BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Wednesday 17 September 2025

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Morning
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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—17/09/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  The Finest Hotel in Kabul by Lyse Doucet—Episode 2 - Amanullah's Ambition
  2/5A Soviet invasion overshadows life at the Inter-Con Kabul, even so Amanullah has big plans
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—17/09/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—17/09/2025
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—17/09/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  Yesterday in Parliament—17/09/2025
  Alicia McCarthy reports as opposition MPs demand answers over Lord Mandelson's sacking.
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—17/09/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Faith That Acts
  Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection with the Rev Catherine De Souza.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—17/09/25: Rivers in National Parks, Rural Post Offices, Economics of Fishing.
  A new report claims rivers in National Parks need better protection against pollution.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—17/09/2025
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  More or Less—Is it true that out-of-work benefits have almost doubled?
  Out-of-work benefits, French pensioners, surprising salmon and the truth about senses.
3. 09:30
  Shadow World—The People vs McDonald's, 6. Judge for Yourself
  6/6The verdict is finally delivered, and Helen uncovers who her ex-partner John really was.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Cryptic pregnancy, actor Karen Pittman, writer Nikita Gill, Agnes Wanjiru
  We explore the fact that some women don't know they are pregnant until their baby is born.
5. 11:00
  File on 4 Investigates—A Prison Inspector Calls
  A unique insight into the many problems facing our prison system.
6. 11:40
  This Week in History—September 15th - September 21st
  Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
7. 11:45
  The Finest Hotel in Kabul by Lyse Doucet—Episode 3 - Mohammad and the Mujahideen
  3/5Mohammad watches goggle eyed as the mujahideen make an entrance at the Inter-Con Kabul.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—17/09/2025
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—TikTok raffles, Dieselgate ten years on, Pension awareness
  Growing concerns around raffles running on TikTok.
3. 12:57
  Weather—17/09/2025
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  World at One—Major tech deal announced
  US tech firms announce big investment in UK.
5. 13:45
  The History Podcast—The Fort, 8. Bullet Magnet
  In the chaos of the dust storm at the fort - the team battle to find Mathew.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—16/09/2025
  Fallon jumps in the deep end.
7. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Blue Envelopes
  Nick Ahad's Bradford set comedy drama with rap music.
8. 15:00
  Money Box—Money Box Live: Navigating a Terminal Illness
  How do you plan your financial future when you've been diagnosed with terminal illness?
9. 15:30
  BBC National Short Story Award—BBC National Short Story Award 2025, Two Hands by Caoilinn Hughes
  Caoilinn Hughes' story is under consideration for the BBC National Short Story Award 2025.
10. 16:00
  When It Hits the Fan—Prince Harry's PR Comeback
  David Yelland and Simon Lewis analyse a surprisingly good week for Prince Harry.
11. 16:15
  The Media Show—Guto Harri, James O Brien, Isabel Oakeshott on the Unite the Kingdom rally and the Charlie Kirk Shooting, Tim Davie
  BBC leader Tim Davie, Tommy Robinson & the Unite the Kingdom rally, Charlie Kirk shooting.
12. 17:00
  PM—The President meets the King
  Donald Trump joins King Charles and the Royal Family at Windsor.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—President Trump visits Windsor Castle
  This is the first day of Donald Trump's second state visit to the UK
2. 18:30
  Do Gooders—Series 2, 3. The Force
  3/6A charity Star Wars film marathon receives a mixed response from the gang.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—17/09/2025
  Ed knows the right thing to do.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Review Show: Ian McEwan's new novel and Small Acts of Love at Glasgow's Citizens Theatre
  Kirsty Wark and her guests discuss novelist Ian McEwan's latest book, What We Can Know.
5. 20:00
  Moral Maze—To know or not to know?
  Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
6. 21:00
  The Life Scientific—Sonia Gandhi on building model brains to tackle Parkinson’s disease
  Sonia Gandhi on trying to tackle the fastest-growing neurological condition in the world.
7. 21:30
  Illuminated—Where the Distance Shimmers
  Laura Barton reflects on the shifting identity of Route 66.
8. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Trump's state visit
  The King hosts President Trump at a lavish state banquet at Windsor Castle.
9. 22:45
  Mrs Robinson by Helen Cross—Episode 3: A Question
  3/5Lydia is torn between instinct and propriety. By Helen Cross. Read by Anne-Marie Duff.
10. 23:00
  Ria Lina Gets Forensic—Series 1, 2. Microneedling
  2/5Ria and Geoff Norcott try Microneedling to see if it can make their faces look younger.
11. 23:15
  The Skewer—Series 14, Ep 2 - Back, Sack and Crack, and An American Idiot Abroad
  2/5Jon Holmes remixes the news. This week, Back, Sack and Crack and An American Idiot Abroad.
12. 23:30
  Short Works—Slow Burn by Laura-Blaise McDowell
  A young woman decides it's time to move out of her parents' house.
13. 23:45
  Today in Parliament—17/09/2025
  Susan Hulme reports as peers debate the banning of Israelis from a British defence college
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—18/09/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  The Finest Hotel in Kabul by Lyse Doucet—Episode 3 - Mohammad and the Mujahideen
  3/5Mohammad watches goggle eyed as the mujahideen make an entrance at the Inter-Con Kabul.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—18/09/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—18/09/2025
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—18/09/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  More or Less—Is it true that out-of-work benefits have almost doubled?
  Out-of-work benefits, French pensioners, surprising salmon and the truth about senses.
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—18/09/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—A Gratitude Habit
  Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection with the Rev Catherine De Souza.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—18/09/25: Drought/downpour, rural crime gang jailed, bus services
  Drought will officially stretch into the autumn but rain is the next farming challenge.

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