BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Thursday 13 February 2025

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—13/02/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  Sunil Patel: An Idiot's Guide To—Bagging an Heiress, 3: How to Be a Pretty Woman
  3/5On his quest to marry rich, comedian Sunil Patel looks for a job.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—13/02/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—13/02/2025
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—13/02/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—13/02/2025
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Justice
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with the Rev Dr Mark Clavier.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—13/02/2025 - Farmers say the latest measures to combat bird flu don't go far enough, as cases rise in wild birds and poultry
  New bird flu restrictions introduced; some farmers want the Government to go further.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—13/02/2025
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  In Our Time—Catherine of Aragon
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the woman so important that two Tudor royals married her.
3. 09:45
  Strong Message Here—Build, Baby, Build!
  Armando Iannucci and Helen Lewis examine why politicians copy each other's language.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—EastEnders 40th anniversary: A Woman's Hour special
  Woman’s Hour live from Albert Square, as part of the EastEnders 40th anniversary.
5. 11:00
  This Cultural Life—Theaster Gates
  American artist Theaster Gates reveals his formative creative influences.
6. 11:45
  Sunil Patel: An Idiot's Guide To—Bagging an Heiress, 4: How to Chat Up Rich Dads
  4/5Sunil Patel works out that every heiress needs a dad, and every dad can be charmed.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—13/02/2025
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  The Bottom Line—Repairs: How Can Businesses Make Money From Fixing Things?
  Evan Davis examines the business opportunities of companies which offer to repair things.
3. 12:32
  Sliced Bread—Plant Food
  Do we really have to feed our garden plants?
4. 12:57
  Weather—13/02/2025
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  World at One—13/02/2025
  Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment.
6. 13:45
  The Lion, the Witch and the Wonder by Katherine Rundell—The Magic of Magic
  4/5Five original essays on the power and politics of children’s fiction.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—12/02/2025
  Helen counts the cost.
8. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Only One Word for Love
  A romance with some rowing thrown in as we approach Valentine's Day.
9. 15:00
  Ramblings—Rerouting the Shropshire Way
  Clare meets a group of passionate walkers responsible for redesigning the Shropshire Way.
10. 15:27
  Radio 4 Appeal—Family Fund
  Ken Bruce makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Family Fund
11. 15:30
  Word of Mouth—Talking Cockney
  Michael talks cockney with Andy Green and Saif Osmani from the Modern Cockney Festival.
12. 16:00
  Rethink—Rethink...medical data
  The PM says the NHS is well placed for an AI revolution in healthcare - but is it?
13. 16:30
  BBC Inside Science—US science in chaos
  The United States is the world’s science superpower. But is their role under threat?
14. 17:00
  PM—US rejects claims it is making concessions to Putin
  Europe reacts to Trump's position on Ukraine peace negotiations.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—13/02/2025 Questions raised over the Chancellor’s CV and expenses
  Questions raised about Rachel Reeve’s CV and use of expenses while working at a bank
2. 18:30
  P.O.V.—Series 1, 3. Enter, if you dare, the scariest house ever
  3/6The scariest haunted house, a radio legend's funeral, and what you should post on Threads.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—13/02/2025
  Lynda witnesses some shocking behaviour and is deeply offended.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Review: Bridget Jones; Linder Stirling exhibition; Memoir of a Snall animation
  Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.
5. 20:00
  The Media Show—In the room with Trump and Musk, BBC Media Action answers its critics, what makes tech bros tick?
  The evolving relationship between tech moguls and political power.
6. 21:00
  Loose Ends—Kevin Clifton, Liz Lochhead, The Hebridean Baker, Wild Rose, Mama Terra
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
7. 21:45
  Strong Message Here—Build, Baby, Build!
  Armando Iannucci and Helen Lewis examine why politicians copy each other's language.
8. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Trump says he trusts Putin wants peace
  US President doubles down on plan to meet Russian counterpart
9. 22:45
  Vidya Wade by Timothy X Atack—Episode 4
  4/5Vidya gets a call from Maya: the spirit is holding a knife. By Timothy X Atack.
10. 23:00
  Radical with Amol Rajan—What’s up with Gen Z?
  A study suggests that less than half of Generation Z are proud to be British.
11. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—13/02/2025
  Sean Curran reports as MPs ask the government how it will continue its support for Ukraine
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—14/02/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  Sunil Patel: An Idiot's Guide To—Bagging an Heiress, 4: How to Chat Up Rich Dads
  4/5Sunil Patel works out that every heiress needs a dad, and every dad can be charmed.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—14/02/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—14/02/2025
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—14/02/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—14/02/2025
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—The True Nature of Love
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with the Rev Dr Mark Clavier.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—14/02/25 Prime Minster and a tractor protest, the global effect of pesticides on nature, farmers' choir in Northern Ireland
  Pesticides are killing plants, insects and animals that they're not aiming to control.

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