BBC Radio 4's programmes

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00:00 - Midnight News
16/06/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:15 - Intrigue
Worse than Murder, 3. The Waiting Game
The McKays' phone rings off the hook, but Muriel’s kidnapper, M3, has gone AWOL.
00:45 - Bells on Sunday
St Chad’s Church in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Bells on Sunday comes from St Chad’s Church in Shrewsbury, Shropshire.
00:48 - Shipping Forecast
16/06/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00 - Selection of BBC World Service Programmes
16/06/2025
A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
05:00 - News Summary
16/06/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:04 - Yesterday in Parliament
16/06/2025
MPs debate plans to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales. Susan Hulme reports.
05:34 - Shipping Forecast
16/06/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:43 - Prayer for the Day
A Lesser-Known Saint
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with the Reverend Doctor Stephen Wigley.
05:45 - Farming Today
16/06/25 Scottish abattoir closure, seaweed farm, rural crime
Falling livestock numbers in Scotland blamed for closure of abattoir in Aberdeenshire ... More >>.
05:57 - Weather
16/06/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers
06:00 - Today
16/06/2025
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00 - Start the Week
The Idea of Genius
Adam Rutherford talks to Helen Lewis, Francesca Wade and Dean Van Nguyen
09:45 - At Your Own Peril
Show Me The Bodies
Lucy Easthope explores the history of risk.
10:00 - Woman's Hour
16/06/2025
Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
11:00 - The Invention Of...
Hungary, The Butcher and the Poet
2/3 Misha Glenny heads to Hungary in a series about history and power
11:45 - Please Live by Lana Estemirova
Born into a Storm
1/5 A moving memoir by the daughter of assassinated human rights activist Natalya Estemirova.
12:00 - News Summary
16/06/2025
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04 - You and Yours
16/06/2025
News and discussion of consumer affairs
12:57 - Weather
16/06/2025
The latest weather forecast
13:00 - World at One
16/06/2025
News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
13:45 - Politically
Postwar, 6. Appealing to Women
6/20 How did the 1945 election reflect the dramatically changed working lives of women?
14:00 - The Archers
15/06/2025
Miranda issues an ultimatum.
14:15 - Conversations from a Long Marriage
Series 6, 5. Stuck in the Middle with You
5/6 Roger heads for a car wash after a long flight home.
14:45 - Dance Move by Wendy Erskine
Episode 3 - Bildungsroman
3/5 Whilst on his work experience placement, teenager Lee must stay with a complete stranger.
15:00 - A Good Read
Josh Cohen and Nussaibah Younis
Two writers join Harriett Gilbert to share favourite books.
15:30 - Curious Cases
Series 23, Clowns in Spacetime
11/13 Hannah Fry and Dara Ó Briain set off on a wild ride through spacetime.
16:00 - Currently
Ireland's Pot of Gold
Spend now or save – a dilemma for the Irish government, enriched by huge tax revenues.
16:30 - The Kitchen Cabinet
Series 48, Newport
6/7 Jay Rayner and the panel are in Newport, Wales offering their best cooking advice.
17:00 - PM
16/06/2025
News and current affairs, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines
18:00 - Six O'Clock News
16/06/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
18:30 - It's a Fair Cop
Series 9, 4. Citizen's Arrest
4/6 When is it ok to take the law into your own hands?
19:00 - The Archers
16/06/2025
Jakob questions his abilities.
19:15 - Front Row
16/06/2025
Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music
20:00 - Rethink
Rethink... productivity
What are the factors behind the UK’s chronically weak productivity growth?
20:30 - BBC Inside Science
What science is the UK government funding?
The government sets out spending plans on five years of science. Where will the money go?
21:00 - Start the Week
The Idea of Genius
Adam Rutherford talks to Helen Lewis, Francesca Wade and Dean Van Nguyen
21:45 - The Shipping Postcards
Lundy
4/5 Visits to the areas from the Shipping Forecast: Dogger, Irish Sea, Wight, Lundy and Forth.
