BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 16 November 2025

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—16/11/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:15
  Take Four Books—Katherine Rundell
  Author Katherine Rundell discusses her new children's book and its three influences.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—16/11/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 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.
5. 05:30
  News Summary—16/11/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—16/11/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
7. 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.
8. 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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Summary—16/11/2025
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 06:05
  Heart and Soul—Finding My Sikh Faith Against the Odds
  A British Sikh’s journey from gambling addiction and shame to ultimate spiritual renewal.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—BBC Food and Farming Awards Finalist: Harehope Farm
  The judges visit Northumberland to meet their last finalist, Harehope Farm.
4. 06:57
  Weather—16/11/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—16/11/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 07:10
  Sunday—China's house church crackdown; Franco's Catholic legacy; 'Nunmania'
  A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—Children in Need
  Anita Rani makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Children in Need.
8. 07:57
  Weather—16/11/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecast
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—16/11/2025
  The news headlines, including a look at the newspapers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—Awe and Wonder at Jodrell Bank
  An exploration of the awe and wonder found in both faith and and physics.
11. 08:48
  Witness History—Cleveland Balloonfest '86
  In 1986, one and a half million balloons were released as part of a world record attempt
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—Amy-Jane Beer on the Carrion Crow
  Amy-Jane Beer has a couple of quirky, idiosyncratic neighbours - a pair of carrion crows.
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—President Trump threatens to sue the BBC
  Donald Trump says he'll speak to Sir Keir Starmer about the BBC's Panorama edit.
14. 10:00
  Desert Island Discs—Sir Tim Berners-Lee, Computer Scientist
  Sir Tim Berners-Lee, computer scientist, shares his music with Lauren Laverne.
15. 11:00
  The Archers Omnibus—16/11/2025
  George tries to make peace, and Phoebe gets bad news.
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Afternoon
1. 12:15
  Profile—David Hockney
  David Hockney: iconic British artist.
2. 12:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 84, 1. Catchphrase
  1/6Adrian Edmondson, Miles Jupp, Rachel Parris and Marcus Brigstocke visit Southampton.
3. 12:57
  Weather—16/11/2025
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—The Home Secretary says illegal immigration is 'tearing our country apart'
  The home secretary trails sweeping reforms to Britain's asylum system.
5. 13:30
  Currently—I Fought in Ukraine
  The British soldiers fighting for Ukraine.
6. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—St Mary's Walthamstow
  Kathy Clugston and an esteemed panel of gardening experts are in St Mary's in Walthamstow.
7. 14:45
  Opening Lines—The Wind in the Willows
  John Yorke takes a look at The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame.
8. 15:00
  Drama on 4—The Wind in the Willows: A Weasel’s Tale
  Kenneth Grahame's classic reimagined from the margins. Narrated by Penelope Wilton.
9. 16:00
  Take Four Books—Olga Ravn
  Danish author Olga Ravn speaks about her new novel The Wax Child and its three influences.
10. 16:30
  Punt & Dennis: Route Masters—Series 1: From Beer to Eternity, 4 - From the Ring-Tailed Lemur to Watford Gap Services
  4/10Ken Cheng hitches a ride.
11. 17:00
  Witness History—The Spanish king reclaims his throne
  In 1975 Juan Carlos reclaimed the Spanish throne after 36 years of Franco’s dictatorship
12. 17:10
  The Verb—Simon Armitage, Alistair McGowan, Joelle Taylor
  Ian McMillan's guests include Simon Armitage, Alistair McGowan and Joelle Taylor.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—16/11/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
14. 17:57
  Weather—16/11/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—Home Secretary Pledges Asylum System Overhaul
  Shabana Mahmood pledges the biggest overhaul of the UK's asylum system in modern times
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—Scout Tzofiya Bolton
  Scout Tzofiya Bolton presents a selection of the best bits of audio across the BBC.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—16/11/2025
  Tom is disappointed by a last-minute change of plans.
4. 19:15
  Illuminated—Lost In Lullabies
  When his son refuses his bedtime songs, Matt Edmonds wonders what magic lullabies hold.
5. 19:45
  Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Exercise Less, More Often
  How small chunks of exercise across your day could be better than one long gym session.
6. 20:00
  Feedback—BBC Resignations, Prince Andrew Coverage, and an Interview of the Year
  Andrea Catherwood discusses your views on the recent BBC resignations.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—James Watson, Pauline Collins, Judith Vidal-Hall, Dugald Ross
  Matthew Bannister on a scientist, an actor, a journalist and a fossil hunter.
8. 21:00
  Money Box—Water Bills and Graduate Jobs
  More households are now getting social tariffs to help cut their water bills.
9. 21:25
  Radio 4 Appeal—Children in Need
  Anita Rani makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Children in Need.
10. 21:30
  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.
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—The government's Danish-inspired asylum changes
  Ben Wright and guests discuss asylum changes and President Trump's challenge to the BBC.
12. 23:00
  In Our Time—Feathered Dinosaurs
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss which dinosaurs were feathered, and their links to birds.
13. 23:45
  Short Works—The Sounder by Jade Angeles Fitton
  An original short work for Radio 4 by Jade Angeles Fitton
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—17/11/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:15
  Wokewash—Pride Before a Fall?
  Satirist Heydon Prowse takes looks at big corporates and LGBTQ+ rights.
3. 00:45
  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.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—17/11/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—17/11/2025
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
6. 05:00
  News Summary—17/11/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:04
  Yesterday in Parliament—17/11/2025
  Alicia McCarthy reports as peers warn the Assisted Dying bill could run out of time.
8. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—17/11/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
9. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—The last supper club
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Swarzy Shire.
10. 05:45
  Farming Today—17/11/25 Rise in wool price, getting out of dairy, fish farming
  Wool prices reach a nine year high, but still don't cover the cost of shearing the sheep.
11. 05:57
  Weather—17/11/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers

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