BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Thursday 26 June 2025

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—26/06/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  Causing a Scene—I Love You
  Antonia Quirke dissects some of the life-changing scenes that define cinema.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—26/06/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—26/06/2025
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—26/06/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  Yesterday in Parliament—26/06/2025
  News, views and features on yesterday's stories in Parliament
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—26/06/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Marking the programme's 55 years on Radio 4
  The music of Robert Carver inspires teacher of literature and religion Linden Bicket.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—26/06/25: Inheritance tax review, Hoads Wood, weather forecasting, Ag students
  Inheritance tax review, Hoads Wood, weather forecasting, agriculture students.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—26/06/2025
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  In Our Time—Dragons
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss this ubiquitous mythical creature.
3. 09:45
  Strong Message Here—The New Brexit
  Helen returns as we discuss the topic described by Farage as 'The New Brexit'; Net Zero.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—SEND, Kate Burton, Yehudis Fletcher
  New figures show a rise in care plans for SEND in England. We look at the impact.
5. 11:00
  This Cultural Life—Katherine Rundell
  Author Katherine Rundell reveals her cultural influences and inspirations.
6. 11:45
  Causing a Scene—War
  Antonia Quirke dissects some of the life-changing scenes that define cinema.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—26/06/2025
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  The Bottom Line—Presentations: How to Avoid 'Death By PowerPoint'
  An aspect of some jobs that many dread, and some top tips on getting it right.
3. 12:32
  Sliced Bread—Toast - Homebase
  Why did the DIY chain Homebase have to close all of its stores?
4. 12:57
  Weather—26/06/2025
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  World at One—Iran says it's given the US a 'hard slap'
  Ayatollah Khamenei’s first comments since US bombing.
6. 13:45
  Politically—Postwar, 14. United Nations
  14/20Both main parties supported the United Nations, but they disagreed about what that meant.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—25/06/2025
  Brian throws down the gauntlet.
8. 14:15
  Drama on 4—The Christopher Boy’s Communion by David Mamet
  Catholic Joan will stop at nothing to save the son accused of murder.
9. 15:00
  Ramblings—Camino Memories in Penicuik
  A veteran of multiple Camino pilgrimages tells Clare what keeps drawing him back to Spain
10. 15:27
  Radio 4 Appeal—Rainforest Trust
  Zoologist Mark Carwardine makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Rainforest Trust.
11. 15:30
  Feedback—Radio 4's The Patch. What's up Docs. Add to Playlist.
  Andrea Catherwood speaks to a BBC commissioner about your views on What's Up Docs?
12. 16:00
  The Briefing Room—Iran: What happens next?
  David Aaronovitch and guests consider the implications of the Israel Iran conflict.
13. 16:30
  BBC Inside Science—What happens when you bomb a uranium enrichment site?
  The science behind US attacks on Iran’s nuclear sites.
14. 17:00
  PM—Strip-search of schoolgirl 'was gross misconduct'
  Two Metropolitan Police officers who strip-searched a teenager committed gross misconduct.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—Sir Keir Starmer has spoken to rebel Labour MPs about welfare cuts
  The Prime Minister is trying to fend off a revolt
2. 18:30
  The Matt Forde Focus Group—6. The Politics of 'The End of the World'
  Does the end of the series mean the end of the world? With Sir James Cleverly
3. 19:00
  The Archers—26/06/2025
  Will attempts to look on the bright side.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Review Programme: Van Gogh and Anselm Kiefer
  We review the RA's Kiefer/Van Gogh exhibition, and new film From Hilde, with Love.
5. 20:00
  When It Hits the Fan—Faking It To Make It
  David Yelland and Simon Lewis explain why 'being yourself' might just be a terrible idea.
6. 20:15
  The Media Show—Jimmy Lai - media tycoon and political prisoner, the new Wargame podcast, Tattle Life gossip website
  Jimmy Lai - political prisoner latest, The Wargame Podcast, Tattle Life gossip site.
7. 21:00
  Loose Ends—Jenny Colgan, Douglas Maxwell, Zara Gladman, Michael Mullen, James Yorkston, Rachel Newton
  Nihal Arthanayake and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
8. 21:45
  Strong Message Here—The New Brexit
  Helen returns as we discuss the topic described by Farage as 'The New Brexit'; Net Zero.
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Starmer set to announce welfare climbdown
  BBC understands cuts to benefits will only affect future claimants
10. 22:45
  White Nights by Dostoevsky—Episode 4 - The Third Night
  4/5Dostoevsky's tale of love and longing in St Petersburg. The Third Night.
11. 23:00
  Radical with Amol Rajan—Knife Crime: Can Education Save Lives? (Steve Chalke)
  Why our schools don’t work for Britain’s troubled children.
12. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—26/06/2025
  Susan Hulme reports as the Prime Minister tells MPs he'll talk to Labour's welfare rebels.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—27/06/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  Causing a Scene—War
  Antonia Quirke dissects some of the life-changing scenes that define cinema.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—27/06/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—27/06/2025
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—27/06/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  Yesterday in Parliament—27/06/2025
  Sean Curran reports as the prime minister updates MPs about the G7 and Nato summits.
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—27/06/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Marking the programme's 55 years on Radio 4
  The sound of wild geese brings inspiration to Quaker and author Alastair McIntosh.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—27/06/25: tree planting, dairy farmers, English olive oil
  Tree planting, dairy farmers, English olive oil.

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