BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 6 April 2025

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—06/04/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:15
  Take Four Books—Eoin McNamee
  Eoin McNamee talks about his new novel and explores its connections to three other works.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—06/04/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—06/04/2025
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:30
  News Summary—06/04/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—06/04/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—The Church of St Mary and St Giles Buckerell in Devon
  Bells on Sunday comes from the Church of St Mary and St Giles Buckerell in Devon.
8. 05:45
  In Touch—Benefits Reform; Answering Your Questions
  In Touch tries to answer visually impaired people's questions about the benefit reforms.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Summary—06/04/2025
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 06:05
  Beyond Belief—Mixed Blessings
  Giles Fraser is joined by guests to discuss the complexities of interfaith marriage.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—Scilly Vineyard
  A couple took a holiday in the Isles of Scilly and ended up running a vineyard.
4. 06:57
  Weather—06/04/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—06/04/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 07:10
  Sunday—Myanmar cardinal; Trump's Faith advisor; Omid Djalili
  A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—Cool Earth
  Wildlife camerman Vianet Djenguet makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Cool Earth.
8. 07:57
  Weather—06/04/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecast
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—06/04/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—Faith, Courage and Life Together in Difficult Times
  Celebrating the life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer ahead of the 80th anniversary of his death.
11. 08:48
  Witness History—Hunting the Unabomber
  In September 1995, US newspapers controversially published a terrorist's manifesto.
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—James Henry on the Cuckoo
  Author James Henry finds the cuckoos' arrival a seminal moment.
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—Starmer vows to protect UK businesses from Trump's tariff 'storm'
  The Prime Minister vows to help protect UK businesses from Trump's tariff 'storm'.
14. 10:00
  The Reunion—The Commitments
  Kirsty Wark and guests recall the making of 1991 film The Commitments.
15. 11:00
  The Archers Omnibus—06/04/2025
  The Grundys band together, and Mick struggles with recent events.
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Afternoon
1. 12:15
  Profile—Steve Witkoff
  Trump's special envoy.
2. 12:30
  One Person Found This Helpful—Series 2, 5. The Soapy Bucket of Sparkhill
  5/6Purple glitter - but not in a good way.
3. 12:57
  Weather—06/04/2025
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—How Donald Trump is reshaping presidential power
  As protests are held across the United States, we assess President Trump's use of power.
5. 13:30
  Currently—The Choice: How Assisted Dying Works
  Fergus Walsh goes to Canada and California to see two different models for assisted dying.
6. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Twyford: Blueberry Dieback, Anosmia and Itchy Fingers
  Peter Gibbs and the GQT team are in Twyford to answer your gardening queries.
7. 14:45
  Opening Lines—London Belongs to Me
  Ian Sansom takes a look at Norman Collins’s novel London Belongs to Me.
8. 15:00
  London Belongs to Me—Episode 1
  1/2A joyous, almost Dickensian journey through a slice of London life.
9. 16:00
  Bookclub—Michel Faber
  Michel Faber takes questions from a Bookclub audience about his debut novel Under the Skin
10. 16:30
  Nature Table—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests.
11. 17:00
  Witness History—The handover of the Panama Canal
  In 1999 the Panama Canal was handed over from US to Panamanian rule.
12. 17:10
  The Patch—Gendros, Swansea
  One gym in Swansea, visited 80 times a month by its most dedicated followers... Why?
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—06/04/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
14. 17:57
  Weather—06/04/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—06/04/2025 Kemi Badenoch backs Israel's decision to deny two UK Labour MPs entry to the country
  A political row has broken out between the Conservative leader and the Foreign Secretary
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—Rajan Datar
  Rajan Datar presents a selection of the best bits of audio across the BBC.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—06/04/2025
  There’s a change of plan at Grange Farm.
4. 19:15
  Illuminated—Nobody to Call
  A moving online post leads Kevin Core into the world of 'lonely death' funeral appeals.
5. 19:45
  Lent Talks—The Creed: That there is one Church
  Alex Frost gives a personal reflection on the Nicene Creed.
6. 20:00
  Feedback—A Point of View. BBC Sounds overseas. Lockdown's Legacy.
  Andrea Catherwood discusses your views on the Lockdown's Legacy series.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—Val Kilmer, Jane Reed, Sir Torquil Norman, Dr Marika Sherwood
  Matthew Bannister on an actor, an editor, a businessman and a historian.
8. 21:00
  Money Box—Investments and Carers Allowance
  How are tariffs affecting investments?
9. 21:25
  Radio 4 Appeal—Cool Earth
  Wildlife camerman Vianet Djenguet makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Cool Earth.
10. 21:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—Taking back Khartoum
  People in Sudan's capital tell stories of survival and solidarity during its years of war.
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—Ben Wright and guests consider the potential impact of President Trump's tariffs on the UK economy
  Ben Wright and guests discuss President Trump's tariffs and banning phones in schools.
12. 23:00
  In Our Time—The Gracchi
  Why two brothers became linked to the fall of the Roman Republic and rise of the emperors.
13. 23:45
  Short Works—Up Dog Down Dog
  A short work from Vicki Jarrett about spirituality, labour and top quality linen.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—07/04/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:15
  Crossing Continents—Lebanon: Hezbollah in trouble
  Battered in the war with Israel, Hezbollah is under pressure - even from its supporters.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—The Church of St Mary and St Giles Buckerell in Devon
  Bells on Sunday comes from the Church of St Mary and St Giles Buckerell in Devon.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—07/04/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—07/04/2025
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:00
  News Summary—07/04/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:04
  Yesterday in Parliament—07/04/2025
  What would happen if a PM lost an election but refused to quit No 10? Sean Curran reports.
8. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—07/04/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
9. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Beacons of light
  Spiritual reflection to start the day with Rev Richard Frazer of the Church of Scotland.
10. 05:45
  Farming Today—07/04/2025: Avian flu, farmed fish, food strategy
  Avian flu is spreading, a look at farmed fish, and a new food strategy advisory board.
11. 05:57
  Weather—07/04/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers

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