Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—05/06/2024
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
Night Train to Odesa by Jen Stout—Odesa
2/5Jen Stout crosses into Ukraine to report on the devastation caused by Russia's invasion.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—05/06/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—05/06/2024
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—05/06/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:30
News Briefing—05/06/2024
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Prayer for the Day—05/06/2024
A reflection and prayer to start the day with Andrea Rea.
05:45
Farming Today—05/06/24 Lough Neagh pollution; Wild fires; Farming and the general election; Bees and oil seed rape.
A chicken producer has breached environmental laws at three sites including Lough Neagh.
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Morning
06:00
Today—Election 2024: Reaction to Starmer v Sunak
Emma Barnett and Justin Webb present reaction and analysis of the first TV debate.
09:00
More or Less—Debate, Reform, tax evasion and ants
Fact-checking the leaders' debate, tax evasion savings and the weight of ants.
09:30
Intrigue—To Catch a Scorpion, 4. Dangerous Meddling
How has a woman in a picturesque village become embroiled in illegal crossings to the UK?
10:00
Woman's Hour—Tina Fey, Ireland's first 'witch', does young farmer culture have a problem with women?
Comedy queen Tina Fey talks all things Mean Girls as the musical version comes to London.
11:00
Today—The Today Debate - How do we stop the migrant smuggling gangs?
Mishal Husain discusses the issues raised in the podcast Intrigue: To Catch a Scorpion.
11:45
Night Train to Odesa by Jen Stout—Kharkiv
3/5Jen Stout travels to Kharkiv, a city she knew well before the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—05/06/2024
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
You and Yours—Donating Skills, Abandoned Online Baskets and Chunky Trainers
Why are more online baskets being dumped at check-out, and what can retailers do about it?
12:57
Weather—05/06/2024
The latest weather forecast
13:00
World at One—Treasury denies approving Tory tax claims
The Treasury denies signing off Tory claims that Labour would raise taxes by £2,000.
13:45
Shadow World—Thief at the British Museum, 8. Stateside
Katie discovers the eBay seller has customers in the US - one with hundreds of gems.
14:00
The Archers—04/06/2024
Joy attempts to make amends.
14:15
The Interrogation—Series 7, Billy
4/5Another case for DI Matthews and DS Armitage to solve in Roy Williams' crime series.
15:00
The Law Show—Sewage-polluted waters, Divorce and financial orders, Leasehold reform
Conversation about the laws making headlines, and the laws that shape everyday life.
15:30
The Artificial Human—Can we stop saying AI can think
Aleks Krotoski and Kevin Fong ask if making AI so human-like is a problem.
16:00
The Media Show—Papers, politics, power
Can newspapers swing elections? We ask Andrew Neil and Mirror editor Caroline Waterston.
17:00
PM—Tory tax claims under scrutiny
Sir Keir Starmer fights back against Tory claims that Labour would raise taxes by £2000.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—05/06/2024 Conservatives stand by tax rise claims dismissed by Labour as lies
Sir Keir Starmer accused Rishi Sunak of lying about Labour's tax plans
18:30
Robin Ince's Reality Tunnel—Gallery of Empathy
Robin Ince is back with his acclaimed show. This time he's talking about love and art.
19:00
The Archers—05/06/2024
Freddie has a dangerous idea.
19:15
Front Row—Christos Tsiolkas, Victoria Canal, Baillie Gifford festival sponsorship
Christos Tsiolkas, Victoria Canal, Baillie Gifford festival sponsorship.
20:00
AntiSocial—Meat-free menus and choice
Should meat and dairy be taken off menus to help save the planet from climate change?
20:45
Uncharted with Hannah Fry—10. Devil in the Detail
A PhD student discovers an anomaly which undermines a global movement.
21:00
Being Roman with Mary Beard—11. Three Lovers and a Funeral
Two men, one woman. All three seem devoted to each other. Love story or exploitation?
21:30
All in the Mind—Languishing and the search for meaning in the modern world
Languishing; household chaos; an abuse survivor's story; reaching out to old friends
22:00
The World Tonight—Vaughan Gething defiant after losing vote of no confidence in leadership
Welsh First Minister Vaughan Gething says he won't resign after losing no confidence vote
22:45
Long Island by Colm Toibin—8: 'I need a decision now.'
8/10With the baby welcomed into her US family, Eilis promises Jim to make her decision soon.
23:00
Bunk Bed—Series 8, Episode 3
3/8Guy Garvey and Rachel Stirling discuss private matters with two nosey herberts.
23:15
Stand-Up Specials—Chloe Petts' Toilet Humour, Episode 1
Comedian Chloe Petts explores the history of the loo.
23:30
Soul Music—Into My Arms by Nick Cave
How people find comfort in Nick Cave's music.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—06/06/2024
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
Night Train to Odesa by Jen Stout—Kharkiv
3/5Jen Stout travels to Kharkiv, a city she knew well before the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—06/06/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—06/06/2024
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—06/06/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:30
News Briefing—06/06/2024
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Prayer for the Day—06/06/2024
A reflection and prayer to start the day with Andrea Rea.
05:45
Farming Today—06/06/24 - Illegal meat, fruit pollinators and Welsh election wishes
Why illegal meat imports bring a risk of animal disease.
