Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—08/10/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
Fly, Wild Swans by Jung Chang—Episode 2
2/5The author, Jung Chang, enjoys unfamiliar experiences while living her new life in Europe.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—08/10/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—08/10/2025
A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
05:00
News Summary—08/10/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:04
BBC Inside Science—Are embryos made from skin cells the future of fertility treatment?
Scientists have made early-stage human embryos using skin cell DNA fertilised with sperm
05:34
Shipping Forecast—08/10/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:43
Prayer for the Day—Who is my neighbour?
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with the Rev Lynne Gibson.
05:45
Farming Today—08/10/25: Rive Wye, rural crime, new nature reserve
River Wye pollution, rural crime, new nature reserve.
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Morning
06:00
Today—08/10/2025
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
More or Less—Does half the UK get more in benefits than they pay in tax?
UK benefits, Zack Polanski’s billionaire claim and Gen Z job interviews.
09:30
The History Podcast—The Magnificent O'Connors, 2. The Murder of Donk Ambridge
How did Jimmy O’Connor end up in a condemned cell at HMP Pentonville?
10:00
Woman's Hour—Kemi Badenoch's leadership, Manon Garcia on Gisele Pelicot, Joy Gregory
As she makes her second speech, how has the Conservative party leader's conference gone?
10:55
A Carnival of Animals—The Swift
Katherine Rundell explores wonderful stories of 20 astonishing but endangered animals.
11:00
File on 4 Investigates—Youth Justice: The project keeping young offenders out of custody
Why has the number of under-18s in custody in England and Wales dropped to a record low?
11:40
This Week in History—Oct 6th - Oct 12th
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
11:45
Fly, Wild Swans by Jung Chang—Episode 3
3/5In 1988 Jung Chang's mother is finally granted permission to visit her daughter in the UK.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—08/10/2025
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
You and Yours—EU Entry-Exit System, Winter Fuel Payment Scam, English Wine
From Sunday, British Travellers to the EU will be subject to new biometric checks.
12:57
Weather—08/10/2025
The latest weather forecast
13:00
World at One—Kemi Badenoch pledges to abolish stamp duty
The Conservative leader defends her party's record at the party conference.
13:45
Multitrack—The Alcoholic's Tarot
Artist Leon Clowes traces addiction recovery through the lens of a bespoke tarot deck.
14:00
The Archers—07/10/2025
Brad sees things from another perspective.
14:15
Drama on 4—Murder in Aland, Episode 2
2/4Baltic Noir thriller combining espionage, betrayal - and forbidden love.
15:00
Money Box—Money Box Live: At the London Stock Exchange
We take a look at investing live from the London Stock Exchange.
15:30
The Artificial Human—Why am I sad when my AI goes away?
Companionship has become the top use case for AI. Aleks & Kevin explore the consequences.
16:00
When It Hits the Fan—Michelle Mone: Her PR Rise and Fall
David Yelland and Simon Lewis examine whether some people are beyond the help of PR.
16:15
The Media Show—Steve Rosenberg, Zanny Minton Beddoes, new Victoria Beckham documentary and the ethics of secret filming
Steve Rosenberg BBC Russia editor, the rise of the self-produced celebrity documentary.
17:00
PM—The Conservatives pledge to cut stamp duty
We’re joined by Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—The Conservative leader has delivered her first party conference speech
Kemi Badenoch pledged to axe stamp duty on main homes in England and Northern Ireland
18:30
Do Gooders—Series 2, 6. The OBE
6/6The team court a star to be the charity’s patron, and Harriett’s salary gets leaked.
19:00
The Archers—08/10/2025
Chris makes his feelings clear.
19:15
Front Row—Tamsin Greig on her role in Sally Wainwright's Riot Women
Tamsin Greig on Sally Wainwright's Riot Women and Booker Prize-shortlisted Susan Choi.
20:00
AntiSocial—What is patriotism?
The battle to define patriotism in the UK.
20:45
Superhead—Episode 1 - A Delight in Class
The rise and fall of the original 'Superhead'.
21:00
The Life Scientific—Eleanor Schofield on conserving Tudor warship the Mary Rose
Materials scientist Eleanor Schofield on conserving a 500-year-old wooden warship.
21:30
All in the Mind—What is beliefism, and can you spot a liar?
How can we learn to get along with people we disagree with?
22:00
The World Tonight—Trump says "very close to a deal" on Gaza
US President says he could travel to Egypt later this week for negotiations
22:45
Helm by Sarah Hall—Who Will Build the Cross?
3/10Michael Lang’s plan becomes clearer as a threat is made against the stone circle.
23:00
Ria Lina Gets Forensic—Series 1, 5. Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS)
5/5Ria is joined by real-life Baroness Ayesha Hazarika to try Electrical Muscle Stimulation.
23:15
The Skewer—Series 14, Ep 5 - It's Actually Romantic
5/5Jon Holmes remixes the news into satirical shapes and sounds.
23:30
Being Roman with Mary Beard—12. The Wolf of Via Vesuvio
Mary joins novelist Robert Harris to uncover the story of a Pompeii hustler.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—09/10/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
Fly, Wild Swans by Jung Chang—Episode 3
3/5In 1988 Jung Chang's mother is finally granted permission to visit her daughter in the UK.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—09/10/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—09/10/2025
A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
05:00
News Summary—09/10/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:04
More or Less—Does half the UK get more in benefits than they pay in tax?
UK benefits, Zack Polanski’s billionaire claim and Gen Z job interviews.
05:34
Shipping Forecast—09/10/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:43
Prayer for the Day—What would Jesus do?
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with the Rev Lynne Gibson.
05:45
Farming Today—09/10/25 Trump's aid package for soyabean farmers, welfare for farmed insects, hare coursing
President Trump plans to bail out soyabean farmers.