22:00 - The World Tonight
16/06/2025
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
22:45 - Albion by Anna Hope
Episode 6
6/10 Clara has arrived from New York. Frannie remembers an encounter from the past.
A Charles Paris Mystery - A Doubtful Death, 2. To Die, to Sleep
2/4 Charles Paris the actor cum sleuth is in a reimagining of Hamlet ... More >> when Ophelia disappears.
23:30 - Today in Parliament
16/06/2025
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
00:00 - Midnight News
17/06/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30 - Please Live by Lana Estemirova
Born into a Storm
1/5 A moving memoir by the daughter of assassinated human rights activist Natalya Estemirova.
00:48 - Shipping Forecast
17/06/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00 - Selection of BBC World Service Programmes
17/06/2025
A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
05:00 - News Summary
17/06/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:04 - Yesterday in Parliament
17/06/2025
News, views and features on yesterday's stories in Parliament
05:34 - Shipping Forecast
17/06/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:43 - Prayer for the Day
What Makes a Country Great
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with the Reverend Doctor Stephen Wigley.
05:45 - Farming Today
17/06/2025
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
06:00 - Today
17/06/2025
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00 - The Life Scientific
Kevin Fong on medical planning for Mars and Earth-based emergencies
Kevin Fong on pestering Nasa, medical planning for Mars and handling major A&E ... More >>incidents.
09:30 - All in the Mind
The Psychology of Curiosity at Cheltenham Science Festival
Claudia Hammond, Major Tim Peake and panel discuss the psychology of curiosity.
10:00 - Woman's Hour
17/06/2025
Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
11:00 - Add to Playlist
Ashley Henry and Amy Harman on Bowie and Beethoven
Ashley Henry and Amy Harman join Anna and Jeffrey to add the next five tracks.
11:45 - Please Live by Lana Estemirova
Life Among the Ruins
2/5 A moving memoir by the daughter of assassinated human rights activist Natalya Estemirova.
12:00 - News Summary
17/06/2025
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04 - You and Yours
17/06/2025
News and discussion of consumer affairs
12:57 - Weather
17/06/2025
The latest weather forecast
13:00 - World at One
17/06/2025
News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
13:45 - Politically
Postwar, 7. The Labour Manifesto
7/20 Uniquely in modern British history, the 1945 Labour Manifesto was a genuine bestseller.
14:00 - The Archers
16/06/2025
Jakob questions his abilities.
14:15 - Drama on 4
Fran and Joe, Summer Fate
3/3 At the school Summer Fete, Fran and Joe are still looking for their happily-ever-after.
15:00 - Lady Killers with Lucy Worsley
Lady Swindlers with Lucy Worsley - Series 2, 46. Minnie Pheby - Lady Burglar
Lucy Worsley is on the trail of a prolific burglar terrorising Victori ... More >>an suburbia.
15:30 - Thinking Allowed
Death
A social history of death in the UK. Also, attitudes to dying in China.
16:00 - Poetry Please
Antony Szmierek
The spoken word artist Antony Szmierek selects some of his favourite poems.
16:30 - What's Up Docs?
Is boredom good for you?
Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken find out how we can get better at completing boring tasks.
17:00 - PM
17/06/2025
News and current affairs, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines
18:00 - Six O'Clock News
17/06/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
18:30 - Unspeakable
Series 2, 6. Touchy, touch-screens and touch-ups
6/6 Terrible touch-screens, Turkish makeovers and workplace tetchiness.
19:00 - The Archers
17/06/2025
Joy comes to the rescue.
19:15 - Front Row
17/06/2025
Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music
20:00 - File on 4 Investigates
Adult Gaming Centres
Adult gaming centres are on the increase - but are they protecting the vulnerable?
20:40 - In Touch
17/06/2025
News, views and information for people who are blind or partially sighted
21:00 - The Law Show
How can avoidable deaths be prevented?
Should a government body be created to make sure 'state-related deaths' are prevented?
21:30 - Stakeknife
10. Frank (Part 2)
12/12 A news report we featured from 1987 inspires a man to get in touch with the podcast.
