BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Thursday 27 November 2025

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—27/11/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  The End of Family? By Zoe Strimpel—3. Gender and the Family.
  3/5An exploration of the role of gender has played in family life since the 1960s.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—27/11/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—27/11/2025
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—27/11/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  Yesterday in Parliament—27/11/2025
  Sean Curran reports on the budget and the reaction to it in the Commons.
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—27/11/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Keeping Things Simple
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Jane Williams.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—27/11/2025 Budget and inheritance tax, farmer protest
  Farmers protest in London as the chancellor delivers her budget.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—27/11/2025
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  In Our Time—Margery Kempe and English Mysticism
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Margery Kempe, the medieval English mystic.
3. 09:45
  Strong Message Here—Spooking the Markets (with Natalie Haynes and Stewart Lee)
  Armando Iannucci, Stewart Lee and Natalie Haynes decode the world of political language.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Femicide, The impact of the Budget on women, Remembering Pam Hogg
  Why the Italian Parliament has introduced the crime of femicide.
5. 11:00
  The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 34, What’s the deal with eels? – Lucy Porter, David Righton and Caroline Durif
  Brian Cox and Robin Ince dive into the slippery science of the elusive eel.
6. 11:45
  The End of Family? By Zoe Strimpel—4. Together for the Kids
  4/5The question of what happens to children when families breakdown is up for discussion.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—27/11/2025
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Scam Secrets—How Do I Get My Money Back?
  You've just been scammed. Is that money gone forever?
3. 12:32
  Sliced Bread—Toast - Dasani Water
  Why did a successful bottled water from Coca-Cola come and go from the UK within 6 weeks?
4. 12:57
  Weather—27/11/2025
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  World at One—Net migration drops sharply
  ONS figures show a fall in net migration, while record numbers applied for asylum.
6. 13:45
  Materials of State—Black Rod
  David Cannadine looks the history and symbolism of Black Rod.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—26/11/2025
  George's feelings are hurt.
8. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Mediation, Ground Work
  6/6New series about the power of a mediated settlement by Clara Glynn.
9. 15:00
  This Natural Life—Sarah Perry
  The writer takes Martha Kearney to the rook and jackdaw roost at Buckenham Carrs, Norfolk
10. 15:27
  Radio 4 Appeal—Village Water Limited
  Advolly Richmond makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Village Water.
11. 15:30
  Feedback—Mark Steel's in Town. Materials of State. Test Match Special Podcast - Interview of the Year nomination.
  Andrea Catherwood puts listener questions to comedian Mark Steel.
12. 16:00
  The Briefing Room—What's happening with the Ukraine peace plan?
  Is there a viable peace plan for Ukraine on the table?
13. 16:30
  BBC Inside Science—Why aren’t gene therapies more common?
  Three decades since the first successful gene therapy, why aren’t we using them more?
14. 17:00
  PM—Net migration falls dramatically
  UK net migration sees a significant drop in arrivals for work and study.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—The government has U-turned on day-one protection from unfair dismissal
  This was one of the central pledges in Labour's manifesto
2. 18:30
  Rum Punch—Series 1, 1. Dirty Work
  1/4Marley tries to join a new boxing gym using some unusual methods.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—27/11/2025
  Disaster strikes for Ed.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Review Show: Blue Moon film plus Turner and Constable at Tate Britain
  Tom and guests also discuss Pillion, a film adaptation of Adam Mars-Jones’ novel Box Hill.
5. 20:00
  When It Hits the Fan—Power, PR and the 'Epstein Class'
  David Yelland and Simon Lewis look at the secrets of how the elite communicate.
6. 20:15
  The Media Show—The Reith Lecture row, Telegraph sale & CNN documentary MisinfoNation: White Genocide
  Reith Lecture row, Telegraph sale and CNN documentary MisinfoNation: White Genocide
7. 21:00
  Loose Ends—Ben Fogle; Sarah Hall; Terry Deary; Stuart Maconie; Holly Brooke; Smith and Liddle
  Stuart Maconie and guests at the Kendal Mountain Festival.
8. 21:45
  Strong Message Here—Spooking the Markets (with Natalie Haynes and Stewart Lee)
  Armando Iannucci, Stewart Lee and Natalie Haynes decode the world of political language.
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Government backtracks on day-one unfair dismissal right
  Government U-turns on manifesto promise to give workers immediate unfair dismissal right
10. 22:45
  The Princess Bride—Bitesize Backstories: The Henchman
  William Goldman’s classic tale of true love and adventure.
11. 23:00
  Radical with Amol Rajan—A War on Climate Change: Are Environmental Activists Losing The Fight? (Chris Packham)
  Chris Packham says conservationists like him have not done enough to protect nature.
12. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—27/11/2025
  Will ministers restrict the right to trial by jury? Sean Curran reports.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—28/11/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  The End of Family? By Zoe Strimpel—4. Together for the Kids
  4/5The question of what happens to children when families breakdown is up for discussion.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—28/11/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—28/11/2025
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—28/11/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  Yesterday in Parliament—28/11/2025
  Alicia McCarthy reports as the government defends proposals to restrict jury trials.
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—28/11/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—The Joy of Baking
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Jane Williams.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—28/11/25 Rural depopulation, organic dairy, potato waste skin care, reservoir farm
  Why many residents are considering leaving Scotland's islands and rural areas.

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