BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Thursday 20 June 2024

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—20/06/2024
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  The Stalin Affair by Giles Milton—Episode 3
  3/10The story of an impossible alliance that won the Second World War. Read by Nigel Anthony.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—20/06/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—20/06/2024
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—20/06/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—20/06/2024
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Belonging
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev Catherine De Souza.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—20/06/24 - World Farmers' conference, East Yorkshire cucumbers, Green Alliance manifesto
  Farmers from over 50 countries gather to discuss the future.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—Election 2024: Nick Robinson and Amol Rajan
  Live coverage of the election campaign, Amol speaks to voters in Dagenham.
2. 09:00
  In Our Time—Karma
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the doctrine on how you answer for your own actions.
3. 09:45
  Naturebang—Killer Whales and the Mystery of the Menopause
  Why do we - and a few species of whale - have a menopause?
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Rachel Stevens of S Club, The motherhood penalty, Interracial marriage in the United States, Sexual assault during therapy
  Rachel Stevens of S Club. Interracial marriage in the US. Sexual assault during therapy.
5. 11:00
  This Cultural Life—Salman Rushdie
  Sir Salman Rushdie on his formative creative influences and experiences.
6. 11:45
  The Stalin Affair by Giles Milton—Episode 4
  4/10The story of an impossible alliance that won the Second World War. Read by Nigel Anthony.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—20/06/2024
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  The Bottom Line—Is work getting more intense?
  Has a rise in flexible working lead to an increase in overwork, stress and burnout?
3. 12:32
  Sliced Bread—Acupressure Mats
  What is the point of acupressure mats?
4. 12:57
  Weather—20/06/2024
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  World at One—Tory election betting row
  The latest on the Tory election betting row.
6. 13:45
  Understand—The UK Election, 9. How Does the Election Differ Across the UK?
  How does the political geography of the devolved nations differ
7. 14:00
  The Archers—19/06/2024
  There’s a surprise for Joy.
8. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Middle Men
  Comedy drama about three decidedly middling referees vying for promotion.
9. 15:00
  Ramblings—Painting Bluebells in Shropshire
  Clare walks to a glorious display of bluebells to capture them in watercolour.
10. 15:27
  Radio 4 Appeal—Survivors Fund (SURF)
  Actor Felicity Finch makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Survivors Fund
11. 15:30
  Feedback—20/06/2024
  Nick Robinson discusses election interviews, and your views on, Orwell v Kafka.
12. 16:00
  The Briefing Room—What's the Biden ceasefire plan and will it work?
  There's a plan to end the war in Gaza, but do Israel and Hamas want to sign up to it?
13. 16:30
  BBC Inside Science—Taylor Swift Seismology
  We delve into the geophysics of Taylor Swift’s seismic Eras tour.
14. 17:00
  PM—Tory bet allegations
  The Tory director of campaigning and his wife – a candidate – in betting allegations.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—20/06/2024 - Another name emerges relating to election date betting.
  The Conservatives' Director of Campaigning is looked into over alleged election bet.
2. 18:30
  Rhysearch—Series 2, 1. Why Can't I Concentrate?
  1/5Our attention spans are ruined.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—20/06/2024
  Kirsty leads the charge.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Review: Film Green Border, Exhibition Stories of Henry VIII's Queens, TV: Federer: Twelve Final Days. Plus Joseph Coelho
  Six Lives exhibition, Asif Kapadia’s Federer, Yoto Carnegie Medal winner Joseph Coelho.
5. 20:00
  The Media Show—Political podcasts - who's listening?
  We talk to the teams behind some of the UK's most succesful political podcasts
6. 21:00
  Loose Ends—Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Tara Fitzgerald, Paul Sinha, Bess Atwell, Jazz Emu, Clive Anderson
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
7. 21:45
  Empire of Tea—2. Tea At Work
  From fuelling the industrial revolution to the mid-morning break.
8. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Party leaders face Question Time audience
  The leaders of the four biggest political parties were quizzed by live audience
9. 22:45
  Jensen: The Bellevue Poltergeist by Heidi Amsinck—Episode 4
  4/5By Heidi Amsinck. With two people dead, suspicion falls heavily on Lisa Matthiesen.
10. 23:00
  Radical with Amol Rajan—Growing pains: how to grow an economy and get young people voting
  Amol and Nick look at whether pledges on economic growth are likely to be delivered.
11. 23:30
  Bonnie Bollywood: 25 years of Indian Film-making in Scotland
  Ravi Sagoo joins a Bollywood set and charts 25 years of Indian cinema filming in Scotland.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—21/06/2024
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  The Stalin Affair by Giles Milton—Episode 4
  4/10The story of an impossible alliance that won the Second World War. Read by Nigel Anthony.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—21/06/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—21/06/2024
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—21/06/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—21/06/2024
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Navigation
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev Catherine De Souza.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—21/06/24 The Royal Highland Show
  Charlotte Smith visits the Royal Highland Show for its 240th year.

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