BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 26 January 2025

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—26/01/2025
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Take Four Books—Paul Theroux
  Paul Theroux talks about his latest short story collection and its three influences.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—26/01/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—26/01/2025
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—26/01/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—26/01/2025
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—St Mary’s Church in the village of Stoke by Nayland, Suffolk
  Bells on Sunday comes from St Mary’s Church in the village of Stoke by Nayland, Suffolk.
8. 05:45
  In Touch—SEND Crisis; Period Detection
  In Touch assesses the impacts of a SEND system in crisis for visually impaired pupils.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Summary—26/01/2025
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 06:05
  Thinking Allowed—Playgrounds
  The social history of the playground.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—The Romance of Apples
  Sarah Swadling visits a nursery producing around 1,000 varieties of fruit tree in Kent.
4. 06:57
  Weather—26/01/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—26/01/2025
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—Trump & the Bishop; Kerouac's Buddhist years; Ceasefire latest
  A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—Power for the People
  Baroness Caroline Cox makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Power for the People.
8. 07:57
  Weather—26/01/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecast
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—26/01/2025
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the Sunday papers
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—'Final Solution'
  Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg marks the 80th anniv. of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau.
11. 08:48
  A Point of View—On Hyperbole
  Howard Jacobson talks linguistics and reflects on why language has turned extreme.
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—Iolo Williams on the Golden Plover
  For Springwatch presenter Iolo Williams seeing golden plover in Wales is a rarity today.
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—Reeves looks to EU in quest for growth
  The chancellor is 'happy' to revamp EU ties to bolster the UK economy. What might change?
14. 10:00
  Desert Island Discs—Nick Cave, singer and writer
  Nick Cave, singer and writer, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
15. 11:00
  The Archers Omnibus—26/01/2025
  It’s a life changing day for one resident and disaster strikes for Joy.
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Afternoon
1. 12:15
  Profile—Poppy Gustafsson
  The entrepreneur who became the UK’s investment minister.
2. 12:30
  Just a Minute—Series 94, 1. A red phone called Kevin
  1/6Sue Perkins returns for a brand new series of Just a Minute.
3. 12:57
  Weather—26/01/2025
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—What does the Gaza ceasefire mean for the West Bank?
  A week since the ceasefire in Gaza, we look at how it could impact the West Bank's future.
5. 13:30
  The Documentary—Israel's Unrwa ban
  What will it mean for Palestinians if Israel bans Unrwa, the UN agency that provides aid?
6. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Shepton Mallet: Garlic Rust, Mushroom Compost and Plant Renaissance
  Peter Gibbs and the GQT team visit Shepton Mallet to answer your gardening questions.
7. 14:45
  Opening Lines—The History of Mr Polly
  Ian Sansom takes a look at The History of Mr Polly, the satirical novel by HG Wells.
8. 15:00
  Drama on 4—The History of Mr Polly, Beginnings and the Bazaar
  1/2An unhappy shop-keeper discovers that it's never too late to change life for the better.
9. 16:00
  Take Four Books—Michelle de Kretser
  Take Four Books speaks to Michelle de Kretser about her new novel and its three influences
10. 16:30
  Counterpoint—Series 38, Heat 5, 2025
  5/13The wide ranging music quiz chaired by Paul Gambaccini
11. 17:00
  Witness History—My dad created Dungeons & Dragons
  In 1974, Gary Gygax created the fantasy roleplay game.
12. 17:10
  The Verb—Joelle Taylor, Anthony Joseph, Luke Wright, Accents
  Ian McMillan is joined by Joelle Taylor, Anthony Joseph, Luke Wright and Rob Drummond.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—26/01/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
14. 17:57
  Weather—26/01/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—26/01/2025 President Trump has suggested relocating Palestinians in Gaza to nearby Arab countries.
  President Trump has suggested relocating Palestinians in Gaza to nearby Arab countries.
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—Derek 'Pluto' Murray
  Derek 'Pluto' Murray chooses audio highlights from across the BBC.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—26/01/2025
  Lynda steps into the spotlight.
4. 19:15
  Illuminated—The Memory Catcher
  Can taking a photograph keep hold of the person you love even when they have no memory?
5. 19:45
  Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Take Vitamin D
  How Vitamin D can boost your immune system and help your brain.
6. 20:00
  Word of Mouth—Jackie Kay on the Scots language
  Jackie Kay has written a book in Scots and tells Michael about her love of the language.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—Dame Joan Plowright, Sir Jim Walker, Barbara Clegg, Denis Law
  Matthew Bannister on an actress, a businessman, a script writer and a footballer.
8. 21:00
  Money Box—State Pension Tax and Debt Relief Orders
  New data suggests over 1.4m pensioners unexpectedly received a tax bill last year.
9. 21:25
  Radio 4 Appeal—Power for the People
  Baroness Caroline Cox makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Power for the People.
10. 21:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—Israel, Gaza and the ceasefire
  With the ceasefire in effect, Fergal Keane contemplates the future for Gaza and Israel.
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—Ben Wright and guests discuss relations between Keir Starmer and President Trump, economic growth and assisted dying
  Ben Wright hosts Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
12. 23:00
  In Our Time—Socrates in Prison
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the inspiring last days of the great Athenian philosopher.
13. 23:45
  Short Works—Feathertongue by Anthony Shapland
  An original short story by Anthony Shapland, read by Nathan Sussex.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—27/01/2025
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Crossing Continents—Death Marches: uncovering the truth beneath the soil
  How a town in Poland – once in Germany - is discovering its troubling past.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—St Mary’s Church in the village of Stoke by Nayland, Suffolk
  Bells on Sunday comes from St Mary’s Church in the village of Stoke by Nayland, Suffolk.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—27/01/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—27/01/2025
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—27/01/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—27/01/2025
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Holocaust Memorial Day
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Rabbi Julia Neuberger.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—27/01/25 - Crops in a new climate, International Barley Hub and agricultural transition
  Could UK farmers be growing oranges in the future as the climate warms?
10. 05:57
  Weather—27/01/2025
  Weather reports and forecasts for farmers

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