BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 12 January 2025

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—12/01/2025
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Bookclub—Richard Osman
  The writer Richard Osman answers questions on his popular novel The Thursday Murder Club.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—12/01/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—12/01/2025
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—12/01/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—12/01/2025
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—St Mary’s church in the village of Frittenden, Kent
  Bells on Sunday comes from St Mary’s church in the village of Frittenden, Kent.
8. 05:45
  In Touch—Macular Society's New CEO, Ed Holloway; New OCT Scanner Technology
  Introducing Ed Holloway, the Macular Society's new CEO.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Summary—12/01/2025
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 06:05
  Beyond Belief—Divine Comedy
  Giles Fraser and guests explore why religion is such rich territory for comedy.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—The Bake Off Farmer - Mike Wilkins
  Charlotte Smith meets the arable farmer who starred in The Great British Bake Off.
4. 06:57
  Weather—12/01/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—12/01/2025
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—Places of worship and LA wildfires; Nobody Wants This Jewish romcom and grooming gangs
  A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—MicroLoan Foundation
  Mariella Frostrup makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of MicroLoan Foundation
8. 07:57
  Weather—12/01/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecast
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—12/01/2025
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the Sunday papers
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—A new year, a new term and a new hope
  Sunday Worship from Reigate St Mary's where BBC Young Chorister of the Year Sharon sings.
11. 08:48
  A Point of View—On a Gloomy Moment
  Adam Gopnik reflects on light and dark in deepest January.
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—Mya Bambrick on the Waxwing
  Ornithologist Mya Bambrick presents the waxwing.
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—Nurses demand action on 'unsafe' corridor care
  The Royal College of Nursing warns treating patients in corridors puts lives at risk.
14. 10:00
  Desert Island Discs—Laurie Anderson, artist
  Laurie Anderson, artist, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
15. 11:00
  The Archers Omnibus—12/01/2025
  Leonard faces an emotional day, and Harrison reaches a crossroads.
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Afternoon
1. 12:15
  Profile—Allan Leighton
  The man trying to return Asda to its former glory.
2. 12:30
  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. 12:57
  Weather—12/01/2025
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—How do you solve a problem like Iran?
  After the rout of Iran's proxies, diplomats consider how to approach fresh nuclear talks.
5. 13:30
  Canadian Immigration: Boom or Bust?
  Canada has a proud history of immigration. Why do some now want to close its doors?
6. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Midlothian: Polytunnels, Gardening Regrets and Plants With Purpose
  Kathy Clugston and the GQT team return to Midlothian to answer your gardening conundrums.
7. 14:45
  Opening Lines—Behind the Scenes at the Museum - Episode 2
  John Yorke looks at Kate Atkinson’s debut novel, Behind the Scenes at the Museum.
8. 15:00
  Behind the Scenes at the Museum—Episode 2
  2/3Bunty’s disappeared, but Ruby and her sisters are off to Whitby with an unexpected guest
9. 16:00
  Take Four Books—Jonathan Coe
  Jonathan Coe talks about his new novel and explores its connections to three other works.
10. 16:30
  Counterpoint—Series 38, Heat 3, 2025
  3/13Paul Gambaccini chairs the music quiz with competitors from around the UK.
11. 17:00
  Witness History—Saving lives after the 2002 Bali bombings
  'Spray-on skin' was used to treat burns victims after bombings on the Indonesian island.
12. 17:10
  The Verb—Richard Dawkins, Gwyneth Lewis, Kate Fox, Eartoon
  Ian talks to Richard Dawkins, Gwyneth Lewis & Kate Fox - and introduces a new 'eartoon'.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—12/01/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
14. 17:57
  Weather—12/01/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—12/01/2025 Trump Criticises LA Fire Response
  Donald Trump has described the response of officials to the fires as "incompetent".
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—Elizabeth Alker
  Elizabeth Alker chooses audio highlights from across the BBC.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—12/01/2025
  Justin faces a dilemma.
4. 19:15
  Illuminated—In Pieces
  In this sound-rich, tender meditation, Hana Walker Brown examines burnout.
5. 19:45
  Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Walk Backwards
  How this exercise trick could improve your balance, waistline and reduce lower back pain!
6. 20:00
  Word of Mouth—Susie Dent's World of Words
  Susie Dent joins Michael to talk about her lifelong fascination with words and languages.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—Jean-Marie Le Pen, Catherine Brown, Baroness Oppenheim-Barnes, Johnnie Walker
  Matthew Bannister on a French politician, a food writer, a parliamentarian and a DJ.
8. 21:00
  Money Box—Breakfast Clubs and Housing Costs
  How will plans to provide free breakfast clubs in every primary school in England work?
9. 21:25
  Radio 4 Appeal—MicroLoan Foundation
  Mariella Frostrup makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of MicroLoan Foundation
10. 21:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—The Israeli and Palestinian schism
  The daily challenges of living and working as a journalist amid divided communities.
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—Ben Wright and guests discuss the economy, UK-China relations and the government's plans for schools
  Ben Wright and guests discuss the potential of AI, education reform and the UK economy.
12. 23:00
  Illuminated—My Night With Tracy - How the Darwin Cyclone Made a Man of Mike Thomson
  Illuminated - Radio 4's home for creative documentaries that shed light on hidden worlds.
13. 23:30
  The Bottom Line—Decisions That Made Me: Sir John Hegarty (The Garage Soho, Founder)
  Evan Davis speaks with the advertising legend about his career advice.
14. 23:45
  Short Works—The Third Wave by Iain Finlay Macleod
  An overcrowded yacht returning sailors home from the Great War is in trouble.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—13/01/2025
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Crossing Continents—South Korea: The Feminist Hunters
  How feminists in South Korea are being hunted down, attacked and sacked.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—St Mary’s church in the village of Frittenden, Kent
  Bells on Sunday comes from St Mary’s church in the village of Frittenden, Kent.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—13/01/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—13/01/2025
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—13/01/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—13/01/2025
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Pandora's Box
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Fleur Dorrell.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—13/01/25 - Glyphosate resistant weeds, willow trial for sheep, farm machinery sales down
  Glyphosate resistant weeds discovered in the UK for the first time, on a farm in Kent.
10. 05:57
  Weather—13/01/2025
  Weather reports and forecasts for farmers

Monday 13 January 2025