22:00 - The World Tonight
17/06/2025
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
22:45 - Albion by Anna Hope
Episode 7
7/10 It is the morning of Philip’s funeral. Clara meets seven year old Rowan.
23:00 - Uncanny
Summer Specials, The Torrelaguna House Part 2
Danny Robins unravels the dark history of the Torrelaguna house.
23:30 - Today in Parliament
17/06/2025
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
00:00 - Midnight News
18/06/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30 - Please Live by Lana Estemirova
Life Among the Ruins
2/5 A moving memoir by the daughter of assassinated human rights activist Natalya Estemirova.
00:48 - Shipping Forecast
18/06/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00 - Selection of BBC World Service Programmes
18/06/2025
A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
05:00 - News Summary
18/06/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:04 - Yesterday in Parliament
18/06/2025
News, views and features on yesterday's stories in Parliament
05:34 - Shipping Forecast
18/06/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:43 - Prayer for the Day
Meeting Our Waterloo
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with the Revd Dr Stephen Wigley.
05:45 - Farming Today
18/06/2025
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
06:00 - Today
18/06/2025
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00 - More or Less
18/06/2025
Tim Harford explains the numbers and statistics used in everyday life.
09:30 - The History Podcast
Half-Life, 7. The City Forgets
7/9 Joe traces a family history left out of his great-grandfather’s memoir.
10:00 - Woman's Hour
18/06/2025
Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
11:00 - File on 4 Investigates
Adult Gaming Centres
Adult gaming centres are on the increase - but are they protecting the vulnerable?
11:40 - This Week in History
June 16th - June 22nd
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
11:45 - Please Live by Lana Estemirova
A Pineapple
3/5 A moving memoir by the daughter of assassinated human rights activist Natalya Estemirova.
12:00 - News Summary
18/06/2025
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04 - You and Yours
18/06/2025
News and discussion of consumer affairs
12:57 - Weather
18/06/2025
The latest weather forecast
13:00 - World at One
18/06/2025
News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
13:45 - Politically
Postwar, 8. Healthcare for All
8/20 The war changed many things, and access to healthcare was one of them.
14:00 - The Archers
17/06/2025
Joy comes to the rescue.
14:15 - Fault Lines: Money, Sex and Blood
Series 2: Sex, Winter Jasmine
1/7 Drama series exploring contemporary Britain through the lens of sex, with Glenda Jackson
15:00 - Money Box
Money Box Live: AI and Finance
Felicity Hannah take a looks at how AI is being used in personal finance.
15:30 - The Artificial Human
Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, AI?
Aleks Krotoski and Kevin Fong ask if espionage is about to be revolutionised by AI.
16:00 - When It Hits the Fan
18/06/2025
Who's in the news for all the wrong reasons? With David Yelland and Simon Lewis.
16:15 - The Media Show
18/06/2025
This is the programme about a revolution in media.
17:00 - PM
18/06/2025
News and current affairs, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines
18:00 - Six O'Clock News
18/06/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
18:30 - Henry Normal: A Normal...
Humanity
Live from a tent at The Hay Festival, Henry takes on human beings and being human.
19:00 - The Archers
18/06/2025
Brian finds himself on the spot.
19:15 - Front Row
18/06/2025
Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music
20:00 - Moral Maze
18/06/2025
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
21:00 - The Life Scientific
Kevin Fong on medical planning for Mars and Earth-based emergencies
Kevin Fong on pestering Nasa, medical planning for Mars and handling major A&E ... More >>incidents.
21:30 - All in the Mind
The Psychology of Curiosity at Cheltenham Science Festival
Claudia Hammond, Major Tim Peake and panel discuss the psychology of curiosity.
22:00 - The World Tonight
18/06/2025
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
22:45 - Albion by Anna Hope
Episode 8
8/10 After the funeral: a meal and a speech.
23:00 - Michael Spicer: No Room
Series 2, 8. Cheated Britain on Watchdog on The One Show.
3/6 He lost his home, his family and all his fiddler crabs.
23:15 - Welcome to the Neighbourhood with Jayde Adams
Thanyia Moore
Jayde Adams and Thanyia Moore dive into the world of community apps and messageboards.
