BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 27 June 2021

FM Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—27/06/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  From Fact to Fiction—Takotsubo
  A love affair, an octopus trap, a broken heart. By Julia Blackburn, read by Diana Quick.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—27/06/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—27/06/2021
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—27/06/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—27/06/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—The church of St Mary’s, Bitton in Gloucestershire.
  Bells on Sunday comes from the church of St Mary’s, Bitton in Gloucestershire.
8. 05:45
  Profile—Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
  The award-winning author who has found herself at the heart of a social media firestorm
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Summary—27/06/2021
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—Embracing The Classical
  Mark Tully debates the cultural benefits of classical music with composer James MacMillan.
3. 06:35
  Natural Histories—Sharks
  Brett Westwood examines our fear and fascination with sharks in cultures around the world
4. 06:57
  Weather—27/06/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—27/06/2021
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—Fatima the Film; Tik Tok Anti-Semitism and Methodist Gay Marriage Vote
  A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week with William Crawley.
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—Sightsavers
  Actress Sunetra Sarker makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Sightsavers
8. 07:57
  Weather—27/06/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecast
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—27/06/2021
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—Exile and Return
  From Rugby School, reflecting on the theme of exile and return during the Covid pandemic.
11. 08:48
  A Point of View—The Culture War
  Zoe Strimpel argues that the culture war is not a storm in a teacup.
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—David Lindo on the Honey Buzzard
  David Lindo on a magical moment spotting a honey buzzard in central London.
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—27/06/2021
  The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
14. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—27/06/2021
  Brian attempts to keep the peace and Alistair raises concerns
15. 10:54
  Tweet of the Day—Tweet Take 5 : Three Doves
  An extended episode of Tweet of the Day featuring three dove species.
16. 11:00
  Desert Island Discs—Margaret Busby, publisher
  Margaret Busby, publisher, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
17. 11:45
  Marketing: Hacking the Unconscious—Series 1, A Campaign for 'Real' Women?
  Advertising's attempts to modernise its often harmful portrayal of female beauty.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—27/06/2021
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 12:04
  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. 12:32
  The Food Programme—Cyrus Todiwala: A Life Through Food
  From Mumbai childhood to pioneering Indian chef in London: Mr Todiwala's Life Through Food
4. 12:57
  Weather—27/06/2021
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—27/06/2021
  Jonny Dymond looks at the week’s big stories from both home and around the world.
6. 13:30
  The Listening Project—Shared histories
  Two friends share the pain of being widowed, plus 50 years of women's football in England.
7. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—GQT at Home: Tiny Pots and Floppy Crops
  Kathy Clugston hosts the horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
8. 14:45
  Thought Cages—The Virtue of Commitment
  Rory Sutherland explores how businesses play on our susceptibility to signs of commitment
9. 15:00
  DH Lawrence: Tainted Love—The Rainbow
  2/4DH Lawrence's daring exploration of sexual awakening.
10. 16:00
  Open Book—Damon Galgut
  Elizabeth Day speaks to Damon Galgut about his Booker shortlisted novel, The Promise.
11. 16:30
  Poetry Please—Cecilia Knapp
  The Young People's Laureate for London picks out poems from listeners' requests.
12. 17:00
  File on 4 Investigates—Contracts of Interest
  Have some companies had preferential treatment for lucrative government contracts?
13. 17:40
  Profile—Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
  The award-winning author who has found herself at the heart of a social media firestorm
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—27/06/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
15. 17:57
  Weather—27/06/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—27/06/2021 Sajid Javid says he wants a "return to normal" as soon as possible.
  Sajid Javid says he wants a "return to normal" as soon as possible
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—Chris Hawkins
  Chris Hawkins chooses the best of BBC audio this week.
3. 19:00
  Short Works—Lay Not Thy Hand Upon the Head by Ned Beauman
  Anteaters and an algorithm as a father and son share a culling job.
4. 19:15
  Hennikay—Introducing Hennikay
  Bill Bailey stars as a man who unexpectedly meets his imaginary childhood friend Hennikay.
5. 19:45
  The Chronicles of Burke Street—The Chronicles of Burke Street, 3: Tara's Story
  3/5The next in a brilliantly funny story series by author of Love After Love, Ingrid Persaud.
6. 20:00
  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?
7. 20:30
  Last Word—Kenneth Kaunda, Janet Malcolm, Penny Kemp, Bob Swash
  Matthew Bannister on a president, a writer, a campaigner, a producer.
8. 21:00
  Money Box—Left behind by the decline of cash
  Should the government force banks to guarantee everyone has access to cash?
9. 21:25
  Radio 4 Appeal—Sightsavers
  Actress Sunetra Sarker makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Sightsavers
10. 21:30
  Analysis—A New Unionism?
  Chris Bowlby assesses the future of Unionism in Northern Ireland
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—27/06/2021
  Carolyn Quinn hosts Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
12. 23:00
  The Film Programme—Iron Curtain Directors
  Iron Curtain Directors
13. 23:30
  Something Understood—Embracing The Classical
  Mark Tully debates the cultural benefits of classical music with composer James MacMillan.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—28/06/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Sideways—9. Originality Armageddon
  Matthew Syed asks if we are all doomed to be deeply unoriginal.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—The church of St Mary’s, Bitton in Gloucestershire.
  Bells on Sunday comes from the church of St Mary’s, Bitton in Gloucestershire.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—28/06/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—28/06/2021
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—28/06/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—28/06/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—28/06/2021
  Spiritual reflection to start the day with Rev Dr Lezley Stewart of the Church of Scotland
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—28/06/21 Water quality; Arable farming; Lorry driver shortage
  Farmers told they're not doing enough for water quality. Driver shortage. Growing crops.
10. 05:56
  Weather—28/06/2021
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Shore Lark
  Wildlife Sound Recordist, Chris Watson, presents the Shore Lark.

Monday 28 June 2021