Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—18/11/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
The Punch—Nothing Was the Same Again
1/5Aged 19, Jacob Dunne was convicted of manslaughter for killing a man with a single punch.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—18/11/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—18/11/2025
A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
05:00
News Summary—18/11/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:04
Yesterday in Parliament—18/11/2025
Helen Catt reports as the Home Secretary announces an overhaul of the asylum system.
05:34
Shipping Forecast—18/11/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:43
Prayer for the Day—The ultimate roast dinner breakfast bap
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Swarzy Shire.
05:45
Farming Today—18/11/25 Inheritance Tax a year on from farmers' rally, soy in animal feed, lanolin protein
Farmers appeal to MPs to think again about Inheritance Tax, a year after London rally.
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Morning
06:00
Today—18/11/2025
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
The Long View—Criminals on the Loose
Jonathan Freedland takes the Long View of presidential candidates who have stood trial.
09:30
All in the Mind—Navigating the Pacific without technology
How Marshallese sailors use the feeling of waves hitting their boats to navigate the ocean
10:00
Woman's Hour—The pension gap, Rape trial delays, Author Harriet Lane
What's driving the growing pensions gap as a third of women face poverty in retirement?
11:00
Add to Playlist—Neil Brand and Imogen Whitehead launch a new series
Neil Brand and trumpeter Imogen Whitehead launch the new series.
11:45
The Punch—Unanswered Questions
2/5Aged 19, Jacob Dunne was convicted of manslaughter for killing a man with a single punch.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—18/11/2025
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
You and Yours—18/11/2025
News and discussion of consumer affairs
12:57
Weather—18/11/2025
The latest weather forecast
13:00
World at One—Thousands of soldiers desert Ukraine's army
A soldier fighting among forced conscripts describes his experience on the front line.
13:45
A Carnival of Animals—Part 2: The Golden Mole, The Owl, The Glow-Worm, The Giraffe
Katherine Rundell explores wonderful stories of four astonishing but endangered animals.
14:00
The Archers—17/11/2025
Jakob faces an unexpected diversion.
14:15
Drama on 4—Shearwaters
Alison White's psychological thriller set on a remote island wildlife reserve.
15:00
History's Heroes—History's Toughest Heroes, Margery Kempe: Ministry of Tears
7/10A medieval woman finds superhuman strength in her tears.
15:30
Heart and Soul—Finding my true self through Druidry
Welsh witch and Druid Mhara finds belonging and peace with her true self through Druidry
16:00
Artworks—Okay Computer? Music in the Age of AI
Famed producer Giles Martin wades into the murky waters of AI in music.
16:30
What's Up Docs?—Do hot and cold therapies work?
Drs Chris and Xand want to know whether it’s good to challenge your body temperature.
17:00
PM—Congress is poised to force the release of the Epstein files
Congress expected to vote to release Epstein documents into the late sex offender
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—Parliament warned of Chinese spying
MPs, peers and parliamentary staff told to be vigilant
18:30
One Person Found This Helpful—Series 3, 1. A-Beanz-ing!
1/7Woolly beans, sinewy meats and Jeremy Thorpe.
19:00
The Archers—18/11/2025
Phoebe plans for the future.
19:15
Front Row—Vince Gilligan on creating Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, and Pluribus
Screenwriter Vince Gilligan on creating Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, and now Pluribus
20:00
Today—The Today Debate: Who should pay more tax?
Nick Robinson chairs debate about where tax rises expected at the Budget should fall
20:45
In Touch—Screen Readers
In Touch looks at what screen readers are available for blind and partially sighted people
21:00
The Law Show—The court delays crisis
Can extra funding for courts in England and Wales clear the backlog?
21:30
Illuminated—Lost In Lullabies
When his son refuses his bedtime songs, Matt Edmonds wonders what magic lullabies hold.
22:00
The World Tonight—Trump defends Saudi crown prince over murder of Jamal Khashoggi
Trump said Saudi crown prince ‘knew nothing’ about the murder of a journalist
22:45
Virginia and Katherine by Alison MacLeod—Episode Two
Katherine puts Virginia straight about the gossip around her.
23:00
Uncanny—Series 5, Case 4: Road Ghosts
4/10Hitch a ride with Danny Robins as he explores supernatural sightings on Britain's roads.
23:30
Today in Parliament—18/11/2025
Helen Catt reports as MPs are warned about alleged Chinese spies operating in Westminster.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—19/11/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
The Punch—Unanswered Questions
2/5Aged 19, Jacob Dunne was convicted of manslaughter for killing a man with a single punch.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—19/11/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—19/11/2025
A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
05:00
News Summary—19/11/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:04
Yesterday in Parliament—19/11/2025
Alicia McCarthy reports as MPs question the security minister about Chinese espionage.
05:34
Shipping Forecast—19/11/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:43
Prayer for the Day—It's soup season
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Swarzy Shire.
05:45
Farming Today—19/11/25 Antibiotic resistance, rice straw, Food & Farming Awards winner
Animals and antibiotics - new report shows a fall in use of antibiotics for livestock.