23:30 - Today in Parliament
18/06/2025
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
00:00 - Midnight News
19/06/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30 - Please Live by Lana Estemirova
A Pineapple
3/5 A moving memoir by the daughter of assassinated human rights activist Natalya Estemirova.
00:48 - Shipping Forecast
19/06/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00 - Selection of BBC World Service Programmes
19/06/2025
A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
05:00 - News Summary
19/06/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:04 - Yesterday in Parliament
19/06/2025
News, views and features on yesterday's stories in Parliament
05:34 - Shipping Forecast
19/06/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:43 - Prayer for the Day
Making the Big Decisions
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with the Reverend Doctor Stephen Wigley.
05:45 - Farming Today
19/06/2025
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
06:00 - Today
19/06/2025
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00 - In Our Time
Barbour's 'Brus': epic of Bannockburn, chivalry and freedom
How the earliest poem in Older Scots framed the legend of Robert the Bruce at Bannockbu ... More >>rn.
09:45 - Strong Message Here
19/06/2025
Armando Iannucci and Helen Lewis decode the utterly baffling world of political language.
10:00 - Woman's Hour
19/06/2025
Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
11:00 - This Cultural Life
19/06/2025
In-depth conversations with some of the world's leading artists and creatives.
11:45 - Please Live by Lana Estemirova
Anya
4/5 A moving memoir by the daughter of assassinated human rights activist Natalya Estemirova.
12:00 - News Summary
19/06/2025
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04 - The Bottom Line
19/06/2025
The business conversation show with people at the top giving insight into what matters.
12:32 - Sliced Bread
Toast - FHM
FHM was once the UK's best-selling men's magazine so why did they stop printing it?
12:57 - Weather
19/06/2025
The latest weather forecast
13:00 - World at One
19/06/2025
News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
13:45 - Politically
Postwar, 9. Churchill's 'Gestapo' Broadcast
9/20 Churchill's first election broadcast in 1945 might be remembered as his greatest ga ... More >>ffe.
14:00 - The Archers
18/06/2025
Brian finds himself on the spot.
14:15 - Drama on 4
Islander
A radio version of the award-winning a capella musical, with voiced sound effects.
15:00 - Ramblings
Arriving in Santiago de Compostela with Sharon, Shirley and friends
Clare arrives in Santiago de Compostela with a group of friends completing the ... More >>Camino.
15:27 - Radio 4 Appeal
upReach
Beneficiary Nuh Cooper makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of upReach.
15:30 - Feedback
19/06/2025
The programme that holds the BBC to account on behalf of the radio audience
16:00 - Rethink
Rethink...the UK's relationship with China
Should the UK seek closer diplomatic and trade links with China?
16:30 - BBC Inside Science
19/06/2025
A weekly programme looking at the science that's changing our world.
17:00 - PM
19/06/2025
News and current affairs, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines
18:00 - Six O'Clock News
19/06/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
18:30 - The Matt Forde Focus Group
Episode 5
Political discussion show hosted by leading British political comedian Matt Forde.
19:00 - The Archers
19/06/2025
The pressure is on for Stella.
19:15 - Front Row
19/06/2025
Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music
20:00 - When It Hits the Fan
18/06/2025
Who's in the news for all the wrong reasons? With David Yelland and Simon Lewis.
20:15 - The Media Show
18/06/2025
This is the programme about a revolution in media.
21:00 - Loose Ends
Ore Oduba, Amy Macdonald, Kim Blythe, Tom Newlands, Rose Room
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
21:45 - Strong Message Here
19/06/2025
Armando Iannucci and Helen Lewis decode the utterly baffling world of political language.
22:00 - The World Tonight
19/06/2025
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
22:45 - Albion by Anna Hope
Episode 9
9/10 Clara’s revelations detonate unexpected reactions.
23:00 - Radical with Amol Rajan
19/06/2025
Conversations about tomorrow, from Today.
