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Moral Maze
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News
07/06/2025
21:15 - 22:00
The Food Programme
The BBC Food & Farming Awards 2025 Launch
22:00 - 22:30
The Matt Forde Focus Group
Episode 3 - The politics of 'Cancellation'
22:30 - 23:00
Round Britain Quiz
Programme 4 - Scotland vs The South of England
23:00 - 23:15
Midnight News
08/06/2025
23:15 - 23:48
Bookclub
Joanne Harris: Chocolat
23:48 - 00:00
Shipping Forecast
08/06/2025
00:00 - 04:30
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes
08/06/2025
It’s 50 years since Jaws first surfaced in cinemas in June 1975, creating the phenomenon of the blockbuster, and leaving millions of people scared of getting into the water.
To celebrate the golden anniversary of Steven Spielberg’s marine masterpiece, comedian and writer Jon Harvey presents a hilarious history of shark fiction. From Batman punching a shark, to the Fonz jumping the shark, to Sharknado, Baby Shark and beyond, this is a unique odyssey through quite possibly the maddest genre in all entertainment.
Written, produced and presented by Jon Harvey
Executive Producers: Eloise Whitmore and Jo Meek
Sound Design: Tony Churnside
Research: Louis Blatherwick
Shark movie consultant: Tom Walker
A Naked production for BBC Radio 4