FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—20/06/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Short Works—Bog Girls by by Louise Farr
Teenager Lexie vanished 30 years ago but has never left Katherine’s side.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—20/06/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—20/06/2021
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—20/06/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—20/06/2021
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—The church of St. Mary the Virgin, Hanbury in Worcestershire
Bells on Sunday comes from the church of St. Mary the Virgin, Hanbury in Worcestershire
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05:45
Profile—Naftali Bennett
The military commando turned tech entrepreneur who is now prime minister of Israel.
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Morning
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06:00
News Summary—20/06/2021
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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06:05
Something Understood—George Herbert
Mark Tully discusses the religious importance of metaphysical poet George Herbert.
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06:35
Natural Histories—Butterflies
Brett Westwood explores why we have eulogised the butterfly from time immemorial
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06:57
Weather—20/06/2021
The latest weather reports and forecast
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07:00
News and Papers—20/06/2021
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Smuggling bibles to China; Wedding backlog; President Biden and the Catholic Bishops
A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week with Emily Buchanan.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity
Matt Hill makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity.
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07:57
Weather—20/06/2021
The latest weather reports and forecast
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08:00
News and Papers—20/06/2021
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—The world's favourite psalm
John Bell of the Iona Community looks at Psalm 23, which Scotland did much to make famous.
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08:48
A Point of View—Anti-Zionism and the Death of Tragedy
Howard Jacobson on Zionism and the disappointment of a dream.
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Gillian Clarke on the Red Kite
Welsh poet and playwright Gillian Clarke enjoys red kites sky dancing overhead.
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09:00
Broadcasting House—20/06/2021
John Bercow, the blue wall, music festivals and more with Paddy O'Connell. bh@bbc.co.uk
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—20/06/2021
Brian is on the warpath and Adam struggles with the consequences of his actions.
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10:54
Tweet of the Day—Tweet Take 5 : Corncrake
An extended version of Tweet of the Day featuring the corncrake.
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11:00
Desert Island Discs—Richard Wilson, actor and director
Richard Wilson, actor and director, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
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11:45
Marketing: Hacking the Unconscious—Series 1, The Allure of Altruism
Why we are driven to donate, and how charities can benefit from marketing's insight.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—20/06/2021
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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12:04
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 75, Episode 1
1/6 75th Series of the multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee.
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12:32
The Food Programme—The Medical Field: Why student doctors are getting out on farms
Could teaching medics about food production help improve the nation's health?
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12:57
Weather—20/06/2021
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
The World This Weekend—20/06/2021
News with Edward Stourton, including can the DUP survive its latest leadership crisis?
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13:30
The Listening Project—Knowing ourselves
From a revelatory diagnosis to taking pride in one's heritage.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—RHS Bridgewater: Postbag Edition
Peter Gibbs and the panel are at RHS Bridgewater answering your gardening questions.
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14:45
Thought Cages—Instinct Before Logic: The Postbox at the O2
Are we as rational as we might think we are? Rory Sutherland explores
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15:00
DH Lawrence: Tainted Love—The Rainbow
1/4 DH Lawrence's daring exploration of desire dramatised by Linda Marshall Griffiths.
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16:00
Open Book—Zakiya Dalila Harris
Elizabeth Day talks to Zakiya Dalila Harris about her debut novel, The Other Black Girl.
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16:30
Poetry Please—Yomi Sode
The poet Yomi Sode brings us a selection of his favourite poems.
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17:00
File on 4 Investigates—Above the law?
Are police forces letting down victims of crime when those accused are their own officers?
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17:40
Profile—Naftali Bennett
The military commando turned tech entrepreneur who is now prime minister of Israel.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—20/06/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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17:57
Weather—20/06/2021
The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—20/06/2021 Wales in final Euro 2020 group game
The Welsh side need a draw against Italy in Rome to guarantee last-16 qualification
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Julie Fowlis
Julie Fowlis chooses the best of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ audio this week.
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19:00
Short Works—The Authorities: A Modern Elegy by Jenn Ashworth
There's a body on a beach and the investigators are using their imagination.
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19:15
The Confessional—Series 1, The Confession of Alastair Campbell
10/10 Writer and strategist Alastair Campbell makes his confession to Stephen Mangan.
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19:45
The Chronicles of Burke Street—The Chronicles of Burke Street, 2: Winston's Story
2/5 Paterson Joseph reads the next in a brilliant new series by the author of Love After Love.
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20:00
More or Less—Covid deaths, outdoor swimming and care homes
The global death toll has reached a grim milestone. Plus the UK’s low ranking waters.
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20:30
Last Word—Edward de Bono, Paul Van Doren, Alastair Hanton OBE, Violetta Elvin
Matthew Bannister on a thinker, a businessman, banker, a ballerina.
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21:00
Money Box—The race to avoid stamp duty
Thousands of home buyers are caught in a backlog as they race to avoid stamp duty.
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21:25
Radio 4 Appeal—SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity
Matt Hill makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity.
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21:30
Analysis—Marvellous Medicine
Has the pandemic enabled us to accelerate the pace of drug development?
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22:00
Westminster Hour—20/06/2021
Carolyn Quinn hosts Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
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23:00
The Film Programme—Stanley Tucci
Stanley Tucci: Colin And I
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23:30
Something Understood—George Herbert
Mark Tully discusses the religious importance of metaphysical poet George Herbert.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—21/06/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Tourism - Travel
Tourism & travel. How have they evolved over the years and what is their future?
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—The church of St. Mary the Virgin, Hanbury in Worcestershire
Bells on Sunday comes from the church of St. Mary the Virgin, Hanbury in Worcestershire
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—21/06/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—21/06/2021
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—21/06/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—21/06/2021
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—21/06/2021
A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev'd Dr Craig Gardiner.
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05:45
Farming Today—21/06/21 Tree planting, Arctic Terns, Soft fruit.
Tree planting targets missed, Covid restrictions affect Arctic Terns, soft fruit.
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05:56
Weather—21/06/2021
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Gary Moore on the Stone Curlew
Braving dark countryside, sound recordist Gary Moore goes in search of the stone curlew.
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