BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Tuesday 6 June 2023

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—06/06/2023
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Blue Machine: How the Ocean Shapes Our World by Helen Czerski—Episode 1: Our Blue Sphere
  1/5Helen Czerski's illuminating new book on how the ocean works.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—06/06/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—World Service
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—06/06/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—06/06/2023
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—06/06/2023
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with Father Martin Magill
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—06/06/23 Government rural action plan; gene editing
  Government rural action plan. And gene editing: campaigners' concerns.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Echo Parakeet
  Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the echo parakeet, found only in Mauritius.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—06/06/2023
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  The Life Scientific—Bruce Malamud on modelling risk for natural hazards
  From landslides to tornadoes, Bruce Malamud talks modelling risk and multi-hazard cascades
3. 09:30
  One to One—Dharshini David meets fashion writer Anna Murphy
  The culture of the beauty industry and our attitude to ageing.
4. 09:45
  Blue Machine: How the Ocean Shapes Our World by Helen Czerski—Episode 2: Running with the Waves
  2/5Helen Czerski's new book on how the ocean works considers how its shape is formed.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Candi Staton, Narcissistic mother 'Bethany', Author Emma Cline, Smart phones in school, Nurses
  Four-time Grammy award nominated singer Candi Staton.
6. 11:00
  Fever: The Hunt for Covid's Origin—2. A Question of Trust
  A team of top scientists ask where Covid came from. But can they trust data from China?
7. 11:30
  Idle Talk: Wales's Oral Tradition
  You’re invited to an open mic in the Middle Ages.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—06/06/2023
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—Call You and Yours - How are interest rate rises affecting you?
  Today we're asking - how are interest rate rises affecting you?
3. 12:57
  Weather—06/06/2023
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  World at One—06/06/2023
  Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague.
5. 13:45
  Close Encounters—Arlo Parks and Poly Styrene
  Martha Kearney hosts British celebrities past and present at the National Portrait Gallery
6. 14:00
  The Archers—05/06/2023
  Things get desperate at Bridge Farm.
7. 14:15
  Drama on 4—In the Shadows
  Though an American citizen, Elena realizes that her Mexican parents are no longer safe.
8. 15:00
  Short Cuts—Series 35, An Ending
  Josie Long presents short documentaries that begin with an ending.
9. 15:30
  Bad Blood: The Story of Eugenics—You Will Not Replace Us
  In Jazz Age USA, the wealthy political elite embrace eugenic ideas with gusto.
10. 16:00
  The Law Show—How well is the Parole Board protecting the public?
  The Parole Board's record of public protection; spouses abandoned overseas; AI and the law
11. 16:30
  A Good Read—Gill Hornby and Paul Burston
  The two writers talk about their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
12. 17:00
  PM—06/06/2023
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—06/06/2023 Duke of Sussex appears in witness box at High Court
  Prince Harry gave evidence in support of a privacy case against Mirror Group Newspapers
2. 18:30
  Olga Koch: OK Computer—Series 2, 3. Friendship
  3/4This episode Olga tackles friendship.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—06/06/2023
  Justin spies an opportunity.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Rufus Wainwright, hairdressing film Medusa Deluxe, the rise of the understudy
  Rufus Wainwright, hairdressing film Medusa Deluxe and the rise of the understudy.
5. 20:00
  File on 4 Investigates—Living with Antisocial Behaviour
  The story of one community marred by antisocial behaviour - and their fight for better.
6. 20:40
  In Touch—Music Special: The Female Edition
  We discuss gender balance and disability inclusion within the music industry.
7. 21:00
  All in the Mind—Can we fix mental health care?
  Two of the most senior leaders in the field discuss the future of mental health support.
8. 21:30
  The Life Scientific—Bruce Malamud on modelling risk for natural hazards
  From landslides to tornadoes, Bruce Malamud talks modelling risk and multi-hazard cascades
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Thousands flee Ukraine dam flood
  Russia and Ukraine blame each other for collapse of dam in Kherson region
10. 22:45
  The House of Doors by Tan Twan Eng—7: A Sense of Clarity
  7/10A new novel from the acclaimed author of The Garden of Evening Mists, set in 1920s Penang.
11. 23:00
  Witch—2. Natural Magic
  India Rakusen explores ancient connections between nature and the idea of magic.
12. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—06/06/2023
  All the news from Westminster with Susan Hulme.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—07/06/2023
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Blue Machine: How the Ocean Shapes Our World by Helen Czerski—Episode 2: Running with the Waves
  2/5Helen Czerski's new book on how the ocean works considers how its shape is formed.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—07/06/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—World Service
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—07/06/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—07/06/2023
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—07/06/2023
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with Father Martin Magill
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—07/06/23 Future countryside conference; gene-edited wheat.
  Future Countryside Conference. Gene-edited wheat.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Hugh Thomson on the Woodpigeon
  Writer Hugh Thomson discusses his love of the wood pigeon song in an English woodland.

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