BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 28 September 2025

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—28/09/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:15
  Take Four Books—Graham Norton
  Bafta Award-winning broadcaster and novelist Graham Norton discusses his novel, Frankie.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—28/09/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—28/09/2025
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:30
  News Summary—28/09/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—28/09/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—St Mary’s Church in Lymm, Cheshire.
  Bells on Sunday comes from St Mary’s Church in Lymm, Cheshire.
8. 05:45
  In Touch—Leaving the Macular Society, Age Verification Help
  Advice on how to verify your age online if you are visually impaired.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Summary—28/09/2025
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 06:05
  Beyond Belief—Faith versus Fear
  What is the ‘Christian’ response to migrants?
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—A Plum Job
  Harvesting the native plums of Gloucestershire.
4. 06:57
  Weather—28/09/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—28/09/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 07:10
  Sunday—Next Archbishop of Canterbury; China religious crackdown; Gaza ceasefire plan
  A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—War Child UK
  Claudia Hammond makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of War Child UK
8. 07:57
  Weather—28/09/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecast
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—28/09/2025
  The news headlines, including a look at the newspapers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—The God of all Creation - Live worship from Lichfield Cathedral
  A celebration of harvest, live from Lichfield Cathedral.
11. 08:48
  Witness History—When Stalin silenced Shostakovich
  In 1936, Russian composer Dmitri Shostakovich was denounced.
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—Hannah Stitfall on the Firecrest
  As autumn ripens in Cornwall, film-maker Hannah Stitfall is looking out for the firecrest.
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—28/09/2025
  The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
14. 10:00
  Desert Island Discs—Michael Sheen, actor
  Michael Sheen, actor, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
15. 11:00
  The Archers Omnibus—28/09/2025
  Stella looks to the future, and there's a shock for Emma.
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Afternoon
1. 12:15
  Profile—Kristi Noem
  Secretary of the US Department of Homeland Security.
2. 12:30
  Just a Minute—Series 95, 6. Do you believe in soul mates?
  6/6Paul Merton and Julian Clary return to play Just a Minute.
3. 12:57
  Weather—28/09/2025
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—Russia's hybrid war with Europe
  Why is Russia testing Europe's defences and how should the West respond?
5. 13:30
  Currently—Flag Town
  Jonny I’Anson visits the Yorkshire suburbs where flags are flying high.
6. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—St Austell: Kiwis, Proud Plants and Frozen Seeds
  Kathy Clugston and the GQT panel are in St Austell to solve your gardening conundrums.
7. 14:45
  Opening Lines—A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian
  John Yorke looks at the worldwide bestseller A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian.
8. 15:00
  Drama on 4—A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian, Episode 1
  1/2An elderly widower’s new romance sparks family conflict and buried histories.
9. 16:00
  Take Four Books—William Boyd
  William Boyd on his new spy novel, The Predicament, and its links to three other works.
10. 16:30
  The 3rd Degree—Series 15, 3. University of Kent
  3/6The students v professors quiz.
11. 17:00
  Witness History—The founding of USAID
  One woman’s influence on USAID during the 1960s 'Decade of Development’
12. 17:10
  Artworks—Monstrous Regiment
  The dramatic story of the pioneering theatre company that dared to put women centre stage.
13. 17:40
  Short Works—This Is Somewhere Else
  Original short story for radio, written and read by Henry C. Krempels.
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—28/09/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
15. 17:57
  Weather—28/09/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—Keir Starmer calls Reform migrant policy 'racist' and 'immoral'
  Kei Starmer has called Reform UK's proposal to scrap indefinite leave to remain "racist"
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—Anna Phoebe
  Anna Phoebe presents a selection of the best bits of audio across the BBC.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—28/09/2025
  Stella has a crisis of confidence.
4. 19:15
  Illuminated—Driving, Driving, Driving on the Autobahn
  Alan Dein takes to the road to explore the cultural resonances of Kraftwerk’s Autobahn.
5. 19:45
  Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Drink Coffee
  Could a cup of coffee benefit your workout, lift your mood, and even help you burn fat?
6. 20:00
  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.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—Sir Nicholas Grimshaw, John Stapleton, Mary Elizabeth Dodd, Claudia Cardinale
  Matthew Bannister on an architect, a TV presenter, a physiotherapist and an actor.
8. 21:00
  Money Box—Teachers' Pensions and Car Insurance Compensation
  Head teachers' union demands action over 'failing' pension scheme.
9. 21:25
  Radio 4 Appeal—War Child UK
  Claudia Hammond makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of War Child UK
10. 21:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—Palestinian lives in the occupied West Bank
  In Bethlehem, Palestinians react to the move by the UK to formally recognise statehood.
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—Labour Party Conference
  Ben Wright and guests are live at the Labour Party's Conference in Liverpool.
12. 23:00
  On the Run—At Their Feet
  Helen Mort charts our relationship with running, from prehistoric times to present day.
13. 23:45
  Short Works—Shadowing Gordon by Jan Carson
  A writer spends a day shadowing an exorcist called Gordon.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—29/09/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:15
  Crossing Continents—‘A new foe’: Conscripting women in Denmark
  18-year-old girls in Denmark are facing the draft, as the military boosts its numbers.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—St Mary’s Church in Lymm, Cheshire.
  Bells on Sunday comes from St Mary’s Church in Lymm, Cheshire.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—29/09/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—29/09/2025
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
6. 05:00
  News Summary—29/09/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:04
  Last Word—Sir Nicholas Grimshaw, John Stapleton, Mary Elizabeth Dodd, Claudia Cardinale
  Matthew Bannister on an architect, a TV presenter, a physiotherapist and an actor.
8. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—29/09/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
9. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Boundaries and Retreats
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Emma - Lopen Ani Pema Deki
10. 05:45
  Farming Today—29/09/25: Prime Minister's farming priority, Armagh Bramleys, livestock markets
  The Prime Minister says improving profits is his priority for farming.
11. 05:57
  Weather—29/09/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers

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