FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—17/06/2020
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
The Bells of Old Tokyo by Anna Sherman—Episode 2
2/5 We visit the smallest bell of time in Akasaka and consider the rebel samurais of old.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—17/06/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—17/06/2020
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:33
Shipping Forecast—17/06/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—17/06/2020
A reflection and prayer to start the day with Rev Lynne Gibson.
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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.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Rhinoceros Auklet
Chris Packham presents the rhinoceros auklet - near the North American western seaboard.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—17/06/2020
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
More or Less—Quarantine, Test and Trace and BODMAS
Is it true that Covid-19 mostly kills people who would die soon anyway?
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09:30
Four Thought—Fit and Finished
Emma Hayes explains why the fit of our clothes matters.
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09:45
The Bells of Old Tokyo by Anna Sherman—Episode 3
3/5 A huge glass box contains the purple costume made for the last Tokugawa shogun, Yoshinobu.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Self employed the mothers missing out.. Science journalist Debora Mackenzie
Maternity leave in COVID-19 financial support period - the women losing out.
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10:45
The Seventh Test by Vikas Swarup—Acid Rain
8/10 Having passed six tests, Sapna is within reach of changing her life forever.
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11:00
Meanwhile...—Meanwhile in Damascus
After nine years of civil war, Jeremy Bowen explores the balance of power in Syria.
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11:30
The Break—Series 3, 2. Five Benches Outside Yatterby Hall, Flamford
2/6 An unexpected bus ride gives Jeff a trip down memory lane.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—17/06/2020
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:03
Shipping Forecast—17/06/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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12:06
Emma by Jane Austen—Episode 3
3/10 Jane Austen's classic read by Eve Best. Mr Knightley questions Mr Elton's true intentions.
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12:20
You and Yours—Online Festivals; Shearings; Landlord losses
Festivals that moved online report some successes after summer of cancellations.
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12:57
Weather—17/06/2020
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—17/06/2020
News, analysis and comment from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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13:45
A Big Disease with a Little Name—The Atlanta Buyers Club
8/12 Underground buyers clubs sold experimental AIDS drugs before regulators approved them.
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14:00
The Archers—16/06/2020
Kate faces an uphill battle
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14:15
Drama on 4—Enemies of the System
Three political advisors are shocked to discover the Chinese are seeking their advice.
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15:00
Money Box—MBL: Broadband during lockdown
What’s the best way to get fast, reliable and affordable broadband during lockdown?
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15:30
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
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16:00
Thinking Allowed—Trust in a time of pandemic
Trust in a time of pandemic.
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16:30
The Media Show—Opinions on opinion
The role of opinion in journalism, from newspaper columnists to reader comments.
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17:00
PM—17/06/2020
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—17/06/2020 Premier League football returns
Premier League football has resumed after a three month break, caused by coronavirus.
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18:30
Tudur Owen: Zoo—1. Opening
1/2 Anglesey stand-up Tudur Owen on his father opening a zoo.
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19:00
The Archers—17/06/2020
There’s a shock in store for Kate
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19:15
Front Row—Judd Apatow, Carnegie and Greenaway Medals for children's literature, job losses in theatre, Alison Brackenbury
Judd Apatow on The King of Staten Island, and the Carnegie and Greenaway winners announced
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19:45
The Case of Charles Dexter Ward by HP Lovecraft—Episode 18
18/18 Podcasters Heawood and Kennedy embark upon a missing person investigation.
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20:00
Moral Maze—Racial Justice
Engaging live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
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20:45
Four Thought—Fit and Finished
Emma Hayes explains why the fit of our clothes matters.
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21:00
More or Less—Quarantine, Test and Trace and BODMAS
Is it true that Covid-19 mostly kills people who would die soon anyway?
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21:30
The Media Show—Opinions on opinion
The role of opinion in journalism, from newspaper columnists to reader comments.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Caesar Act comes into force
US sanctions aimed at foreign companies doing business with Syrian government
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22:45
Emma by Jane Austen—Episode 3
3/10 Jane Austen's classic read by Eve Best. Mr Knightley questions Mr Elton's true intentions.
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23:00
Little Lifetimes by Jenny Eclair—Series 6, One Day My Prince Will Come
2/6 Katherine Jakeways stars in Jenny Eclair's comic monologue about a blind date going wrong.
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23:15
Damien Slash—The Damien Slash Mixtape. Series 1, Episode 2
2/4 One-man sketch comedy show from Youtube star, Damien Slash.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—17/06/2020
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—18/06/2020
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
The Bells of Old Tokyo by Anna Sherman—Episode 3
3/5 A huge glass box contains the purple costume made for the last Tokugawa shogun, Yoshinobu.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—18/06/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—18/06/2020
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:33
Shipping Forecast—18/06/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—18/06/2020
A reflection and prayer to start the day with Rev Lynne Gibson.
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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.
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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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