BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Monday 21 June 2021

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—21/06/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Tourism - Travel
  Tourism & travel. How have they evolved over the years and what is their future?
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—The church of St. Mary the Virgin, Hanbury in Worcestershire
  Bells on Sunday comes from the church of St. Mary the Virgin, Hanbury in Worcestershire
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—21/06/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—21/06/2021
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—21/06/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—21/06/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—21/06/2021
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev'd Dr Craig Gardiner.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—21/06/21 Tree planting, Arctic Terns, Soft fruit.
  Tree planting targets missed, Covid restrictions affect Arctic Terns, soft fruit.
10. 05:56
  Weather—21/06/2021
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Gary Moore on the Stone Curlew
  Braving dark countryside, sound recordist Gary Moore goes in search of the stone curlew.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—21/06/2021
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Start the Week—Jackie Kay on Bessie Smith
  Kirsty Wark with Jackie Kay, Rosemary Hill and Michael Armitage
3. 09:45
  Arctic Dreams by Barry Lopez—One
  1/5Kyle Soller reads Barry Lopez’s modern classic celebrating the magic of the Far North
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Chief Inspector of Schools Amanda Spielman, Divya Chadha Manek, Dr Jen Gunter, Hira Ali & Gary Ford.
  Ofsted head Amanda Spielman talks to Emma Barnett about sexual abuse in schools.
5. 11:00
  Tainted Money
  Philanthropy is in question as museums and universities grapple with the ethics of gifts.
6. 11:30
  Loose Ends—Jenna Russell, Maggie Aderin-Pocock, Ben Bailey Smith, Imran Mahmood, Angelique Kidjo, Rasha Nahas, Clive Anderson
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—21/06/2021
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 12:04
  Zennor in Darkness by Helen Dunmore—Episode 1
  1/10Helen Dunmore's 1993 debut novel, set in Cornwall during the First World War.
3. 12:18
  You and Yours—UK Holiday Costs; Truck Driver Shortages; Artificial Grass
  How the cost of UK holidays has hit a new high pushing them beyond the reach of many.
4. 12:57
  Weather—21/06/2021
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  World at One—21/06/2021
  Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague
6. 13:45
  A History of the World in 100 Objects—Pilgrims, Raiders and Traders (900 - 1300 AD), Vale of York Hoard
  1/5Neil Macgregor with a great Viking hoard from the Vale of York.
7. 14:00
  Drama on 4—Song of the Reed, Song of the Reed: Swallowtail
  1/4Sophie Okonedo and Mark Rylance in a seasonal drama set on a wetlands nature reserve.
8. 14:45
  The Why Factor—The Shaved Head
  Why do we care so much about the hair on our heads? Join Mike Williams to find out why.
9. 15:00
  The 3rd Degree—Series 11, Anglia Ruskin University
  4/6Three students from Anglia Ruskin University take on their professors in the upbeat quiz.
10. 15:30
  The Food Programme—The Medical Field: Why student doctors are getting out on farms
  Could teaching medics about food production help improve the nation's health?
11. 16:00
  Blue: Pain and Pleasure
  Laura Marling celebrates the 50th anniversary of the release of Joni Mitchell's LP, Blue.
12. 16:30
  The Digital Human—Series 20, SOS
  Aleks Krotoski on how ordinary people stepped in to save lives during India's second wave.
13. 17:00
  PM—21/06/2021
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—21/06/2021 Infected blood inquiry: ex-pupils give evidence after deaths
  Contaminated blood inquiry: former pupils give evidence after deaths of school friends
2. 18:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 75, Episode 2
  2/675th Series of the multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—21/06/2021
  Lee struggles to keep a secret
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Lauryn Redding, Claire Barnett-Jones, Supernova film, Venice Biennale
  Lauryn Redding on Bloody Elle, her musical reopening Manchester's Royal Exchange Theatre.
5. 19:45
  The Art of Innovation—Wonder Materials
  Ian Blatchford and Tilly Blyth on industrial change captured in The Man in the White Suit
6. 20:00
  The New Deal - A Story For Our Times—1: The Confidence Man
  1/3Marybeth Hamilton explores how America responded to the Great Depression with The New Deal
7. 20:30
  Analysis—A New Unionism?
  Chris Bowlby assesses the future of Unionism in Northern Ireland
8. 21:00
  The Blind Astronomer
  Kate Molleson tells the story of Wanda Diaz-Merced and her pioneering work with sound.
9. 21:30
  Start the Week—Jackie Kay on Bessie Smith
  Kirsty Wark with Jackie Kay, Rosemary Hill and Michael Armitage
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Possible easing of quarantine restrictions for travellers
  Grant Shapps says government will review situation in week's time
11. 22:45
  Zennor in Darkness by Helen Dunmore—Episode 1
  1/10Helen Dunmore's 1993 debut novel, set in Cornwall during the First World War.
12. 23:00
  It's Funny and It's True—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/2Julia Sutherland meets Felicity Ward and Fern Brady, who share their personal stories.
13. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—Today in Parliament
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—22/06/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Arctic Dreams by Barry Lopez—One
  1/5Kyle Soller reads Barry Lopez’s modern classic celebrating the magic of the Far North
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—22/06/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—22/06/2021
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—22/06/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—22/06/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—22/06/2021
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev'd Dr Craig Gardiner.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—22/06/21 - The impact of trade deals, growing blueberries, enhancing habitats around Lough Neagh
  The NFU asks Government for a broad strategy to mitigate the impact of trade deals.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Barred Warbler
  Michaela Strachan presents the barred warbler.

Tuesday 22 June 2021