Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—16/06/2024
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Open Book—Claire Messud
Claire Messud talks to Shahidha Bari about her new book, This Strange Eventful History.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—16/06/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—16/06/2024
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—16/06/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—16/06/2024
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—The Church of Saint Mary in Bronllys, Powys
Bells on Sunday comes from the Church of Saint Mary in Bronllys, Powys.
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05:45
In Touch—Alt-Text in News; Goalball Saved My Life
The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ has published new guidance and training for journalists on Alt-Text.
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Morning
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06:00
News Summary—16/06/2024
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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06:05
Thinking Allowed—The politics of the body
The politics of the body: movement and posture.
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06:35
On Your Farm—Hay Festival Special: Kate Humble
Kate Humble explains how she accidentally ended up buying a farm in Wales.
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06:57
Weather—16/06/2024
The latest weather reports and forecast
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07:00
News and Papers—16/06/2024
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Moralty in manifestos; Jasvinder Sangheras damehood
Emily Buchanan examines the ethical and religious issues of the week.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—Survivors Fund (SURF)
Actor Felicity Finch makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Survivors Fund
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07:57
Weather—16/06/2024
The latest weather reports and forecast
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08:00
News and Papers—16/06/2024
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the Sunday papers
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08:10
Sunday Worship—The Grandeur of Creation
Service from Northern Ireland reflecting on the greatness of God as revealed in Creation.
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08:48
A Point of View—On Fandom
Zoe Strimpel reflects on the rise and rise of the superfan.
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Clare Balding on the Kingfisher
For Clare Balding, the kingfisher has had a special place in her heart since childhood.
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09:00
Broadcasting House—BH stages its own England v Germany
As the Euros get underway, Broadcasting House stages its own England v Germany battle.
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10:00
Desert Island Discs—Clive Myrie, journalist
Clive Myrie, journalist, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
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11:00
The Archers Omnibus—16/06/2024
Plans take shape for Harrison, while debate rages at Grange Farm.
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Afternoon
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12:15
Profile—Jordan Bardella
French politician and president of the far-right National Rally party, Jordan Bardella.
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12:30
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 81, Episode 5
5/6 The multi-award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee.
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12:57
Weather—16/06/2024
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
The World This Weekend—How best to tackle child poverty?
We consider the options available to reduce child poverty ahead of the election.
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13:30
Living Without My Smartphone
Reflections from a group of teenagers who give up their smartphones for the school week.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Central Oxford
Peter Gibbs and the GQT panel are in Central Oxford to answer some gardening queries.
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14:45
Opening Lines—Orwell vs Kafka: The Man Who Disappeared
John Yorke explores Franz Kafka's first novel, The Man Who Disappeared.
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15:00
Drama on 4—Franz Kafka - The Man Who Disappeared, Episode 1
1/2 Kafka’s dark comedy about an innocent’s misadventures in early 20th century America.
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16:00
Open Book—Kevin Barry
Johny Pitts talks to Kevin Barry about his new novel, The Heart in Winter.
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16:30
Nature Table—Series 4, 3: Dubstep Camels and Super Sea Spiders
3/6 The sea spider’s ability to regrow its anus wows the audience.
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17:00
Witness History—Paul Robeson and the transatlantic phone line
In 1957, Paul Robeson used a new undersea phone line to perform a transatlantic concert.
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17:10
The Tourist Trap—Episode 3
How can we stop over-tourism and protect the planet from its impact on the environment?
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—16/06/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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17:57
Weather—16/06/2024
The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—16/06/2024 England's footballers are preparing for their opening game of the Euros against Serbia
England's footballers are preparing for their opening game of the Euros against Serbia
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Elizabeth Alker
Elizabeth Alker chooses audio highlights from the past week.
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19:00
The Archers—16/06/2024
Justin puts his case forward.
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19:15
Illuminated—Brood X
Stories and memories of four summers when the Brood X cicadas came to town.
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19:45
Why Do We Do That?—Why Do We Doomscroll?
Endlessly scrolling negative news? Why are we drawn magnetically to the dark side?
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20:00
Word of Mouth—Little Green Men: the secret rules of word order
Michael explores the mysterious rules of word order with linguist Dr Laura Bailey.
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20:30
Last Word—Michael Mosley, Dame Elizabeth Fradd, Nonny Hogrogian, Ron Ayers
Kirsty Lang on a broadcaster, a nurse, an illustrator and an aerodynamicist.
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21:00
Money Box—Tax and the Election and Help with Bills
How will our political parties approach how much tax you'll pay if they're elected?
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21:25
Radio 4 Appeal—Survivors Fund (SURF)
Actor Felicity Finch makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Survivors Fund
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21:30
From Our Own Correspondent—Kosovo and the new world of war
25 years on from Serbia's withdrawal from Kosovo, how has the nature of conflicts changed?
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22:00
Westminster Hour—16/06/2024
Ben Wright and guests reflect on the election campaign and the challenge from Reform UK.
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23:00
In Our Time—Fielding's Tom Jones
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss one of the great English comic novels.
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23:45
Short Works—The Invention of Abandonment
An original short work for radio by Malachy Tallack.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—17/06/2024
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Being Roman with Mary Beard—1. Loving An Emperor
Meet Marcus Aurelius- Emperor, warrior, philosopher and dangerous flirt.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—The Church of Saint Mary in Bronllys, Powys
Bells on Sunday comes from the Church of Saint Mary in Bronllys, Powys.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—17/06/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—17/06/2024
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—17/06/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—17/06/2024
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Failure Isn't Final
A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev Catherine De Souza.
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05:45
Farming Today—17/06/24 Salad sales down, farming in the party manifestos, dung beetle conference
Why the outlook isn't so sunny for UK salad growers.
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05:57
Weather—17/06/2024
Weather reports and forecasts for farmers
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