BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Tuesday 7 June 2022

FM Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—07/06/2022
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Iconoclasm by David Freedberg—Episode 1
  1/5David Freedberg explores the dynamics, history and ideologies of iconoclasm.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—07/06/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—07/06/2022
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—07/06/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—07/06/2022
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—07/06/2022
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with Rev Cheryl Meban
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—07/06/22 - Coastal changes, future farming policy in Scotland and small scale horticulture
  Will some coastal communities and farm land have to be given up to the sea?
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Coot
  Chris Packham presents the coot.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—07/06/2022
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  The Life Scientific—Jacinta Tan on anorexia nervosa and the mind
  How does a person with anorexia nervosa think? Jacinta Tan talks to Jim Al-Khalili.
3. 09:30
  One to One—The Thrill of Fear: Felicity Hannah talks to Neil Gaiman
  Neil and Felicity chat about why being frightened can be so enjoyable.
4. 09:45
  Iconoclasm by David Freedberg—Episode 2
  2/5David Freedberg explores the legacy of physical attacks on works of art.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Joan Armatrading, Spare Rib and Virago at 50, Defra Minister Victoria Prentis MP, Mermaids
  Singer-songwriter Joan Armatrading joins Emma to talk about her music and latest award.
6. 11:00
  Lives in Care—07/06/2022
  Tony Simpson and five young people compare their experiences of being taken into care.
7. 11:30
  Black Roots—Episode Three - DeFord Bailey, the harmonica and country music in Nashville
  Rhiannon Giddens explores the history of African American roots music.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—07/06/2022
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—Call You and Yours: How are rising food prices hitting you?
  How are rising food prices hitting you?
3. 12:57
  Weather—07/06/2022
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  World at One—07/06/2022
  Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague.
5. 13:45
  The Climate Tipping Points—2. Ocean Circulation
  Justin Rowlatt looks at the implications of slowing ocean circulation for climate change.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—06/06/2022
  Ben is on tenterhooks.
7. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Pica
  Emilie Robson's lyrical and haunting drama set in South Shields.
8. 15:00
  Short Cuts—Series 31, Devotion
  Josie Long presents short documentaries on dedication.
9. 15:30
  A Thorough Examination with Drs Chris and Xand—Series 1: Addicted to Food, S1. Ep 2 - UPF is not food
  Chris van Tulleken is on a mission to get his twin, Xand, to quit ultra-processed food.
10. 16:00
  The Hidden History of the Front Door
  Rachel Hurdley discovers what front doors reveal about security, sociability and status.
11. 16:30
  A Good Read—Omid Djalili and Nikita Lalwani
  A new series of good reads presented by Harriett Gilbert.
12. 17:00
  PM—07/06/2022
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—07/06/2022 Time to 'draw a line' under Partygate, PM says
  Boris Johnson has vowed to "take the country forward" after winning a confidence vote.
2. 18:30
  Daphne Sounds Expensive—Series 2, Horror
  4/4Jason’s horror idea is thwarted and Macca steps in to help.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—07/06/2022
  Kate has a proposition.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Ayanna Witter Johnson performs, Clement Ishmael, digital theatre
  Ayanna Witter Johnson plays live, plus Clement Ishmael and digital theatre.
5. 20:00
  File on 4 Investigates—Gambling on Justice
  Does the criminal justice system understand crimes driven by gambling addiction?
6. 20:40
  In Touch—Birds & Gardening
  Bird calls, bird apps and bird photography... it's all about the birds!
7. 21:00
  All in the Mind—Breastfeeding Trauma and the Psychology of Awkwardness
  Claudia Hammond on the psychological trauma of breastfeeding.
8. 21:30
  The Life Scientific—Jacinta Tan on anorexia nervosa and the mind
  How does a person with anorexia nervosa think? Jacinta Tan talks to Jim Al-Khalili.
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—PM: "line has been drawn" after confidence vote
  Tory MPs who voted to oust Johnson say he'll be replaced before general election
10. 22:45
  Mr Wilder and Me by Jonathan Coe—Episode 7
  7/10Over dinner, Billy Wilder recounts the time when he made a film about German death camps.
11. 23:00
  Fortunately... with Fi and Jane—236. No Word of a Lie, we're at the Hay Festival with Laura Bates
  Fi and Jane are at the Hay Festival and joined by writer Laura Bates.
12. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—07/06/2022
  Susan Hulme reports on a debate about standards in public life.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—08/06/2022
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Iconoclasm by David Freedberg—Episode 2
  2/5David Freedberg explores the legacy of physical attacks on works of art.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—08/06/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—08/06/2022
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—08/06/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—08/06/2022
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—08/06/2022
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with Rev Cheryl Meban
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—08/06/22 - Combining solar panels with food production, and Welsh agricultural policy
  Can solar panels be combined with commercial fruit production?
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Andy Clements on the Garden Warbler
  Andy Clements is entranced by the song of the garden warbler.

Wednesday 8 June 2022