BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Wednesday 16 June 2021

FM Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—16/06/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The Devil You Know by Gwen Adshead and Eileen Horne—Episode 2
  2/5Leading forensic psychiatrist Gwen Adshead reflects on her work with violent offenders.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—16/06/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—16/06/2021
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—16/06/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—16/06/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—16/06/2021
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Manika Kaur
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—16/06/21 Climate Change Committee report, Australian farmers welcome the trade deal, wetlands creation
  Report says the government is not adapting fast enough to risks from climate change.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Frank Gardner on the Great Northern Diver
  The BBC's Frank Gardner recalls great northern divers for Tweet of the Day.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—16/06/2021
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  More or Less—Covid deaths, outdoor swimming and care homes
  The global death toll has reached a grim milestone. Plus the UK’s low ranking waters.
3. 09:30
  Four Thought—The Meaning of Statues
  Jak Beula says statues and memorials matter because they show who a society values.
4. 09:45
  The Devil You Know by Gwen Adshead and Eileen Horne—Episode 3
  3/5Leading forensic psychiatrist Gwen Adshead reflects on her work with violent offenders.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Jessie Ware; girls disappearing from care services; women's football and sponsorship
  Singer Jessie Ware on the joys of food, and why girls are disappearing from care services.
6. 11:00
  Return to the Homeless Hotel
  What's happened to rough sleepers a year after they were given emergency accommodation?
7. 11:30
  Mark Steel's in Town—Series 8, Portishead
  4/6Mark Steel visits Portishead in Somerset and performs for the locals.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—16/06/2021
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 12:04
  The Startup Wife by Tahmima Anam—Episode 8
  8/10A funny, high-octane story of love, work and ambition in the new startup world of tech.
3. 12:18
  You and Yours—Paternity Leave, Buffet Waste, Social Care Workers
  A growing number of companies are offering more paid time off to new fathers.
4. 12:57
  Weather—16/06/2021
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  World at One—16/06/2021
  Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague
6. 13:45
  A History of the World in 100 Objects—Inside The Palace: Secrets At Court (700 - 950 AD), Lothair Crystal
  3/5Neil MacGregor with an engraved crystal and royal intrigue at the heart of Europe
7. 14:00
  The Archers—15/06/2021
  Adam struggles with the consequences of his actions.
8. 14:15
  The Citadel—Series 8, Episode 1
  1/2Return of drama series set in the Welsh Valleys, about medical life before the NHS.
9. 15:00
  Money Box—MBL: Trading in stocks and shares
  Growing numbers trading on the stockmarket - how habits have changed during lockdown.
10. 15:30
  All in the Mind—Learning and taking breaks, the awards: Spectrum People, financial strain and pain
  Taking breaks, the awards: Spectrum People, financial strain and pain
11. 16:00
  Thinking Allowed—Tourism - Travel
  Tourism & travel. How have they evolved over the years and what is their future?
12. 16:30
  The Media Show—Reporting when there's no journalist in the room
  World leaders gather, but journalists are left outside.
13. 17:00
  PM—16/06/2021
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—16/06/2021 Dominic Cummings publishes exchanges which appear to show PM described Health Secretary as 'hopeless'
  Dominic Cummings publishes exchanges suggesting PM described Health Secretary as hopeless
2. 18:30
  Unite—Pilot
  New sitcom starring Claire Skinner (Outnumbered), Mark Steel, Elliot Steel and Ivo Graham.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—16/06/2021
  Lilian attempts to build bridges.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Colin Macleod, Jason Reynolds, Hanna Flint reviews 'Together'
  Colin Macleod performs, Jason Reynolds, Hanna Flint reviews 'Together'
5. 19:45
  The Art of Innovation—Forms of Knowledge
  Ian Blatchford and Tilly Blyth on encounters between sculptors and stringed maths models
6. 20:00
  Moral Maze—The Morality of Swearing
  Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories. #moralmaze
7. 20:45
  Four Thought—The Meaning of Statues
  Jak Beula says statues and memorials matter because they show who a society values.
8. 21:00
  Made of Stronger Stuff—The Spine
  Kimberley Wilson and Xand van Tulleken explore contortion, posture, and pain.
9. 21:30
  The Media Show—Reporting when there's no journalist in the room
  World leaders gather, but journalists are left outside.
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Biden meets Putin in Geneva
  First summit described as constructive and positive
11. 22:45
  The Startup Wife by Tahmima Anam—Episode 8
  8/10A funny, high-octane story of love, work and ambition in the new startup world of tech.
12. 23:00
  Twayna Mayne: Black Woman—7. Class
  Twayna Mayne continues to explore her identity as a trans-racial adoptee.
13. 23:15
  The Skewer—Series 4, Episode 3
  3/8Twisting itself into - and remixing - the news. Jon Holmes presents The Skewer.
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—Today in Parliament 16 Jun 21
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—17/06/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The Devil You Know by Gwen Adshead and Eileen Horne—Episode 3
  3/5Leading forensic psychiatrist Gwen Adshead reflects on her work with violent offenders.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—17/06/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—17/06/2021
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—17/06/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—17/06/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—17/06/2021
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Manika Kaur
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—17/06/21 Farming's image must change, Jeremy Clarkson's Farm, planting hedgerows for water quality
  A new report says farming needs urgent change to its image.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Marsh Warbler
  The Marsh Warbler - Miranda Krestovnikoff narrates the story of this bird and its sound.

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