FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—18/06/2020
The latest news and weather forecast from ±«Óãtv Radio 4.
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00:30
The Bells of Old Tokyo by Anna Sherman—Episode 3
3/5 A huge glass box contains the purple costume made for the last Tokugawa shogun, Yoshinobu.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—18/06/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of ±«Óãtv World Service Programmes—18/06/2020
±«Óãtv Radio 4 joins the ±«Óãtv World Service.
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05:33
Shipping Forecast—18/06/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—18/06/2020
A reflection and prayer to start the day with Rev Lynne Gibson.
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05:45
Farming Today—18/06/20 - Illegal gang masters, Village halls, Helpline for farmers, Bees for flowers
With demand for fruit and veg pickers growing there is a greater risk of exploitation.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Asian Crested Ibis
Chris Packham presents the rare Asian crested Ibis formerly common in Japan and China.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—18/06/2020
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
In Our Time—Bird Migration
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss how birds navigate and the risks and benefits of migration
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09:45
The Bells of Old Tokyo by Anna Sherman—Episode 4
4/5 The effect that a barrage of bombs had on Tokyo in 1945.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Naomi Campbell, US Elections, Women Farmers and a 1970's recipe book
Naomi Campbell, US Election, Women Farmers and the culinary treats of a 70's recipe book.
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10:45
The Seventh Test by Vikas Swarup—The Visitor
9/10 In jail for murder, Sapna is trying to make sense of the past few months.
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11:00
From Our Own Correspondent—Press Freedom in the Philippines
Stories from Spain, Kyrgyzstan, Papua New Guinea, Sweden, and the press in the Philippines
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11:30
Behind the Scenes—Ivo van Hove
Helen Lewis discovers why Ivo van Hove is the world's most in-demand theatre director.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—18/06/2020
The latest national and international news from ±«Óãtv Radio 4.
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12:03
Shipping Forecast—18/06/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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12:06
Emma by Jane Austen—Episode 4
4/10 Jane Austen's classic read by Eve Best. News reaches Highbury of an unexpected engagement.
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12:20
You and Yours—Puppy Demand, Bike Thefts and Library Openings
As 'designer puppy' prices double over lock-down, thieves are stealing to order.
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12:57
Weather—18/06/2020
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—18/06/2020
News, analysis and comment from ±«Óãtv Radio 4
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13:45
A Big Disease with a Little Name—The AIDS Denialists
9/12 How conspiracy theories and denial had devastating consequences in the fight against AIDS
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14:00
The Archers—17/06/2020
There’s a shock in store for Kate
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14:15
Drama on 4—Rumpole, Rumpole and the Portia of Our Chambers
Horace Rumpole is still clearly smitten by his pupil Phillida. Stars Benedict Cumberbatch.
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15:00
Ramblings—Joyful Highlights Part 6: Extreme Walking
Dramatic weather and unfeasibly long routes.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Tools for Self Reliance
Volunteer Janet Moody makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Tools for Self Reliance
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15:30
Open Book—Andrés Neuman, William Boyd on WW2 Novels, Singlit with Elaine Chiew
Alex Clark talks to Andrés Neuman about his new novel Fracture.
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16:00
The Film Programme—Spike Lee, Boots Riley and Reinaldo Marcus Green
Spike Lee, Boots Riley and Reinaldo Marcus Green
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16:30
±«Óãtv Inside Science—Coronavirus conspiracy, Listeners' mask questions, Solar Orbiter gets close to the Sun
Coronavirus conspiracies, listeners' mask questions, Solar Orbiter gets close to the Sun
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17:00
PM—18/06/2020
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—18/06/2020 Dame Vera Lynn dies at 103
Dame Vera Lynn has died at the age of 103.
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18:30
Ankle Tag—Series 3, The Bike
4/6 Sitcom by Gareth Gwynn and Benjamin Partridge about a fraudster dad on parole.
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19:00
The Archers—18/06/2020
Justin turns a corner
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19:15
Front Row—Vera Lynn remembered, guitarist Sean Shibe, PlacePrints audio plays reviewed, Poetry from Alison Brackenbury
Tributes to Dame Vera Lynn, guitarist Sean Shibe and PlacePrints audio plays reviewed.
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19:45
Life at Absolute Zero—Series 3, Consequences
There is widespread fall-out from the murder and arson attack at Velvey's carpets.
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20:00
The Law Show—Reinventing the law
Joshua Rozenberg asks if new ways of working can deliver justice at a time of crisis.
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20:30
The Bottom Line—Consumer habits after lockdown
What have you craved and what do you barely miss? Have consumer habits changed for good?
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21:00
In Our Time—Bird Migration
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss how birds navigate and the risks and benefits of migration
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21:45
Profile—Dame Vera Lynn
Mark Coles looks at the life of Dame Vera Lynn.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Another Supreme Court defeat for President Trump
Plan to deport illegal immigrants who arrived in US as children is outlawed
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22:45
Emma by Jane Austen—Episode 4
4/10 Jane Austen's classic read by Eve Best. News reaches Highbury of an unexpected engagement.
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23:00
Pilot
Office bod by day, Room Next Door Man by night. His road to fame is paved with anxiety.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—18/06/2020
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—19/06/2020
The latest news and weather forecast from ±«Óãtv Radio 4.
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00:30
The Bells of Old Tokyo by Anna Sherman—Episode 4
4/5 The effect that a barrage of bombs had on Tokyo in 1945.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—19/06/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of ±«Óãtv World Service Programmes—19/06/2020
±«Óãtv Radio 4 joins the ±«Óãtv World Service.
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05:33
Shipping Forecast—19/06/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—19/06/2020
A reflection and prayer to start the day with Rev Lynne Gibson.
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05:45
Farming Today—19/06/20 - Live exports in Scotland, Unlicensed killing of mountain hares, Orchids, Biopesticides
A legal challenge is being launched over the live export of calves from Scotland.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Great Bustard
Chris Packham presents the great bustard.
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