Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—02/09/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
Life Chances—Acton High
1/5Told by a classmate, the story of one school and three students who were killed.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—02/09/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—02/09/2025
A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
05:00
News Summary—02/09/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:04
Yesterday in Parliament—02/09/2025
Alicia McCarthy reports as Parliament gets back to work after the summer break.
05:34
Shipping Forecast—02/09/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:43
Prayer for the Day—Gathering and Giving
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with the Rev Lesley Ann Wilson.
05:45
Farming Today—02/09/25 Rural racism, dairy prices, pulses for animal feed.
Rural racism is often unreported and has a profound impact on victims, says new report.
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Morning
06:00
Today—02/09/2025
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics—Series 11, The Aeneid
In a tour de force solo performance, Natalie takes on Virgil's great poem in 28 minutes.
09:30
The Long View—Flags
Jonathan Freedland looks at the flying of flags now and opposite parliament in 1780.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Femicide Census, Period Pain, Eve Myles, Forced Adoption
Why is the number of women being killed by men remaining consistent and not going down?
11:00
Add to Playlist—Jess Gillam and Keelan Carew with music fit for a king
Saxophonist Jess Gillam and pianist Keelan Carew add five more tracks.
11:45
Life Chances—The Girl in Red and Blue
2/5Told by a classmate, the story of one school and three students who were killed.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—02/09/2025
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
You and Yours—Call You and Yours: What's childcare provision like in your area?
Call You and Yours: What's childcare provision like in your area?
12:57
Weather—02/09/2025
The latest weather forecast
13:00
World at One—China shows off diplomatic might
Leaders of Russia, Iran and North Korea meet Xi Jinping.
13:45
Ian Hislop's Oldest Jokes—Series 2, Mother-in-Law Jokes
Ian Hislop returns to unearth the oldest examples of five varieties of British joke.
14:00
The Archers—01/09/2025
Lawrence plays his trump card.
14:15
Drama on 4—Mr Cameron goes to Ukraine
A country CD, an ex-PM and a truck. With Matt Forde and Shazia Mirza.
15:00
Extreme—Peak Danger, 7. No Man Left Behind
7/8Rescue missions are underway. Can they save the trapped climbers before time runs out?
15:30
Heart and Soul—The mosque for Bangladesh’s transgender women
A community giving intersex and transgender individuals in Bangladesh a place to worship
16:00
Artworks—New Songs of Innocence
School-age readers grapple with William Blake's Songs of Innocence.
16:30
What's Up Docs?—Is there a 'normal' menstrual cycle?
Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken uncover what we misunderstand about the menstrual cycle.
17:00
PM—Concern about the bond markets
Former Goldman Sachs chief economist says he's worried as government borrowing costs rise.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—Zach Polanski is the new leader of the Green Party in England and Wales
The former actor and hypnotherapist stood on an "eco populist" platform
18:30
Room 101 with Paul Merton—Series 3, Rachel Parris
5/6Paul Merton asks Rachel Parris what she would put into Room 101.
19:00
The Archers—02/09/2025
Kate looks at the bigger picture.
19:15
Front Row—Aaron Sorkin on adapting Harper Lee's novel To Kill Aa Mockingbird for the stage
Aaron Sorkin on To Kill a Mockingbird, Bradford Live, Toyah Willcox, Raymond Antrobus.
20:00
File on 4 Investigates—Sex Offenders: The Long Way Back
Alison Holt reports on a charity that aims to rehabilitate men convicted of a sexual crime
20:40
In Touch—Online Safety Act; A TikTok Trend
In Touch discusses access issues of the age verification element of the Online Safety Act.
21:00
Crossing Continents—Galicia’s wild horses in peril
Europe’s largest herd of wild horses, in north-west Spain, is under threat. Why?
21:30
Great Lives—Benjamin Franklin
Famous guests nominate lives they love or admire - today Benjamin Franklin.
22:00
The World Tonight—China prepares for massive military parade
Beijing will display military hardware en masse as world leaders look on
22:45
Nesting by Roisín O'Donnell—Episode Two
2/10Having found a room in a bed & breakfast, Ciara must plan her next move.
23:00
Havana Helmet Club—10. The 7th Floor
Adam plans to officially testify to the US government – but nothing is straight forward.
23:30
Today in Parliament—02/09/2025
Alicia McCarthy reports as ministers are accused of stalling a grooming gangs inquiry.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—03/09/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
Life Chances—The Girl in Red and Blue
2/5Told by a classmate, the story of one school and three students who were killed.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—03/09/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—03/09/2025
A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
05:00
News Summary—03/09/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:04
Yesterday in Parliament—03/09/2025
Questions for ministers over the promised grooming gangs inquiry. Sean Curran reports.
05:34
Shipping Forecast—03/09/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:43
Prayer for the Day—Doing Your Best
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with the Rev Lesley Ann Wilson.
05:45
Farming Today—03/09/25 Lough Neagh blue green algae, feed mill, Unst Show
People living around Lough Neagh say the pollution is worse than ever after this summer.
