BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 16 June 2024

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—16/06/2024
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Open Book—Claire Messud
  Claire Messud talks to Shahidha Bari about her new book, This Strange Eventful History.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—16/06/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—16/06/2024
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—16/06/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—16/06/2024
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—The Church of Saint Mary in Bronllys, Powys
  Bells on Sunday comes from the Church of Saint Mary in Bronllys, Powys.
8. 05:45
  In Touch—Alt-Text in News; Goalball Saved My Life
  The BBC has published new guidance and training for journalists on Alt-Text.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Summary—16/06/2024
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 06:05
  Thinking Allowed—The politics of the body
  The politics of the body: movement and posture.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—Hay Festival Special: Kate Humble
  Kate Humble explains how she accidentally ended up buying a farm in Wales.
4. 06:57
  Weather—16/06/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—16/06/2024
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—Moralty in manifestos; Jasvinder Sangheras damehood
  Emily Buchanan examines the ethical and religious issues of the week.
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—Survivors Fund (SURF)
  Actor Felicity Finch makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Survivors Fund
8. 07:57
  Weather—16/06/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecast
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—16/06/2024
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the Sunday papers
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—The Grandeur of Creation
  Service from Northern Ireland reflecting on the greatness of God as revealed in Creation.
11. 08:48
  A Point of View—On Fandom
  Zoe Strimpel reflects on the rise and rise of the superfan.
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—Clare Balding on the Kingfisher
  For Clare Balding, the kingfisher has had a special place in her heart since childhood.
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—BH stages its own England v Germany
  As the Euros get underway, Broadcasting House stages its own England v Germany battle.
14. 10:00
  Desert Island Discs—Clive Myrie, journalist
  Clive Myrie, journalist, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
15. 11:00
  The Archers Omnibus—16/06/2024
  Plans take shape for Harrison, while debate rages at Grange Farm.
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Afternoon
1. 12:15
  Profile—Jordan Bardella
  French politician and president of the far-right National Rally party, Jordan Bardella.
2. 12:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 81, Episode 5
  5/6The multi-award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee.
3. 12:57
  Weather—16/06/2024
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—How best to tackle child poverty?
  We consider the options available to reduce child poverty ahead of the election.
5. 13:30
  Living Without My Smartphone
  Reflections from a group of teenagers who give up their smartphones for the school week.
6. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Central Oxford
  Peter Gibbs and the GQT panel are in Central Oxford to answer some gardening queries.
7. 14:45
  Opening Lines—Orwell vs Kafka: The Man Who Disappeared
  John Yorke explores Franz Kafka's first novel, The Man Who Disappeared.
8. 15:00
  Drama on 4—Franz Kafka - The Man Who Disappeared, Episode 1
  1/2Kafka’s dark comedy about an innocent’s misadventures in early 20th century America.
9. 16:00
  Open Book—Kevin Barry
  Johny Pitts talks to Kevin Barry about his new novel, The Heart in Winter.
10. 16:30
  Nature Table—Series 4, 3: Dubstep Camels and Super Sea Spiders
  3/6The sea spider’s ability to regrow its anus wows the audience.
11. 17:00
  Witness History—Paul Robeson and the transatlantic phone line
  In 1957, Paul Robeson used a new undersea phone line to perform a transatlantic concert.
12. 17:10
  The Tourist Trap—Episode 3
  How can we stop over-tourism and protect the planet from its impact on the environment?
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—16/06/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
14. 17:57
  Weather—16/06/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—England v Serbia in the Euros
  England's footballers are preparing for their opening game of the Euros against Serbia.
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—Elizabeth Alker
  Elizabeth Alker chooses audio highlights from the past week.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—16/06/2024
  Justin puts his case forward.
4. 19:15
  Illuminated—Brood X
  Stories and memories of four summers when the Brood X cicadas came to town.
5. 19:45
  Why Do We Do That?—Series 1, 10. Why do we doomscroll?
  Endlessly scrolling negative news? Why are we drawn magnetically to the dark side?
6. 20:00
  Word of Mouth—Little Green Men: the secret rules of word order
  Michael explores the mysterious rules of word order with linguist Dr Laura Bailey.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—Michael Mosley, Dame Elizabeth Fradd, Nonny Hogrogian, Ron Ayers
  Kirsty Lang on a broadcaster, a nurse, an illustrator and an aerodynamicist.
8. 21:00
  Money Box—Tax and the Election and Help with Bills
  How will our political parties approach how much tax you'll pay if they're elected?
9. 21:25
  Radio 4 Appeal—Survivors Fund (SURF)
  Actor Felicity Finch makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Survivors Fund
10. 21:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—Kosovo and the new world of war
  25 years on from Serbia's withdrawal from Kosovo, how has the nature of conflicts changed?
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—16/06/2024
  Ben Wright and guests reflect on the election campaign and the challenge from Reform UK.
12. 23:00
  In Our Time—Fielding's Tom Jones
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss one of the great English comic novels.
13. 23:45
  Short Works—The Invention of Abandonment
  An original short work for radio by Malachy Tallack.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—17/06/2024
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Being Roman with Mary Beard—1. Loving An Emperor
  Meet Marcus Aurelius- Emperor, warrior, philosopher and dangerous flirt.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—The Church of Saint Mary in Bronllys, Powys
  Bells on Sunday comes from the Church of Saint Mary in Bronllys, Powys.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—17/06/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—17/06/2024
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—17/06/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—17/06/2024
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Failure Isn't Final
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev Catherine De Souza.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—17/06/24 Salad sales down, farming in the party manifestos, dung beetle conference
  Why the outlook isn't so sunny for UK salad growers.
10. 05:57
  Weather—17/06/2024
  Weather reports and forecasts for farmers

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