BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 6 July 2025

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—06/07/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:15
  Take Four Books—Madeleine Thien
  Madeleine Thien speaks about her new novel and explores its links to three other works.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—06/07/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—06/07/2025
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:30
  News Summary—06/07/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—06/07/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—St Peter’s church in Evercreech, Somerset.
  Bells on Sunday comes from St Peter’s church in Evercreech, Somerset.
8. 05:45
  In Touch—RNIB on the Benefits Bill; Visually Impaired Tennis
  Wimbledon has begun and so In Touch takes a look at grass roots visually impaired tennis.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Summary—06/07/2025
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 06:05
  Thinking Allowed—The Irish in the UK
  How Irish nurses shaped the NHS. Also, Irish migrants, in London and the UK.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—Galson: the Estate on the Edge
  A community-owned estate in the Outer Hebrides.
4. 06:57
  Weather—06/07/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—06/07/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 07:10
  Sunday—Dalai Lama, Welfare bill, Turkey
  Emily Buchanan takes a look at the ethical and religious issues of the week.
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—Money Ready
  Maths teacher Bobby Seagull makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Money Ready.
8. 07:57
  Weather—06/07/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecast
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—06/07/2025
  The news headlines, including a look at the newspapers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—The King of Instruments - St Albans International Organ Festival
  Lucy Winkett explores the pipe organ’s unique contribution to church music.
11. 08:48
  Witness History—Cecil the lion
  On 1 July 2015, Cecil, a popular lion, was shot in Zimbabwe by an American trophy hunter
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—Michael Malay on the Magpie
  Michael Malay comes across a noisy group of magpies in his local woodland.
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—Pop the boats
  New tactics by French police in the Channel on the eve of President Macron's state visit.
14. 10:00
  Desert Island Discs—Carol Klein, gardener
  Carol Klein, gardener, shares the sountrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
15. 11:00
  The Archers Omnibus—06/07/2025
  Justin’s suspicions are aroused, and George makes a huge decision.
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Afternoon
1. 12:15
  Profile—Zohran Mamdani
  The new and unexpected Democratic candidate for New York City mayor.
2. 12:30
  It's a Fair Cop—Series 9, 6. Misrepresentation
  6/6When does a fib become a felony.
3. 12:57
  Weather—06/07/2025
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—How do we adapt to a warmer world?
  With rising temperatures in Europe, we ask how well prepared we are for extreme heat.
5. 13:30
  Currently—The Great British Trade-Off
  Nine years since Brexit: what's it like to trade with the EU?
6. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—East Horsley: Potato Beetle, Indoor edibles and Fallow Year
  Kathy Clugston and the GQT team visit East Horsley to tackle horticultural problems.
7. 14:45
  Opening Lines—The Mahabharata - Episode 1
  John Yorke looks at the Hindu story that is one of the world’s greatest epics.
8. 15:00
  Mahabharata Now—Episode 8: Dance of Death
  The Hasta family feud takes a tragic turn.
9. 16:00
  Bookclub—Tom Holland
  Tom Holland speaks about his book Rubicon and the rise and fall of the Roman Republic.
10. 16:30
  Round Britain Quiz—Programme 9 - The Midlands vs The North of England
  The contest of lateral thinking and cryptic connections, chaired by Kirsty Lang. 9/12
11. 17:00
  Witness History—The Gratitude Train: France thanks America
  In 1949, the Gratitude Train arrived in the US, 49 wagons of thank you gifts from France
12. 17:10
  Starmer's Stormy Year
  The inside story of Keir Starmer's turbulent first year as Labour prime minister.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—06/07/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
14. 17:57
  Weather—06/07/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—The government warns Labour rebels that reversing welfare cuts will have consequences
  The government has hinted that scrapping the 2-child benefit cap isn't possible.
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—Andrew Peach
  Andrew Peach presents a selection of the best bits of audio across the BBC.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—06/07/2025
  There’s a shock for Susan.
4. 19:15
  Illuminated—Still Me
  Tracey Okines - locked-in, not locked down - living boldly with humour, honesty and spirit
5. 19:45
  Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Eat Slowly
  Why simply eating slower could improve your digestion and lower your blood sugars.
6. 20:00
  Feedback—Podcast Special and BBC coverage of Glastonbury
  Andrea Catherwood talks to a senior editor about recent changes to BBC News podcasts.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—Courtney Griffiths KC, Sara Venn, Nina Kuscik, Mohammad Hussain
  Matthew Bannister on a barrister, a gardener, a runner and a soldier.
8. 21:00
  Money Box—Future of Pensions and Heat Networks
  A wide-reaching report makes recommendations about the future of pensions.
9. 21:25
  Radio 4 Appeal—Money Ready
  Maths teacher Bobby Seagull makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Money Ready.
10. 21:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—Israel's anti-war activists
  Israeli protesters highlight the plight of Palestinians in Gaza and demand an end to war
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—06/07/2025
  Iain Watson hosts Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
12. 23:00
  In Our Time—Civility: Talking With Those Who Disagree With You
  On the value of keeping conversations going with opponents, from the Reformation onwards
13. 23:45
  Short Works—One More Song by Sam Thompson
  At a music gig, Mark is surprised by someone he hasn’t seen in over twenty-five years.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—07/07/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:15
  Intrigue—Worse than Murder, 6. Death Plus
  The Hosein brothers face trial for Muriel's murder, but her body is still missing.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—St Peter’s church in Evercreech, Somerset.
  Bells on Sunday comes from St Peter’s church in Evercreech, Somerset.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—07/07/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—07/07/2025
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
6. 05:00
  News Summary—07/07/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:04
  Yesterday in Parliament—07/07/2025
  News, views and features on yesterday's stories in Parliament
8. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—07/07/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
9. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Prayer for the Day celebrates 55 years on Radio 4 from Bradford, City of Culture.
  Jane Williams reflects on prayer as a meditative act.
10. 05:45
  Farming Today—07/07/25 Northern Ireland pollution, dry stone walling, shellfish
  Farmers say plans to reduce pollution could destroy the pig industry in Northern Ireland.
11. 05:57
  Weather—07/07/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers

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