BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Saturday 12 June 2021

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—12/06/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Young Prince Philip by Philip Eade—Episode 5
  5/5The final extract from Philip Eade's book commemorating the life of Prince Philip.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—12/06/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—12/06/2021
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—12/06/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—12/06/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—12/06/2021
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Manika Kaur.
8. 05:45
  Four Thought—What's In a Name?
  Helena Goodwyn challenges the practice of giving children their father's surname.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News and Papers—12/06/2021
  The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
2. 06:07
  Ramblings—Urban Ambling in Cultural Coventry
  A fascinating wander through Coventry, the 2021 UK City of Culture.
3. 06:30
  Farming Today—12/06/21 Farming Today This Week: trade deals, farming bitcoin, sausages with protocol
  We talk trade deals, farming bitcoin, and sausages with protocols.
4. 06:57
  Weather—12/06/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecast.
5. 07:00
  Today—12/06/2021
  Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
6. 09:00
  Saturday Live—Angelique Kidjo
  Adrian Smith from Iron Maiden and the Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell
7. 10:30
  You're Dead to Me—The Egyptian Pyramids
  Greg Jenner learns all about the magnificent Egyptian pyramids.
8. 11:00
  The Week in Westminster—12/06/2021
  George Parker of the Financial Times and guests look back the political week.
9. 11:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—North Korea cracks down on outside influences
  Spreading or consuming foreign media is punished. Plus: USA, Pakistan, Turkey and Germany
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—12/06/2021
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 12:04
  Money Box—Bitcoin or Britcoin?
  Bank of England ponders issuing its own digital currency.
3. 12:30
  Dead Ringers—Series 21, Episode 1
  1/6What really happened at Boris Johnson and Carrie’s secret wedding?
4. 12:57
  Weather—12/06/2021
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  News and Weather—12/06/2021
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 13:10
  Any Questions?—Hilary Benn MP, Dr Liam Fox MP, Sherelle Jacobs, Layla Moran MP
  Chris Mason presents political debate from Church of St Martin with St Peter, Worcester.
7. 14:00
  Any Answers?—Misogyny, Covid & Foreign Aid
  Another damming report about misogyny and sexual abuse of girls in schools?
8. 14:45
  One to One—OCD: Tuppence Middleton talks to David Adam
  Actress Tuppence Middleton talks to writer David Adam about OCD.
9. 15:00
  Castle of the Hawk—Hawk Rising
  1/5Duke Rudolf of Habsburg is determined to be elected Holy Roman Emperor, whatever it takes.
10. 16:00
  Woman's Hour—Paloma Faith, Heath Minister Nadine Dorries, Sexual harassment in the workplace, No-fault divorce
  Singer Paloma Faith on music and motherhood.
11. 17:00
  PM—12/06/2021
  Full coverage of the day's news
12. 17:30
  Political Thinking with Nick Robinson—12/06/2021
  Nick Robinson talks about what's really going on in British politics.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—12/06/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
14. 17:57
  Weather—12/06/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—12/06/2021 PM suggests caution in lockdown end
  Boris Johnson considers delay in lockdown lifting
2. 18:15
  Loose Ends—David Rodigan, David Greig, Nadine Shah, Jack Guinness, Elli de Mon, NNAMDÏ, Scottee, Clive Anderson
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
3. 19:00
  Profile—Michaela Coel
  The multi-talented performer making BAFTA history with awards for 'I May Destroy You'.
4. 19:15
  Women Talking About Cars—Series 2, Jo Brand
  2/4Jo Brand talks to Victoria Coren Mitchell about her life through the cars she has known.
5. 19:45
  Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Count Your Blessings
  Surprisingly simple ways to boost your health and wellbeing - in one easy step.
6. 20:00
  Archive on 4—Stewart Lee: Unreliable Narrator
  Comedian Stewart Lee considers the problems and possibilities of unreliable narrators.
7. 21:00
  Pilgrim by Sebastian Baczkiewicz—Series 7, Stickton General
  2/5Paul Hilton stars as the immortal Pilgrim in the final series of dark fantasy adventures
8. 21:45
  The Hotel—2: The Witch
  Nicola Walker continues Daisy Johnson's deliciously unsettling series of ghost stories.
9. 22:00
  News—12/06/2021
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
10. 22:15
  Moral Maze—The Morality of Taxation
  Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories. #moralmaze
11. 23:00
  The 3rd Degree—Series 11, The University of Cumbria
  2/6Three students from the University of Cumbria take on their professors in the upbeat quiz.
12. 23:30
  On Form—The Villanelle
  3/3Andrew McMillan explores why poetic forms are fashionable again.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—13/06/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Short Works—The Little Things by Kiare Ladner
  A special day begins when an artist gets her painting into the Summer Exhibition.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—13/06/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—13/06/2021
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—13/06/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—13/06/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—Durham Cathedral
  Bells on Sunday comes from Durham Cathedral.
8. 05:45
  Profile—Michaela Coel
  The multi-talented performer making BAFTA history with awards for 'I May Destroy You'.

Sunday 13 June 2021