BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Monday 19 June 2023

FM Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—19/06/2023
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Conspiracies: The Secret Knowledge—Machine Guns on Street Corners
  4/6Phil Tinline explores the role of conspiracy, and conspiracy theory, in British politics.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—St Mary’s Church in Chislet in Kent.
  Bells on Sunday comes from St Mary’s Church in Chislet in Kent.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—19/06/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—World Service
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—19/06/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—19/06/2023
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—19/06/2023
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev Jonathan Thomas.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—19/06/2023 Soy in animal feed, Grading wool, Sheep
  Calls for farmers to grow more protein crops and reduce amount of imported soy in feed.
10. 05:56
  Weather—19/06/2023
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Pied Flycatcher
  David Attenborough presents the pied flycatcher.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—19/06/2023
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Start the Week—Sums, stories and musical scores
  Kirsty Wark with Eugenia Cheng, Sarah Hart and Emily Howard.
3. 09:45
  Marianna in Conspiracyland—Marianna in Conspiracyland 1, 6. German Conspiracyland
  Why are journalists being attacked in Germany?
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Bridget Christie, Windrush Women, Helen and Rob in the Archers
  The comedian talks about creating and starring in new TV comedy drama The Change.
5. 11:00
  Windrush: A Family Divided—Part Three: Health and Wellbeing
  Robert and Jennifer Beckford examine the legacy of Windrush through health and wellbeing.
6. 11:30
  The Bottom Line—Flying Circus?
  Has the airline industry managed to solve the issues which caused travel chaos last year?
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—19/06/2023
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—Data Breach. Water UK. Pokémon.
  Data breach victim threatened after a loan is taken out in her name.
3. 12:57
  Weather—19/06/2023
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  World at One—19/06/2023
  Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Jonny Dymond.
5. 13:45
  Brexit: A Guide for the Perplexed—Series 5, Trade in Goods
  What’s Brexit given and what’s it taken away in the world of trade?
6. 14:00
  The Archers—18/06/2023
  Kirsty struggles to keep the peace.
7. 14:15
  This Cultural Life—Ian McEwan
  Novelist Ian McEwan reveals the formative influences that have shaped his writing.
8. 15:00
  Round Britain Quiz—Programme 11, 2023
  Kirsty Lang chairs the quiz of lateral thinking and cryptic connections.
9. 15:30
  The Food Programme—Learning to Eat Part 2 – How the French do it
  What can we learn from the French in teaching children healthy eating habits?
10. 16:00
  Fit for Work—16/06/2023
  How government attempts to get disabled people into work had tragic consequences.
11. 16:30
  The Digital Human—Series 29, Utopia
  Aleks discovers if high tech megaprojects will be utopian dreams, or crumbling follies.
12. 17:00
  PM—19/06/2023
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—19/06/2023 Cameron admits failings in preparing for pandemic
  Former PM says focus was on influenza; threats from other viruses weren't considered.
2. 18:30
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 29, Episode 4
  4/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—19/06/2023
  The grass may be greener for Harrison.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—The Beatles at Stowe, Nick Drake, Maggi Hambling
  The Beatles at Stowe update, Nick Drake 75 years since birth, Maggi Hambling's new show.
5. 20:00
  Break Point for Tennis
  How seriously is professional tennis taking the mental health of its young players?
6. 20:30
  Analysis—What’s changing about childbirth?
  Is maternity care keeping up with societal changes?
7. 21:00
  Fever: The Hunt for Covid's Origin—3. Uncertainty and Trump
  US President Donald Trump wades into the Covid origins debate.
8. 21:30
  Start the Week—Sums, stories and musical scores
  Kirsty Wark with Eugenia Cheng, Sarah Hart and Emily Howard.
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—MPs approve Boris Johnson partygate report
  MPs endorse the Privileges Committee finding that Boris Johnson deliberately misled them
10. 22:45
  Birnam Wood by Eleanor Catton—Episode 6
  6/10As Birnam Wood settle in, Lemoine’s plans for Korowai National Park become clearer.
11. 23:00
  Gaby's Talking Pictures—Series 2, Episode 4
  Gaby Roslin hosts the film quiz with impressions by Alistair McGowan and Ronni Ancona.
12. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—19/06/2023
  MP's debate the conduct of Boris Johnson and trust in parliament.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—20/06/2023
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Marianna in Conspiracyland—Marianna in Conspiracyland 1, 6. German Conspiracyland
  Why are journalists being attacked in Germany?
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—20/06/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—World Service
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—20/06/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—20/06/2023
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—20/06/2023
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev Jonathan Thomas.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—20/06/23 Wildfires; rural broadband; giant hogweed and sheep.
  Experts say number of wildfires set to increase in future, how can land be manged to help?
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Melissa Harrison on the Stonechat
  The stonechat's punctuating call reminds writer Melissa Harrison of walks in Dartmoor.

Tuesday 20 June 2023