BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 3 August 2025

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—03/08/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:15
  Take Four Books—Denise Mina
  Multi-award-winning writer Denise Mina discusses her new novel, The Good Liar.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—03/08/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—03/08/2025
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:30
  News Summary—03/08/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—03/08/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—The parish church of St Mary Redcliffe in Bristol
  Bells on Sunday comes from the parish church of St Mary Redcliffe in Bristol
8. 05:45
  In Touch—It Could Be You; All Things Dotty
  A new book on living with disability and a dotty solution to poor accessibility.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Summary—03/08/2025
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 06:05
  Heart and Soul—Praise You: A forgotten love letter to black men
  The secret civil rights history of DJ Fatboy Slim's dance anthem Praise You.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—Restoring Rainforest
  Antonia Bolingbroke-Kent discovers the rare woodland at the heart of a Cornish farm.
4. 06:57
  Weather—03/08/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—03/08/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 07:10
  Sunday—Israel-Gaza, Shaolin Scandals, Axe Murder Priest
  Emily Buchanan takes a look at the ethical and religious issues of the week.
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—Hospice UK
  Comedian Jo Brand makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Hospice UK
8. 07:57
  Weather—03/08/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecast
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—03/08/2025
  The news headlines, including a look at the newspapers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—From Nicaea to Now: The Living Legacy of the Creed
  A service commemorating the 1,700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed
11. 08:48
  Witness History—The Reichstag fire
  In February 1933, the home to the German Parliament in Berlin was burned down.
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—Paul Farley on the Reed Bunting
  In poet Paul Farley's house, the reed bunting is known as The Vicar.
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—03/08/2025
  The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
14. 10:00
  Desert Island Discs—Harry Hill, comedian
  Harry Hill, comedian, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
15. 11:00
  The Archers Omnibus—03/08/2025
  Susan has the rug pulled from under her and there are fireworks at the BL board meeting
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Afternoon
1. 12:15
  The Bottom Line—The Decisions That Made Me, Sonnaz Nooranvary (House of Sonnaz, upholsterer)
  The Repair Shop star on defying her parents’ expectations.
2. 12:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 83, 4. Cricketers' Songbook
  4/6Harry Enfield, Miles Jupp, Lucy Porter and Marcus Brigstocke return to Warwick.
3. 12:57
  Weather—03/08/2025
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—What next for the conflict in Ukraine?
  What next for the conflict in Ukraine?
5. 13:30
  Currently—Turn Right for Wales
  Will Hayward asks if Wales could become the setting for Reform’s biggest breakthrough yet.
6. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Postbag Edition: Finsbury Circus Gardens
  Peter Gibbs and the GQT panel visit Finsbury Circus Gardens in this postbag episode.
7. 14:45
  Why Do We Do That?—Series 2, 10. Why do we dance?
  Paleoanthropologist Ella Al-Shamahi asks, why do we dance?
8. 15:00
  Drama on 4—Acqua Alta - Part 2
  Brunetti's investigation is raising more questions than answers in a very wet Venice.
9. 16:00
  Bookclub—Kit de Waal
  Author Kit de Waal takes questions from a Bookclub audience on her novel My Name Is Leon.
10. 16:30
  Nature Table—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests.
11. 17:00
  Witness History—Ten countries join the EU in one night
  On 1 May 2004, the European Union went through its biggest ever enlargement.
12. 17:10
  The Invention Of...—Hungary, Hungary and Mohacs 500
  1/3Misha Glenny heads to Budapest to find where Hungary came from.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—03/08/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
14. 17:57
  Weather—03/08/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—Details of a compensation scheme for victims of mis-sold car finance
  Compensation for drivers mis-sold car finance could cost the industry up to £18bn
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—Myfanwy Alexander
  Myfanwy Alexander presents a selection of the best bits of audio across the BBC.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—03/08/2025
  Brian struggles to see the wood for the trees.
4. 19:15
  Illuminated—A Taste of Home
  We unbox care packages to explore flavours from China, India, Ireland and the Philippines.
5. 19:45
  Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Nibble Some Nuts
  Why eating nuts can reduce your waistline, help your heart and give your brain a boost.
6. 20:00
  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.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—Dame Cleo Laine, Hulk Hogan, Margaret Boden, Tom Lehrer
  Matthew Bannister on a singer, a wrestler, a cognitive scientist and a satirist.
8. 21:00
  Sliced Bread—Toast - Freeserve
  How did the internet service provider Freeserve reach dizzy heights then disappear?
9. 21:25
  Radio 4 Appeal—Hospice UK
  Comedian Jo Brand makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Hospice UK
10. 21:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—Gaza: a turning point?
  Jeremy Bowen reflects on the prospects for Palestinian statehood in the light of history.
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—Helen Catt and guests discuss latest political developments
  Helen Catt and guests discuss illegal migration, Southport's recovery and summer reading.
12. 23:00
  Artworks—New York 1925, 4. Autumn
  4/4The story of the year New York became the biggest, most populous city in the world.
13. 23:30
  The History Podcast—The Lucan Obsession, 4. Searching for Lady Lucan
  Despite all the press attention, Lady Lucan remained enigmatic. Who was she really?
14. 23:45
  Short Works—Flyology by Alison MacLeod
  Ada Lovelace takes a liberating flight of fancy and a vision of the future unfurls.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—04/08/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:15
  Artworks—Depeche Mode: Reach Out and Touch Faith
  Sasha Frere-Jones leads us on the unlikely journey of Depeche Mode’s world domination.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—The parish church of St Mary Redcliffe in Bristol
  Bells on Sunday comes from the parish church of St Mary Redcliffe in Bristol
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—04/08/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—04/08/2025
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
6. 05:00
  News Summary—04/08/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:04
  Last Word—Dame Cleo Laine, Hulk Hogan, Margaret Boden, Tom Lehrer
  Matthew Bannister on a singer, a wrestler, a cognitive scientist and a satirist.
8. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—04/08/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
9. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—A splash of joy
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with the Reverend Canon Grace Thomas.
10. 05:45
  Farming Today—04/08/25 Harvest and the impact of this year's dry weather on crops
  Harvest 2025 - what's been the impact of weather extremes on this year's crops?
11. 05:57
  Weather—04/08/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers

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