Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—11/06/2024
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
All That Glitters by Orlando Whitfield—Episode One
1/5A story of friendship, fraud and fine art - the Inigo Philbrick inside story.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—11/06/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—11/06/2024
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—11/06/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:30
News Briefing—11/06/2024
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Prayer for the Day—Eric Liddel
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with the Rev Carolyn Skinner.
05:45
Farming Today—11/06/24 - Graphene from slurry, bluetongue and vet recruitment
A farm in Somerset where methane from slurry is being turned into graphene and hydrogen.
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Morning
06:00
Today—Election 2024: Mishal Husain and Amol Rajan
Live coverage of the election campaign, plus Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
Being Roman with Mary Beard—12. The Wolf of Via Vesuvio
Mary joins novelist Robert Harris to uncover the story of a Pompeii hustler.
09:30
All in the Mind—Tetris as therapy; internet addiction and teens; the psychology of secrets
Tetris therapy; teenage brains and internet addiction; the psychology of keeping secrets.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Naomi Klein, Thornaby FC, folk singer-songwriter Aoife O’Donovan, author Lucy Foley
The writer and activist Naomi Klein on her latest book, Doppelganger.
11:00
Add to Playlist—Series 9, Emma Rawicz and Gavin Higgins take us from Aldeburgh to Bicycle Town
Emma Rawicz and Gavin Higgins add five more tracks to the playlist.
11:45
All That Glitters by Orlando Whitfield—Episode Two
2/5A story of friendship, fraud and fine art - the Inigo Philbrick inside story.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—11/06/2024
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
You and Yours—Call You & Yours: Over-tourism
Do you live somewhere spoiled by over-tourism, or have you visited somewhere like that?
12:57
Weather—11/06/2024
The latest weather forecast
13:00
World at One—Conservative Manifesto Launch
The Conservatives reveal their manifesto. Analysis and reaction.
13:45
Understand—The UK Election, 2. How Are Candidates Selected?
Selecting the candidates to stand in an election
14:00
The Archers—10/06/2024
There’s a shock for Paul.
14:15
Drama on 4—Franz and Felice
Drama following the twists and turns of Franz Kafka's relationship with Felice Bauer.
15:00
The Gatekeepers—1. We Are as Gods
A hand-bound book cooked up in the summer of love inspires the pioneers of social media.
15:30
Thinking Allowed—The politics of the body
The politics of the body: movement and posture.
16:00
Poetry Please—Sean Hewitt
Selections of poetry on various themes, chosen by listeners, with Roger McGough.
16:30
When It Hits the Fan—Sunak's D-Day blunder, is Farage using dog whistles?, and Mike Lynch
David and Simon discuss Rishi Sunak's PR problems, Nigel Farage's tactics and Mike Lynch.
17:00
PM—11/06/2024
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—11/06/2024 Conservatives publish election manifesto
Rishi Sunak's offer promised tax cuts, help to buy homes and falling immigration
18:30
Ivo Graham's Obsessions—Joe Lycett's Obsessions - Series 2, Chelsea Norris and Jack Carroll
3/4Joe is joined by Chelsea Norris and Jack Carroll.
19:00
The Archers—11/06/2024
Emma has some surprising news.
19:15
Front Row—Liverpool's Taylor Swift Art Trail, Les Dennis, the state of UK festivals
Taylor Swift art trail, Les Dennis in Twelfth Night, independent festivals at risk?
20:00
The Public Philosopher—The Ethics of AI
Professor Michael Sandel and an audience at the Hay Festival consider the ethics of AI.
20:40
In Touch—Alt-Text in News; Goalball Saved My Life
The BBC has published new guidance and training for journalists on Alt-Text.
21:00
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.
21:30
The Bottom Line—Electric Cars: Made in China?
Could the UK soon be awash with cheap EVs from the industry's global superpower?
22:00
The World Tonight—Rishi Sunak promises tax cuts in Tory manifesto
The Prime Minister vows to cut tax, benefits and immigration in Tory manifesto
22:45
The Photographer by Max Porter—Episode Two: Portrait of My Mother
2/5A life in five photographs. Original fiction series by Max Porter, read by Tim McInnerny.
23:00
Uncanny—Series 4, Case 7: The Burnt Man
7/10Myke sees a horrific apparition as a child, which haunts him into adulthood. Was it real?
23:30
The Bottom Line—The Decisions That Made Me, Duncan Bannatyne
Evan Davis sits down with the entrepreneur, philanthropist and author Duncan Bannatyne.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—12/06/2024
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
All That Glitters by Orlando Whitfield—Episode Two
2/5A story of friendship, fraud and fine art - the Inigo Philbrick inside story.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—12/06/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—12/06/2024
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—12/06/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:30
News Briefing—12/06/2024
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Prayer for the Day—Losing your identity
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with the Rev Carolyn Skinner.
05:45
Farming Today—12/06/24 - Cereals 2024, the arable event
Anna Hill reports from the arable event, Cereals 2024.


































