BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 9 June 2024

Schedule

Skip to:

Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—09/06/2024
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Bookclub—Lucy Caldwell: These Days
  Lucy Caldwell on These Days.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—09/06/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—09/06/2024
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—09/06/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—09/06/2024
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—The church of St Nicholas in Chawton, Hampshire
  Bells on Sunday comes from the church of St Nicholas in Chawton, Hampshire.
8. 05:45
  In Touch—Gene Therapy
  Recent developments in gene therapy to treat eye conditions.
Back to top
Morning
1. 06:00
  News Summary—09/06/2024
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 06:05
  Thinking Allowed—Opioids
  Opioids in the US and UK: from illicit drug heroin to pharmaceutical drugs.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—The salad factory
  Charlotte Smith explores a state-of-the-art vertical farm in Gloucestershire.
4. 06:57
  Weather—09/06/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—09/06/2024
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—Jürgen Moltmann; Cricket’s drinking culture; Woke as a religion
  A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—Sand Dams Worldwide
  Wildlife broadcaster Liz Bonnin makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Sand Dams Worldwide.
8. 07:57
  Weather—09/06/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecast
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—09/06/2024
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the Sunday papers
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—Sing to the Lord
  Angel Morgan leads worship from Big Church Festival celebrating the Psalms.
11. 08:48
  A Point of View—It's Me or the Lamborghini
  Howard Jacobson ponders why men suddenly want to read about love.
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—Martin Hughes-Games on the Nuthatch
  TV presenter Martin Hughes-Games was surprised to discover nuthatch in his nestbox.
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—EU rebuke over Gaza raid death toll
  The EU's top diplomat rebukes Israel for the death toll in the raid that freed 4 hostages.
14. 10:00
  Desert Island Discs—Shirine Khoury-Haq, businesswoman
  Shirine Khoury-Haq, businesswoman, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
15. 11:00
  The Archers Omnibus—09/06/2024
  Freddie has a dangerous idea, and events spiral out of control at the Stables.
Back to top
Afternoon
1. 12:15
  Profile—Rylan
  Rylan Clark from X Factor finalist to national treasure. Mark Coles charts his journey.
2. 12:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 81, Episode 4
  4/6The multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee.
3. 12:57
  Weather—09/06/2024
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—Body found in search for Michael Mosley
  Teams searching for Dr Michael Mosley on the Greek island of Symi have found a body.
5. 13:30
  Orwell vs Kafka—Ep 4: Uneasy Dreams
  Gigantic Insects and Two Minutes Hate.
6. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—From The Archive: Container Gardening
  Kathy has a rummage through the GQT archives for advice around gardening in containers.
7. 14:45
  Opening Lines—Kafka's The Trial
  John Yorke interrogates Franz Kafka's classic novel The Trial.
8. 15:00
  Drama on 4—Franz Kafka - The Trial
  Josef K is arrested. But what was his crime?
9. 16:00
  Orwell vs Kafka—Ep 5: But I’m Not Guilty!
  Kafka and Orwell on powerlessness.
10. 16:30
  Nature Table—Series 4, 2: Crime-solving brambles and radioactive houseplants
  2/6Forensic botany and scheming water lilies dazzle on this botanical special.
11. 17:00
  Witness History—Russian ballerina defects to the west
  The Russian ballerina who defected to the west
12. 17:10
  This Cultural Life—Neil Jordan
  Oscar-winning film-maker and novelist Neil Jordan on his creative influences.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—09/06/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
14. 17:57
  Weather—09/06/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecast
Back to top
Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—09/06/2024 Doctor Michael Mosley found dead
  TV and radio presenter was discovered on a steep slope on the Greek island of Symi.
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—Tessa Dunlop
  Tessa Dunlop chooses audio highlights from the past week.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—09/06/2024
  Alan has a suggestion.
4. 19:15
  Orwell vs Kafka—Ep 6: Afterlife
  The last in the series in which Ian Hislop and Helen Lewis celebrate Orwell and Kafka.
5. 19:45
  Profile—Rylan
  Rylan Clark from X Factor finalist to national treasure. Mark Coles charts his journey.
6. 20:00
  Word of Mouth—Word of Mouth with Michael Morpurgo at the Hay Festival
  In conversation with Michael Morpurgo at the Hay Festival.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—Nora Cortiñas, Belinda Belville, John Burnside, Roger Corman
  Matthew Bannister on a campaigner, a designer, a poet and a film director.
8. 21:00
  Money Box—Cost of Care and Energy Credit
  How will our political parties approach the cost of care if they're elected?
9. 21:25
  Radio 4 Appeal—Sand Dams Worldwide
  Wildlife broadcaster Liz Bonnin makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Sand Dams Worldwide.
10. 21:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—Modi's Modest Victory
  Narendra Modi remains PM, but has lost some of his star power among Indian voters.
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—09/06/2024
  Leila Nathoo and guests discuss the election campaign and the parties' manifesto promises.
12. 23:00
  In Our Time—The Orkneyinga Saga
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Saga of the Earls of Orkney up to the 13th century.
13. 23:45
  Short Works—Dawn by Emma Hooper
  A young Canadian girl discovers something incredible in a Dorset quarry.
Back to top
Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—10/06/2024
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Your Place or Mine with Shaun Keaveny—Dame Sheila Hancock: Luberon, Provence, France
  Sheila wants to whisk Shaun away to the land of lavender. But what about his hayfever?
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—The church of St Nicholas in Chawton, Hampshire
  Bells on Sunday comes from the church of St Nicholas in Chawton, Hampshire.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—10/06/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—10/06/2024
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—10/06/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—10/06/2024
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Celebrating Our Differences
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with the Rev Carolyn Skinner.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—10/06/24 Calls for a bigger farming budget, closure of another Cornish fish market, farm vets.
  We hear why farmers say farming deserves a bigger budget.
10. 05:57
  Weather—10/06/2024
  Weather reports and forecasts for farmers

Monday 10 June 2024