BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Thursday 10 July 2025

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—10/07/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  The Secret Painter by Joe Tucker—Episode Three
  3/5The story of the artist Eric Tucker, often dubbed the ‘secret Lowry’. Read by Paul Ready.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—10/07/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—10/07/2025
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—10/07/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  Yesterday in Parliament—10/07/2025
  Susan Hulme reports as Sir Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch clash over tax at PMQs.
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—10/07/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Prayer for the Day celebrates 55 years on Radio 4 from Bradford the City of Culture
  Simmy Sekhon reflects on integrity in business.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—10/07/25 Welsh rural crime strategy, Shetland mussels, seasonal workers scheme
  Rural crime: new awareness course for pet owners in Wales whose dogs attack livestock.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—10/07/2025
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Artworks—New York 1925, 1. Winter
  1/4The story of the year New York became the biggest, most populous city in the world.
3. 09:30
  Politically—Reflections: Series 3, John Kerry
  1/4James Naughtie talks to veteran US politician John Kerry about his life and career.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Southport inquiry, Cam, DCI Helen Tebbit
  Statements from parents of children who survived the 29 July attacks.
5. 11:00
  The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 33, 201st Birthday Bonanza - Mel Giedroyc, Deborah Meaden and Nish Kumar
  Get ready for a landmark episode of The Infinite Monkey Cage celebrating our 201st show!
6. 11:45
  The Secret Painter by Joe Tucker—Episode Four
  4/5The story of the artist Eric Tucker, often dubbed the ‘secret Lowry’. Read by Paul Ready.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—10/07/2025
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  The Bottom Line—Scaling Up: What Turns a Start-Up into a Success?
  What does it take to grow a new enterprise into a multi million-pound business?
3. 12:32
  Sliced Bread—Water Filters (Recorded Live at Cheltenham Science Festival)
  Can tap water filters take out what they claim?
4. 12:57
  Weather—10/07/2025
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  World at One—Iran ‘increasing threat’ to UK
  A parliamentary report says the UK needs to take the threat from Iran more seriously.
6. 13:45
  Tony Hawks Is Giving Nothing Away—Episode 4: Money Mindsets
  Tony Hawks explores money mindsets, family finances and personal attitudes to inheritance.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—09/07/2025
  There’s relief for Jolene.
8. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Smoking Guns
  How the man who proved climate change is manmade was attacked by the fossil fuel industry.
9. 15:00
  This Natural Life—Charlotte Church
  The singer-songwriter meets Martha Kearney in the Cambrian mountains of mid Wales.
10. 15:27
  Radio 4 Appeal—Money Ready
  Maths teacher Bobby Seagull makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Money Ready.
11. 15:30
  Feedback—BBC Sounds Overseas Switch Off and Lyse Doucet in Iran
  Andrea Catherwood speaks to BBC Sounds about its imminent closure to overseas listeners.
12. 16:00
  The Briefing Room—The Trump hokey cokey is back - what happens to world trade now?
  As President Trump raises tariffs again, what does this mean for world trade?
13. 16:30
  BBC Inside Science—How can we reduce the impact of plastic on the environment?
  Solutions to plastic waste from creating cleaner products to cleaning up ocean litter.
14. 17:00
  PM—Migration returns deal agreed between UK and France
  'One in one out' pilot to start within weeks. Plus, the soaring cost of package holidays.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—Sir Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron strike a deal to try to curb channel crossings
  The two leaders unveil a "one in, one out" migrant deal
2. 18:30
  Ashley Blaker's Hyperfixations—2. Professional Wrestling
  Ashley continues to unpick his complex web of 'hyperfixations', one obsession at a time.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—10/07/2025
  Eddie forms an unexpected bond.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Review Show: Wet Leg's new album and Johnny Depp's artist biopic Modigliani
  More than Human at the Design Museum, which explores how design can help the planet.
5. 20:00
  When It Hits the Fan—The Crying Game
  David Yelland and Simon Lewis look at the risks and rewards of showing your emotions.
6. 20:15
  The Media Show—Gregg Wallace, The Salt Path, Oasis reunion tour, migrant small boats media coverage
  Gregg Wallace, row over The Salt Path, Oasis tour, migrant small boats media coverage.
7. 21:00
  Loose Ends—Mel Giedroyc, Debbie Wiseman, Mike Gayle, Rachel Parris, Clive Anderson
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
8. 21:45
  Sideways—Appetite for Distraction, 1. Postman’s Prophecy?
  Matthew Syed asks what it means to be distracted in a media world vying for our attention.
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—UK and France agree ‘groundbreaking’ migration deal
  Keir Starmer announces a ‘one in, one out’ agreement with France
10. 22:45
  Private Angelo by Eric Linklater—Dicky This or Nigel That
  4/10Angelo's impulsive rescue will unlock a new opportunity for the young Italian.
11. 23:00
  Radical with Amol Rajan—From Trump to Corbyn: How Social Media Shapes Politics (Billy Bragg)
  Billy Bragg on the 'Twitterisation of debate', the new working class and protest songs.
12. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—10/07/2025
  David Cornock reports as MPs question ministers about planned strike action by doctors.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—11/07/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  The Secret Painter by Joe Tucker—Episode Four
  4/5The story of the artist Eric Tucker, often dubbed the ‘secret Lowry’. Read by Paul Ready.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—11/07/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—11/07/2025
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—11/07/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  Yesterday in Parliament—11/07/2025
  News, views and features on yesterday's stories in Parliament
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—11/07/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Prayer for the Day celebrates 55 years on Radio 4 from Bradford the City of Culture
  Saarah Hamayun reflects on hidden blessings and hope.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—11/07/25 Great Yorkshire Show 2025
  Curly sheep, innovation and profitability on farm - we visit the Great Yorkshire Show.

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