BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Monday 7 July 2025

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—07/07/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:15
  Intrigue—Worse than Murder, 6. Death Plus
  The Hosein brothers face trial for Muriel's murder, but her body is still missing.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—St Peter’s church in Evercreech, Somerset.
  Bells on Sunday comes from St Peter’s church in Evercreech, Somerset.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—07/07/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—07/07/2025
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
6. 05:00
  News Summary—07/07/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:04
  Yesterday in Parliament—07/07/2025
  News, views and features on yesterday's stories in Parliament
8. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—07/07/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
9. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Prayer for the Day celebrates 55 years on Radio 4 from Bradford, City of Culture.
  Jane Williams reflects on prayer as a meditative act.
10. 05:45
  Farming Today—07/07/25 Northern Ireland pollution, dry stone walling, shellfish
  Farmers say plans to reduce pollution could destroy the pig industry in Northern Ireland.
11. 05:57
  Weather—07/07/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—07/07/2025
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Top Comment—Marianna in Conspiracyland 2, 2. Conspiracyland at home
  2/6Could the answer lie in the past?
3. 09:30
  Fool's Gold—2. The Middleman
  George and Layton face a life-changing decision about what to do with their treasure.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—7/7 attacks, Writer Bolu Babalola, SEND
  Marking the 20th anniversary of the 7/7 attacks with Gill Hicks and Kate Price.
5. 11:00
  State of Terror—Shockwaves
  Dominic Casciani reveals how 7/7 transformed the fight against terrorism across Britain.
6. 11:45
  The Secret Painter by Joe Tucker—Episode One
  1/5The story of the artist Eric Tucker, often dubbed the ‘secret Lowry’. Read by Paul Ready.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—07/07/2025
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—Rogue Locksmiths; Supermarket Clothing; Sport Club Costs
  Complaints about rogue locksmiths jump by 45%.
3. 12:57
  Weather—07/07/2025
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  World at One—Ministers urged to keep education plans for special needs
  The government are reviewing provision for children with additional needs.
5. 13:45
  Tony Hawks Is Giving Nothing Away—Episode 1 - Giving
  Tony Hawks starts to investigate the thorny issue of inheritance.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—06/07/2025
  There’s a shock for Susan.
7. 14:15
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 16, 2. A Pigeon in Sainsbury's
  2/6The serious decision of naming a cat.
8. 14:45
  Death of a Naturalist by Seamus Heaney—Episode 1
  1/5Poems read by Bríd Brennan, Adrian Dunbar and Stephen Rea.
9. 15:00
  A Good Read—James Rebanks and Kiri Pritchard-McLean at the Hay Festival
  We're at the Hay Festival talking books we love.
10. 15:30
  You're Dead to Me—American War of Independence: Fourth of July Special
  Join Greg and his guests to learn all about the American War of Independence.
11. 16:00
  Currently—The Great British Trade-Off
  Nine years since Brexit: what's it like to trade with the EU?
12. 16:30
  Rewinder—Doorstepped By Jeremy Vine
  Greg James explores the BBC's archives, using current stories as a portal to the past.
13. 17:00
  PM—Another pivotal day in Trump's trade war
  The US president sends letters to trading partners revealing tariffs on their imports.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—London remembers the 7/7 bombings 20 years on
  A memorial service for the 20th anniversary has been held at St Paul's Cathedral
2. 18:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 83, 1. I Hear With My Little Ear
  1/6Rory Bremner, Gary Delaney, Pippa Evans and Tony Hawks at the Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
3. 19:00
  The Archers—07/07/2025
  Emma’s plan backfires.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Oasis comeback tour reviewed
  Oasis comeback tour reviewed by Ted Kessler.
5. 20:00
  The Briefing Room—Why is there a row about disability benefits?
  David Aaronovitch and guests discuss why the benefits bill for disability has ballooned.
6. 20:30
  BBC Inside Science—How do you turn facial expressions into music?
  Hands on with the new research at this year’s Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition
7. 21:00
  How Boarding Schools Shaped Britain—1. Building men of Empire
  Nicky Campbell explores the history and influence of British boarding schools.
8. 21:45
  Untaxing—1. The Napkin That Changed the World
  Dan Neidle unpacks the bizarre, brilliant and unexpected ways tax shapes our world.
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Texas floods kill 91
  27 children and staff are known to have died at a girls’ summer camp
10. 22:45
  Private Angelo by Eric Linklater—The dono di coraggio
  1/10Italy, 1943. An armistice has been declared, but peace is further away than ever.
11. 23:00
  Whodunnits—A Charles Paris Mystery - A Deadly Habit, Episode 1
  1/4Bill Nighy stars as the loveably louche actor-cum-amateur sleuth.
12. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—07/07/2025
  How will the government pay for its policy U-turns? Alicia McCarthy reports.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—08/07/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  The Secret Painter by Joe Tucker—Episode One
  1/5The story of the artist Eric Tucker, often dubbed the ‘secret Lowry’. Read by Paul Ready.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—08/07/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—08/07/2025
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—08/07/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  Yesterday in Parliament—08/07/2025
  Susan Hulme reports as ministers are under pressure over their tax and spending plans.
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—08/07/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Prayer for the Day celebrates 55 years on Radio 4 from Bradford, City of Culture
  Haridas Sharan, a Hindu priest and chaplain, reflects on prayer as service.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—08/07/25: Water abstraction, Farm inspections, Oysters
  Water abstraction, farm inspections, native oysters.

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