BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 14 December 2025

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—14/12/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:15
  Take Four Books—Jo Nesbø
  The Norwegian crime writer talks about his new book, Wolf Hour, and its three influences.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—14/12/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—14/12/2025
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:30
  News Summary—14/12/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—14/12/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—The church of St Leonard Horringer in Suffolk
  Bells on Sunday comes from the church of St Leonard Horringer in Suffolk.
8. 05:45
  In Touch—Blind Matchmakers; Christmas and Mental Health
  ITV's new pilot dating show features three visually impaired matchmakers.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Summary—14/12/2025
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 06:05
  Beyond Belief—Nigeria and Religious Persecution
  Series exploring the place and nature of faith in today's world.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—The Great Beltie Boom
  Caz Graham meets Richard Wilson and his herd to find out why Belties are booming.
4. 06:57
  Weather—14/12/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—14/12/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 07:10
  Sunday—14/12/2025
  A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week with William Crawley.
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—Eco Brixs
  Liz Earle makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Eco Brixs.
8. 07:57
  Weather—14/12/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecast
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—14/12/2025
  The news headlines, including a look at the newspapers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—Advent Authors: Jane Austen
  The Ven Dr Rachel Mann reflects on Jane Austen to mark her 250th anniversary.
11. 08:48
  Witness History—Ravi and George
  In 1967, Ravi Shankar taught the ‘quiet Beatle’ George Harrison how to play the sitar.
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—Horatio Clare on the Pheasant
  The pheasant's journey from the ancient land of Colchis to becoming a widespread game bird
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—'Multiple casualties' in Bondi beach shooting
  Eyewitnesses describe thousands of people fleeing as gunmen fire on iconic Sydney beach.
14. 10:00
  Desert Island Discs—Lee Child, writer
  Lee Child, writer, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
15. 11:00
  The Archers Omnibus—14/12/2025
  The Maliks have a dilemma on their hands, and Paul fears for a friend.
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Afternoon
1. 12:15
  Profile—David Harewood
  The screen and stage actor reprising his role as Shakespeare’s Othello.
2. 12:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 84, 5. Joe Lycett makes his debut
  5/6Joe Lycett, Pippa Evans, Richard Coles and Tony Hawks join Jack Dee for inspired nonsense.
3. 12:57
  Weather—14/12/2025
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—Twelve die in attack on Bondi Hanukkah celebrations
  Two gunmen fired dozens of shots in what Australian police are calling a terror attack.
5. 13:30
  Currently—Fixing the Chain
  What happens to smaller suppliers when a big company is held to ransom online by hackers?
6. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Dundee: Amaryllis, Monkey Puzzles and Australian Plants
  Kathy Clugston and the GQT Panel visit the V&A in Dundee.
7. 14:45
  Opening Lines—Pride and Prejudice - Episode Two
  John Yorke explores Jane Austen’s most popular novel, Pride and Prejudice.
8. 15:00
  Drama on 4—Pride and Prejudice, Part 2
  2/2Lizzie is still reeling from Darcy's proposal. He's the last man she would want to marry.
9. 16:00
  Take Four Books—Salman Rushdie
  On his new collection of short fiction and its connections to three other literary works.
10. 16:30
  Punt & Dennis: Route Masters—Series 1: From Beer to Eternity, 8 – From Motown to Ed Sheeran
  8/10Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis wander between Motown and Ed Sheeran with Mark Billingham.
11. 17:00
  Witness History—Dismaland: Banksy's dystopian theme park
  In 2015, the street artist transformed a derelict pool into a dystopian ‘bemusement park’.
12. 17:10
  The Patch—Gairloch
  What happens if a postcode starts to run out of children?
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—14/12/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
14. 17:57
  Weather—14/12/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—11 dead in Australia's deadliest shooting in decades
  Gunmen open fire on Bondi Beach at the start of Hanukkah festival
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—Chris Hawkins
  Chris Hawkins presents a selection of the best bits of audio across the BBC.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—14/12/2025
  Clarrie puts her foot down.
4. 19:15
  Illuminated—CS Lewis, the Evacuee and the Wardrobe
  Emma Freud sits down with her mother to hear the fascinating tale of her link to CS Lewis.
5. 19:45
  Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Sing
  How belting out a tune gives a natural high and help reduce inflammation. With Sindhu Vee.
6. 20:00
  Feedback—The Reith Lectures, and From Our Own Correspondent at 70
  Andrea Catherwood talks to commissioner Hugh Levinson about this year's Reith Lectures.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—Iain Douglas-Hamilton, Vera Weisfeld, Frank Gehry, Martin Parr
  Matthew Bannister on a zoologist, a businesswoman, an architect and a photographer.
8. 21:00
  Money Box—Investment Changes and Women's Financial Rights
  Paul Lewis interviews the Financial Conduct Authority about its investment reforms.
9. 21:25
  Radio 4 Appeal—Eco Brixs
  Liz Earle makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Eco Brixs.
10. 21:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—Syria a year after the fall of Assad
  Syrians took to the streets to celebrate, but serious challenges lurk in the background.
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—Looking back over the year in politics
  Ben Wright and guests reflect on events in Australia and the year in UK politics.
12. 23:00
  In Our Time—Emily Dickinson
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Emily Dickinson (1830-1886), celebrated American poet.
13. 23:45
  One to One—Critics and the Criticised: Luke Jones meets Simon Godwin
  What's it like having a squad of writers whose life's work is to critique yours?
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—15/12/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:15
  Crossing Continents—The struggle of Israel's peace movement
  The Israeli and Palestinian activists who defy threats to dare to call for peace.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—The church of St Leonard Horringer in Suffolk
  Bells on Sunday comes from the church of St Leonard Horringer in Suffolk.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—15/12/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—15/12/2025
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
6. 05:00
  News Summary—15/12/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:04
  Yesterday in Parliament—15/12/2025
  Alicia McCarthy reports on the assisted dying bill.
8. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—15/12/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
9. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—The Light of the World
  Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection with Father Dermot Preston.
10. 05:45
  Farming Today—EU tractor protest, hill farm nature reserve, heritage buildings in the countryside
  European farmers are travelling to Brussels for a protest over CAP and trade deals.
11. 05:57
  Weather—15/12/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers

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