BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Tuesday 30 December 2025

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—30/12/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:15
  Raising Hare by Chloe Dalton—Little Hare
  2/5Chloe Dalton’s memoir about her unlikely and transformative relationship with a wild hare.
3. 00:30
  Larkin Revisited—Love Songs in Age
  Simon Armitage explores Philip Larkin's poem Love Songs in Age.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—30/12/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—30/12/2025
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
6. 05:00
  News Summary—30/12/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:04
  From Our Own Correspondent—Iran's hijab protests
  A women's marathon race is the latest flash-point in ongoing protests over hijab laws.
8. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—30/12/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
9. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Standing up for what is good
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with singer and musician Ruth Jennings.
10. 05:45
  Farming Today—30/12/25 The Luck Penny
  The luck penny tradition still practised at livestock marts in Northern Ireland.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—Tom Holland Guest Edits Today
  Historian Tom Holland is the fifth Today guest editor this festive period.
2. 09:00
  The Life Scientific—Jehane Ragai on the science of authenticating artworks
  Egyptian chemist Jehane Ragai on proving forged paintings and uncovering masterpieces.
3. 09:30
  What Is Quantum?
  Marnie Chesterton travels to the birthplace of quantum theory armed with just one question
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Beyoncé the billionaire, Adults regressing at Christmas, Girls' political confidence
  Beyoncé is now the fifth musician to be named a billionaire by Forbes.
5. 11:00
  Screenshot—Video Shops
  Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode explore the world of video shops on screen.
6. 11:45
  Larkin Revisited—Talking in Bed
  Simon Armitage explores Philip Larkin's poem Talking in Bed.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Archive on 4—Prisoners, Saints and Persuaders: The World of ITC
  The story of Lew Grade's ITC company, which revolutionised British television in the 1960s
2. 13:00
  World at One—Iranians protest amidst currency crisis
  A third day of protests across Iran as the country's economic outlook worsens
3. 13:45
  An Almanac for Anxiety: In Search of a Calmer Mind—Episode 2 - Wood
  Exploring how interacting with the natural elements can improve mental wellbeing.
4. 14:00
  The Archers—29/12/2025
  Events spiral out of control for the Grundy's
5. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Almonds and Raisins, Series 2: Episode 1
  Adam Usden's drama about Jewish refugee life in Manchester, based on Maisie Mosco's novel.
6. 15:00
  Lady Killers with Lucy Worsley—Series 4, 53. Elizabeth Cook - Body Snatcher
  Lucy Worsley delves into a possible body snatcher case in 1830s East London.
7. 15:30
  Heart and Soul—The Lord and Dance: Michael Flatley
  Irish dancer Michael Flatley reveals the role of faith in his life.
8. 16:00
  Artworks—The Poetry Detective, Are the Kids Alright?
  Vanessa Kisuule unearths the poems that speak to the big issues we're all grappling with.
9. 16:30
  What's Up Docs?—Is joy always good for us?
  Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken explore joy and why it can be a complicated emotion.
10. 17:00
  PM—A day of chaos as Eurostar and Eurotunnel trains are cancelled
  Power disruption causes Eurostar and Eurotunnel train cancellations.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—Channel Tunnel confusion, chaos and cancellations
  Travellers have New Year plans disrupted by a power failure in the Channel Tunnel.
2. 18:15
  Ian Hislop's Oldest Jokes—Series 1, The Heege Manuscript
  Ian Hislop's British comedy quest finds its focus in an ancient stand-up comedy review.
3. 18:30
  One Person Found This Helpful—Series 3, 7. The Most Dangerous Top Hat in the World
  7/7The show with a haunting backnote of fag ash.
4. 19:00
  The Archers—30/12/2025
  Hell is unleashed at the Horrobins
5. 19:15
  Front Row—Joachim Trier on Sentimental Value, plus the films of Brigitte Bardot
  Joachim Trier on his acclaimed Norwegian film Sentimental Value
6. 20:00
  File on 4 Investigates—Can cash grants help end homelessness?
  Is a one-off cash payment a way to ending someone’s homelessness?
7. 20:40
  In Touch—The Year in Review: Benefits & Access to Work
  In Touch discusses the events of this year in the world of visual impairment.
8. 21:00
  Crossing Continents—When Christian nationalists come to town
  People in Gainesboro, Tennessee have some new neighbours - and not everyone is happy.
9. 21:30
  Ramblings—Camino Inglés with Jannine and Sally
  Clare explores a section of the Camino Inglés, one of the paths of the Camino de Santiago.
10. 21:55
  A Carnival of Animals—The Hippopotamus
  Katherine Rundell explores wonderful stories of 20 astonishing but endangered animals.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Anti-government protests spread for third day across Iran
  We hear from the son of detained activist Narges Mohammadi
12. 22:45
  A Long Winter by Colm Tóibín—Episode Two
  2/5Miquel’s concern for his mother grows.
13. 23:00
  Uncanny—Series 5, Case 10: The Priest Hole
  10/10A family renovating a house discover a priest hole... and seem to unleash something else.
14. 23:30
  BBC National Short Story Award—BBC National Short Story Award 2025, Rain: a history by Andrew Miller
  Andrew Miller is the first wrier in contention for the 20th BBC National Short Story Award
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—31/12/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:15
  Raising Hare by Chloe Dalton—Independence
  3/5Chloe Dalton’s memoir about her unlikely and transformative relationship with a wild hare.
3. 00:30
  Larkin Revisited—Toads Revisited
  Simon Armitage explores Philip Larkin's poem Toads Revisited.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—31/12/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—31/12/2025
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
6. 05:00
  News Summary—31/12/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:04
  Flight of the Vulture
  Sacha Dench investigates the plight of one of the world's most persecuted birds.
8. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—31/12/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
9. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—A Trumpet at Midnight
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with singer and musician Ruth Jennings.
10. 05:45
  Farming Today—31/12/25 Cider Apple DNA
  How DNA testing is unlocking the secrets of historic cider orchards.

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