Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—08/11/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
Intimate Histories by Hallie Rubenhold—5. London Lives
5/5London has witnessed cycles of disaster and plague. History’s lessons still resonate.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—08/11/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—08/11/2025
A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
05:30
News Summary—08/11/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:34
Shipping Forecast—08/11/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:43
Prayer for the Day—The Highest Form of Devotion
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Mandeep Kaur MBE.
05:45
In the Loop—2. Traffic Roundabout
Poet Paul Farley goes walking in circles. Today he's in orbit around a traffic roundabout.
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Morning
06:00
News and Papers—08/11/2025
The news headlines, including a look at the newspapers.
06:07
Ramblings—Whispering Rocks with Anjana Khatwa
Clare joins earth scientist Anjana Khatwa in Dorset to explore the landscape she loves.
06:30
Farming Today—08/11/25 Farming Today This Week: Bird flu, low farmer confidence, Millennium Seed Bank, food security
Poultry farmers warned this may be one of the worst years for avian flu.
06:57
Weather—08/11/2025
The latest weather reports and forecast
07:00
Today—08/11/2025
Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
Saturday Live—Oliver Jeffers, Fatherhood, The House of Thatchers, and Peter and Dan Snow's shared Inheritance Tracks
Oliver Jeffers joins Adrian Chiles for extraordinary stories from remarkable people.
10:00
Curious Cases—Series 24, Beam Me Up, Scotty!
6/13Could teleportation ever be possible? Hannah Fry and Dara Ó Briain investigate.
10:30
Legend—The Bruce Springsteen Story, 5. The Land of Hope and Dreams
5/5The journey to Bruce’s 2025 tour culminates at San Siro Stadium in Milan.
11:00
The Week in Westminster—08/11/2025
Caroline Wheeler reports on the latest developments at Westminster.
11:30
From Our Own Correspondent—Zohran Mamdani and the Democratic Party fightback
Victory in NYC's mayoral election has sparked debate about the Democrats' future direction
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—08/11/2025
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
Money Box—Suspended child benefit and the cost of school trips
MPs seek answers from HMRC over child benefit suspension.
12:30
The Naked Week—Series 3, 2. Trains, Tice, and Taylor Swift
2/6The team shoehorn an agenda, get out of jail free, and Taylor Swift is LIVE IN THE STUDIO!
12:57
Weather—08/11/2025
The latest weather forecast
13:00
News—08/11/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
13:10
Any Questions?—Andrew Bowie MP, Lesley Riddoch, Michael Shanks MP, Pete Wishart MP
Alex Forsyth presents political debate from the Dundee Bairns warehouse in Scotland.
14:05
Any Answers?—08/11/2025
Listeners respond to the issues raised in the preceding edition of Any Questions?
14:45
The Archers—07/11/2025
There’s a shocking turn of events for Neil.
15:00
Secrets and Lies—The Keys to the Kingdom
A once powerful film director is fighting to save his reputation. A new play by Nick Dear.
16:00
Woman's Hour—Margaret Atwood memoir, Cat Burns, Choking Porn Law, Dame Elaine Paige
Feminist and literary icon Margaret Atwood looks back across her career.
17:00
PM—08/11/2025
Full coverage of the day's news
17:30
Political Thinking with Nick Robinson—'I like it when people underestimate me': Lib Dem leader Ed Davey
Ed Davey warns Starmer against handing Reform UK 'the keys into 10 Downing Street'.
17:54
Shipping Forecast—08/11/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
17:57
Weather—08/11/2025
The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—Immigration, Danish-style
The Government considers an approach to immigration inspired by Denmark
18:15
Loose Ends—John Cleese, Sue Perkins, Clive Anderson, Judi Love, Tom Smith, Hugh Dennis, Natalie Duncan Trio
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
19:00
Profile—Afua Kyei
Afua Kyei, the Chief Financial Officer of the Bank of England.
19:15
This Cultural Life—Jennifer Lawrence
Oscar-winning actor Jennifer Lawrence reveals her creative inspirations.
20:00
Archive on 4—Jodrell Bank at 80
Brilliant stories told using archive from the BBC and beyond
21:00
Illuminated—Returned to Sender
Join Clint Buffington on his hunt for messages in bottles and the people who sent them.
21:30
Artworks—Painting with Scissors
The revolutionary history of collage. How cut and paste shaped 20th-century culture.
22:00
News—08/11/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
22:15
The Food Programme—The Breakfast Club Challenge
Jaega Wise finds out how the roll out of free school breakfast clubs is going.
23:00
Mark Steel's in Town—Series 14, 5. Lerwick (Shetland part 1)
5/6Mark discovers how life in Lerwick is shaped by sea, storms and Shetland spirit.
23:30
Punt & Dennis: Route Masters—Series 1: From Beer to Eternity, 2 - From Chaos Theory to Anne Boleyn
2/10Marcus Brigstocke aids the navigation.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—09/11/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:15
Bookclub—Hallie Rubenhold
Author Hallie Rubenhold speaks about her prize-winning book of non-fiction, The Five.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—09/11/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—09/11/2025
A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
05:30
News Summary—09/11/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:34
Shipping Forecast—09/11/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:43
Bells on Sunday—Worcester Cathedral
Bells on Sunday comes from Worcester Cathedral.
05:45
In Touch—A Dog for the Blind
Guide Dogs UK on levels of vision and allocating guide dogs.
