BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 14 September 2025

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—14/09/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:15
  Bookclub—Paula Hawkins
  Writer Paula Hawkins speaks to Bookclub about her debut thriller, The Girl on the Train.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—14/09/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 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.
5. 05:30
  News Summary—14/09/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—14/09/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
7. 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.
8. 05:45
  In Touch—Guided Holidays
  In Touch visits the Lake District to find out about a service providing guided holidays.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Summary—14/09/2025
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 06:05
  Heart and Soul—Freddie’s Second Verse
  Freddie left fame behind to follow Buddhism and find stillness in Hong Kong.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—Oat Milk Farmers
  Cambridgeshire farmers turning their oats into gluten-free milk.
4. 06:57
  Weather—14/09/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—14/09/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 07:10
  Sunday—Charlie Kirk & Christian Nationalism; Muslim Generational Divide; Arvo Part
  Charlie Kirk & Christian Nationalism; the generation gap in mosques; Arvo Part turns 90
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—Zimbabwe Educational Trust
  Writer Africa Brooke makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Zimbabwe Educational Trust
8. 07:57
  Weather—14/09/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecast
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—14/09/2025
  The news headlines, including a look at the newspapers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—The Invitation of Heaven
  This week’s Sunday Worship comes from the Calon Lan Centre.
11. 08:48
  Witness History—President Clinton plays the sax in Prague
  In January 1994, two presidents enjoyed a memorable jazz night in the Czech Republic
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—Jo Wimpenny on the Moorhen
  Zoologist and author Jo Wimpenny on the 'juicy soap opera' of moorhen life.
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—Pressure on Starmer over Mandelson appointment
  Government defends appointment of Peter Mandelson as UK ambassador to the US.
14. 10:00
  The Reunion—Royal Ballet School
  Kirsty Wark brings together some distinguished former students of the Royal Ballet School.
15. 11:00
  The Archers Omnibus—14/09/2025
  There's a surprise for the cricket team, and Stella faces a challenge.
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Afternoon
1. 12:15
  Profile—Peter Mandelson
  Peter Mandelson has been sacked as British Ambassador to the US.
2. 12:30
  Just a Minute—Series 95, 4. What's that wonderful smell?
  4/6Gyles Brandreth is back for another game of Just A Minute.
3. 12:57
  Weather—14/09/2025
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—14/09/2025
  Radio 4's look at the week's big stories from both home and around the world.
5. 13:30
  Currently—Corn Belt People
  Anna Jones visits the Iowa state fair to test the mood of the rural Midwest
6. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Summer Garden Party: Potting Shed
  Kathy Clugston & the GQT team set up a Potting Shed to solve your gardening grievances.
7. 14:45
  Opening Lines—The Cherry Orchard - Episode One
  John Yorke takes a look at Anton Chekhov’s final and most radical play.
8. 15:00
  Drama on 4—The Yafa Cherry Orchard, Part 1
  1/2Chekhov’s masterpiece is relocated to Palestine during the partition of 1948.
9. 16:00
  Take Four Books—Ian McEwan
  Ian McEwan on his new novel, What We Can Know, and its connections to three other works.
10. 16:30
  The 3rd Degree—Series 15, 1. University of Bristol
  1/6The students v professors quiz.
11. 17:00
  Witness History—9/11: The generosity of Gander
  The small Canadian town that helped diverted passengers after the 9/11 terror attacks.
12. 17:10
  En-Gulfed—Tourism
  Activist and satirist Heydon Prowse explores the booming tourism industry of Gulf States.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—14/09/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
14. 17:57
  Weather—14/09/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—British Boxer Ricky Hatton dies
  Manchester City FC and Amir Khan lead tributes to former world champion boxer
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—Robin Ince
  Robin Ince presents a weekly selection of the best bits of audio across the BBC.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—14/09/2025
  There's a surprise twist at the Flower and Produce Show.
4. 19:15
  Illuminated—Where the Distance Shimmers
  Laura Barton reflects on the shifting identity of Route 66.
5. 19:45
  Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Take a Nap
  How an afternoon siesta could help your blood pressure, productivity and memory.
6. 20:00
  Word of Mouth—Crash Bang Wallop: The Sound of Words
  Michael Rosen and Dr Catherine Laing discuss words that sound like their meanings.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—The Duchess of Kent, Giorgio Armani, Valerie Pearlman, Rick Davies
  John Wilson on a duchess, fashion designer, judge and a singer.
8. 21:00
  Money Box—Mortgage Charter and Unclaimed Benefits
  How homeowners have been making use of new more flexible mortgage support.
9. 21:25
  Radio 4 Appeal—Zimbabwe Educational Trust
  Writer Africa Brooke makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Zimbabwe Educational Trust
10. 21:30
  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.
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—President Trump's State Visit
  Ben Wright and guests discuss Keir Starmer's leadership and President Trump's state visit.
12. 23:00
  Illuminated—Into the West
  Horatio Clare goes in search of the bird he’s loved since childhood: the red-billed chough
13. 23:30
  The History Podcast—The Lucan Obsession, 10. The Final Act?
  Will Alex find an ending to the story of Lord Lucan?
14. 23:45
  Short Works—Fairy Penguin by Rachel Trezise
  Original short fiction by Rachel Trezise, read by Georgia Henshaw.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—15/09/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:15
  Crossing Continents—Saving Gaza's Past
  How Palestinians are trying to save Gaza's 5,000-year history.
3. 00:45
  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.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—15/09/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—15/09/2025
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
6. 05:00
  News Summary—15/09/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:04
  Yesterday in Parliament—15/09/2025
  Alicia McCarthy reports from Westminster as peers debate assisted dying
8. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—15/09/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
9. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—The Search That Satisfies
  Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection with the Rev Catherine De Souza.
10. 05:45
  Farming Today—15/09/25 Cheesemakers unhappy with US trade deal, less money for rural services, fishing industry fears ban on bottom trawling
  British cheesemakers say they’ve got a raw deal on export tariffs to the US
11. 05:57
  Weather—15/09/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers

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