Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—13/09/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
Mother Mary Comes to Me by Arundhati Roy—Episode 5: A Declaration of Love
5/5Arundhati Roy’s memoir of her early life, and her relationship with her formidable mother.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—13/09/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—13/09/2025
A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
05:30
News Summary—13/09/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:34
Shipping Forecast—13/09/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:43
Prayer for the Day—Young and Courageous
Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection with the Rev Catherine De Souza.
05:45
Uncharted with Hannah Fry—19. A Different Kind of Justice
How does a small informal survey lead to shocking truths about the US justice system?
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Morning
06:00
News and Papers—13/09/2025
The news headlines, including a look at the newspapers.
06:07
Open Country—The Menai Strait
Martha Kearney visits the stretch of water which separates Anglesey from mainland Wales.
06:30
Farming Today—13/09/25: Farmland Birds, Wild Summit, Illegal Meat
The 'chirr' of the nightjar the 'crex crex' of the corncrake: We focus on farmland birds.
06:57
Weather—13/09/2025
The latest weather reports and forecast
07:00
Today—13/09/2025
Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
Saturday Live—Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith, Beekeeping, Basketball, and Dan Brown's Inheritance Tracks
Steve and Reece join Adrian Chiles for extraordinary stories from remarkable people.
10:00
You're Dead to Me—Jane Austen: the life of a Regency literary icon
Join Greg and his guests to learn about the life and works of literary legend Jane Austen.
10:30
The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 49, Postbag
4/7Jay Rayner and the panel discuss pasta, beer recipes and white pepper.
11:00
The Week in Westminster—13/09/2025
The FT's George Parker assesses the latest developments at Westminster.
11:30
From Our Own Correspondent—Israel's ultimatum for Gaza City
Around a million Palestinians have been told to leave Gaza City ahead of a new offensive.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—13/09/2025
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
Money Box—Mortgage Charter and Unclaimed Benefits
How homeowners have been making use of new more flexible mortgage support.
12:30
The News Quiz—Series 118, 2. Cards revealed and Reshuffle
2/8Daliso Chaponda joins for the panel quiz show, all about the news of the week.
12:57
Weather—13/09/2025
The latest weather forecast
13:00
News—13/09/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
13:10
Any Questions?—Lord Deben, Miranda Green, Timandra Harkness, Luke Pollard MP
Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Liskeard Public Hall in Cornwall.
14:05
Any Answers?—13/09/2025
Listeners respond to the issues raised in the preceding edition of Any Questions?
14:45
The Archers—12/09/2025
Tom makes a decision.
15:00
The Magic Mountain by Thomas Mann—2. Claudia
2/3Hugh Casthorpe's temperature is rising. Is it a virus or is it love?
16:00
Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman’s Hour: Davina McCall, Papua New Guinea, Jung Chang, Fawning, Sophie Ellis Bextor
TV presenter Davina McCall on her stellar career and surviving brain surgery.
17:00
PM—13/09/2025
Full coverage of the day's news
17:30
Political Thinking with Nick Robinson—'Build Baby Build': The new housing secretary, Steve Reed
The man who replaced his close friend Angela Rayner as housing secretary joins Nick.
17:54
Shipping Forecast—13/09/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
17:57
Weather—13/09/2025
The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—Thousands gather in central London for a rally organised by the far-right activist, Tommy Robinson
Police say there have been nine arrests - and more are likely.
18:15
Loose Ends—Moira Buffini, Josh Jones, George Egg, Urielle Klein-Mekongo, Black Country, New Road
Stuart Maconie is joined by guests including Moira Buffini and Josh Jones.
19:00
Profile—Peter Mandelson
Peter Mandelson has been sacked as British Ambassador to the US.
19:15
This Cultural Life—Alicia Vikander
Academy Award-winning actor Alicia Vikander on her formative creative influences.
20:00
Archive on 4—Nine Votes that Count
Mark Damazer puts the US Supreme Court under the microscope.
21:00
Moral Maze—Is ‘net zero’ a moral pursuit?
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
22:00
News—13/09/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
22:15
The Food Programme—Follow the Food: The Rise of Food Tourism
Sheila Dillon investigates the growing number of food tours and trails.
23:00
Icklewick FM—Series 2, 3. The Reunion
3/6Chris and Amy visit their old school where the kids are awaiting their exam results.
23:30
Nature Table—Series 3, Episode 6
6/6Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—14/09/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:15
Bookclub—Paula Hawkins
Writer Paula Hawkins speaks to Bookclub about her debut thriller, The Girl on the Train.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—14/09/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—14/09/2025
A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
05:30
News Summary—14/09/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:34
Shipping Forecast—14/09/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:43
Bells on Sunday—The Church of Saints Mary and Gabriel in South Harting, West Sussex
Bells on Sunday comes from the Church of Saints Mary and Gabriel in South Harting.
05:45
In Touch—Guided Holidays
In Touch visits the Lake District to find out about a service providing guided holidays.
