopping than fighting.
3. 09:30
  All in the Mind—Why is exercise good for your mental health?
  Exercise is good for your mental health, but do we know why? And does it always work?
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Solving historic rape cases, British cyclist Lizzy Banks, Margaret Leng Tan
  How new forensic techniques help police re-examine old sexual assault and rape cases.
5. 11:00
  Screenshot—Meryl Streep
  Mark Kermode and Ellen E Jones ask - is Meryl Streep the greatest actress of our time?
6. 11:45
  A Body Made of Glass by Caroline Crampton—Episode 2: All Disease Begins in the Gut
  2/5Caroline Crampton explores the cultural history of hypochondria. Tuppence Middleton reads.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—21/05/2024
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—Call You and Yours: Side Hustles and Second Incomes
  Do you have a side hustle or second income?
3. 12:57
  Weather—21/05/2024
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  World at One—Victims of the infected blood scandal await detail on compensation
  The government is due to set out multi-billion pound infected blood compensation.
5. 13:45
  The History Podcast—Shadow War: China and the West, 7. The Abduction
  The struggle for Hong Kong.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—20/05/2024
  There’s an emergency at Brookfield.
7. 14:15
  Drama on 4—The Invitation
  Comedy drama by Katherine Chandler. Starring Siwan Morris and Kimberley Nixon.
8. 15:00
  Short Cuts—Devotions
  Josie Long presents short documentaries exploring the language of care.
9. 15:30
  Thinking Allowed—Richard Sennett
  Richard Sennett: A conversation with a leading cultural and social thinker.
10. 16:00
  Artworks—Michael Sheen Gets Into Character, 2. From System to Method
  Michael Sheen explores the strange art of acting.
11. 16:30
  When It Hits the Fan—UK water crisis, the Rich List and PR wellbeing
  David and Simon discuss South West Water, displays of wealth and PR work culture.
12. 17:00
  PM—British man dies during turbulence on flight to Singapore
  A 73-year-old British man has died during severe turbulence on a plane to Singapore.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—21/05/2024 British man dies after flight from London hits severe turbulence
  Seven people were also left in critical condition
2. 18:30
  Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 6, 6. Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Nostrils
  6/6Milton gathers the gang for one last nose job.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—21/05/2024
  Neil offers support to a friend.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Colm Tóibín, Miranda Rutter & Rob Harbron, Iain Sinclair on John Deakin
  Colm Tóibín's Long Island, Miranda Rutter & Rob Harbron, Iain Sinclair finds Deakin's Soho
5. 20:00
  File on 4 Investigates—Long Covid: Mind Over Matter?
  The programme claiming to retrain patients' brains to stop long Covid symptoms.
6. 20:40
  In Touch—The UK's First Blind Overseas Ambassador; Travelling Tips & Tricks
  Peter speaks to Victoria Harrison, who is the UK's first totally blind overseas ambassador
7. 21:00
  Crossing Continents—The Caspian Crisis
  Why is the Caspian Sea shrinking and what does this means for the region?
8. 21:30
  The Bottom Line—The Decisions That Made Me, Martha Lane Fox
  Evan Davis sits down with the British businesswoman, philanthropist and public servant.
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—British man died during severe turbulence on flight named
  73-year-old Geoff Kitchen died of a suspected heart attack during the flight to Singapore
10. 22:45
  Making Amends—Kieran
  2/5By Nick Walker. Newly-released from prison, Kieran wants to apologise to Gina.
11. 23:00
  Uncanny—Series 4, Case 4: The Hairy Man
  4/10Fred and his relatives encounter terrifying creatures in the Alaskan wilderness.
12. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—21/05/2024
  Susan Hulme reports as details of the infected blood compensation scheme are announced.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—22/05/2024
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  A Body Made of Glass by Caroline Crampton—Episode 2: All Disease Begins in the Gut
  2/5Caroline Crampton explores the cultural history of hypochondria. Tuppence Middleton reads.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—22/05/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—22/05/2024
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—22/05/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—22/05/2024
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—22/05/2024
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with George Craig
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—22/05/24 - Farm labour, flower growers and live export ban
  Could people off work with long term sickness be employed picking fruit and veg?

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