BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Thursday 29 June 2023

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—29/06/2023
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Monsters by Claire Dederer—Episode 3
  3/5The past is another country, we know better now. Complacent judgements and other dilemmas.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—29/06/2023
  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—29/06/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—29/06/2023
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—29/06/2023
  Spiritual reflection to start the day with Rev Dr Alison Jack of New College, Edinburgh
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—29/06/23 Welsh Agriculture Bill; Pig abattoir; Silver Lapwing conservation award.
  Welsh Agriculture Bill voted in by the Senedd, what will it mean for farmers in Wales?
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Brian Briggs and the Chaffinch Song
  Brian Briggs, formerly of the band Stornoway, recalls the song of the chaffinch.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—29/06/2023
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  In Our Time—Jupiter
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the largest planet in our solar system.
3. 09:45
  Monsters by Claire Dederer—Episode 4
  4/5What happens when the monstrous male artist silences his female rival?
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Wrestling, Margaret McDonagh remembered, Little Black Dress, Sue Barker, HRT
  Women's World Champion WWE wrestler Rhea Ripley on her meteoric rise to the top.
5. 11:00
  From Our Own Correspondent—The Wagner mutiny in Russia
  The Wagner mercenaries' mutiny in Russia ended quickly, but what does it say about Russia?
6. 11:30
  A Good Read—Merlin Sheldrake and Jo Marchant
  Two science writers on the books they recommend.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—29/06/2023
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—29/06/2023
  News and discussion of consumer affairs
3. 12:32
  Sliced Bread—Dog Poo Bags
  Are biodegradable dog poo bags the best thing since sliced bread?
4. 12:57
  Weather—29/06/2023
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  World at One—29/06/2023
  Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague.
6. 13:45
  Hybrid—Gut Feeling
  4/5Simon Watt wonders if we could upgrade the human body with help from the animal kingdom.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—28/06/2023
  Justin is feeling confident.
8. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Of a Night
  Tense drama set in a Liverpool housing association call centre over one hectic night shift
9. 15:00
  Ramblings—WalKington, Herefordshire
  Ali Allen takes Clare for a sunny hike near Kington or, as she calls it, WalKington
10. 15:27
  Radio 4 Appeal—World Bicycle Relief UK
  Maxine Peake makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of World Bicycle Relief UK.
11. 15:30
  Open Book—Jenny Erpenbeck
  Jenny Erpenbeck talks to Octavia Bright about her novel Kairos.
12. 16:00
  Walt Disney: A Life in Films—1. Snow White
  Mel Giedroyc explores Snow White, Disney's first feature film.
13. 16:30
  BBC Inside Science—Heat and health
  Temperatures are soaring. But is there anything we can do to prepare for the heat?
14. 17:00
  PM—29/06/2023
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—29/06/2023 The Government suffers another setback to its plans to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda
  The Court of Appeal ruled the plan was unlawful and could breach human rights
2. 18:30
  Unite—Series 2, The Welsh Fugitive
  5/6Tony decides the family should go for a digital detox weekend in Wales.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—29/06/2023
  Questions are raised about the charging station.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Front Row reviews Indiana Jones; author Brandon Taylor; Young V&A reviewed
  Front Row reviews Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny; author Brandon Taylor; Young V&A
5. 20:00
  The Briefing Room—Why is Britain getting inflation so wrong?
  Halving inflation by the end of the year was meant to be easy. Why is it proving so hard?
6. 20:30
  The Bottom Line—Dame Sharon White
  Evan Davis interviews Dame Sharon White, chair of the John Lewis Partnership.
7. 21:00
  BBC Inside Science—Heat and health
  Temperatures are soaring. But is there anything we can do to prepare for the heat?
8. 21:30
  In Our Time—Jupiter
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the largest planet in our solar system.
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—France clashes escalate following teenager death
  Police confront protestors and violence breaks out on the streets of Paris
10. 22:45
  People Who Knew Me—4. Jack Daniels
  Wig-shopping with Claire causes Connie to recall how fate stepped in to ruin her marriage.
11. 23:00
  Rylan: How to Be...—How to Be a Man, David Gandy
  Rylan talks to male supermodel and entrepreneur, David Gandy.
12. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—29/06/2023
  Reaction to the Rwanda ruling.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—30/06/2023
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Monsters by Claire Dederer—Episode 4
  4/5What happens when the monstrous male artist silences his female rival?
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—30/06/2023
  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—30/06/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—30/06/2023
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—30/06/2023
  Spiritual reflection to start the day with Rev Dr Alison Jack of New College, Edinburgh
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—30/06/23 Labour shortage review; Highly protected marine zones; Nitrates and bacon
  A review into labour shortages in the food supply chain is about to be published.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Jane Smith on the Ringed Plover
  Wildlife artist Jane Smith is captivated by a party of ringed plovers on a beach.

Friday 30 June 2023