BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Monday 6 January 2025

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—06/01/2025
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Crossing Continents—The human cost of developing Cambodia's Angkor wonder
  Changing the temple complex of Cambodia's '8th wonder of the world'.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—The Cathedral Church of St Andrew, Wells, in Somerset.
  Bells on Sunday comes from The Cathedral Church of St Andrew, Wells, in Somerset.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—06/01/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—06/01/2025
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—06/01/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—06/01/2025
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Trust and Hope
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Rabbi Warren Elf
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—06/01/25 Bird numbers down around Lough Neagh, Scottish whisky adapting to climate change, Robot dog
  Bird counts reveal a drop in numbers around Lough Neagh - could algal blooms be to blame?
10. 05:57
  Weather—06/01/2025
  Weather reports and forecasts for farmers
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—06/01/2025
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Sideways—25 Years of the 21st Century, 25 Years of the 21st Century: 1. The Age of Digital Warfare
  1/5Matthew and his guests look back at some of the big events of the past 25 years.
3. 09:30
  Artworks—Art that Conquered the World, The Hay Wain
  James Fox asks how Constable's The Hay Wain became so famous.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Women in the Church of England, Mel Giedroyc, Granny Advice
  What role are women playing in the reform of safeguarding in the Church of England?
5. 11:00
  Footprints
  The mystery of why human feet began washing ashore on the west coast of Canada and the US.
6. 11:30
  The Bottom Line—Decisions That Made Me: Dana Denis-Smith (Obelisk Support, CEO)
  The law firm founder on finding career clarity at the top of a mountain.
7. 11:45
  How to Read the News—Have you read paragraph 8?
  Why journalists rarely start at the beginning, instead leading with the latest development
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—06/01/2025
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—ADHD Care, Future Homes, Private Air Terminals
  Why most UK GPs will not now prescribe medicines for ADHD patients.
3. 12:57
  Weather—06/01/2025
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  World at One—The Prime Minister hits back at Elon Musk
  Sir Keir Starmer addresses claims made by the Tesla boss about grooming gangs in the UK.
5. 13:45
  Human Intelligence—Series 1, Disruptors: Socrates
  Naomi Alderman explores the mind of Socrates, the original disruptor.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—05/01/2025
  David receives some interesting information.
7. 14:15
  Hennikay—Series 2, 4. Crudelitas in Omnibus
  4/6Guy takes Hennikay to his school reunion, to relive the horrors of his childhood.
8. 14:45
  Marple: Three New Stories—Miss Marple's Christmas by Ruth Ware, Miss Marple's Christmas (Part 2)
  2/4Miss Marple's festive peace is about to be shattered at Gossington Hall.
9. 15:00
  Great Lives—Reginald D Hunter selects Eugene V Debs
  Five time socialist presidential candidate Eugene Victor Debs picked by Reginald D Hunter.
10. 15:30
  History's Heroes—History's Youngest Heroes, St Francis of Assisi: Teen Rebel
  A wealthy young man severs ties with his family and embarks on a drastic new life.
11. 16:00
  The Strange Death of Cultural Originality?
  Is cultural originality dead? Ben Chu investigates.
12. 16:30
  Rewinder—This Feels Like a Punishment
  Greg James is back in the BBC Archives, rooting around for audio gems.
13. 17:00
  PM—Justin Trudeau resigns as Canadian prime minister
  After nearly a decade in office, Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau steps down.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—06/01/2025 The prime minister accuses politicians and activists of "spreading lies" over grooming gangs.
  The prime minister accuses activists of "spreading lies" over grooming gangs.
2. 18:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 82, Episode 5
  5/6The multi-award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—06/01/2025
  Brad has a confession to make.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Nicole Kidman on Babygirl, Brian Eno on art and Herod
  Nicole Kidman, Brian Eno, and the life and reputation of Herod.
5. 20:00
  The Briefing Room—Is the push for the electric cars in trouble?
  The government wants to end the sale of petrol cars by 2030.
6. 20:30
  BBC Inside Science—The Science of Laughter
  A presenter, a comedian and a neuroscientist walk into a tent in Wales...
7. 21:00
  The History Podcast—The Lucan Obsession Omnibus, Episode 1
  1/2Of all murders in the 20th century, why does this one still captivate us 50 years on?
8. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Home Secretary says government will act on grooming gangs
  Yvette Cooper said she would implement key recommendations of the Alexis Jay inquiry
9. 22:45
  Seaborne by Nuala O'Connor—Episode Six
  6/10Anne quickly takes to her new role as a Sailor Bonn aboard The Kingston.
10. 23:00
  Limelight—Exemplar: Series 1, 2. Searching
  2/5A mysterious voice note takes Jess and Maya on a hunt to find an old friend.
11. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—06/01/2025
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—07/01/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  How to Read the News—Have you read paragraph 8?
  Why journalists rarely start at the beginning, instead leading with the latest development
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—07/01/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—07/01/2025
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—07/01/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—07/01/2025
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—The Harlem Globetrotters
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Rabbi Warren Elf
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—07/01/25 - Wet weather, HS2 limbo and innovative food and farming ideas
  What does the wet weather mean for farmers?

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