FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—25/06/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Arctic Dreams by Barry Lopez—Episode 4
4/5 The magical mystery of icebergs and the breath-taking aurora borealis. Kyle Soller reads.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—25/06/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—25/06/2021
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—25/06/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—25/06/2021
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—25/06/2021
A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev'd Dr Craig Gardiner.
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05:45
Farming Today—25/06/21 - The true value of commercial woodland, Farming in Protected Areas and strawberries for Wimbledon
What kinds of trees should we plant to sequester the most carbon?
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Storm Petrel
David Attenborough presents the storm petrel.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—25/06/2021
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
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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09:45
Arctic Dreams by Barry Lopez—Episode 5
5/5 Lopez ponders man’s relationship and responsibility to the frozen land of the Far North
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Bank Note designer Debbie Marriott, Protecting the title "nurse", Author Kate Moore & "Seven Methods of Killing Kylie Jenner"
Debbie Marriott, Protecting the title 'nurse' and Seven Methods of Killing Kylie Jenner.
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11:00
Descendants—James Cleverly MP and Deadria Farmer-Paellmann
5/7 A British MP and an American activist are connected through the same tribe in Sierra Leone
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11:30
Prepper—Series 2, Making a Prepper
3/4 Two remarkable women prepare for the end of the world and make a weekly podcast about it.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—25/06/2021
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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12:04
Zennor in Darkness by Helen Dunmore—Episode 5
5/10 Clare fears her cousin is a changed man. He is sleepless and agitated.
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12:18
You and Yours—Fake Facebook Adverts; Mere; Buy Now Pay Later
Why won't Facebook take down fake adverts scamming customers and damaging businesses?
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12:57
Weather—25/06/2021
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—25/06/2021
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Jonny Dymond.
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13:45
A History of the World in 100 Objects—Pilgrims, Raiders and Traders (900 - 1300 AD), Kilwa pot sherds
5/5 Neil MacGregor - unlocking secrets with broken pots from East Africa.
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14:00
The Archers—24/06/2021
Alistair raises concerns
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14:15
Limelight—The System - Series 1, The System - Level 5: Kill the Past
5/6 Maya finally talks to the man known as Beau.
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14:45
Chinese Characters—Wang Jingwei: Revolutionary Renegade
The man who saw himself as a patriot, but is remembered as one of China's worst traitors.
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—GQT at Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ: Tiny Pots and Floppy Crops
Kathy Clugston hosts the horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
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15:45
From Fact to Fiction—Takotsubo
A love affair, an octopus trap, a broken heart. By Julia Blackburn, read by Diana Quick.
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16:00
Last Word—Kenneth Kaunda, Janet Malcolm, Penny Kemp, Bob Swash
Matthew Bannister on a president, a writer, a campaigner, a producer.
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16:30
More or Less—Delta cases, blue tits and that one-in-two cancer claim
Should we worry about the Delta variant? Plus how much do blue tits eat?
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17:00
PM—25/06/2021
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—25/06/2021 Hancock urged to resign after kissing aide
Health Secretary admits breaking Covid guidelines, but Johnson says he won't sack him.
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18:30
Dead Ringers—Series 21, Episode 3
3/6 With an online audience, new topical comedy known as the Broadcasting House variant.
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19:00
Front Row—SiΓΆn Owen on Under Milk Wood, Nick Broomfield, Essex stereotypes in culture
SiΓΆn Owen on adapting Dylan Thomas's Under Milk Wood for the National Theatre
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19:45
The Art of Innovation—Imagining Matter
Ian Blatchford and Tilly Blyth on imaginative roles artists play in conceiving the cosmos
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20:00
Any Questions?—Robert Jenrick MP, John Nicolson MP, Alastair Stewart, Emily Thornberry MP
Chris Mason presents political debate and discussion from Christ Church in Winchester.
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20:50
A Point of View—The Culture War
Zoe Strimpel argues that the culture war is not a storm in a teacup.
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21:00
A History of the World in 100 Objects Omnibus—Pilgrims, Raiders and Traders (AD 800 - 1300)
12/20 Neil MacGregor retells humanity's history through the objects it has made.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Health Secretary resisting calls to resign
Matt Hancock admits breaching guidance on social distancing
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22:45
Zennor in Darkness by Helen Dunmore—Episode 5
5/10 Clare fears her cousin is a changed man. He is sleepless and agitated.
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23:00
A Good Read—Janey Godley and Mel Hudson
A page turner with a twist, and a dog called Howard.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—Today in Parliament 25 Jun 21
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—26/06/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Arctic Dreams by Barry Lopez—Episode 5
5/5 Lopez ponders man’s relationship and responsibility to the frozen land of the Far North
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—26/06/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—26/06/2021
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—26/06/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—26/06/2021
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—26/06/2021
Spiritual reflection to start the day with Rev Dr Lezley Stewart of the Church of Scotland
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05:45
Four Thought—Climate Consultations
Dr Tamsin Ellis explains how to improve health and climate outcomes.
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