BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Thursday 25 September 2025

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—25/09/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  A History of England in 25 Poems by Catherine Clarke—3: Below Stairs in the Country House - ‘Crumble Hall’ by Mary Leapor
  3/5A history of England exploring the ways in which poetry has shaped English identity.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—25/09/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—25/09/2025
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—25/09/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  More or Less—Was it easier to deport migrants to France before Brexit?
  Migrant returns, ageing mistakes, beef prices and AI MP speeches.
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—25/09/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—I want to be alone?
  Spiritual reflection with Fr Philip Blackledge of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Melrose.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—25/09/25 Bumper crop of damsons, dahlias, water management workshop
  The baking heat has had a beneficial impact on this year's damsons and dahlias.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—25/09/2025
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Writing the Universe—The fabric of the universe
  Robin Ince investigates the mysteries of black holes.
3. 09:45
  Strong Message Here—Hurty Words (with Stewart Lee)
  Stewart Lee joins to look at the rebranding of cancel culture.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Child benefit cap, Prof Edith Heard, Book banning
  We look at the mounting pressure to scrap the two child benefit cap.
5. 11:00
  This Cultural Life—Jackie Kay
  Poet, writer and former Makar Jackie Kay reveals her formative creative influences.
6. 11:45
  A History of England in 25 Poems by Catherine Clarke—4: Modernity, Mourning and the Shadow of War - ‘Funeral Blues’ by W. H. Auden
  4/5A new history of England exploring the ways in which poetry has shaped English identity.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—25/09/2025
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  The Bottom Line—Direct to Consumer: A Better Way to Sell?
  How do businesses navigate selling directly to their customers?
3. 12:32
  Sliced Bread—Dough - The Future of Flight
  Can supersonic air travel make a comeback? Greg Foot examines future wonder products
4. 12:57
  Weather—25/09/2025
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  World at One—Andy Burnham addresses Labour leadership speculation
  The Mayor of Greater Manchester says that the Labour leadership is up to the party.
6. 13:45
  Looking for No Man's Land—4. A really good clue
  Caroline Steel and Producer Florian Bohr take their quest into underwater caves.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—24/09/2025
  Ruairi attempts to negotiate.
8. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Love Across the Ages
  A dynamic drama about gay love through the ages inspired by 9th-century poet Abu Nuwas.
9. 15:00
  Open Country—The Stones of Snuff Mills
  Industrial centre turned nature reserve with stories of ghosts, fossils and an asylum.
10. 15:27
  Radio 4 Appeal—AMR Action UK
  Dr Adam Rutherford makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of AMR Action UK.
11. 15:30
  Word of Mouth—It's not what you say, it's how you say it
  Michael Rosen on clichés, pragmatics and how language is used to connect us beyond words.
12. 16:00
  Rethink—Rethink... winners and losers
  Why understanding zero-sum thinking can help explain modern politics and attitudes.
13. 16:30
  BBC Inside Science—The science behind autism
  What do we know about the causes of autism?
14. 17:00
  PM—Starmer to bring in compulsory digital IDs
  The prime minister believes the ID scheme will help crack down on illegal working.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—ID Card scheme expected to be announced tomorrow
  The Prime Minister is expected to announce plans for a compulsory digital ID scheme.
2. 18:30
  Stand-Up Specials—Glenn Moore's Almanac Series 2, Run Glenn Run!
  4.26m of sheer agony - that’s 'm' for miles, not minutes as Glenn Moore enters a marathon.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—25/09/2025
  There's a shock for Emma.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Leonardo DiCaprio comes on Front Row to talk about One Battle After Another
  Leonardo DiCaprio and director Paul Thomas Anderson on their film One Battle After Another
5. 20:00
  When It Hits the Fan—Why the Macrons are willing to bare all
  David Yelland and Simon Lewis examine how to fight back against disinformation.
6. 20:15
  The Media Show—Reporting on migrant hotels, Jimmy Kimmel's return, The Hack
  Journalist Sue Mitchell on her reporting on migrant hotels.
7. 21:00
  Loose Ends—Neil Hannon & The Divine Comedy, Mark Gatiss, Kate Fox, AA Dhand, Edith Bowman
  Edith Bowman and guests live at the BBC's Contains Strong Language Festival.
8. 21:45
  Strong Message Here—Hurty Words (with Stewart Lee)
  Stewart Lee joins to look at the rebranding of cancel culture.
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Will government's ID scheme help stop small boat crossings?
  The PM will announce a new digital ID scheme to crack down on illegal working.
10. 22:45
  The Plot Against America by Philip Roth—Episode 4
  4/10Richard Schiff reads Roth's chilling alternative history of a far right-leaning 1940s USA.
11. 23:00
  Radical with Amol Rajan—The Weaponisation of Science: How to Avoid a Global Catastrophe (Professor Carlo Rovelli)
  Physicist Carlo Rovelli argues for natural intelligence over artificial intelligence.
12. 23:30
  Great Lives—James Dyson on Frank Whittle
  James Dyson chooses the inventor of the jet engine, Frank Whittle.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—26/09/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  A History of England in 25 Poems by Catherine Clarke—4: Modernity, Mourning and the Shadow of War - ‘Funeral Blues’ by W. H. Auden
  4/5A new history of England exploring the ways in which poetry has shaped English identity.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—26/09/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—26/09/2025
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—26/09/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  Rethink—Rethink... winners and losers
  Why understanding zero-sum thinking can help explain modern politics and attitudes.
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—26/09/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Precious atoms
  Spiritual reflection with Fr Philip Blackledge of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Melrose.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—26/09/25: Cybersecurity, historic plums, tenant farming commissioner, Autumn arable progress
  How nervous are the major food retailers about the risk of a cyber attack?

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