BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 26 October 2025

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—26/10/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:15
  Take Four Books—Philippa Gregory
  Philippa Gregory on her latest novel Boleyn Traitor, and the books that influenced it.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—26/10/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—26/10/2025
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:30
  News Summary—26/10/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—26/10/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—St Peter’s Church in Carmarthen, Wales
  Bells on Sunday comes from St Peter’s Church in Carmarthen, Wales
8. 05:45
  In Touch—Changes at the Macular Society; Prima Implants
  Changes at the Macular Society and hope of progress in treating macular disease.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Summary—26/10/2025
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 06:05
  Heart and Soul—Searching for hope as a hostage in Gaza
  How being held captive in Gaza tested Israeli hostages and their families.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—The Cornish Centenarian
  A century of farming - a Cornish beef farmer remembers.
4. 06:57
  Weather—26/10/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—26/10/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 07:10
  Sunday—26/10/2025
  A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week with Edward Stourton.
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—SSAFA
  Ben Fogle makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of SSAFA, the armed forces charity.
8. 07:57
  Weather—26/10/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecast
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—26/10/2025
  The news headlines, including a look at the newspapers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—One holy, catholic and apostolic church
  A service from Belfast reflecting on this clause from the Nicene Creed.
11. 08:48
  Witness History—Brazil’s biggest bank heist
  In 2005, theives tunnelled into a Brazilian bank in a heist straight out of the movie
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—Anita Sethi on the Raven
  Nature writer Anita Sethi has long been intrigued by ravens.
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—Streeting: Country in 'despair' over public services
  The health secretary admits Hadush Kebatu's release adds to a sense Britain isn't working.
14. 10:00
  Desert Island Discs—Lennie James, actor
  Lennie James, actor and writer, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
15. 11:00
  The Archers Omnibus—26/10/2025
  It's clash of the titans at The Bull and reality sets in for Alice
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Afternoon
1. 12:15
  Profile—Sanae Takaichi
  The first female prime minister of Japan.
2. 12:30
  Paul Sinha's Perfect Pub Quiz—Series 4, Episode IV: A New Pope
  4/6Paul Sinha tests his audience in Ayr on their knowledge of Popes.
3. 12:57
  Weather—26/10/2025
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—How hostile states interfere in the UK
  Arson attacks and camera-fitted spectacles; a picture of malign influence in British life.
5. 13:30
  Currently—Garden of England
  A summer on a fruit farm in Kent reveals the human stories behind a punnet of blueberries.
6. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Two Dales
  Peter Gibbs and a panel of experts return to the Whitworth Institute in Darley Dale.
7. 14:45
  Opening Lines—The Castle of Otranto
  John Yorke takes a look at The Castle of Otranto by Horace Walpole.
8. 15:00
  Drama on 4—The Castle of Otranto
  The Gothic novel that inspired Jane Austen to write Northanger Abbey.
9. 16:00
  Take Four Books—Chris Kraus
  American writer Chris Kraus discusses her latest novel and its three influences.
10. 16:30
  Punt & Dennis: Route Masters—Series 1: From Beer to Eternity, 1 - From Beer to Jurassic Park
  1/10Jess Fostekew is on board for the scenic route.
11. 17:00
  Witness History—Dancing in the Street: David Bowie and Mick Jagger
  In July 1985, music legends Mick Jagger and David Bowie performed a duet for Live Aid
12. 17:10
  The Verb—Shaun Usher, Katrina Naomi, Amani Saeed, Fran Edwards and Jennifer Jones
  Ian McMillan hosts Shaun Usher, Katrina Naomi, Amani Saeed, Fran Edwards & Jennifer Jones.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—26/10/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
14. 17:57
  Weather—26/10/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—Migrant Sex Offender Caught After Wrongful Jail Release
  Two days after being mistakenly released from prison, a migrant is caught in London.
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—Babita Sharma
  Babita Sharma presents a selection of the best bits of audio across the BBC.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—26/10/2025
  Will hatches a plan, but will it work?
4. 19:15
  Illuminated—Problems with Julia Masli
  There are so many problems in the world. Julia Masli has been trying to solve them.
5. 19:45
  Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—An Apple a Day
  How a daily apple can benefit your heart, boost your gut, and even help you live longer.
6. 20:00
  Feedback—Saturday Live. BBC Sounds website. Jonathan Anderson on This Cultural Life.
  Andrea Catherwood hears from you about Saturday Live's new presenter.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—Raila Odinga, Bill Colley, Baroness Rosalind Howells, Sister Marion Irvine
  Matthew Bannister on a Kenyan politician, a boat builder, a campaigner, a nun'
8. 21:00
  Money Box—Infected Blood Compensation and Standing Charges
  Victims of the infected blood scandal write to the chancellor over tax concerns.
9. 21:25
  Radio 4 Appeal—SSAFA
  Ben Fogle makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of SSAFA, the armed forces charity.
10. 21:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—Sudan: growing up in a civil war
  In Khartoum, we meet children whose young lives have been shaped by the ongoing civil war.
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—Topical political discussion hosted by Helen Catt
  Helen Catt discusses Labour's deputy leadership and asks who joins political parties?
12. 23:00
  In Our Time—Zeno's Paradoxes
  Does an arrow in flight move and could Achilles overtake a tortoise? Not according to Zeno
13. 23:45
  Short Works—Harry Swithenback's Private Visit by Alan Warner
  TV antiques expert Harry Swithenback is hoping for a holiday but the town has other ideas.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—27/10/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:15
  Soul Music—May You Never
  John Martyn's most enduring song, from 1971.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—St Peter’s Church in Carmarthen, Wales
  Bells on Sunday comes from St Peter’s Church in Carmarthen, Wales
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—27/10/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—27/10/2025
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.

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