BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 22 June 2025

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—22/06/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:15
  Take Four Books—Elif Shafak
  Elif Shafak speaks about her latest novel and explores its links to three other works.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—22/06/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—22/06/2025
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:30
  News Summary—22/06/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—22/06/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—The parish church of St Mary the Virgin Bishops Cannings in Wiltshire
  Bells on Sunday comes from the parish church of St Mary the Virgin Bishops Cannings.
8. 05:45
  In Touch—Pocklington Lodge
  The Thomas Pocklington Trust are planning to sell the last of their housing centres.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Summary—22/06/2025
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 06:05
  Thinking Allowed—Death
  A social history of death in the UK. Also, attitudes to dying in China.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—Hollywood to Flower Farm
  Kim Fleming's path from Chicago florist to flower grower via Hollywood and the White House
4. 06:57
  Weather—22/06/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—22/06/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 07:10
  Sunday—Israel-Iran; Assisted Dying; Summer Solstice
  William Crawley takes a look at the ethical and religious issues of the week.
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—Rainforest Trust
  Zoologist Mark Carwardine makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Rainforest Trust.
8. 07:57
  Weather—22/06/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecast
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—22/06/2025
  The news headlines, including a look at the newspapers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—The Life of Lambeth Palace
  A service exploring life and ministry of Lambeth Palace in London.
11. 08:48
  Witness History—Charleston church shooting
  Polly Sheppard, a survivor of the 2015 Charleston shooting, describes how it unfolded
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—Mike Dilger on the Crested Tit
  Mike Dilger explains how best to track down the crested tit.
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—The US bombs Iran
  President Trump announces success after the US strikes three nuclear sites in Iran.
14. 10:00
  Desert Island Discs—Norma Percy, film-maker
  Norma Percy, film-maker, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
15. 11:00
  The Archers Omnibus—22/06/2025
  Brian finds himself on the spot, and the pressure is on for Stella.
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Afternoon
1. 12:15
  Profile—Blaise Metreweli
  The first woman to be appointed as the chief of the UK’s Secret Intelligence Service.
2. 12:30
  It's a Fair Cop—Series 9, 4. Citizen's Arrest
  4/6When is it ok to take the law into your own hands?
3. 12:57
  Weather—22/06/2025
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—The world reacts to American strikes on Iranian nuclear sites
  Iran warns of "everlasting consequences" as the US bombs three major nuclear sites.
5. 13:30
  Currently—One Week in Gaza
  The daily realities and private thoughts of a young woman living through war.
6. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—West Horsley
  Kathy Clugston and the GQT Team are in West Horsley to solve your gardening issues.
7. 14:45
  Opening Lines—Comet in Moominland
  John Yorke takes a look at Tove Jansson's 1946 novel Comet in Moominland.
8. 15:00
  Drama on 4—Moominsummer Madness
  A tsunami hits Moominvalley, and the Moomins take refuge on a floating theatre, obviously.
9. 16:00
  Take Four Books—Wendy Erskine
  Wendy Erskine talks about her new novel and explores its connections to three other works.
10. 16:30
  Round Britain Quiz—Programme 7 - Northern Ireland vs The Midlands
  The contest of lateral thinking and cryptic connections, chaired by Kirsty Lang. 7/12
11. 17:00
  Witness History—Rescuing Palmyra’s treasures from the Islamic State group
  In 2015, Khalil Hariri risked his life to save centuries-old archaeology in Syria.
12. 17:10
  The Verb—Harriet Walter, Jason Singh, Gillian Allnutt, Glacier Poetry
  Ian McMillan is joined by Harriet Walter, Jason Singh and Gillian Allnutt.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—22/06/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
14. 17:57
  Weather—22/06/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—US 'devastated' Iran's nuclear programme
  The Pentagon used more than a dozen so-called "bunker buster" bombs on sites in Iran.
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—Emma Tracey
  Emma Tracey presents a selection of the best bits of audio across the BBC.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—22/06/2025
  Lynda needs a miracle.
4. 19:15
  Illuminated—The Frozen Light
  The world’s northernmost community celebrates the sun's return after months of darkness.
5. 19:45
  Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Yoga
  How yoga can boost your brain and lower your stress, and even reverse signs of ageing.
6. 20:00
  Feedback—19/06/2025
  Andrea Catherwood hears your views on coverage of the escalating Middle East conflict.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—Sir Geoff Palmer, Barbara Holdridge, Kim Woodburn, Sly Stone
  John Wilson on a scientist, an entrepreneur, a reality TV star and a musician.
8. 21:00
  Money Box—Child Trust Funds and the Cost of Insurance
  Calls for new rules for accessing child trust funds.
9. 21:25
  Radio 4 Appeal—Rainforest Trust
  Zoologist Mark Carwardine makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Rainforest Trust.
10. 21:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—Israel strikes Iran's nuclear sites
  Voices from Iran reveal a country and a regime under pressure amid Israel's attacks.
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—The Iran-Israel crisis and reflections on the assisted dying debate
  Ben Wright hosts discussion of the US strikes on Iran, plus reform of human rights law.
12. 23:00
  In Our Time—Barbour's 'Brus'
  How the earliest poem in Older Scots framed the legend of Robert the Bruce at Bannockburn.
13. 23:45
  Short Works—At the Rising of the Sun by Andrew Michael Hurley
  An original story for Radio 4 by the award-winning author of The Loney.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—23/06/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:15
  Intrigue—Worse than Murder, 4. Paper Flowers
  The police set a trap for M3, but will their plan to catch Muriel's kidnapper succeed?
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—The parish church of St Mary the Virgin Bishops Cannings in Wiltshire
  Bells on Sunday comes from the parish church of St Mary the Virgin Bishops Cannings.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—23/06/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—23/06/2025
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
6. 05:00
  News Summary—23/06/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:04
  Yesterday in Parliament—23/06/2025
  Alicia McCarthy reports as MPs decide whether to approve a bill to allow assisted dying.
8. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—23/06/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
9. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Marking the programme's 55 years on Radio 4
  The sound of the corncrake inspires Professor of Public Folklore, Mairéad Nic Craith.
10. 05:45
  Farming Today—23/06/25: Ag graduates, sustainable livestock, Scottish meat
  Agricultural graduates, sustainable livestock trial, Scottish meat.
11. 05:57
  Weather—23/06/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers

Monday 23 June 2025