BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 12 October 2025

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—12/10/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:15
  Bookclub—John Niven
  Writer John Niven speaks to Bookclub about his first novel Kill Your Friends from 2008.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—12/10/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—12/10/2025
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:30
  News Summary—12/10/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—12/10/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—The church of St Mary the Virgin, Hartpury in Gloucestershire
  Bells on Sunday comes from the church of St Mary the Virgin, Hartpury in Gloucestershire.
8. 05:45
  In Touch—Access to Work; Access to STEM
  Boomerang is a new charity set up to help visually impaired students pursue STEM subjects.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Summary—12/10/2025
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 06:05
  Beyond Belief—Prison Conversions
  The power and complexity of religious conversion in prison.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—Jockey/Farmer
  Sarah Swadling discovers top jockey Harry Cobden’s passion for beef farming.
4. 06:57
  Weather—12/10/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—12/10/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 07:10
  Sunday—Gaza ceasefire, Burnham and faith
  A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—Children on the Edge
  Actress Susannah Fielding presents the Radio 4 appeal on behalf of Children on the Edge.
8. 07:57
  Weather—12/10/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecast
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—12/10/2025
  The news headlines, including a look at the newspapers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—Farsi Christians - hope in the midst of trial
  Farsi Christians - hope in the midst of trial.
11. 08:48
  Witness History—Greece’s debt crisis
  The story of the week that brought the future of Greece and the Eurozone to the brink
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—George McGavin on the Red-backed Shrike
  Entomologist George McGavin shares his lifelong fascination with the red-backed shrike.
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—Hope in Hostage Square
  Hostage families await the release of loved ones as Gazans try to return home.
14. 10:00
  Desert Island Discs—Ronnie Wood, musician
  Ronnie Wood, musician and artist, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
15. 11:00
  The Archers Omnibus—12/10/2025
  The Grundy's face an anxious wait, and Chris makes his feelings clear.
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Afternoon
1. 12:15
  Profile—Marina Abramović
  The self proclaimed ‘grandmother of performance art’.
2. 12:30
  Paul Sinha's Perfect Pub Quiz—Series 4, Walking On Ayr
  2/6Paul Sinha tests the general knowledge of his live audience in Ayr.
3. 12:57
  Weather—12/10/2025
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—Gaza peace process – a one-hour special episode
  Israel awaits the return of its hostages. Palestinians in Gaza hope to rebuild.
5. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—From the Archives: Woodland
  Kathy Clugston delves into the extensive GQT archives, digging for timeless advice.
6. 14:45
  One to One—Aleighcia Scott's Reggae Heroes: Chris 'Peckings' Price
  Aleighcia Scott speaks to Chris Price about his family's contribution to reggae in the UK.
7. 15:00
  Drama on 4—Stormy Applause, Episode 1
  1/2Behind the Iron Curtain, every note the Borodin Quartet plays could cost them everything.
8. 16:00
  Take Four Books—John Banville
  John Banville on his new novel Venetian Vespers and its connections to three other texts.
9. 16:30
  The 3rd Degree—Series 15, 5. Manchester Metropolitan University
  5/6The students v professors quiz.
10. 17:00
  Witness History—Lunch atop a Skyscraper
  In 1932, a photo of ironworkers eating lunch at the top of a skyscraper was taken
11. 17:10
  The Verb—Maria Popova, Aditya Narayan, Kimberly Campanello, DM Black
  Ian McMillan with Maria Popova, Aditya Narayan, Kimberly Campanello, and DM Black.
12. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—12/10/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
13. 17:57
  Weather—12/10/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—More aid enters Gaza ahead of hostage release
  More aid is entering Gaza ahead of the release of the remaining Israeli hostages.
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—Susan Hulme
  Susan Hulme presents a selection of the best bits of audio across the BBC.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—12/10/2025
  The Grundys make plans.
4. 19:15
  Illuminated—Returned to Sender
  Join Clint Buffington on his hunt for messages in bottles and the people who sent them.
5. 19:45
  Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Meditate
  Why mindfulness practice can improve your focus, immune system and reduce stress and pain.
6. 20:00
  Feedback—Inside the Migrant Hotel, Train Tracks and In Our Time
  Andrea Catherwood discusses Radio 4's Inside the Migrant Hotel with Sue Mitchell.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—Patrick Bradley, Dame Jilly Cooper, Sara Jane Moore, Dame Patricia Routledge
  Matthew Bannister on an electoral officer, an author, an attempted assassin and an actor.
8. 21:00
  Money Box—Investing and Car Finance Compensation
  Why the Government wants us to invest more cash savings into shares
9. 21:25
  Radio 4 Appeal—Children on the Edge
  Actress Susannah Fielding presents the Radio 4 appeal on behalf of Children on the Edge.
10. 21:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—Ukraine's death messenger
  The soldier with the unenviable task of telling families their loved ones have been killed
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—Ben Wright and guests discuss the Middle East, the China spy case and standards in public life
  Ben Wright discusses key issues for Parliament as MPs return from the Conferences recess.
12. 23:00
  In Our Time—The Moon
  Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the origins, science and mythology of the moon.
13. 23:45
  Short Works—The Victim
  Detective comedy about vigils, victims and vintage coats.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—13/10/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:15
  Soul Music—I Feel Love
  Stories of love, loss and legacy surrounding Donna Summer's iconic 1977 hit I Feel Love.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—The church of St Mary the Virgin, Hartpury in Gloucestershire
  Bells on Sunday comes from the church of St Mary the Virgin, Hartpury in Gloucestershire.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—13/10/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—13/10/2025
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
6. 05:00
  News Summary—13/10/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:04
  Last Word—Patrick Bradley, Dame Jilly Cooper, Sara Jane Moore, Dame Patricia Routledge
  Matthew Bannister on an electoral officer, an author, an attempted assassin and an actor.
8. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—13/10/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
9. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Three words for three generations
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Guvna B.
10. 05:45
  Farming Today—13/10/25 Flood resilience, SNP Conference, county council farms
  'Underpowered and fragmented' - MPs criticise the government's approach to flooding
11. 05:57
  Weather—13/10/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers

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