Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—24/12/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
Around the Table by Diana Henry—2. French deliciousness, tastes of the Bosphorus and pasta's generosity
2/5One of food writing's finest evokes deliciousness in Bordeaux, Istanbul and Rome.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—24/12/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—24/12/2025
A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
05:00
News Summary—24/12/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:04
BBC Inside Science—How did President Trump transform science in 2025?
President Trump continues to shake up science. We look at the impact it’s already having.
05:34
Shipping Forecast—24/12/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:43
Prayer for the Day—24/12/2025
Christmas Eve reflection with Fiona Stewart, a writer who runs a Christian arts charity.
05:45
Farming Today—24/12/25 The Ceremony of the Christmas Cheeses
Chelsea Pensioners receive their traditional Christmas present from the UK dairy industry.
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Morning
06:00
Today—Melvyn Bragg Guest Edits Today
Writer and broadcaster Lord Melvyn Bragg is the first Today guest editor this Christmas.
09:00
More or Less—Were there really Three Wise Men?
From counting people to measuring housework - we explore.
09:30
The History Podcast—Two Nottingham Lads, 1. From One Nottingham Man to Another
1/4Two men from Nottingham have a chilling encounter on opposing sides in the Ukraine war.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Epstein Files, Plane spotting, Janie Dee, South Asian female DJs
Epstein victim Marina Lacerda on her reaction to the release of documents.
11:00
File on 4 Investigates—Youth Justice: The project keeping young offenders out of custody
Why has the number of under-18s in custody in England and Wales dropped to a record low?
11:40
This Week in History—22nd to 28th December
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
11:45
Around the Table by Diana Henry—3. A love of menus
3/5The well-loved food writer on the pleasure of creating a menu.
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Afternoon
12:00
Drama on 4—Joy in the Morning, Episode 1
1/2Martin Jarvis directs Wooster and Jeeves’ comic adventure at eccentric Steeple Bumpleigh.
13:00
World at One—Zelensky changes position on territory in new pleace plan
President Zelensky outlines an updated 20-point US-Ukrainian peace plan.
13:45
Who Are You in Winnie-the-Pooh?—Pooh Bear
3/5Frank Cottrell-Boyce talks with Nick Butterworth and Julia Donaldson about Pooh Bear.
14:00
The Archers—23/12/2025
Kenton makes an admission.
14:15
Drama on 4—The Truth about Phyllis Twigg
A light-hearted Christmas drama about giving credit where credit’s due.
15:00
A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols—Christmas 2025
The annual Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols from King's College, Cambridge
16:30
Child—Series 2, 8. Love
8/8India examines the pressures of unconditional love and learns how love can be learned.
17:00
PM—Zelensky: Ukraine could accept Donbas demilitarised zone
Latest peace proposal is most significant softening from Ukraine on territory.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—President Zelensky sets out a new peace plan
The Ukrainian leader signals he is willing to negotiate with Russia about territory
18:15
Ian Hislop's Oldest Jokes—Series 1, Wordplay
Ian Hislop begins a comedy quest in search of ancient British wordplay.
18:30
I Don’t Do… with Julian Clary
Julian Clary hosts a brand new panel show celebrating everything he hates about Christmas.
19:00
The Archers—24/12/2025
Eyebrows are raised at the Christmas parade.
19:15
This Cultural Life—Bill Nighy
Actor Bill Nighy reveals some of the turning points in his career.
20:00
Moral Maze—What Is Truth?
Debate examining the question: what is truth?
21:00
The Life Scientific—Tony Juniper on parrots, princes and environmental protection
Tony Juniper, head of Natural England, shares his hopes and fears for the state of nature.
21:30
Ramblings—Camino Francés with Maggie McLean
Clare walks with Rev Canon Maggie McLean of York Minster along the Camino de Santiago.
21:55
A Carnival of Animals—The Swift
Katherine Rundell explores wonderful stories of 20 astonishing but endangered animals.
22:00
The World Tonight—US visa ban on social media campaigners
EU, France, Germany condemn US State Dept. for denying visas to 'radical activists'
22:45
Christmas Days by Jeanette Winterson—Spirit of Christmas
3/5Late on Christmas Eve, a couple encounter a child who claims to be the Spirit of Christmas
23:00
Stand-Up Specials—David Eagle: See No Eagle, 2. Technology
2/4Blind folk singer and stand-up comedian David Eagle tells tales of his life in music.
23:15
Around the Table by Diana Henry—3. A love of menus
3/5The well-loved food writer on the pleasure of creating a menu.
23:30
Midnight Mass
A Midnight Mass for Christmas Eve
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Late
00:48
Shipping Forecast—25/12/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—25/12/2025
A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
05:00
News Summary—25/12/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:04
More or Less—Were there really Three Wise Men?
From counting people to measuring housework - we explore.
05:34
Shipping Forecast—25/12/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:43
Prayer for the Day—25/12/2025
Christmas Day reflection with Fiona Stewart, a writer who runs a Christian arts charity.
05:45
Farming Today—25/12/25 Farms for City Children - 50 years of Michael & Clare Morpurgo's charity.
Children's author Michael Morpurgo and his wife Clare mark 50 years of their farm charity.