23:30 - Today in Parliament
19/06/2025
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
00:00 - Midnight News
20/06/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30 - Please Live by Lana Estemirova
Anya
4/5 A moving memoir by the daughter of assassinated human rights activist Natalya Estemirova.
00:48 - Shipping Forecast
20/06/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00 - Selection of BBC World Service Programmes
20/06/2025
A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
05:00 - News Summary
20/06/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:04 - Yesterday in Parliament
20/06/2025
News, views and features on yesterday's stories in Parliament
05:34 - Shipping Forecast
20/06/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:43 - Prayer for the Day
A Symphony of Psalms
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with the Revd Dr Stephen Wigley.
05:45 - Farming Today
20/06/2025
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
06:00 - Today
20/06/2025
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00 - Desert Island Discs
Lord Alf Dubs, politician and campaigner
Lord Alf Dubs, politician, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
10:00 - Woman's Hour
20/06/2025
Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
11:00 - The Food Programme
A Food Revolution in Ten (More) Ideas
Radical future food ideas ranging from edible feathers to salads from shipping containers.
11:45 - Please Live by Lana Estemirova
And then I Receive a Call
5/5 A moving memoir by the daughter of assassinated human rights activist Natalya Estemirova.
12:00 - News Summary
20/06/2025
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04 - Rare Earth
Metals and Minerals
Where can we get the materials we need for the transition to a green economy?
12:57 - Weather
20/06/2025
The latest weather forecast
13:00 - World at One
20/06/2025
News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
13:45 - Politically
Postwar, 10. India and Empire
10/20 The question of self-government for India would have to be confronted when war was over.
14:00 - The Archers
19/06/2025
The pressure is on for Stella.
14:15 - Limelight
Central Intelligence: Series 2, Episode 1
2/10 1954. The Cold War intensifies. Starring Kim Cattrall and Ed Harris.
14:45 - Child
Series 1, 24. Attachment
Attachment - it conjures up images of love and security, but what is it?
15:00 - Gardeners' Question Time
20/06/2025
Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
15:45 - Short Works
At the Rising of the Sun by Andrew Michael Hurley
An original story for Radio 4 by the award-winning author of The Loney.
16:00 - Last Word
20/06/2025
Radio 4's weekly obituary programme
16:30 - More or Less
18/06/2025
Tim Harford explains the numbers and statistics used in everyday life.
17:00 - PM
20/06/2025
News and current affairs, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines
18:00 - Six O'Clock News
20/06/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
18:30 - Dead Ringers
Series 26, Episode 2
2/6 Satirical impressions from the team headed up by Jon Culshaw and Jan Ravens.
19:00 - The Archers
20/06/2025
All hell breaks loose at the board meeting.
19:15 - Add to Playlist
20/06/2025
Jeffrey Boakye and Anna Phoebe explore the rich web of connections in music.
20:00 - Any Questions?
20/06/2025
Topical discussion posing questions to a panel of political and media personalities
20:55 - This Week in History
June 16th - June 22nd
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
21:00 - Free Thinking
Language
Matthew Sweet and guests explore the way language unites and divides us.
22:00 - The World Tonight
20/06/2025
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
22:45 - Albion by Anna Hope
Episode 10
10/10 For all the of Brooke family there are new decisions to be made and paths to be forged.
23:00 - Americast
20/06/2025
Join the Americast team for insights from across the US.
23:30 - Today in Parliament
20/06/2025
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
00:00 - Midnight News
21/06/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30 - Please Live by Lana Estemirova
And then I Receive a Call
5/5 A moving memoir by the daughter of assassinated human rights activist Natalya Estemirova.
00:48 - Shipping Forecast
21/06/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00 - Selection of BBC World Service Programmes
21/06/2025
A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
05:30 - News Summary
21/06/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:34 - Shipping Forecast
21/06/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:43 - Prayer for the Day
21/06/2025
Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection
05:45 - Child
Series 1, 24. Attachment
Attachment - it conjures up images of love and security, but what is it?
06:00 - News and Papers
21/06/2025
The news headlines, including a look at the newspapers.
