BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Wednesday 30 June 2021

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—30/06/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Unfollow by Megan Phelps-Roper—Episode 2: Something Is Wrong
  2/5A memoir of growing up in the notorious Westboro Baptist Church.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—30/06/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—30/06/2021
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—30/06/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—30/06/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—30/06/2021
  Spiritual reflection to start the day with Rev Dr Lezley Stewart of the Church of Scotland
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—30/06/21 - The 25 Year Environment Plan, barley for Welsh whisky, harvesting elderflowers and Farming for the Future.
  Are the government’s environmental policies "toothless"?
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Echo Parakeet
  Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the echo parakeet, found only in Mauritius.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—30/06/2021
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  More or Less—Scotland cases, flood risk and taxing the poor
  Covid-19 cases are on the rise in Scotland, plus will your town be under water by 2030?
3. 09:30
  Four Thought—Mums in Prison
  Dr Shona Minson argues that we shouldn't punish children if their parents go to prison.
4. 09:45
  Unfollow by Megan Phelps-Roper—Episode 3: Ungodly Affection
  3/5A memoir of growing up in the notorious Westboro Baptist Church.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Stella Creasy, Libby Scott and her mum Kym on Autism, Sexual Harassment
  Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
6. 11:00
  Mitchell on Meetings—Double Zoom
  2/3David Mitchell hears how our meeting culture is spinning out of control. What can we do?
7. 11:30
  Mark Steel's in Town—Series 8, Ventnor
  6/6Mark Steel visits Ventnor on the Isle of Wight and performs for the local residents.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—30/06/2021
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 12:04
  Zennor in Darkness by Helen Dunmore—Episode 8
  8/10The Treveals are in crisis after Harry gets called up. There is news about John William.
3. 12:18
  You and Yours—Stamp Duty; Delia Smith; Holidays in 2022
  Celeb chef Delia Smith turned 80 this month, we look at how she's influenced our cooking.
4. 12:57
  Weather—30/06/2021
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  World at One—30/06/2021
  Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague
6. 13:45
  The Kindness Experiment—Random Acts
  3/5A feel-good series about the kindness of strangers.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—29/06/2021
  Rex offers a shoulder.
8. 14:15
  Takeover—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/4High-stake deals and sibling rivalry set in the world of the super wealthy.
9. 15:00
  Money Box—Community Energy Projects
  How can community groups deliver low cost renewable energy?
10. 15:30
  All in the Mind—All in the Mind Awards ceremony from the Wellcome Collection in London
  All in the Mind Awards ceremony from the Wellcome Collection in London.
11. 16:00
  Sideways—10. Under the Influence
  Matthew Syed examines the appeal of the myth of subliminal influence.
12. 16:30
  The Media Show—The tabloids claim a scalp
  A scoop in The Sun brings down a cabinet minister. How influential are newspapers?
13. 17:00
  PM—30/06/2021
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—30/06/2021 Ministers have been advised to prepare now to give millions of people Covid booster jabs
  The programme would start in September if data shows it's necessary.
2. 18:30
  Unite—Series 1, The Party and the Proposal
  2/4Tony organises a weekend away to propose to Imogen, leaving the boys home alone.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—30/06/2021
  Elizabeth receives a surprising visitor.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Mark-Anthony Turnage, V&A East, Patricia Lockwood
  Mark-Anthony Turnage on setting Arsenal's 1989 title-winning match to music.
5. 19:45
  Two Minutes Past Nine—Episode 3: Manual of Hatred
  3/12Leah Sottile explores the lasting influence of America's most dangerous white nationalist.
6. 20:00
  Moral Maze—Patriot Games
  Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories. #moralmaze
7. 20:45
  Four Thought—Mums in Prison
  Dr Shona Minson argues that we shouldn't punish children if their parents go to prison.
8. 21:00
  Made of Stronger Stuff—The Eyes
  Kimberley Wilson and Xand van Tulleken ask – one body part at a time – how we can change.
9. 21:30
  The Media Show—The tabloids claim a scalp
  A scoop in The Sun brings down a cabinet minister. How influential are newspapers?
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Heatwave in north-western US and western Canada
  White House announces measures to combat wildfires
11. 22:45
  Zennor in Darkness by Helen Dunmore—Episode 8
  8/10The Treveals are in crisis after Harry gets called up. There is news about John William.
12. 23:00
  Heidi Regan: No Worries—Episode 1
  1/4Stand-up Heidi Regan ponders whether repressing her worries is better than sharing them.
13. 23:15
  The Skewer—Series 4, Episode 5
  5/8Jon Holmes presents the multi-award winning The Skewer. This week: Hancock’s Half Hour.
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—30/06/2021
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—01/07/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Unfollow by Megan Phelps-Roper—Episode 3: Ungodly Affection
  3/5A memoir of growing up in the notorious Westboro Baptist Church.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—01/07/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—01/07/2021
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—01/07/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—01/07/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—01/07/2021
  Spiritual reflection to start the day with Rev Dr Lezley Stewart of the Church of Scotland
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—01/07/21 Cereals 2021
  Anna Hill visits Cereals 2021 event - in a flat, windy field to talk crops and politics.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Little Egret
  The Little Egret - Miranda Krestovnikoff narrates the story of this bird and its sound.

Thursday 1 July 2021