BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Thursday 18 September 2025

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Evening
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Early
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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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—18/09/2025
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Writing the Universe—In the beginning
  Robin Ince explores how writers have told the story of the big bang.
3. 09:45
  Strong Message Here—Phase 2 (with Ria Lina)
  'Phase 2' and more language from a fraught political summer.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Nuclear energy, SEND reform, Anita on Celebrity Race Across the World
  What women in the UK really feel about more nuclear energy production.
5. 11:00
  This Cultural Life—Kerry James Marshall
  American artist Kerry James Marshall reveals his most significant cultural influences.
6. 11:45
  The Finest Hotel in Kabul by Lyse Doucet—Episode 4 - Chef Abida
  4/5With the Taliban gone, women go back to work. Abida takes on the kitchen at the Inter-Con.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—18/09/2025
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Scam Secrets—We're Coming For Your Furniture
  Fake bailiffs and a terrifying phonecall out of the blue.
3. 12:32
  Sliced Bread—Dough - The Future of Clothing
  Could 'smart' clothing monitor our health?
4. 12:57
  Weather—18/09/2025
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  World at One—Trump's state visit: the business end
  The US President arrives at Chequers. What should Sir Keir Starmer say to him?
6. 13:45
  The History Podcast—The Fort, 9. Warrior
  Back at the Zulu Company lines, Mathew's friends and comrades await his return.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—17/09/2025
  Ed knows the right thing to do.
8. 14:15
  Drama on 4—High Cockalorum
  Jeremy Dyson's original comedy drama about a humble man and a Hollywood star.
9. 15:00
  Open Country—Fair Isle
  Martha Kearney is on one of Britain's most isolated islands, famous for knitting and birds
10. 15:27
  Radio 4 Appeal—Zimbabwe Educational Trust
  Writer Africa Brooke makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Zimbabwe Educational Trust
11. 15:30
  BBC National Short Story Award—BBC National Short Story Award 2025, Little Green Man by Edward Hogan
  Edward Hogan's tender story is in the running for the 20th BBC National Short Story Award.
12. 16:00
  Rethink—Rethink: should we stop flying?
  Should we take individual responsibility for the polluting effects of aviation?
13. 16:30
  BBC Inside Science—What’s the highest a human could possibly pole vault?
  The science, engineering and maths behind Armand Duplantis’s latest world record.
14. 17:00
  PM—18/09/2025
  News and current affairs, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—President Trump and Sir Keir Starmer hail a "new era" for UK US relationship
  The leaders held a joint news conference at Chequers
2. 18:30
  Stand-Up Specials—Glenn Moore's Almanac Series 2, Three Glenn & A Baby
  3 March 2020: Glenn’s last night of freedom as lockdown looms large and a baby looms tiny.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—18/09/2025
  Feelings stir for Paul.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Front Row at the Contains Strong Language festival in Bradford
  A special edition of Front Row live from the Contains Strong Language festival in Bradford
5. 20:00
  When It Hits the Fan—Prince Harry's PR Comeback
  David Yelland and Simon Lewis analyse a surprisingly good week for Prince Harry.
6. 20:15
  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.
7. 21:00
  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.
8. 21:45
  Strong Message Here—Phase 2 (with Ria Lina)
  'Phase 2' and more language from a fraught political summer.
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Trump returns to US as state visit ends
  In a closing press conference the US President told reporters Putin had ‘let me down’
10. 22:45
  Mrs Robinson by Helen Cross—Episode 4: An Argument
  4/5Lydia navigates the highs and lows of an affair with an opium-addicted poet.
11. 23:00
  Radical with Amol Rajan—Life After Vogue: Why I Want To Reinvent Fashion Magazines (Edward Enninful)
  The ex-British Vogue editor on why he thinks fashion risks going backwards on diversity.
12. 23:30
  Short Works—Twenty-Five Years by Mona Dash
  Annika is a well organised widow. But a Facebook request sets her back
13. 23:45
  Today in Parliament—18/09/2025
  Sean Curran reports as peers tackle the government about complicated rail fares.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—19/09/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  The Finest Hotel in Kabul by Lyse Doucet—Episode 4 - Chef Abida
  4/5With the Taliban gone, women go back to work. Abida takes on the kitchen at the Inter-Con.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—19/09/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—19/09/2025
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—19/09/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  Rethink—Rethink: should we stop flying?
  Should we take individual responsibility for the polluting effects of aviation?
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—19/09/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—The Spirit Poured Out for All
  Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection with the Rev Catherine De Souza.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—19/09/25 Rural Housing Solutions, NI Rural Politics, Transforming Food Systems
  We hear from people tackling the shortage of rural housing.

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