BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Monday 28 June 2021

FM Schedule

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Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—28/06/2021
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Start the Week—Ali Smith
  Ali Smith in conversation with Andrew Marr
3. 09:45
  Unfollow by Megan Phelps-Roper—Episode 1: Obey
  1/5A memoir of growing up in the notorious Westboro Baptist Church.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Anne Robinson; Millennial relationships; WWII female resistance fighters; Breastfeeding in public.
  Anne Robinson; Millennial relationships; Female resistance fighters; Breastfeeding.
5. 11:00
  X Man: The Elon Musk Origin Story—2. Dimension X
  How did Musk’s childhood shape the ideas of ‘Muskism’?
6. 11:30
  Loose Ends—Tim Minchin, Karin Slaughter, Jenny Seagrove, Amanda Wilkin, The Glare, Attawalpa, Yasmeen Khan, 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—28/06/2021
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 12:04
  Zennor in Darkness by Helen Dunmore—Episode 6
  6/10Clare is woken from fitful dreams by a noise at her window - she has a visitor.
3. 12:18
  You and Yours—Returns; Tourism Industry; Tattoos
  The more we buy online the more we're sending back, but what makes a good returns policy?
4. 12:57
  Weather—28/06/2021
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  World at One—28/06/2021
  Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague
6. 13:45
  The Kindness Experiment—It All Starts in Ali's Corner Shop
  1/5What happens when we're kind, and when we receive kindness - especially from strangers?
7. 14:00
  Takeover—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/4High-stake deals and sibling rivalry set in the world of the super wealthy.
8. 14:45
  The Why Factor—Why do we wear ties?
  Why do we do the things we do? This week, Mike Williams asks why we wear neckties.
9. 15:00
  The 3rd Degree—Series 11, The University of Northampton
  5/6Three students from the University of Northampton take on their dons in the upbeat quiz.
10. 15:30
  The Food Programme—Cyrus Todiwala: A Life Through Food
  From Mumbai childhood to pioneering Indian chef in London: Mr Todiwala's Life Through Food
11. 16:00
  Written in Scotland—Episode 1: Nationalism and Unionism
  1/4A four-part series on the relationship that Scotland’s writers have with Scotland itself.
12. 16:30
  The Digital Human—Series 20, Vilify
  Aleks Krotoski explores what it's like to be 'villain of the day' on social media.
13. 17:00
  PM—28/06/2021
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—28/06/2021 Javid signals lockdown will end on 19 July
  Health Secretary Sajid Javid sees "no reason" English Covid restrictions will be extended
2. 18:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 75, Episode 3
  3/675th Series of the multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—28/06/2021
  Lily regrets her actions.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Simon Russell Beale, French Exit, Lisa Taddeo
  Simon Russell Beale on playing JS Bach on stage.
5. 19:45
  Two Minutes Past Nine—Episode 1: April 19th
  1/12Leah Sottile investigates the legacy of the Oklahoma City bombing.
6. 20:00
  The New Deal - A Story For Our Times—2: Thunder From the Left
  2/3Marybeth Hamilton explores the New Deal's most progressive moment & America is rebuilt.
7. 20:30
  Analysis—A Hundred Glorious Years?
  What view of its history does China's Communist Party present, what does it omit and why?
8. 21:00
  Detoxifying the Classics
  Katherine Harloe explores the appropriation of ancient Greece and Rome by hate groups.
9. 21:30
  Start the Week—Ali Smith
  Ali Smith in conversation with Andrew Marr
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Sajid Javid becomes new Health Secretary
  Mr Javid says expects final easing of restrictions on July 19
11. 22:45
  Zennor in Darkness by Helen Dunmore—Episode 6
  6/10Clare is woken from fitful dreams by a noise at her window - she has a visitor.
12. 23:00
  Rewinder—Bald heads and new balls
  Greg James, proud radio nerd, rummages through the BBC's vast archives.
13. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—28/06/2021
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—29/06/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Unfollow by Megan Phelps-Roper—Episode 1: Obey
  1/5A memoir of growing up in the notorious Westboro Baptist Church.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—29/06/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—29/06/2021
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—29/06/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—29/06/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—29/06/2021
  Spiritual reflection to start the day with Rev Dr Lezley Stewart of the Church of Scotland
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—29/06/21 - An eco-label for food, living mulch and the design of farm buildings
  A new eco-labelling system for food.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Poorwill (American Nightjar)
  Michael Palin presents the common poorwill from an Arizona desert.

Tuesday 29 June 2021