BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 19 October 2025

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—19/10/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:15
  Take Four Books—John Banville
  John Banville on his new novel Venetian Vespers and its connections to three other texts.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—19/10/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—19/10/2025
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:30
  News Summary—19/10/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—19/10/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—The Church of St Mary Magdalene, Richmond in Greater London
  Bells on Sunday comes from the Church of St Mary Magdalene, Richmond in Greater London.
8. 05:45
  In Touch—Sir Stephen Timms on Access to Work
  Disability minister Sir Stephen Timms provides In Touch with Access to Work updates.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Summary—19/10/2025
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 06:05
  Beyond Belief—Consciousness
  Does faith, spirituality, and relational depth require left or right-brain thinking?
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—The Hebridean Tree Project
  How wind power is financing a crofting woodland scheme in the Western Isles.
4. 06:57
  Weather—19/10/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—19/10/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 07:10
  Sunday—King and Pope to make history; Canterbury Cathedral graffiti row; Diwali on Roblox
  A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week with Julie Etchingham.
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—The PSP Association
  Trustee Jon Garrard makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of The PSP Association
8. 07:57
  Weather—19/10/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecast
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—19/10/2025
  The news headlines, including a look at the newspapers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—Lost and Found: The Parables
  Swarzy chats to Keisha Buchanan and David Melodee about The Parables.
11. 08:48
  Witness History—Lunch atop a Skyscraper
  In 1932, a photo of ironworkers eating lunch at the top of a skyscraper was taken
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—Roland Arnison on the Leach's Petrel
  Explorer Roland Arnison kayaked all the way to St Kilda to hear the elusive Leach's petrel
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—Prince Andrew: what next?
  Prince Andrew, more front-page accusations.
14. 10:00
  Desert Island Discs—Mary Greenwell, makeup artist
  Mary Greenwell, makeup artist, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
15. 11:00
  The Archers Omnibus—19/10/2025
  There's a shock for David, and Lilian issues an ultimatum.
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Afternoon
1. 12:15
  Profile—Luke Littler
  The youngest ever darts world champion.
2. 12:30
  Paul Sinha's Perfect Pub Quiz—Series 4, Walking In A Sinha Sunderland
  3/6Paul Sinha challenges an audience in Sunderland on their general knowledge.
3. 12:57
  Weather—19/10/2025
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—What is the US doing in Venezuela?
  President Trump authorises the CIA to operate in Venezuela and increases military pressure
5. 13:30
  Currently—The Split
  A Jewish journalist explores his community’s relationship with Israel.
6. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Postbag Edition: RHS Wisley Greening Skills Garden
  Peter and the Gardeners Question Time panel visit the RHS Wisley Greening Skills Garden.
7. 14:45
  One to One—Aleighcia Scott's Reggae Heroes: Benji Webbe
  Aleighcia Scott explores the story of Reggae in Wales with vocalist Benji Webbe.
8. 15:00
  Drama on 4—Stormy Applause, Episode 2
  2/2On tour in America, the Borodin Quartet face temptation, betrayal and the lure of freedom.
9. 16:00
  Take Four Books—Philippa Gregory
  Philippa Gregory on her latest novel Boleyn Traitor, and the books that influenced it.
10. 16:30
  The 3rd Degree—Series 15, 6. University of Edinburgh
  6/6The students v professors quiz
11. 17:00
  Witness History—Brazil’s biggest bank heist
  In 2005, theives tunnelled into a Brazilian bank in a heist straight out of the movie
12. 17:10
  The Verb—Poetry by Tony Harrison, US Poet Laureate Arthur Sze, Sinéad Morrissey, David Morley, and Daniel Sluman
  Ian McMillan's guests are Sinéad Morrissey, David Morley, Arthur Sze and Daniel Sluman.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—19/10/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
14. 17:57
  Weather—19/10/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—Thieves steal eight priceless objects from the Louvre Museum
  French police are searching for a gang who stole treasures from the Louvre in Paris.
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—Guvna B
  Guvna B presents a weekly selection of the best bits of audio across the BBC.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—19/10/2025
  It's clash of the titans at The Bull.
4. 19:15
  Illuminated—The Findhorn Garden
  In search of sonic transmissions from the nature spirit realm.
5. 19:45
  Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Read
  How reading stories can boost your brain, your social skills and help fight depression.
6. 20:00
  Feedback—Politics Editor Chris Mason. Interview of the Year. Desert Island Discs with Ronnie Wood
  Andrea Catherwood talks to Chris Mason about political coverage on BBC audio.
7. 20:30
  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.
8. 21:00
  Money Box—Unauthorised Recurring Card Payments and Overpaying Mortgages
  Some shoppers say their money is being taken from their account without their knowledge.
9. 21:25
  Radio 4 Appeal—The PSP Association
  Trustee Jon Garrard makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of The PSP Association
10. 21:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—Trump's Middle East victory lap
  President Trump hopes 'everlasting peace' will follow the Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal.
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—Ben Wright hosts lively political chat
  Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
12. 23:00
  In Our Time—Thomas Hardy's Poetry
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Hardy's goal of being a great poet and how he succeeded.
13. 23:45
  Short Works—The Cottage
  A young lad helps his dad renovate a cottage in the woods where normal rules don't apply.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—20/10/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:15
  Soul Music—Ae Fond Kiss by Robert Burns
  Ae Fond Kiss: one of Robert Burns' most famous poems set to music.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—The Church of St Mary Magdalene, Richmond in Greater London
  Bells on Sunday comes from the Church of St Mary Magdalene, Richmond in Greater London.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—20/10/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—20/10/2025
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
6. 05:00
  News Summary—20/10/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:04
  Yesterday in Parliament—20/10/2025
  Susan Hulme looks back on 80 years of Today in Parliament.
8. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—20/10/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
9. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Peppered with Glimmers
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Saarah Hamayun.
10. 05:45
  Farming Today—20/10/25 Planning reform, beer and growing hops.
  Planning reforms and conservationists' concerns.
11. 05:57
  Weather—20/10/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers

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