FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—17/06/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
The Devil You Know by Gwen Adshead and Eileen Horne—Episode 3
3/5 Leading forensic psychiatrist Gwen Adshead reflects on her work with violent offenders.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—17/06/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—17/06/2021
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—17/06/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—17/06/2021
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—17/06/2021
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Manika Kaur
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05:45
Farming Today—17/06/21 Farming's image must change, Jeremy Clarkson's Farm, planting hedgerows for water quality
A new report says farming needs urgent change to its image.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Marsh Warbler
The Marsh Warbler - Miranda Krestovnikoff narrates the story of this bird and its sound.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—17/06/2021
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
In Our Time—Edward Gibbon
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the author of Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire.
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09:45
The Devil You Know by Gwen Adshead and Eileen Horne—Episode 4
4/5 Leading forensic psychiatrist Gwen Adshead reflects on her work with violent offenders.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Shirley J. Thompson; Female rabbis; Underwear in Pakistan
The award-winning composer on her new piece for a disabled-led ensemble.
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11:00
From Our Own Correspondent—Lasting tensions in Jaffa
Jewish and Palestinian citizens of Israel at odds; stories from Iran, Romania and the USA.
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11:30
Blue: Pain and Pleasure
Laura Marling celebrates the 50th anniversary of the release of Joni Mitchell's LP, Blue.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—17/06/2021
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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12:04
The Startup Wife by Tahmima Anam—Episode 9
9/10 A funny, high-octane story of love, work and ambition in the new startup world of tech
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12:18
You and Yours—Stolen Business; Pub Noise; Travel Agents
Businesses cloned by scammers. How to combat excessive noise. Travel agents at risk.
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12:57
Weather—17/06/2021
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—17/06/2021
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague
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13:45
A History of the World in 100 Objects—Inside The Palace: Secrets At Court (700 - 950 AD), Statue of Tara
4/5 Neil MacGregor with a beguiling statue of the Buddhist deity Tara
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14:00
The Archers—16/06/2021
Lilian attempts to build bridges.
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14:15
The Citadel—Series 8, Episode 2
2/2 Drama series set in the Welsh Valleys, about medical life before the NHS. Concludes today.
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15:00
Open Country—Dawn on the Sea Loch
A journey at dawn by kayak across a sea loch in western Scotland as the seasons change.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Guts UK
Journalist John Authers makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Guts UK
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15:30
Open Book—Jonathan Lee, Reinvention novels with Natasha Brown and Anna Glendenning, Computer Games & fiction
Chris Power speaks to Jonathan Lee about his new novel, The Great Mistake
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16:00
The Film Programme—Stanley Tucci
Stanley Tucci: Colin And I
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16:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Cov-Boost trial; SARS-Cov 2 infection in action; sapling guards; why tadpoles are dying
Cov-Boost trial; SARS-Cov 2 infection in action; sapling guards; why tadpoles are dying
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17:00
PM—17/06/2021
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—17/06/2021The first findings of the public inquiry into the Manchester Arena bombing have identified security failings.
The public inquiry into the Manchester Arena bombing has identified security failings.
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18:30
Sarah Kendall: Talking Story—Chris Addison
1/3 Sarah Kendall talks to fellow storytellers about what 'story' means to them.
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19:00
The Archers—17/06/2021
Tension mounts at Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Farm.
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19:15
Front Row—Lisa Dwan on Beckett's Happy Days, the winner of the Walter Scott Prize
We announce the winner of the Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction.
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19:45
The Art of Innovation—Supersonic
Ian Blatchford and Tilly Blyth on iconic imagery in the race to break the sound barrier
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20:00
The Law Show—Covid penalties
Unfair Covid fines, online justice, diversity in the profession, and private prosecutions.
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20:30
The Bottom Line—The Future of Cruises
Following the pandemic, what is the future of the cruise industry?
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21:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Cov-Boost trial; SARS-Cov 2 infection in action; sapling guards; why tadpoles are dying
Cov-Boost trial; SARS-Cov 2 infection in action; sapling guards; why tadpoles are dying
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21:30
In Our Time—Edward Gibbon
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the author of Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire.
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22:00
The World Tonight—DUP Leader Edwin Poots resigns
Party members revolt over deal with Sinn Fein
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22:45
The Startup Wife by Tahmima Anam—Episode 9
9/10 A funny, high-octane story of love, work and ambition in the new startup world of tech
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23:00
Rhysearch—Series 1, 2. Will We Live on Mars?
Why aren't we living on Mars?
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23:30
Today in Parliament—17/06/2021
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—18/06/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
The Devil You Know by Gwen Adshead and Eileen Horne—Episode 4
4/5 Leading forensic psychiatrist Gwen Adshead reflects on her work with violent offenders.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—18/06/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—18/06/2021
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—18/06/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—18/06/2021
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—18/06/2021
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Manika Kaur.
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05:45
Farming Today—17/06/21 Natural England's increased role; Australian trade deal; rain harvesting
More money for Natural England, but more work too; Australian trade deal; harvesting rain.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Dominic Couzens on the Goldfinch
Ornithologist and nature writer Dominic Couzens recalls the glitterati goldfinch.
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