06:07 - Ramblings
Arriving in Santiago de Compostela with Sharon, Shirley and friends
Clare arrives in Santiago de Compostela with a group of friends completing the ... More >>Camino.
06:30 - Farming Today
21/06/2025
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside
06:57 - Weather
21/06/2025
The latest weather reports and forecast
07:00 - Today
21/06/2025
Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00 - Saturday Live
Adeel Akhtar, Terry Deary, Charlotte Philby, Limahl
Radio 4's Saturday morning show brings you extraordinary stories and remarkable people.
10:00 - Curious Cases
Series 23, Memory Swap
12/13 Hannah Fry and Dara Ó Briain probe the science of memory.
10:30 - The Kitchen Cabinet
Series 48, Episode 7
7/7 Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.
11:00 - The Week in Westminster
21/06/2025
Radio 4's assessment of developments at Westminster
11:30 - From Our Own Correspondent
21/06/2025
Insight, wit and analysis from BBC correspondents, journalists and writers.
12:00 - News Summary
21/06/2025
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04 - Money Box
21/06/2025
The latest news from the world of personal finance
12:30 - Dead Ringers
Series 26, Episode 2
2/6 Satirical impressions from the team headed up by Jon Culshaw and Jan Ravens.
12:57 - Weather
21/06/2025
The latest weather forecast
13:00 - News
21/06/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
13:10 - Any Questions?
20/06/2025
Topical discussion posing questions to a panel of political and media personalities
14:05 - Any Answers?
21/06/2025
Listeners respond to the issues raised in the preceding edition of Any Questions?
14:45 - The Archers
20/06/2025
All hell breaks loose at the board meeting.
15:00 - Secrets and Lies
Fraud versus Fraud Hunter
The world's greatest art forger goes head-to-head with the finest forgery hunter.
16:00 - Woman's Hour
21/06/2025
Highlights from the Woman's Hour week
17:00 - PM
21/06/2025
Full coverage of the day's news
17:30 - Political Thinking with Nick Robinson
21/06/2025
Nick Robinson talks to people who shape our political thinking about what shaped theirs.
17:54 - Shipping Forecast
21/06/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
17:57 - Weather
21/06/2025
The latest weather reports and forecast
18:00 - Six O'Clock News
21/06/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
18:15 - Loose Ends
Jenny Colgan, Douglas Maxwell, Brooke Combe
Nihal Arthanayake and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
19:00 - Profile
21/06/2025
An insight into the character of an influential person making the news headlines
19:15 - This Cultural Life
19/06/2025
In-depth conversations with some of the world's leading artists and creatives.
20:00 - Archive on 4
We Were the Mods
Pete Townshend and Phil Daniels look back on Quadrophenia with their modern-day mirrors.
21:00 - Moral Maze
18/06/2025
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
22:00 - News
21/06/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
22:15 - The Food Programme
A Food Revolution in Ten (More) Ideas
Radical future food ideas ranging from edible feathers to salads from shipping containers.
23:00 - The Matt Forde Focus Group
Episode 5
Political discussion show hosted by leading British political comedian Matt Forde.
23:30 - Round Britain Quiz
Programme 6 - Wales vs Scotland
The contest of lateral thinking and cryptic connections, chaired by Kirsty Lang. 6/12
00:00 - Midnight News
22/06/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:15 - Take Four Books
Elif Shafak
Elif Shafak speaks about her latest novel and explores its links to three other works.
00:48 - Shipping Forecast
22/06/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00 - Selection of BBC World Service Programmes
22/06/2025
A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
05:30 - News Summary
22/06/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:34 - Shipping Forecast
22/06/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:43 - Bells on Sunday
The parish church of St Mary the Virgin Bishops Cannings in Wiltshire
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05:45 - In Touch
17/06/2025
News, views and information for people who are blind or partially sighted
06:00 - News Summary
22/06/2025
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
06:05 - Thinking Allowed
Death
A social history of death in the UK. Also, attitudes to dying in China.
