BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Thursday 31 July 2025

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—31/07/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  Speed of Light by Laura Cumming—3. John Mayall - A Celebrity Photographer
  3/5The photographer John Mayall's candid images of Victoria and Albert spark a new craze.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—31/07/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—31/07/2025
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—31/07/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  Sideways—Chasing Peace, 3. Peace Reimagined
  Matthew Syed explores the case for radically non-violent solutions to conflict.
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—31/07/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Salt Lake City Toffees
  Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection with Rev Andrew Sully.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—31/07/25 Bioethanol, managing water in the Norfolk Broads, pesticides petition
  What impact would the closure of a UK bioethanol plant have on farmers?
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—31/07/2025
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Artworks—New York 1925, 4. Autumn
  4/4The story of the year New York became the biggest, most populous city in the world.
3. 09:30
  Politically—Reflections: Series 3, Steve Baker
  4/4The adventures of an arch Brexiteer: James Naughtie talks to former MP Steve Baker.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Michelle Collins, Women's Golf, Access to work, Girls Like You
  EastEnders actor Michelle Collins makes her Edinburgh Fringe debut with a new play.
5. 11:00
  The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 33, The Mighty Spud - Sandy Knapp, Glenn Bryan and Susan Calman
  Robin Ince & Brian Cox boil down the truth about one of the most beloved foods - potatoes.
6. 11:45
  Speed of Light by Laura Cumming—4. Alphonse Bertillon - The Mugshot
  4/5Alphonse Bertillon, a Parisian policeman & photographer, leaves behind an enduring legacy.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—31/07/2025
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Scam Secrets—'I'm Calling from Your Bank'
  Is it really your bank on the phone?
3. 12:32
  Sliced Bread—Standing Desks
  Can standing desks help relieve muscle tension, back pain, and reduce stress?
4. 12:57
  Weather—31/07/2025
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  World at One—New plan to support small businesses
  The business secretary outlines his plans to help small businesses and freelancers.
6. 13:45
  The Power of Guilt—The First Month
  4/5The deeply personal story of an accident, extreme guilt, and its power to transform us.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—30/07/2025
  Emma considers what might have been.
8. 14:15
  Drama on 4—The Barber of Moville
  For Kitty, a trip to Zurich seems the only alternative to a long descent into dementia.
9. 15:00
  This Natural Life—Angela Harding
  Martha Kearney travels to Fair Isle to meet the illustrator Angela Harding.
10. 15:27
  Radio 4 Appeal—Afghanaid
  Konnie Huq makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Afghanaid.
11. 15:30
  Feedback—Nick Robinson's interview with David Mencer. Reaction to BBC App overseas
  Andrea Catherwood hears listeners' views on the BBC app replacing BBC Sounds abroad.
12. 16:00
  The Briefing Room—Why don't we have ID cards in the UK?
  David Aaronovitch and guests discuss identity cards.
13. 16:30
  BBC Inside Science—Why wasn’t the Russia mega earthquake as damaging as previous ones?
  The 8.8 magnitude quake sent tsunami waves into Japan, Hawaii and the US west coast.
14. 17:00
  PM—Man arrested as summer camp children fall ill
  A 76-year-old man is arrested on suspicion of administering poison at a summer camp.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—President Trump's envoy meets Israel's Prime Minister
  The meeting focused on salvaging ceasefire talks and getting more aid into Gaza
2. 18:30
  Tim Key's Poetry Programme—Series 6, 1. The Pilot
  1/4With guests Stephen Merchant and Lolly Adefope.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—31/07/2025
  George has a big question to ask.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Review Show: The Naked Gun, Madonna, Paul Weller, The Assassin
  The Naked Gun, The Assassin, new albums from Paul Weller and Madonna.
5. 20:00
  Human Intelligence—Series 1, Disruptors: George Washington
  Naomi Alderman explores the mind of the first US president, George Washington.
6. 20:15
  The Media Show—Christiane Amanpour, Dead Internet Theory, Food journalism
  CNN’s Christiane Amanpour reflects on her career.
7. 21:00
  Loose Ends—Tiff Stevenson, Sam Palladio, Ella Al-Shamahi, Chris Grace, The Miki Berenyi Trio
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
8. 21:45
  Sideways—Appetite for Distraction, 4. Attention Shortfall?
  Matthew Syed asks what it means to be distracted in a media world vying for our attention.
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—US envoy Steve Witkoff plans to visit Gaza tomorrow
  US envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff has met Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu
10. 22:45
  The Spire by William Golding—Episode Nine
  9/10By William Golding. Jocelin climbs the spire to protect it with a Holy Nail.
11. 23:00
  Radical with Amol Rajan—Britain’s New Right: Could Reform Replace The Tories? (Dr James Orr)
  And what a Nigel Farage government might look like.
12. 23:30
  A Good Read—Zadie Smith and Colm Tóibín
  Two authors join Harriett Gilbert to share favourite books.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—01/08/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  Speed of Light by Laura Cumming—4. Alphonse Bertillon - The Mugshot
  4/5Alphonse Bertillon, a Parisian policeman & photographer, leaves behind an enduring legacy.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—01/08/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—01/08/2025
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—01/08/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  The Briefing Room—Why don't we have ID cards in the UK?
  David Aaronovitch and guests discuss identity cards.
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—01/08/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Land of Song
  Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection with Sian Wyn Rees.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—01/08/25 Impact of war on Ukraine farmland, river management, slurry storage
  Impact of war on farmland in Ukraine.

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