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PM Programme

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description PM Programme Overview

PM is a daily radio news programme transmitted by BBC Radio 4. It provides in-depth analysis of UK and global current affairs, primarily focusing on afternoon broadcasts.

The programme offers listeners a concise overview of significant domestic and international events. It’s particularly relevant to individuals interested in informed discussion about political developments and major news stories within the United Kingdom.

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When is BBC Radio 4's PM broadcast?

PM is Radio 4's late-afternoon current-affairs programme, normally occupying the weekday 5 p.m. slot in the United Kingdom. A shorter Saturday edition is also part of the station's news schedule.

Is PM a news bulletin or an interview programme?

It combines major news with interviews, correspondent reports and analysis rather than simply reading headlines. The programme often has enough time to challenge politicians or examine one developing story in greater depth.

Is BBC Radio 4's PM related to Today?

They are separate programmes serving different parts of the day on the same station. Today leads Radio 4's morning news coverage, while PM reviews and advances stories late in the afternoon.

Can PM be heard after the live Radio 4 broadcast?

Yes, editions and selected segments are made available through BBC Sounds. Availability can vary by segment, especially when an edition contains material subject to separate rights restrictions.

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