06:35 - On Your Farm
Hollywood to Flower Farm
Kim Fleming's path from Chicago florist to flower grower via Hollywood and the White House
06:57 - Weather
22/06/2025
The latest weather reports and forecast
07:00 - News and Papers
22/06/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
07:10 - Sunday
22/06/2025
A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
07:54 - Radio 4 Appeal
Rainforest Trust
Zoologist Mark Carwardine makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Rainforest Trust.
07:57 - Weather
22/06/2025
The latest weather reports and forecast
08:00 - News and Papers
22/06/2025
The news headlines, including a look at the newspapers.
08:10 - Sunday Worship
Lambeth Palace
A service exploring life and ministry of Lambeth Palace in London.
08:48 - Witness History
Charleston church shooting
Polly Sheppard, a survivor of the 2015 Charleston shooting, describes how it unfolded
08:58 - Tweet of the Day
Mike Dilger on the Crested Tit
Mike Dilger explains how best to track down the crested tit.
09:00 - Broadcasting House
22/06/2025
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
10:00 - Desert Island Discs
22/06/2025
Lauren Laverne invites her castaway guests to share the soundtrack of their lives.
11:00 - The Archers Omnibus
22/06/2025
Brian finds himself on the spot, and the pressure is on for Stella.
12:15 - Profile
21/06/2025
An insight into the character of an influential person making the news headlines
12:30 - It's a Fair Cop
Series 9, 4. Citizen's Arrest
4/6 When is it ok to take the law into your own hands?
12:57 - Weather
22/06/2025
The latest weather forecast
13:00 - The World This Weekend
22/06/2025
Radio 4's look at the week's big stories from both home and around the world.
13:30 - Currently
One Week in Gaza
Reactive feature from Radio 4, exploring what's really happening behind the headlines.
14:00 - Gardeners' Question Time
20/06/2025
Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
14:45 - Opening Lines
Comet in Moominland
John Yorke takes a look at Tove Jansson's 1946 novel Comet in Moominland.
15:00 - Drama on 4
Moominsummer Madness
A tsunami hits Moominvalley, and the Moomins take refuge on a floating theatre, obviously.
16:00 - Take Four Books
22/06/2025
James Crawford discusses an author's new book and its connections to three other works.
16:30 - Round Britain Quiz
Programme 7 - Northern Ireland v The Midlands
The contest of lateral thinking and cryptic connections, chaired by Kirsty Lang. 7/12
17:00 - Witness History
Rescuing Palmyra’s treasures from the Islamic State group
In 2015, Khalil Hariri risked his life to save centuries-old archaeology in Syria.
17:10 - The Verb
Harriet Walter, Jason Singh, Gillian Allnutt
Ian McMillan is joined by Harriet Walter, Jason Singh and Gillian Allnutt.
17:54 - Shipping Forecast
22/06/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
17:57 - Weather
22/06/2025
The latest weather reports and forecast
18:00 - Six O'Clock News
22/06/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
18:15 - Pick of the Week
Emma Tracey
A weekly selection of the best bits of audio across the BBC.
19:00 - The Archers
22/06/2025
Contemporary drama in a rural setting
19:15 - Illuminated
The Frozen Light
The world’s northernmost community celebrates the sun's return after months of darkness.
19:45 - Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley
Yoga
How yoga can boost your brain and lower your stress, and even reverse signs of ageing.
20:00 - Feedback
19/06/2025
The programme that holds the BBC to account on behalf of the radio audience
20:30 - Last Word
20/06/2025
Radio 4's weekly obituary programme
21:00 - Money Box
21/06/2025
The latest news from the world of personal finance
21:25 - Radio 4 Appeal
Rainforest Trust
Zoologist Mark Carwardine makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Rainforest Trust.
21:30 - From Our Own Correspondent
21/06/2025
Insight, wit and analysis from BBC correspondents, journalists and writers.
22:00 - Westminster Hour
22/06/2025
Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
23:00 - In Our Time
Barbour's 'Brus': epic of Bannockburn, chivalry and freedom
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23:45 - Short Works
At the Rising of the Sun by Andrew Michael Hurley
An original story for Radio 4 by the award-winning author of The Loney.