BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 8 June 2025

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—08/06/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:15
  Bookclub—Joanne Harris: Chocolat
  Joanne Harris takes questions from readers on her best-selling novel from 1999, Chocolat.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—08/06/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—08/06/2025
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:30
  News Summary—08/06/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—08/06/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—The church of St Olave, Hart Street, in London
  Bells on Sunday comes from the church of St Olave, Hart Street, in London.
8. 05:45
  In Touch—Visually Impaired People in Space; NASA on SANS
  NASA tells In Touch about a condition affecting the vision of over 70% of their astronauts
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Summary—08/06/2025
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 06:05
  Thinking Allowed—Solidarity
  Racial sympathy amongst white Americans and the meaning of solidarity.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—Off Grid, On Tables
  Theo Whyte visits the off-grid farm selling to some of the country’s best restaurants
4. 06:57
  Weather—08/06/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—08/06/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 07:10
  Sunday—New UK ‘blasphemy law’ claims, Syria’s Alawites, Beatboxing nuns
  A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week with Edward Stourton.
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—Carers UK
  Tiggy Walker makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Carers UK
8. 07:57
  Weather—08/06/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecast
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—08/06/2025
  The news headlines, including a look at the newspapers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—Leeds Cathedral: Pilgrims of Hope
  A celebration of Pentecost from Leeds Cathedral.
11. 08:48
  Witness History—The Wonder Woman of DC Comics
  In 1976 Jenette Kahn became the first female head of DC Comics, home of the superheroes
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—Anna Hill on the Sedge Warbler
  Anna Hill on the loud song of the sedge warbler.
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—08/06/2025
  The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented this week by Simon Jack.
14. 10:00
  Desert Island Discs—Professor Lucy Easthope, emergency planner
  Lucy Easthope, emergency planner, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
15. 11:00
  The Archers Omnibus—08/06/2025
  David makes a decision, and Fallon fears for the future.
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Afternoon
1. 12:15
  Profile—Susie Wiles
  The first woman to serve as White House chief of staff.
2. 12:30
  It's a Fair Cop—Series 9, 2. Freedom of Expression
  2/6A dispute between a gay couple and a local church becomes a battleground for free speech.
3. 12:57
  Weather—08/06/2025
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—Reform UK: how other parties react to a changing political landscape
  The changing geology of UK politics: how the other parties combat the surge of Reform UK.
5. 13:30
  Currently—Excluded
  Why are school exclusions rising, and what happens to children who are excluded?
6. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Crowthorne: Caterpillars, Rusty Spots and Up-Cycled Objects
  Peter Gibbs and the GQT team answer the gardening questions of an eager audience.
7. 14:45
  Opening Lines—King Lear - Episode One
  John Yorke takes a look at King Lear, Shakespeare’s most brutal tragedy.
8. 15:00
  Spotlight—King Lear: Part 1
  Richard Wilson takes on the mighty Shakespearean King who foolishly gives away his kingdom
9. 16:00
  Take Four Books—Andrew Miller
  Andrew Miller on his new book, The Land in Winter, and its links to three other works.
10. 16:30
  Round Britain Quiz—Programme 5 - Northern Ireland v The North
  The contest of lateral thinking and cryptic connections, chaired by Kirsty Lang. 5/12
11. 17:00
  Witness History—Mary Fisher's 'A Whisper of Aids' speech
  In 1992, Mary Fisher set out to fight the prejudice faced by those with HIV and Aids
12. 17:10
  The Verb—Poetry and performance with Ian McMillan
  Barnsley Bard Ian McMillan is joined by guests for poetry performance and discussion.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—08/06/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
14. 17:57
  Weather—08/06/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—President Trump deploys National Guard in LA
  President Trump deploys the National Guard in LA,
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—Haroon Rashid
  Haroon Rashid presents a selection of the best bits of audio across the BBC.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—08/06/2025
  Bridge Farm faces disappointment.
4. 19:15
  Illuminated—You've Got Worms
  Sink into the dirt to meet the hidden worms that squelch through the darkness.
5. 19:45
  Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Cook from Scratch
  How cooking from scratch can help lose weight and boost your mood.
6. 20:00
  Word of Mouth—Lists
  Michael Rosen and linguistics researcher Jo Nolan discuss the joy of making lists.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—Valmik Thapar, Nancy Blaik, Norma Meras Swenson, Dr Stuart Farrimond
  Kirsty Lang on a conservationist, a charity fundraiser, an author, a science communicator.
8. 21:00
  Money Box—Water Bills and How to Save?
  New research suggests a third of households are trying to cut water use to save money.
9. 21:25
  Radio 4 Appeal—Carers UK
  Tiggy Walker makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Carers UK
10. 21:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—Ukraine's 'Operation Spider's Web'
  Ukraine launched an audacious drone attack inside Russia, but unease remains at home.
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—Looking ahead to the Spending Review
  Ben Wright and guests discuss the Spending Review, digital ID cards, and Margaret Thatcher
12. 23:00
  In Our Time—The Vienna Secession
  Melvyn Bragg and guests explore the Vienna Secession.
13. 23:45
  Short Works—Who is the cello playing? by Tim Pears
  A man tells his doctor about his son's strange obsession, while another truth is revealed.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—09/06/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:15
  Intrigue—Worse than Murder, 2. Alick, Darling
  As the police hunt for clues about Muriel’s disappearance, the tabloids hunt for a scoop.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—The church of St Olave, Hart Street, in London
  Bells on Sunday comes from the church of St Olave, Hart Street, in London.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—09/06/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—09/06/2025
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
6. 05:00
  News Summary—09/06/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:04
  Yesterday in Parliament—09/06/2025
  Susan Hulme reports on an emotional debate about babies born too early.
8. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—09/06/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
9. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Desiderata: The Thief of Joy
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Julia Loveless.
10. 05:45
  Farming Today—09/06/25 Onshore salmon farm plans, breeding wheat, dual-purpose poultry.
  Plans for onshore salmon farm can go ahead after legal battle to block them fails.
11. 05:57
  Weather—09/06/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers

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