Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—15/11/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
The Everest Obsession—5. The future of climbing Everest
Is Everest still an adventure?
00:48
Shipping Forecast—15/11/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—15/11/2025
A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
05:30
News Summary—15/11/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:34
Shipping Forecast—15/11/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:43
Prayer for the Day—Taste and See!
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Swarzy Shire.
05:45
In the Loop—3. A Strange Loop
Poet Paul Farley goes walking in circles. Today he finds himself in a strange loop.
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Morning
06:00
News and Papers—15/11/2025
The news headlines, including a look at the newspapers.
06:07
Ramblings—India in the Cotswolds with Corinne Fowler and Raj Pal
Clare and guests discuss how the British countryside is connected to colonial history.
06:30
Farming Today—15/11/25 EFRA questions, report on farming in Wales, drought, potato harvest, mushrooms, truffles, cider
Lessons learned: the DEFRA Secretary on the Sustainable Farming Incentive.
06:57
Weather—15/11/2025
The latest weather reports and forecast
07:00
Today—15/11/2025
Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
Saturday Live—Paul and Hollie Cook, Baking, Extreme Cleaning, and the Inheritance Tracks of Richard E Grant
Sex Pistols star Paul Cook joins Adrian for extraordinary stories from remarkable people.
10:00
Curious Cases—Series 24, Mysteries from the Final Frontier
7/13Hannah Fry and Dara Ó Briain team up with the team from The Sky at Night to explore space.
10:30
The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 50, Hastings
1/6Jay Rayner and the panel are in Hastings answering questions from a keen audience.
11:00
The Week in Westminster—15/11/2025
Pippa Crerar assesses the latest developments at Westminster.
11:30
From Our Own Correspondent—The shadow of Islamic State in Syria
At a camp holding wives and children of IS fighters, support for the group remains strong.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—15/11/2025
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
Money Box—Water Bills and Graduate Jobs
More households are now getting social tariffs to help cut their water bills.
12:30
The Naked Week—Series 3, Trump, Traitors, and RIP Tim Davie
3/6This week the team fundraise for the BBC, welcome a traitor, and necromance a potato.
12:57
Weather—15/11/2025
The latest weather forecast
13:00
News—15/11/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
13:10
Any Questions?—Baroness Bennett, Kate Ferguson, David Simmonds MP, Baroness Smith
Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Majestic Wine headquarters in Watford.
14:05
Any Answers?—15/11/2025
Listeners respond to the issues raised in the preceding edition of Any Questions?
14:45
The Archers—14/11/2025
Phoebe gets bad news.
15:00
Secrets and Lies—Shirley's Party
By Katie Hims. An uplifting play about crisps, vodka martinis, and no more secrets.
16:00
Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman's Hour: Christine Flack, Women’s Football Stadiums, Pelvic Girdle Pain, Fatherhood, Eleanor of Castile
Christine Flack on the death of her daughter, the presenter Caroline Flack.
17:00
PM—15/11/2025
Full coverage of the day's news
17:30
Political Thinking with Nick Robinson—'I'm preparing for government': Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth
Can Plaid Cymru replace Labour as the party of power in Wales next year?
17:54
Shipping Forecast—15/11/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
17:57
Weather—15/11/2025
The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—Donald Trump Says He Will Press Ahead With Legal Action Against BBC
Donald Trump has said he will speak to Sir Keir Starmer about his plans to sue the BBC.
18:15
Loose Ends—John Lloyd, Valene Kane, Kit Green, Luvcat, Jessica Swale
Stuart Maconie and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
19:00
Profile—David Hockney
David Hockney: iconic British artist.
19:15
The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 34, Mind-reading Computers – Phil Wang, Anne Vanhoestenberghe and Luke Bashford
Brian Cox and Robin Ince plug into the science of brain-computer interfaces.
20:00
Archive on 4—Nuremberg Remembered
William Shawcross on the legacy of the Nuremberg Military Tribunal.
21:00
Moral Maze—What should we expect from a father?
Live debate examining the morality of fatherhood.
22:00
News—15/11/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
22:15
The Food Programme—Why Is Africa Feeding Us?
Dan Saladino investigates our growing dependence on West Africa for fresh produce.
23:00
Mark Steel's in Town—Series 14, 6. Unst (Shetland part 2)
6/6Mark makes his final stop this series on Unst, the most northerly island in Britain.
23:30
Punt & Dennis: Route Masters—Series 1: From Beer to Eternity, 3 - From West Ham United to Madagascar
3/10Isy Suttie hops aboard.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—16/11/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:15
Take Four Books—Katherine Rundell
Author Katherine Rundell discusses her new children's book and its three influences.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—16/11/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—16/11/2025
A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
05:30
News Summary—16/11/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:34
Shipping Forecast—16/11/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:43
Bells on Sunday—St Mary-Le-Bow on Cheapside in the City of London
Bells on Sunday comes from St Mary-Le-Bow on Cheapside in the City of London.
05:45
In Touch—Uber Guide Dog Update, Bake Off Casting Call
App-based taxi company Uber have introduced a new tool for assistance dog owners.
