BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 13 July 2025

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—13/07/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:15
  Bookclub—Tom Holland
  Tom Holland speaks about his book Rubicon and the rise and fall of the Roman Republic.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—13/07/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—13/07/2025
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:30
  News Summary—13/07/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—13/07/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—St Mary’s Church in Prescot, Merseyside
  Bells on Sunday comes from St Mary’s Church in Prescot, Merseyside.
8. 05:45
  In Touch—NHS Ten-Year Plan; Maddie + Triggs
  What does the NHS ten-year plan mean for eye care?
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Summary—13/07/2025
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 06:05
  Thinking Allowed—Learning Disabilities
  From cruel jibes to institutional care, a history of people with learning disabilities.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—Halal in Harmony
  Mariclare Carey-Jones meets a Muslim family who have swapped the city for the countryside.
4. 06:57
  Weather—13/07/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—13/07/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 07:10
  Sunday—Tuam Excavation; 50 years of Women Rabbis in the UK; Faith in Sport
  A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—CHASE Africa
  Singer Joss Stone makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of CHASE Africa.
8. 07:57
  Weather—13/07/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecast
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—13/07/2025
  The news headlines, including a look at the newspapers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—On the Sea in Ships
  Canon Simon Doogan and Father Martin Magill reflect on the sea voyages of two saints.
11. 08:48
  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. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—Anna Hill on the Yellowhammer
  Anna Hill remembers flocks of yellowhammers swooping along Dorset's country lanes.
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—13/07/2025
  The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
14. 10:00
  Desert Island Discs—Ash Atalla, producer
  Ash Atalla, producer, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
15. 11:00
  The Archers Omnibus—13/07/2025
  There’s a shock for Susan, and Alistair has some worrying news to impart.
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Afternoon
1. 12:15
  Profile—Piers Litherland
  The banker turned archaeologist who led the discovery of the tomb of an Egyptian pharoah.
2. 12:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 83, 1. I Hear With My Little Ear
  1/6Rory Bremner, Gary Delaney, Pippa Evans and Tony Hawks at the Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
3. 12:57
  Weather—13/07/2025
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—Is a political upheaval coming to Wales?
  Is a political upheaval coming to Wales? The first minister joins us live.
5. 13:30
  Currently—Out for Delivery
  The story of the multi-drop parcel courier industry, as told by the drivers themselves.
6. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Crossed Wires Podcast Festival: Back to Basics
  Kathy and the panel are at the Crossed Wires Podcast Festival to answer your questions.
7. 14:45
  Opening Lines—The Mahabharata - Episode 2
  John Yorke looks at the Hindu story that is one of the world’s greatest epics.
8. 15:00
  Mahabharata Now—Episode 9: Dance of Death
  The aftermath of the hot-air balloon crash stuns the family into facing a new future.
9. 16:00
  Take Four Books—Colm Tóibín
  Colm Tóibín on his latest novel, Long Island, and its connections to three other works.
10. 16:30
  Round Britain Quiz—Programme 10 - The South of England vs Scotland
  The contest of lateral thinking and cryptic connections, chaired by Kirsty Lang. 10/12
11. 17:00
  Witness History—'I wrote Schindler's List'
  Thomas Keneally stumbled across the story of Oskar Schindler while buying a briefcase
12. 17:10
  Behind the Crime—Mickey
  The two lives of Mickey, who went from crime to starring on the big screen.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—13/07/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
14. 17:57
  Weather—13/07/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—Israel blames "technical error" for Gaza air strike
  Israel has blamed a "technical error" for a strike that reportedly killed 10.
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—Jaega Wise
  Jaega Wise presents a selection of the best bits of audio across the BBC.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—13/07/2025
  Justin stirs the pot.
4. 19:15
  Illuminated—All Under One Magnetosphere
  Discover the magic of ‘natural radio’ - a hidden electromagnetic soundscape.
5. 19:45
  Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Get Fit with HIIT
  How a quick HIIT workout can burn calories, boost brainpower and help you live longer.
6. 20:00
  Feedback—BBC Sounds Overseas Switch Off and Lyse Doucet in Iran
  Andrea Catherwood speaks to BBC Sounds about its imminent closure to overseas listeners.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—Lord Tebbit, Daphne Boden, James Leprino, Sir Francis Graham-Smith
  Matthew Bannister on a politician, a harpist, a businessman and an astronomer.
8. 21:00
  Money Box—Water Meters and Cash ISAs
  What could the future look like for cash ISAs?
9. 21:25
  Radio 4 Appeal—CHASE Africa
  Singer Joss Stone makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of CHASE Africa.
10. 21:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—Tibetan resistance in China
  In Sichuan province, Tibetan monks practice their faith under heavy surveillance.
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—Latest political developments with Ben Wright and guests
  Ben Wright and guests discuss the possible doctors' strike and the art of political jokes
12. 23:00
  Artworks—New York 1925, 1. Winter
  1/4The story of the year New York became the biggest, most populous city in the world.
13. 23:30
  The History Podcast—The Lucan Obsession, 1. The Double Mystery
  There were hundreds of deaths in 1974 but the story of Lord Lucan gripped the nation. Why?
14. 23:45
  Short Works—Snowbirds and Coyotes by KM Elkes
  After the death of her husband, Betty drives to the Arizona desert.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—14/07/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:15
  Intrigue—Worse than Murder, 7. The Grand Finale
  Decades after Muriel's murder, her family still searches for answers and closure.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—St Mary’s Church in Prescot, Merseyside
  Bells on Sunday comes from St Mary’s Church in Prescot, Merseyside.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—14/07/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—14/07/2025
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
6. 05:00
  News Summary—14/07/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:04
  Yesterday in Parliament—14/07/2025
  A law to improve safety for football fans moves a step closer.
8. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—14/07/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
9. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Not Simply Asking
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with Rev Dr Bert Tosh.
10. 05:45
  Farming Today—14/07/25 Berry boom, hot cows, State of UK Climate
  The State of the UK Climate report is published today. With Caz Graham.
11. 05:57
  Weather—14/07/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers

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