BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Wednesday 23 June 2021

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—23/06/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Arctic Dreams by Barry Lopez—Episode 2
  2/5Lopez's 1986 collection of lyrical essays on the nature and natural life of the Arctic.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—23/06/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—23/06/2021
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—23/06/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—23/06/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—23/06/2021
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev'd Dr Craig Gardiner.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—23/06/21 - New trees cut down for new houses, bad weather for bees and robotic fruit harvesting
  Nearly 70,000 trees planted less than a decade ago could be cut down to build new homes.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—David Lindo on the Swift
  Urban Birder David Lindo on the swift.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—23/06/2021
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  More or Less—Delta cases, blue tits and that one-in-two cancer claim
  Should we worry about the Delta variant? Plus how much do blue tits eat?
3. 09:30
  Four Thought—Climate Consultations
  Dr Tamsin Ellis explains how to improve health and climate outcomes.
4. 09:45
  Arctic Dreams by Barry Lopez—Episode 3
  3/5Kyle Soller reads Barry Lopez’s modern classic about the wonder of the Arctic
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—DIY dancing at home; Transgender athletes; Ugandan women; Eco novels
  Dancing at home; Transgender athletes; Ugandan Women; Eco novels
6. 11:00
  Mitchell on Meetings—The Thing
  1/3David Mitchell investigates meetings from the ancient "thing" to Zoom.
7. 11:30
  Mark Steel's in Town—Series 8, Hull
  5/6Mark Steel visits Hull and performs a bespoke comedy show for the local residents.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—23/06/2021
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 12:04
  Zennor in Darkness by Helen Dunmore—Episode 3
  3/10Clare Coyne encounters an enigmatic stranger on the coastal path near her home.
3. 12:18
  You and Yours—Dogs at Home; Benefit Cap; TikTok Bookclub
  What to do with anxious dogs if you're returning to the office.
4. 12:57
  Weather—23/06/2021
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  World at One—23/06/2021
  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), Japanese bronze mirror
  3/5Neil MacGregor with a bronze mirror from a sacred pond in Japan.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—22/06/2021
  Brian attempts to keep the peace
8. 14:15
  Drama on 4—The Cyprus Missing
  Mario Theodorou's drama about a Greek-Cypriot woman looking for answers about her past.
9. 15:00
  Money Box—MBL: Covid weddings
  If Covid disrupts your wedding or civil partnership, what are your refund rights?
10. 15:30
  All in the Mind—The psychology of courage and bravery
  Claudia Hammond discusses the psychology of bravery at the Cheltenham Science Festival.
11. 16:00
  Sideways—9. Originality Armageddon
  Matthew Syed asks if we are all doomed to be deeply unoriginal.
12. 16:30
  The Media Show—Channel 4 facing privatisation?
  Chief executive Alex Mahon on the broadcaster's future.
13. 17:00
  PM—23/06/2021
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—23/06/2021 British warship targeted by Russia
  Conflicting accounts of incident involving Russian forces and HMS Defender in Black Sea
2. 18:30
  Unite—Series 1, Russian Money
  1/4After lying to his publisher, Tony investigates a corrupt housing deal.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—23/06/2021
  Rex issues a warning
4. 19:15
  Front Row—The Overseas Student, Cherie Jones, India's Parliamentary District row
  Tanika Gupta on her play about an 19 year old Gandhi studying law in the UK.
5. 19:45
  The Art of Innovation—Protecting the Earth
  Tilly Blyth on a new awareness of a fragile Earth in the mystical drama Edge of Darkness
6. 20:00
  Moral Maze—Rights and Rules
  Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories. #moralmaze
7. 20:45
  Four Thought—Climate Consultations
  Dr Tamsin Ellis explains how to improve health and climate outcomes.
8. 21:00
  Made of Stronger Stuff—T Cells
  Kimberley Wilson and Xand van Tulleken find out how our immune system can be reprogrammed.
9. 21:30
  The Media Show—Channel 4 facing privatisation?
  Chief executive Alex Mahon on the broadcaster's future.
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Moscow "fires warning shots" at Royal Navy warship
  UK accuses Russia of spreading "disinformation"
11. 22:45
  Zennor in Darkness by Helen Dunmore—Episode 3
  3/10Clare Coyne encounters an enigmatic stranger on the coastal path near her home.
12. 23:00
  Twayna Mayne: Black Woman—8. I don't see race
  Twayna Mayne continues to explore her identity as a trans-racial adoptee.
13. 23:15
  The Skewer—Series 4, Episode 4
  4/8Returning to twist itself into - and remix - the news. Jon Holmes presents The Skewer.
14. 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—24/06/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Arctic Dreams by Barry Lopez—Episode 3
  3/5Kyle Soller reads Barry Lopez’s modern classic about the wonder of the Arctic
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—24/06/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—24/06/2021
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—24/06/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—24/06/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—24/06/2021
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev'd Dr Craig Gardiner.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—24/06/21 - The Climate Change Committee progress report and Groundswell
  The Climate Change Committee says government is running out of time to make a difference.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Guillemot
  David Attenborough presents the guillemot.

Thursday 24 June 2021