Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—06/09/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
Life Chances—Achieving for All
5/5Told by a classmate, the story of one school and three students who were killed.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—06/09/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—06/09/2025
A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
05:30
News Summary—06/09/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:34
Shipping Forecast—06/09/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:43
Prayer for the Day—Oh for a sat-nav!
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Canon Ann Easter.
05:45
Uncharted with Hannah Fry—18. The Night the Earth Shook
After months of mild quakes, a sudden tremor alarms an Italian city. What will follow?
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Morning
06:00
News and Papers—06/09/2025
The news headlines, including a look at the newspapers.
06:07
Open Country—Pingos and Pool Frogs
Martha Kearney visits the Ice Age ponds called pingos which are being brought back to life
06:30
Farming Today—06/09/25 Farming Today This Week: Bovine TB strategy review, rural racism, algal blooms, short straw
Report calls for more urgency and a bigger budget to tackle TB in cattle in England.
06:57
Weather—06/09/2025
The latest weather reports and forecast
07:00
Today—06/09/2025
Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
Saturday Live—Michael Rosen, Ghostwriting, Dry Stone Walls, and Oti Mabuse's Inheritance Tracks
Michael Rosen joins Adrian Chiles for extraordinary stories from remarkable people.
10:00
You're Dead to Me—Marie Antoinette: last French queen before the Revolution
Join Greg and his guests to learn all about French queen Marie Antoinette.
10:30
The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 49, Brentwood
3/7Jay Rayner is in Brentwood, Essex hosting a culinary Q and A with a panel of experts
11:00
The Week in Westminster—06/09/2025
Vicki Young and guests discuss the resignation of the deputy prime minister, Angela Rayner
11:30
From Our Own Correspondent—China eyes a new world order
President Xi Jinping declared China ‘unstoppable’ at a vast military parade in Beijing.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—06/09/2025
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
Money Box—Inheritance Planning and State Pension Underpayments
Planning ahead for pension inheritance changes.
12:30
The News Quiz—Series 118, 1. Flags out, stamp duty. Stamped out, off duty.
1/8Alasdair Beckett-King joins Andy Zaltzman for a brand new series of the panel quiz show.
12:57
Weather—06/09/2025
The latest weather forecast
13:00
News—06/09/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
13:10
Any Questions?—Richard Fuller MP, Dame Meg Hillier MP, Sherelle Jacobs, Zack Polanski AM
Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Kimpton Memorial Hall in Hertfordshire.
14:05
Any Answers?—06/09/2025
Listeners respond to the issues raised in the preceding edition of Any Questions?
14:45
The Archers—05/09/2025
Lynda reaches the end of her tether.
15:00
The Magic Mountain by Thomas Mann—1. Symptoms
1/3The story of a young man with a serious respiratory disease. Or is he just in love?
16:00
Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman’s Hour: actor Robin Wright, life after a parent’s suicide, disliking your child's friends
Actor Robin Wright on directing and starring in her latest series, The Girlfriend.
17:00
PM—More arrests made at rally against Palestine Action ban
Police in London arrest protesters opposing the group's ban under anti-terrorism law.
17:30
Political Thinking with Nick Robinson—China, Russia and us: Tony Radakin on four years as Chief of the Defence Staff
An exclusive exit interview with Admiral Sir Tony Radakin in the week he steps down.
17:54
Shipping Forecast—06/09/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
17:57
Weather—06/09/2025
The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—Nigel Farage rows back on small boats pledge
Nigel Farage rows back on pledge to stop small boat crossings weeks after taking power
18:15
Loose Ends—Robert Webb, Cecelia Ahern, Patrick Marber, Curtis Stigers, Nova Twins
Clive Anderson with Robert Webb, Curtis Stigers, Cecelia Ahern and Nova Twins.
19:00
Profile—Zack Polanski
The newly elected leader of the Green Party.
19:15
This Cultural Life—Alison Balsom
Trumpeter Alison Balsom reveals her most significant cultural influences and experiences.
20:00
Archive on 4—Pauline Cutting: Surgery Under Siege
Saleyha Ahsan tells the story of the woman who inspired her career and life.
21:00
Moral Maze—Does the media reflect or exacerbate public disquiet?
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
22:00
News—06/09/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
22:15
The Food Programme—Manx Made
Jaega Wise sets off to the Isle of Man to discover the food being produced there.
23:00
Icklewick FM—Series 2, 2. The Tenner
2/6Royal fever hits Icklewick when the town’s first King Charles tenner is discovered.
23:30
Nature Table—Series 3, Episode 5
5/6Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—07/09/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:15
Take Four Books—Melissa Lucashenko
Melissa Lucashenko joins Take Four Books to discuss her novel, Edenglassie.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—07/09/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—07/09/2025
A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
05:30
News Summary—07/09/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:34
Shipping Forecast—07/09/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:43
Bells on Sunday—All Saints Church, Daresbury in Cheshire
Bells on Sunday comes from All Saints Church, Daresbury in Cheshire
05:45
In Touch—Online Safety Act; A TikTok Trend
In Touch discusses access issues of the age verification element of the Online Safety Act.
