Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—09/01/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
How to Read the News—A Source Close to the Minister
The lowdown on anonymous briefings at Westminster – how, where and why they happen
00:48
Shipping Forecast—09/01/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—09/01/2025
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—09/01/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:30
News Briefing—09/01/2025
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Prayer for the Day—Time for Rest
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Rabbi Warren Elf
05:45
Farming Today—09/01/24 - Day one at the Oxford Farming Conferences
Anna Hill is at the Oxford farming conferences where farmers are facing change.
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Morning
06:00
Today—09/01/2025
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
Sideways—25 Years of the 21st Century, 25 Years of the 21st Century: 4. The Age of Changing Families
4/5What is technology doing to something as human as forming relationships?
09:30
Illuminated—God Next Door
Meet the Manchester man who believes he is God - and the people who share his belief.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Rape gangs, Playing Nice, Cancer friends, Erotica
Girls groomed & raped by gangs are adamant the crime is still happening. We find out more.
11:00
This Cultural Life—James Ivory
Film director James Ivory on his most significant creative influences and experiences.
11:45
How to Read the News—How You Shape the News
Exploring why Nicola Bulley’s disappearance was one of the biggest UK news stories of 2023
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—09/01/2025
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
The Bottom Line—Networking: Will It Actually Help Me Get a Job?
Evan gets tips on finding a new job and hears how the process of getting one has changed.
12:32
Sliced Bread—Smart Scales
Are smart scales really clever enough to tell you more than your weight?
12:57
Weather—09/01/2025
The latest weather forecast
13:00
World at One—UK debt costs reach 2008 levels
A Treasury minister has said there is 'no need for an emergency intervention'.
13:45
Human Intelligence—Series 1, Disruptors: Martin Luther
Naomi Alderton explores the mind of Martin Luther, who inspired the Protestant Reformation
14:00
The Archers—08/01/2025
Leonard faces an emotional day.
14:15
Drama on 4—The Concierge (Part 3)
Joe realises how wrong he’s been, as his relationship to the Demidovs turns dangerous.
15:00
Ramblings—Clare's 25th Year! Bakewell with the RamSoc
Clare's 25th year of Ramblings begins with a student group hiking in Bakewell, Derbyshire
15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Good Vibrations
Bill Bailey makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Good Vibrations
15:30
Word of Mouth—Susie Dent's World of Words
Susie Dent joins Michael to talk about her lifelong fascination with words and languages.
16:00
The Briefing Room—Why does Trump love tariffs?
How new tariffs could affect the world economy during a second Trump presidency.
16:30
BBC Inside Science—Science in 2025
What will happen in science this year?
17:00
PM—Pound problems for the government
Sterling drops to its lowest level in over a year, while government borrowing costs rise.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—09/01/2025 - Government borrowing costs hit 16 year high
As the Pound slides against the Dollar, the government defends its economic plan.
18:30
Aurie Styla: Tech Talk (Omnibus)—1: Loading, Please Wait...
Comedian and gadget nerd Aurie Styla takes an autobiographical look at technology history.
19:00
The Archers—09/01/2025
Harrison reaches a crossroads.
19:15
Front Row—Review: Angelina Jolie's Maria, AL Kennedy's novel Alive in the Merciful Country, Architecton documentary
Review: Maria, A.L. Kennedy's Alive in the Merciful Country and Architecton.
20:00
The Media Show—Uncovering the grooming gangs, Meta ditches fact checkers, Grand Theft Auto 6
How journalists advised grooming gang prosecutors
21:00
Loose Ends—Blossoms, Rowetta, Graham Fellows and Miranda Sawyer
Stuart Maconie at the Salford Lads Club with guests Blossoms, Rowetta, Graham Fellows
21:45
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.
22:00
The World Tonight—Losses from LA fires expected to top $50 billion
LA fire chief says fires are most destructive natural disaster in history of Los Angeles
22:45
Seaborne by Nuala O'Connor—Episode Nine
9/10The Willard attempts a raid on a French merchant vessel.
23:00
Radical with Amol Rajan—Musk, Zuckerberg and Free Speech
Can democracy function with Elon Musk’s idea of free speech?
23:30
Today in Parliament—09/01/2025
Alicia McCarthy reports as MPs question the government about pressures on public finances.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—10/01/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
How to Read the News—How You Shape the News
Exploring why Nicola Bulley’s disappearance was one of the biggest UK news stories of 2023
00:48
Shipping Forecast—10/01/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—10/01/2025
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—10/01/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:30
News Briefing—10/01/2025
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Prayer for the Day—Respect, Care and Love
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Rabbi Warren Elf
05:45
Farming Today—10/01/25 The Defra Secretary at the Oxford Farming Conference
With tractors protesting outside, what will the Defra Secretary say to farmers?
