BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Saturday 18 January 2025

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—18/01/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  The Ideas List—5. Fingerprints
  Claudia Hammond hears how the FBI modernised its manual system for storing fingerprints
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—18/01/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—18/01/2025
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—18/01/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—18/01/2025
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Winnie the Pooh and Life
  A reading and a reflection to start the day on Radio 4, with Jonathan Rea.
8. 05:45
  Something to Declare—How to Laugh It Off
  Jack Boswell explores craic, the Irish way of blending humour, stories and shared joy.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News and Papers—18/01/2025
  The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
2. 06:07
  Ramblings—Trees in Winter near Abergavenny
  Clare meets a fellow lover of a wintery walk on a march up a hill in Grosmont.
3. 06:30
  Farming Today—18/01/25 - Farming Today This Week: LAMMA machinery show, Climate advice on meat, Foot and Mouth
  Charlotte Smith visits the LAMMA machinery show in Birmingham.
4. 06:57
  Weather—18/01/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  Today—18/01/25 - Amol Rajan and Dharshini David
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
6. 09:00
  Saturday Live—Monty Don, Beth Jones, Danny Gray, Eve Myles
  Gardening Guru Monty Don has cultivated rows of fans by sharing personal experiences.
7. 10:00
  You're Dead to Me—The Arts and Crafts Movement: William Morris and his circle
  Join Greg and his guests to learn all about the Victorian Arts and Crafts movement.
8. 10:30
  What's Funny About...—Series 4, 1. A Bit of Fry and Laurie
  1/5Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie tell the story of their breakout sketch show.
9. 11:00
  The Week in Westminster—18/01/2025
  The Telegraph's Ben Riley-Smith assesses the latest developments at Westminster.
10. 11:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—Escaping the LA Fires
  Stories of close encounters and lucky escapes amid LA's devastating wild fires.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—18/01/2025
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Money Box—Child Trust Funds and Gilts
  What is a gilt and can you buy one?
3. 12:30
  The News Quiz—Series 116, Unconditional Discharge in Charge
  2/8Andy Zaltzman hosts the topical panel quiz show.
4. 12:57
  Weather—18/01/2025
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  News and Weather—18/01/2025
  The latest national and international news and weather reports from BBC Radio 4
6. 13:10
  Any Questions?—Dr Luke Evans MP, Helen Morgan MP, Karin Smyth MP, Alex Wilson AM
  Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Codsall Village Hall in South Staffordshire.
7. 14:00
  Any Answers?—18/01/2025
  Call Any Answers? to have your say on the big issues in the news this week.
8. 14:45
  The Archers—17/01/2025
  Mick’s feelings are hurt.
9. 15:00
  Drama on 4—On a Lost Highway
  Audio drama from Ed Thomas - one of Wales' best living playwrights.
10. 16:00
  Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman’s Hour: Bishop Rose Hudson-Wilkin, Corridor care, AI & IVF
  The UK’s first black female bishop on her autobiography, The Girl from Montego Bay.
11. 17:00
  PM—Israel prepares for release of first hostages
  Preparations are being made in Israel for the first exchange of hostages and prisoners.
12. 17:30
  Political Thinking with Nick Robinson—The Rachel Reeves Chancellor One
  The chancellor reflects on 6 months in power and outlines her plan to 'turn things around'
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—18/01/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
14. 17:57
  Weather—18/01/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—18/01/2025 - Israel and Gaza preparing to welcome back hostages
  The first hostage exchange is due to take place tomorrow.
2. 18:15
  Loose Ends—Deacon Blue, Paul McKenna, Rachel Sermanni, Julie Wilson Nimmo, Jon Muq
  Nihal Arthanayake and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
3. 19:00
  Profile—Claudia Sheinbaum
  The first woman to be elected leader of Mexico.
4. 19:15
  This Cultural Life—Robert Harris
  Writer Robert Harris reveals his cultural influences and experiences.
5. 20:00
  Archive on 4—Ronald v Donald
  Phil Tinline asks what Ronald Reagan's re-election can tell us about a second Trump term.
6. 21:00
  Artworks—The Poetry Detective, The Angry Penguins Hoax
  Vanessa Kisuule explores the incredible story of one of Australia's most celebrated poets
7. 21:30
  This Land
  An interrupted documentary about copyright law, told through a single song.
8. 22:00
  News—18/01/2025
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
9. 22:15
  The Food Programme—What's this emulsifier doing in my food?
  Jaega Wise learns about one of the most common food additives: emulsifiers
10. 23:00
  What? Seriously??—3. Guinea Pigs and the Mafia
  Miles Asteri from The Traitors joins Dara and Isy to unravel a strange-but-true tale.
11. 23:30
  Counterpoint—Series 38, Heat 3, 2025
  3/13Paul Gambaccini chairs the music quiz with competitors from around the UK.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—19/01/2025
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:15
  Take Four Books—Jonathan Coe
  Jonathan Coe talks about his new novel and explores its connections to three other works.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—19/01/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—19/01/2025
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—19/01/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—19/01/2025
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—St Mary’s Church in the village of Newton Valence, Hampshire
  Bells on Sunday comes from St Mary’s Church in the village of Newton Valence, Hampshire.
8. 05:45
  In Touch—Repairing your Perkins Brailler; The Blind Professional Wrestler
  Where do you turn when you need to repair your Perkins brailler? In Touch has the answer.

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