BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Friday 17 October 2025

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—17/10/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  1929 by Andrew Ross Sorkin—Episode 4
  4/5Andrew Ross Sorkin’s gripping account of the greatest crash in Wall Street History.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—17/10/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—17/10/2025
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—17/10/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  Yesterday in Parliament—17/10/2025
  Sean Curran reports as ministers are accused of playing politics with the China Spy case.
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—17/10/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Convenience v Connection
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Guvna B.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—17/10/25 Farming minister on sustainable farming scheme and inheritance tax. Council farms in Cornwall.
  Farming minister says there'll be no U-turn on government's inheritance tax plans.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—17/10/2025
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Desert Island Discs—Ronnie Wood, musician
  Ronnie Wood, musician and artist, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
3. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Tilda Swinton, Homelessness, Gwenda's Garage Musical, Romance Scams
  The celebrated performer on the exhibition that celebrates her work.
4. 10:55
  A Carnival of Animals—The Mouse
  Katherine Rundell explores wonderful stories of 20 astonishing but endangered animals.
5. 11:00
  The Food Programme—Feeding Britain: Can Our Best Food Producers Deliver?
  Sheila Dillon meets the BBC Food and Farming Awards 2025 Best Food Producer finalists.
6. 11:45
  1929 by Andrew Ross Sorkin—Episode 5
  5/5Andrew Ross Sorkin’s gripping account of the greatest crash in Wall Street History.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—17/10/2025
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  AntiSocial—Graffiti, church, and Western civilisation
  Does a modern art exhibition belong in Canterbury Cathedral?
3. 12:57
  Weather—17/10/2025
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  World at One—Anger at football fan ban
  The decision to ban Israeli football fans from an Aston Villa game draws condemnation.
5. 13:45
  Winter Well—Episode 5 - Winters of the Future
  A guide to thriving in winter, offering advice on how to get through the darker months.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—16/10/2025
  Leonard has concerns.
7. 14:15
  Limelight—The Betrayed, Episode 2. The Deal
  Louise has covered up evidence of her brother’s looting, but at what cost to her career?
8. 14:45
  Untaxing—4. The Porn Star Tax Lawyer
  Think tax is boring? Dan Neidle asks you to think again.
9. 15:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Postbag Edition: RHS Wisley Greening Skills Garden
  Peter and the Gardeners Question Time panel visit the RHS Wisley Greening Skills Garden.
10. 15:45
  Short Works—The Cottage
  A young lad helps his dad renovate a cottage in the woods where normal rules don't apply.
11. 16:00
  Last Word—Peter Gurney, Diane Keaton, Peter Hall, Angela Bond
  Matthew Bannister on a bomb disposal expert, an actor, a winemaker and a theatre manager.
12. 16:30
  More or Less—Are millions of people getting Motability cars for anxiety and ADHD?
  Farm tax, ADHD benefits, Movember claim and Tim’s marathon.
13. 17:00
  PM—Government working to resolve football fan ban
  No 10 says discussions happening 'at pace' on Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—Political pressure about the banning of Israeli football fans from a match against Aston Villa
  The Israeli team are due to play in Birmingham next month
2. 18:30
  The News Quiz—Series 118, 7. Forecast for Inflation and Flooding
  7/8Andy Zaltzman is joined by Adam Kay and Ria Lina for the topical panel quiz show.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—17/10/2025
  Lilian gives an ultimatum.
4. 19:15
  Screenshot—Translation
  Ellen and Mark read between the lines, and find out what can get lost in translation.
5. 20:00
  Any Questions?—Ann Davies MP, Tom Giffard MS, Huw Irranca-Davies MS, Gawain Towler
  Ben Wright presents political debate from the Vale of Rheidol Railway in Aberystwyth.
6. 20:55
  This Week in History—October 13th - October 19th
  Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
7. 21:00
  Free Thinking—Traditions, roots and local pride
  Ex MP Penny Mordaunt's new book asks Why Britain's Traditions Matter. Matthew Sweet hosts
8. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Prince Andrew gives up royal titles
  What does the announcement mean for the monarchy?
9. 22:45
  Helm by Sarah Hall—Make the Most of Every Day Remaining
  10/10Dr Selima Sutar encounters Helm for the first time.
10. 23:00
  Americast—Can Trump silence the press?
  Journalists walk out of the Pentagon after refusing to sign new restrictions
11. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—17/10/2025
  Susan Hulme looks back on 80 years of Today in Parliament.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—18/10/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  1929 by Andrew Ross Sorkin—Episode 5
  5/5Andrew Ross Sorkin’s gripping account of the greatest crash in Wall Street History.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—18/10/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—18/10/2025
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:30
  News Summary—18/10/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—18/10/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—A Prayer for When You Don’t Know What to Ask For
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Saarah Hamayun.
8. 05:45
  Untaxing—4. The Porn Star Tax Lawyer
  Think tax is boring? Dan Neidle asks you to think again.

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