BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Tuesday 22 July 2025

Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—22/07/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  Wolf Moon: A Woman's Journey into the Night by Arifa Akbar—Episode 1 - Zero Hour
  1/5An elegant exploration of how the night shapes the mind, culture and society.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—22/07/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—22/07/2025
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—22/07/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  Yesterday in Parliament—22/07/2025
  Sir Keir Starmer is put on the spot by MPs. Susan Hulme reports.
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—22/07/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Appreciating the Body
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Steve Taylor.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—22/07/2025: water pollution, farmers' wellbeing
  Water pollution, farmers' wellbeing.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—22/07/2025
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics—Series 11, Alexandria: The City
  Natalie tells the story of the ancient city of Alexandria. With Islam Issa and Edith Hall.
3. 09:30
  Inside Health—Health risks of bin strikes, measles warning and ethics
  We ask what's brewing in Birmingham's bins, plus measles and challenges for medical ethics
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Baroness Margaret Hodge, Racism in women's football, Author Georgina Moore
  Former MP Margaret Hodge on why she wants women over 70 to be screened for breast cancer.
5. 11:00
  Screenshot—Scotland
  Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode look for the real Scotland on screen as Braveheart turns 30
6. 11:45
  Wolf Moon: A Woman's Journey into the Night by Arifa Akbar—Episode 2 - Sleep
  2/5The relationship between sleeplessness and artistic expression is explored.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—22/07/2025
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—Call You & Yours: How do you find time for books, and how can we encourage children and young people to read?
  How do you find time for books, and how can we encourage young people to read?
3. 12:57
  Weather—22/07/2025
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  World at One—Badenoch reshuffles her top team
  The Conservative leader brings back former rival Sir James Cleverly in a surprise move.
5. 13:45
  Understand—Derailed: The Story of HS2, 7. Gold Plated
  7/10HS2's contracts with major firms become a new focus for critics.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—21/07/2025
  Lynda has reservations.
7. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Unicorn
  Comedy drama by Alan Harris, starring Darren Evans.
8. 15:00
  Extreme—Peak Danger, 1. Welcome to Base Camp
  1/8The climbers in K2’s Base Camp try to reach the summit before time runs out.
9. 15:30
  Heart and Soul—The future of the Alawites
  Emily Wither meets Syrian Alawites who have fled to Lebanon.
10. 16:00
  Artworks—Souvenirs
  The story of a friendship torn apart by type - as in, the bits of metal that print words.
11. 16:30
  What's Up Docs?—Can caffeine boost your performance?
  Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken explore the effects of caffeine on our brains and bodies.
12. 17:00
  PM—22/07/2025
  News and current affairs, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—Former Unite boss Len McCluskey enjoyed private flights and football tickets
  A report says they were arranged by the firm building a hotel for the union
2. 18:30
  Room 101 with Paul Merton—Series 2, Naga Munchetty
  4/6Paul Merton talks to Naga Munchetty about the items she would send to Room 101.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—22/07/2025
  The past returns to haunt Chelsea.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Jimmy McGovern on Unforgivable and Has Marvel cracked the superhero reboot?
  We discuss the new Fantastic Four, and Jimmy McGovern talks about BBC drama Unforgivable.
5. 20:00
  Today—The Today Debate: What can stop the war in Gaza?
  Award-winning current affairs documentary series.
6. 20:45
  In Touch—Access to Work: What Is Happening?
  There have been rumoured cuts to Access to Work, In Touch digs a little deeper.
7. 21:00
  Intrigue—Word of God, 5. Revelations
  How an Oxford professor's betrayal exposed the secrets of the Museum of the Bible.
8. 21:30
  The Bottom Line—Car Parks: Who's Making Money From Your Ticket?
  Evan Davis meets some of the key figures from a much-maligned industry
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Ozzy Osbourne dies aged 76
  Tributes flow in for Black Sabbath frontman and heavy metal icon
10. 22:45
  The Spire by William Golding—Episode Two
  2/10By William Golding. Jocelin is determined that nothing shall stop the building work.
11. 23:00
  Havana Helmet Club—4. Sound and Fury
  A media and political storm gathers around detectives investigating in Havana.
12. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—22/07/2025
  Susan Hulme reports as Rachel Reeves calls for more risk-taking to drive economic growth.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—23/07/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  Wolf Moon: A Woman's Journey into the Night by Arifa Akbar—Episode 2 - Sleep
  2/5The relationship between sleeplessness and artistic expression is explored.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—23/07/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—23/07/2025
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—23/07/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  Yesterday in Parliament—23/07/2025
  Sean Curran reports as Rachel Reeves attends her annual Q&A session with a Lords committee
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—23/07/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—The Calm Center
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Steve Taylor
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—23/07/25: battery storage, farmer wellbeing, plastic recycling
  Battery storage, farmer wellbeing, plastic recycling.

Wednesday 23 July 2025