BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 7 December 2025

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—07/12/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:15
  Take Four Books—Alexander McCall Smith
  Alexander McCall Smith on The Private Side of Friendship and the works that influenced it.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—07/12/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—07/12/2025
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:30
  News Summary—07/12/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—07/12/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—The church of St Luke in Hodnet, Shropshire
  Bells on Sunday comes from the church of St Luke in Hodnet, Shropshire.
8. 05:45
  In Touch—In Touch Goes Shopping
  In Touch visits two shops in the East Midlands that are related to visual impairment.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Summary—07/12/2025
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 06:05
  Beyond Belief—René Girard: The Catholic thinker influencing Silicon Valley
  Series exploring the place and nature of faith in today's world.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—Larry's Ranch: Conservation and Change in South Dakota
  Anna Jones travels to the American Midwest and discovers an award-winning ranch.
4. 06:57
  Weather—07/12/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—07/12/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 07:10
  Sunday—Venezuela; History of Advent; Tom Stoppard
  William Crawley takes a look at the ethical and religious issues of the week.
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Christmas Appeal—The 2025 Radio 4 Christmas Appeal with St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity
  The Reverend Dr Sam Wells launches this year's Radio 4 Christmas Appeal
8. 07:57
  Weather—07/12/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecast
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—07/12/2025
  The news headlines, including a look at the newspapers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—Advent Authors: Dylan Thomas
  Fr Matthew Roche-Saunders leads a service from Swansea for the second Sunday in Advent.
11. 08:48
  Witness History—The Howard Hughes literary hoax
  In 1971 a conman fooled publishers with a fake autobiography of billionaire Howard Hughes
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—Paul Farley on the Starling
  Poet Paul Farley on the dazzling mimicry and plumage of the starling.
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—Ukraine's President Zelensky meets Keir Starmer and EU leaders in London tomorrow
  Ukraine's President Zelensky will meet Keir Starmer and EU leaders in London tomorrow.
14. 09:45
  Radio 4 Christmas Appeal—Making a Difference
  Hugh Dennis reports on some lives changed since last year's Radio 4 Christmas Appeal
15. 10:00
  Desert Island Discs—Margaret Atwood, writer
  Margaret Atwood, writer, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
16. 11:00
  The Archers Omnibus—07/12/2025
  Amber struggles with her emotions, and Ed faces heartbreak.
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Afternoon
1. 12:15
  Profile—Zak Brown
  The former racing car driver and marketing guru leading McLaren to Formula 1 glory.
2. 12:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 84, 4. Hospital Radio Songbook
  4/6Rory Bremner, Tony Hawks, Lucy Porter and Henning Wehn return to the Hull New Theatre.
3. 12:57
  Weather—07/12/2025
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—Australia's world-first social media ban
  We explore the debate about social media and adolescent mental health problems
5. 13:30
  Currently—Are You Ready?
  Lucy Easthope is on a mission to find out how we can become better prepared.
6. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Waltham Forest: Coriander, Sow-By-Date and Perennials
  Kathy Clugston and the GQT panel are in Waltham Forest to answer your gardening issues.
7. 14:45
  One to One—Critics and the Criticised: Luke Jones meets Sarah Crompton
  What's it really like being a critic? Dance and theatre writer Sarah Crompton tells all.
8. 15:00
  The Princess Bride—The Dramatisation: Part 2
  William Goldman’s swashbuckling dramedy – a tale of true love and adventure.
9. 16:00
  Take Four Books—Jo Nesbø
  The Norwegian crime writer talks about his new book, Wolf Hour, and its three influences.
10. 16:30
  Punt & Dennis: Route Masters—Series 1: From Beer to Eternity, 7 – From the Sargasso Sea to the Trombone
  7/10Comedian Kae Kurd steers the ship from the Sargasso Sea to the trombone.
11. 17:00
  Witness History—Ravi and George
  In 1967, Ravi Shankar taught the ‘quiet Beatle’ George Harrison how to play the sitar.
12. 17:10
  Three Ages of Child—Episode 3: Adolescense
  3/3A journey through the landscape that shapes the health of our children.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—07/12/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
14. 17:57
  Weather—07/12/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—Lando Norris wins F1 championship
  Britain's Lando Norris has won the Formula 1 drivers' championship for the first time
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—Nick Ahad
  Nick Ahad presents a selection of the best bits of audio across the BBC.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—07/12/2025
  Azra has a crisis on her hands.
4. 19:15
  Illuminated—Art Class
  Reflections on the conflicting values we invest in art.
5. 19:45
  Radio 4 Christmas Appeal—Making a Difference
  Hugh Dennis reports on some lives changed since last year's Radio 4 Christmas Appeal
6. 20:00
  Feedback—Swear Words and Hearing Loss on Radio 4
  Andrea Catherwood discusses strong language on Radio 4.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—Sir Tom Stoppard, Pam Hogg, Yanxin He, Jack Shepherd
  Matthew Bannister on a playwright, a designer, a language speaker and an actor.
8. 21:00
  Money Box—Energy Costs for Families and Salary Sacrifice Pensions
  How are energy costs affecting families with children?
9. 21:25
  Radio 4 Christmas Appeal—The 2025 Radio 4 Christmas Appeal with St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity
  The Reverend Dr Sam Wells launches this year's Radio 4 Christmas Appeal
10. 21:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—Israel's ultra-Orthodox conscription bill
  The conscription of ultra-Orthodox Jews into the Israeli army is proving deeply divisive.
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—Is the UK ready for war?
  What hope peace in Ukraine? And is the UK ready to fight a war?
12. 23:00
  In Our Time—Shakespeare's Sonnets
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss some of the greatest and most challenging poems in English
13. 23:45
  Short Works—Evening Routine by Natasha Kaeda
  Rumour has it the Northern Lights will be seen over Haverfordwest tonight.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—08/12/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:15
  Wokewash—Mind Your Business
  Writer and satirist Heydon Prowse looks into big corporations and mental health.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—The church of St Luke in Hodnet, Shropshire
  Bells on Sunday comes from the church of St Luke in Hodnet, Shropshire.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—08/12/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—08/12/2025
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
6. 05:00
  News Summary—08/12/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:04
  Yesterday in Parliament—08/12/2025
  Alicia McCarthy reports as peers debate the age someone could ask for an assisted death.
8. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—08/12/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
9. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Shared Vulnerability
  Spiritual reflection to start the day with Ennette C Lainchbury.
10. 05:45
  Farming Today—08/12/25 Rare breeds, sprout harvest, vets encouraging farmers to visit the doctor
  Calls for more support for the UK's rare breeds.
11. 05:57
  Weather—08/12/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers

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