BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Thursday 3 July 2025

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—03/07/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  Unearthing the Past by Sarah Dunant—3. Unto Us a Child Is Born
  3/5Sarah Dunant uncovers the perils of marriage and motherhood for a Renaissance icon.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—03/07/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—03/07/2025
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—03/07/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  Yesterday in Parliament—03/07/2025
  Alicia McCarthy reports on Prime Minister's Questions - and more.
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—03/07/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—To do or not to do?
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Mariama Ifode-Blease.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—03/07/25 Groundswell Regenerative Agriculture Festival
  From the regenerative farming festival in Hertfordshire.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—03/07/2025
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  In Our Time—Civility: Talking With Those Who Disagree With You
  On the value of keeping conversations going with opponents, from the Reformation onwards
3. 09:45
  Strong Message Here—We Haven't Always Told Our Story as Well as We Should
  A look at the language of the first year of the Labour government.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Crying, Fashion disruptor Amy Powney, NHS 10-Year Plan, Novelist Esther Freud
  Why did the image of the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, crying in Parliament cause a stir?
5. 11:00
  This Cultural Life—Anselm Kiefer
  Artist Anselm Kiefer discusses his cultural influences.
6. 11:45
  Unearthing the Past by Sarah Dunant—4. An Illness Probably Caused by Love
  4/5Sarah Dunant turns to the state of Isabella d'Este's marriage in Renaissance Italy.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—03/07/2025
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  The Bottom Line—Care Homes: How Will They Cope Without Migrant Workers?
  Overseas hiring is to be banned, but can homes attract enough British workers?
3. 12:32
  Sliced Bread—Dog Food (recorded live at Hay Festival)
  Is more expensive dog food worth the money?
4. 12:57
  Weather—03/07/2025
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  World at One—Rachel Reeves on her 'tough day'
  The chancellor speaks for the first time about her tears in the House of Commons.
6. 13:45
  Politically—Postwar, 19. Post-postwar
  19/20When did the postwar period end?
7. 14:00
  The Archers—02/07/2025
  Justin’s suspicions are aroused.
8. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Pica
  Emilie Robson's lyrical and haunting drama set in South Shields.
9. 15:00
  Ramblings—Camino Memories with the Ciao Ciao Girls
  Clare meets a group marking the tenth anniversary of their Camino de Santiago pilgrimage.
10. 15:27
  Radio 4 Appeal—Hear me out
  Beneficiary Kwaku Acheampong makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Hear Me Out
11. 15:30
  Feedback—Podcast Special and BBC coverage of Glastonbury
  Andrea Catherwood talks to a senior editor about recent changes to BBC News podcasts.
12. 16:00
  The Briefing Room—Why is there a row about disability benefits?
  David Aaronovitch and guests discuss why the benefits bill for disability has ballooned.
13. 16:30
  BBC Inside Science—How do you turn facial expressions into music?
  Hands on with the new research at this year’s Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition
14. 17:00
  PM—The chancellor tries to move on after yesterday's tears
  Rachel Reeves was all smiles as the government launched its ten-year plan for the NHS.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—A whistleblower from the US-backed aid centres in Gaza speaks to the BBC
  Hundreds of Palestinians have reportedly been killed at the aid distribution sites
2. 18:30
  Ashley Blaker's Hyperfixations—1. 17th Century English History
  The comedian unpicks his complex web of 'hyperfixations' - one obsession at a time.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—03/07/2025
  Neil finds himself under attack.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Review: RSC's The Constant Wife
  Review show: RSC's The Constant Wife, Wendy Erskine's The Benefactors, Hot Milk film
5. 20:00
  When It Hits the Fan—Dynasty PR: Can the Trumps learn from the Royals?
  David Yelland and Simon Lewis look at how to PR family dynasty.
6. 20:15
  The Media Show—Broadcasting Gaza: Doctors Under Attack, Tim Franks, F1’s media strategy
  We discuss why the BBC has decided not to broadcast a documentary on medics in Gaza.
7. 21:00
  Loose Ends—Dawn French, Fern Britton, Edward Rowe, Gwenno
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
8. 21:45
  Strong Message Here—We Haven't Always Told Our Story as Well as We Should
  A look at the language of the first year of the Labour government.
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—US Congress passes Trump's signature spending bill
  Big Beautiful Bill passes after days of voting in Senate and House of Representatives
10. 22:45
  Summer by Edith Wharton—4: 'Ask him when he's going to marry you.'
  4/5Edith Wharton's 1917 tale of forbidden passion and sexual awakening, read by Lydia Wilson.
11. 23:00
  Radical with Amol Rajan—Law and Order: How to Fix Britain's Courts (Lady Hale)
  A former top Supreme Court judge on divorce, democracy and assisted dying.
12. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—03/07/2025
  Alicia McCarthy reports as the health secretary unveils a 10-year plan for England's NHS.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—04/07/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  Unearthing the Past by Sarah Dunant—4. An Illness Probably Caused by Love
  4/5Sarah Dunant turns to the state of Isabella d'Este's marriage in Renaissance Italy.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—04/07/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—04/07/2025
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—04/07/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  Yesterday in Parliament—04/07/2025
  Susan Hulme reports as Wes Streeting unveils his 10-year plan for the NHS in England.
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—04/07/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Summertime and not-so easy living
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Mariama Ifode-Blease.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—04/07/25 Capital grants and sustainable farming incentive, carbon credits, farm research on cycle tour
  Sustainable farming incentive to re-open in the new year and new capital grants scheme.

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