Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—01/11/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
Every Last Fish by Rose George—5. Farming Salmon
5/5Salmon farming and aquaculture more generally is explored.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—01/11/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—01/11/2025
A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
05:30
News Summary—01/11/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:34
Shipping Forecast—01/11/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:43
Prayer for the Day—Doctor or Deadbeat?
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Daniel Sibthorpe.
05:45
In the Loop—1. Stone Circle
Poet Paul Farley goes walking in circles, beginning at Castlerigg Stone Circle in Cumbria.
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Morning
06:00
News and Papers—01/11/2025
The news headlines, including a look at the newspapers.
06:07
Ramblings—Nick Wilson - the Disabled Adventurer
Clare joins Nick Wilson on a circuit of Pitsford Reservoir in Northamptonshire.
06:30
Farming Today—01/11/2025: Drought, invasive species, waste
Drought prediction, invasive species, and waste as organised crime.
06:57
Weather—01/11/2025
The latest weather reports and forecast
07:00
Today—01/11/2025
Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
Saturday Live—Ken Follett, The FA Cup, Piano Reinvention, and Miranda Hart's Inheritance Tracks
Ken Follett joins Adrian Chiles for extraordinary stories from remarkable people.
10:00
Curious Cases—Series 24, Going Viral
5/13Hannah Fry and Dara Ó Briain investigate whether some viruses are good for us.
10:30
Legend—The Bruce Springsteen Story, 4. The Promise
4/5It’s a time of new beginnings and homecomings.
11:00
The Week in Westminster—01/11/2025
Ben Riley-Smith assesses the latest developments at Westminster.
11:30
From Our Own Correspondent—Argentina's Milei wins big
Voters turned out in support of Javier Milei's efforts to slash government spending
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—01/11/2025
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
Money Box—Funeral insurance cancelled and not-so-simple assessment?
Thousands of people who paid into a funeral insurance scheme have their policies cancelled
12:30
The Naked Week—Series 3, 1. Royal lodges, asylum hotels and witches.
1/6Randy Royal Lodges, Asylum Hotels, and Which Witch is Which?
12:57
Weather—01/11/2025
The latest weather forecast
13:00
News—01/11/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
13:10
Any Questions?—Kieran Mullan MP, James Murray MP, Al Pinkerton MP, Ella Whelan
Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Oakwood Park Grammar School in Maidstone.
14:05
Any Answers?—01/11/2025
Listeners respond to the issues raised in the preceding edition of Any Questions?
14:45
The Archers—31/10/2025
Hands are forced at one farm and will Chelsea save the day?
15:00
Drama on 4—D for Dexter: Coming Home
Skye can't get hold of her little brother Dex. Where is he? By Sarah Daniels
16:00
Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman's Hour: Malala Yousafzai, Faulty breast implants, Petula Clark
The Nobel Peace Prize winner on life at university and coming to terms with her past.
17:00
PM—01/11/2025
Full coverage of the day's news
17:30
Political Thinking with Nick Robinson—Life after Labour: Zarah Sultana on Palestine, Farage and 'Your Party'
The Coventry MP on Palestine, NATO, Farage and setting up a new party with Jeremy Corbyn.
17:54
Shipping Forecast—01/11/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
17:57
Weather—01/11/2025
The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—Pressure grows on Andrew to testify to US inquiry into Epstein
Pressure grows on Andrew to testify to the US inquiry into Jeffrey Epstein
18:15
Loose Ends—Danny Robins, Garth Marenghi, Rebecca Lucy Taylor, Donna Thompson, The New Eves
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
19:00
Profile—Andy Burnham
Andy Burnham, mayor of Greater Manchester.
19:15
This Cultural Life—Rufus Wainwright
Singer-songwriter and composer Rufus Wainwright on his creative influences.
20:00
Archive on 4—Out of This World: 25 Years of the ISS
East and west collaborate to launch humanity’s first ever international space station.
21:00
The History Podcast—The House at Number 48 (Omnibus 2)
The House at Number 48 omnibus, part 2.
22:00
News—01/11/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
22:15
The Food Programme—Eels and Elvers
Dan Saladino looks at why eels numbers are plummeting and asks if the species can be saved
23:00
Mark Steel's in Town—Series 14, 4. Cambridge
4/6Mark Steel visits Cambridge and creates a show for the local audience.
23:30
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.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—02/11/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:15
Take Four Books—Chris Kraus
American writer Chris Kraus discusses her latest novel and its three influences.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—02/11/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—02/11/2025
A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
05:30
News Summary—02/11/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:34
Shipping Forecast—02/11/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:43
Bells on Sunday—The church of St Mary Easebourne, West Sussex
Bells on Sunday comes from the church of St Mary Easebourne, West Sussex
05:45
In Touch—The RNIB's Braille Transcription Service
The future of RNIB's on request braille transcription service.
