FM Schedule
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Early
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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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Morning
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06:00
Today—21/06/2021
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Start the Week—Jackie Kay on Bessie Smith
Kirsty Wark with Jackie Kay, Rosemary Hill and Michael Armitage
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09:45
Arctic Dreams by Barry Lopez—One
1/5 Kyle Soller reads Barry Lopez’s modern classic celebrating the magic of the Far North
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Chief Inspector of Schools Amanda Spielman, Divya Chadha Manek, Dr Jen Gunter, Hira Ali & Gary Ford.
Ofsted head Amanda Spielman talks to Emma Barnett about sexual abuse in schools.
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11:00
Tainted Money
Philanthropy is in question as museums and universities grapple with the ethics of gifts.
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11:30
Loose Ends—Jenna Russell, Maggie Aderin-Pocock, Ben Bailey Smith, Imran Mahmood, Angelique Kidjo, Rasha Nahas, Clive Anderson
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—21/06/2021
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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12:04
Zennor in Darkness by Helen Dunmore—Episode 1
1/10 Helen Dunmore's 1993 debut novel, set in Cornwall during the First World War.
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12:18
You and Yours—UK Holiday Costs; Truck Driver Shortages; Artificial Grass
How the cost of UK holidays has hit a new high pushing them beyond the reach of many.
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12:57
Weather—21/06/2021
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—21/06/2021
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—Pilgrims, Raiders and Traders (900 - 1300 AD), Vale of York Hoard
1/5 Neil Macgregor with a great Viking hoard from the Vale of York.
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14:00
Drama on 4—Song of the Reed, Song of the Reed: Swallowtail
1/4 Sophie Okonedo and Mark Rylance in a seasonal drama set on a wetlands nature reserve.
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14:45
The Why Factor—Why is our hair such an important part of who we are?
Why is hair so integral to personal identity? People without hair tell us.
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15:00
The 3rd Degree—Series 11, Anglia Ruskin University
4/6 Three students from Anglia Ruskin University take on their professors in the upbeat quiz.
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15:30
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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16:00
Blue: Pain and Pleasure
Laura Marling celebrates the 50th anniversary of the release of Joni Mitchell's LP, Blue.
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16:30
The Digital Human—Series 20, SOS
Aleks Krotoski on how ordinary people stepped in to save lives during India's second wave.
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17:00
PM—21/06/2021
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—21/06/2021 Infected blood inquiry: ex-pupils give evidence after deaths
Contaminated blood inquiry: former pupils give evidence after deaths of school friends
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18:30
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 75, Episode 2
2/6 75th Series of the multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee.
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19:00
The Archers—21/06/2021
Lee struggles to keep a secret
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19:15
Front Row—Lauryn Redding, Claire Barnett-Jones, Supernova film, Venice Biennale
Lauryn Redding on Bloody Elle, her musical reopening Manchester's Royal Exchange Theatre.
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19:45
The Art of Innovation—Wonder Materials
Ian Blatchford and Tilly Blyth on industrial change captured in The Man in the White Suit
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20:00
The New Deal - A Story For Our Times—1: The Confidence Man
1/3 Marybeth Hamilton explores how America responded to the Great Depression with The New Deal
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20:30
Analysis—A New Unionism?
Chris Bowlby assesses the future of Unionism in Northern Ireland
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21:00
The Blind Astronomer
Kate Molleson tells the story of Wanda Diaz-Merced and her pioneering work with sound.
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21:30
Start the Week—Jackie Kay on Bessie Smith
Kirsty Wark with Jackie Kay, Rosemary Hill and Michael Armitage
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22:00
The World Tonight—Possible easing of quarantine restrictions for travellers
Grant Shapps says government will review situation in week's time
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22:45
Zennor in Darkness by Helen Dunmore—Episode 1
1/10 Helen Dunmore's 1993 debut novel, set in Cornwall during the First World War.
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23:00
It's Funny and It's True—Series 1, Episode 2
2/2 Julia Sutherland meets Felicity Ward and Fern Brady, who share their personal stories.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—Today in Parliament
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—22/06/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Arctic Dreams by Barry Lopez—One
1/5 Kyle Soller reads Barry Lopez’s modern classic celebrating the magic of the Far North
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—22/06/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—22/06/2021
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—22/06/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—22/06/2021
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—22/06/2021
A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev'd Dr Craig Gardiner.
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05:45
Farming Today—22/06/21 - The impact of trade deals, growing blueberries, enhancing habitats around Lough Neagh
The NFU asks Government for a broad strategy to mitigate the impact of trade deals.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Barred Warbler
Michaela Strachan presents the barred warbler.
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