BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Friday 10 October 2025

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—10/10/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  Fly, Wild Swans by Jung Chang—Episode 4
  4/5Wild Swans was published in 1992, the next year the author returned to Chengdu.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—10/10/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—10/10/2025
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—10/10/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  The Briefing Room—Will the Gaza peace plan work?
  What is the plan? And why is it happening now?
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—10/10/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Being Prophetic
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with the Rev Lynne Gibson.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—10/10/25: Illegal waste dumping in the countryside, Plaid Cymru, HS2 compulsory purchases
  The increasing amounts of waste dumped in the countryside and how to tackle it.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—10/10/2025
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Desert Island Discs—Angela Harding, artist
  Angela Harding, artist, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
3. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Pelicot trial, Lucy Guo, Bebe Jackson, Travel writing
  The latest in the Gisèle Pelicot case after a man appealed his conviction for rape.
4. 10:55
  A Carnival of Animals—The Golden Mole
  Katherine Rundell explores wonderful stories of 20 astonishing but endangered animals.
5. 11:00
  The Food Programme—The Food Innovators: 2025
  Dan Saladino looks at projects helping to rethink chocolate, seafood and food forests.
6. 11:45
  Fly, Wild Swans by Jung Chang—Episode 5
  5/5Jung Chang and Jon Halliday published their biography of Chairman Mao in 2005.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—10/10/2025
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  AntiSocial—Angry middle-aged white men
  Are they dividing the country?
3. 12:57
  Weather—10/10/2025
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  World at One—Gaza ceasefire begins
  Thousands of Palestinians return to their homes while Israeli forces pull back.
5. 13:45
  New Storytellers—Multitrack - 2025, A Northerner’s Guide to London
  Satirical audio fiction about a lost northerner in London. Written by Antonia Gospel.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—09/10/2025
  Emotions run high for Will.
7. 14:15
  Limelight—The Betrayed, Episode 1. Siblings
  A brother's far-right activism creates a major dilemma for his Police Detective sister.
8. 14:45
  Untaxing—3. Jaffa Cake or Biscuit?
  Dan Neidle reveals the unexpected ways tax shapes our world.
9. 15:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—From the Archives: Woodland
  Kathy Clugston delves into the extensive GQT archives, digging for timeless advice.
10. 15:45
  Short Works—The Victim
  Detective comedy about vigils, victims and vintage coats.
11. 16:00
  Last Word—Patrick Bradley, Dame Jilly Cooper, Sara Jane Moore, Dame Patricia Routledge
  Matthew Bannister on an electoral officer, an author, an attempted assassin and an actor.
12. 16:30
  More or Less—Does half the UK get more in benefits than they pay in tax?
  UK benefits, Zack Polanski’s billionaire claim and Gen Z job interviews.
13. 17:00
  PM—People have begun to return home in Gaza, as a ceasefire comes into force
  Thousands of Palestinians have begun returning to Gaza's north as a ceasefire begins.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—Palestinians return to Gaza
  Palestinians stream north as Israeli troops pull back and the ceasefire begins in Gaza
2. 18:30
  The News Quiz—Series 118, 6. Peace Deals and Police Powers
  6/8Andy Zaltzman is joined by Ian Smith and Ayesha Hazarika for the topical panel quiz show.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—10/10/2025
  Ed proves a sympathetic ear.
4. 19:15
  Screenshot—Death
  Ellen and Mark explore how films and TV depict death and dying.
5. 20:00
  Any Questions?—David Blair, Baroness Coffey, Bobby Dean MP, Kim Leadbeater MP
  Alex Forsyth presents political debate from York St John University.
6. 20:55
  This Week in History—Oct 6th - Oct 12th
  Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
7. 21:00
  Free Thinking—The status of science
  Shahidha Bari and guests discuss the status of science in society and culture.
8. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Gazans return to their homes as ceasefire takes hold
  Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians go back to Gaza City as IDF withdraws
9. 22:45
  Helm by Sarah Hall—Problems, But Not Unsolvable
  5/10Nathaniel is determined to destroy the circle as Helm brings a gift to NaNay’s tribe.
10. 23:00
  Americast—Trump's new plan for America's top universities
  The White House says it's tackling elitism and racism, but is academic freedom at risk?
11. 23:30
  Illuminated—Peanuts at 75
  Josh Cohen shares how Peanuts can help us navigate the frustrating squiggle of life.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—11/10/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  Fly, Wild Swans by Jung Chang—Episode 5
  5/5Jung Chang and Jon Halliday published their biography of Chairman Mao in 2005.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—11/10/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—11/10/2025
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:30
  News Summary—11/10/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—11/10/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Trampolines and Toddlers
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Guvna B.
8. 05:45
  Untaxing—3. Jaffa Cake or Biscuit?
  Dan Neidle reveals the unexpected ways tax shapes our world.

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