BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 2 March 2025

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—02/03/2025
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Take Four Books—Laurent Binet
  French author Laurent Binet tells us about his new book and its three influences.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—02/03/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—02/03/2025
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—02/03/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—02/03/2025
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—The Parish Church of St Peter, Tiverton in Devon
  Bells on Sunday comes from the Parish Church of St Peter, Tiverton in Devon.
8. 05:45
  In Touch—Consultation Exercise at RNIB; Blind Baker
  Reaction to a consultation exercise at RNIB, and a visit to a blind baker.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Summary—02/03/2025
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 06:05
  Thinking Allowed—Crowds
  The rich and diverse history of crowds in entertainment, sports and politics.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—Seeing Opportunity
  The organic beef farmer in Worcestershire who built a successful ready meals business.
4. 06:57
  Weather—02/03/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—02/03/2025
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—Ukraine, CofE Safeguarding, Oscars
  Emily Buchanan takes a look at the ethical and religious issues of the week.
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—Whizz Kidz
  Ambassador Martin Dougan makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Whizz Kidz.
8. 07:57
  Weather—02/03/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecast
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—02/03/2025
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the Sunday papers
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—St David's Day
  Radio 4's Sunday morning service comes from Cardiff for a St David's Day special.
11. 08:48
  A Point of View—Tractors in Whitehall
  Michael Morpurgo on why the family farm remains vital to our lives in Britain today.
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—Andrew Dawes on the Dipper
  Tweet of the Day producer Andrew Dawes recalls watching dippers in Northumberland
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—PM acting as 'bridge' between Trump and Zelensky
  Starmer to act as 'bridge' between the US and Ukraine as European leaders meet in London
14. 10:00
  Desert Island Discs—William Boyd, writer
  William Boyd, writer, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
15. 11:00
  The Archers Omnibus—02/03/2025
  Fallon faces a dilemma and Azra makes an emotional confession
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Afternoon
1. 12:15
  Profile—Friedrich Merz
  Germany's chancellor-in-waiting.
2. 12:30
  Just a Minute—Series 94, 6. Limoncello and Portobello
  6/6Daliso Chaponda and Sara Pascoe join the panel for a game of Just a Minute.
3. 12:57
  Weather—02/03/2025
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—Can the UK be a bridge between Europe and the US?
  European leaders arrive for a major summit in London on security and support for Ukraine.
5. 13:30
  Who gets the houses?
  A fascinating snapshot of opinion on housing and immigration.
6. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Vale of White Horse: Heuchera, Waterlogged Gardens and Hardwood Cuttings
  Kathy and the GQT panel return to the Hanneys to answer your gardening questions.
7. 14:45
  Opening Lines—Spring Awakening - Episode 2
  John Yorke looks at Spring Awakening by German dramatist Frank Wedekind.
8. 15:00
  Drama on 4—Spring Awakening, Part 2
  2/2Wendla & Melchior’s game has tragic consequences. A fresh take on Wedekind's classic play
9. 16:00
  Bookclub—Christopher Brookmyre
  Christopher Brookmyre takes questions from a BBC Bookclub audience about his first novel.
10. 16:30
  Counterpoint—Series 38, Semi-final 1, 2025
  10/13Paul Gambaccini chairs the wide-ranging music quiz with contestants from around the UK.
11. 17:00
  PM—PM Special: European leaders meet to discuss support for Ukraine
  Coverage of the crucial European Security Summit
12. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—02/03/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
13. 17:57
  Weather—02/03/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—02/03/2025 Starmer unveils Ukraine plan
  The PM says Europe must do "the heavy lifting" in helping to end the war in Ukraine.
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—Sean Cooney
  Sean Cooney selects some of the best bits of audio across the BBC.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—02/03/2025
  There’s a surprise for the Malik family.
4. 19:15
  Illuminated—The Endemic Truth
  As reports of child sexual abuse rise, survivors unite for meaningful action.
5. 19:45
  Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Track Your Exercise
  How simply tracking your exercise could help you move more and improve your health
6. 20:00
  Feedback—Radio 3 controller Sam Jackson on ending the 90-minute drama. Controversial song choice on Desert Island Discs
  Andrea Catherwood speaks to Radio 3 controller Sam Jackson about cuts to drama.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—Roberta Flack, Dr D G Hessayon, Keith Dewhurst, Rose Hanks
  John Wilson on a musician, an author, a playwright and a sidecar passenger.
8. 21:00
  Money Box—Water Bills and Stamp Duty
  Water bills will rise soon, but what help is there for people struggling with costs?
9. 21:25
  Radio 4 Appeal—Whizz Kidz
  Ambassador Martin Dougan makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Whizz Kidz.
10. 21:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—Trump, Putin and the new global order
  Steve Rosenberg on how the rapprochement between the US and Russia is viewed in Moscow.
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—With an important summit taking place in London, Ben Wright and his panel respond to the latest developments on Ukraine.
  Ben Wright and guests discuss the London summit and the latest developments on Ukraine.
12. 23:00
  In Our Time—Kali
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss this Hindu goddess in her many remarkable forms
13. 23:45
  Short Works—Well by Manon Steffan Ros
  ‘Wellness’ and AI collide in a new short story by award-winning Manon Steffan Ros.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—03/03/2025
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  The Battersea Poltergeist—Episode 4: The Underground Exorcist
  A psychic offers to perform an exorcism to remove the poltergeist. Is Shirley in danger?
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—The Parish Church of St Peter, Tiverton in Devon
  Bells on Sunday comes from the Parish Church of St Peter, Tiverton in Devon.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—03/03/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—03/03/2025
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—03/03/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—03/03/2025
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Falling into the hands of God
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with the Very Revd Dr Sarah Rowland Jones
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—03/03/25 - Solar farms on tenant farms, the wisdom of retired fishermen and supply chain fairness
  A warning for tenant farmers as a Yorkshire solar farm gets the go-ahead.
10. 05:57
  Weather—03/03/2025
  Weather reports and forecasts for farmers

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