FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—28/06/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Sideways—9. Originality Armageddon
Matthew Syed asks if we are all doomed to be deeply unoriginal.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—The church of St Mary’s, Bitton in Gloucestershire.
Bells on Sunday comes from the church of St Mary’s, Bitton in Gloucestershire.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—28/06/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—28/06/2021
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—28/06/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—28/06/2021
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—28/06/2021
Spiritual reflection to start the day with Rev Dr Lezley Stewart of the Church of Scotland
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05:45
Farming Today—28/06/21 Water quality; Arable farming; Lorry driver shortage
Farmers told they're not doing enough for water quality. Driver shortage. Growing crops.
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05:56
Weather—28/06/2021
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Shore Lark
Wildlife Sound Recordist, Chris Watson, presents the Shore Lark.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—28/06/2021
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Start the Week—Ali Smith
Ali Smith in conversation with Andrew Marr
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09:45
Unfollow by Megan Phelps-Roper—Episode 1: Obey
1/5 A memoir of growing up in the notorious Westboro Baptist Church.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Anne Robinson; Millennial relationships; WWII female resistance fighters; Breastfeeding in public.
Anne Robinson; Millennial relationships; Female resistance fighters; Breastfeeding.
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11:00
Elon Musk vs Twitter—Elon Musk: The Evening Rocket, Dimension X
1/5 Jill Lepore untangles the strange sci-fi roots of Silicon Valley's extreme capitalism.
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11:30
Loose Ends—Tim Minchin, Karin Slaughter, Jenny Seagrove, Amanda Wilkin, The Glare, Attawalpa, Yasmeen Khan, 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—28/06/2021
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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12:04
Zennor in Darkness by Helen Dunmore—Episode 6
6/10 Clare is woken from fitful dreams by a noise at her window - she has a visitor.
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12:18
You and Yours—Returns; Tourism Industry; Tattoos
The more we buy online the more we're sending back, but what makes a good returns policy?
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12:57
Weather—28/06/2021
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—28/06/2021
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague
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13:45
The Kindness Experiment—It All Starts in Ali's Corner Shop
1/5 What happens when we're kind, and when we receive kindness - especially from strangers?
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14:00
Takeover—Series 1, Episode 1
1/4 High-stake deals and sibling rivalry set in the world of the super wealthy.
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14:45
The Why Factor—Why do so many men wear a tie?
Why do men wear strips of silk around their necks? Mike Williams on the tie.
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15:00
The 3rd Degree—Series 11, The University of Northampton
5/6 Three students from the University of Northampton take on their dons in the upbeat quiz.
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15:30
The Food Programme—Cyrus Todiwala: A Life Through Food
From Mumbai childhood to pioneering Indian chef in London: Mr Todiwala's Life Through Food
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16:00
Written in Scotland—Episode 1: Nationalism and Unionism
1/4 A four-part series on the relationship that Scotland’s writers have with Scotland itself.
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16:30
The Digital Human—Series 20, Vilify
Aleks Krotoski explores what it's like to be 'villain of the day' on social media.
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17:00
PM—28/06/2021
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—28/06/2021 Javid signals lockdown will end on 19 July
Health Secretary Sajid Javid sees "no reason" English Covid restrictions will be extended
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18:30
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 75, Episode 3
3/6 75th Series of the multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee.
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19:00
The Archers—28/06/2021
Lily regrets her actions.
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19:15
Front Row—Simon Russell Beale, French Exit, Lisa Taddeo
Simon Russell Beale on playing JS Bach on stage.
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19:45
Two Minutes Past Nine—Episode 1: April 19th
1/12 Leah Sottile investigates the legacy of the Oklahoma City bombing.
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20:00
The New Deal - A Story For Our Times—2: Thunder From the Left
2/3 Marybeth Hamilton explores the New Deal's most progressive moment & America is rebuilt.
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20:30
Analysis—A Hundred Glorious Years?
What view of its history does China's Communist Party present, what does it omit and why?
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21:00
Detoxifying the Classics
Katherine Harloe explores the appropriation of ancient Greece and Rome by hate groups.
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21:30
Start the Week—Ali Smith
Ali Smith in conversation with Andrew Marr
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22:00
The World Tonight—Sajid Javid becomes new Health Secretary
Mr Javid says expects final easing of restrictions on July 19
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22:45
Zennor in Darkness by Helen Dunmore—Episode 6
6/10 Clare is woken from fitful dreams by a noise at her window - she has a visitor.
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23:00
Rewinder—Bald heads and new balls
Greg James, proud radio nerd, rummages through the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's vast archives.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—28/06/2021
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—29/06/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Unfollow by Megan Phelps-Roper—Episode 1: Obey
1/5 A memoir of growing up in the notorious Westboro Baptist Church.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—29/06/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—29/06/2021
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—29/06/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—29/06/2021
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—29/06/2021
Spiritual reflection to start the day with Rev Dr Lezley Stewart of the Church of Scotland
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05:45
Farming Today—29/06/21 - An eco-label for food, living mulch and the design of farm buildings
A new eco-labelling system for food.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Poorwill (American Nightjar)
Michael Palin presents the common poorwill from an Arizona desert.
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