Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—22/06/2025
National and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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00:15
Take Four Books—Elif Shafak
Elif Shafak speaks about her latest novel and explores its links to three other works.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—22/06/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—22/06/2025
A selection of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:30
News Summary—22/06/2025
National and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—22/06/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—The parish church of St Mary the Virgin Bishops Cannings in Wiltshire
Bells on Sunday comes from the parish church of St Mary the Virgin Bishops Cannings.
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05:45
In Touch—Pocklington Lodge
The Thomas Pocklington Trust are planning to sell the last of their housing centres.
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Morning
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06:00
News Summary—22/06/2025
The latest national and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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06:05
Thinking Allowed—Death
A social history of death in the UK. Also, attitudes to dying in China.
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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
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06:57
Weather—22/06/2025
The latest weather reports and forecast
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07:00
News and Papers—22/06/2025
National and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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07:10
Sunday—Israel-Iran; Assisted Dying; Summer Solstice
William Crawley takes a look at the ethical and religious issues of the week.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—Rainforest Trust
Zoologist Mark Carwardine makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Rainforest Trust.
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07:57
Weather—22/06/2025
The latest weather reports and forecast
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08:00
News and Papers—22/06/2025
The news headlines, including a look at the newspapers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—The Life of Lambeth Palace
A service exploring life and ministry of Lambeth Palace in London.
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08:48
Witness History—Charleston church shooting
Polly Sheppard, a survivor of the 2015 Charleston shooting, describes how it unfolded
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Mike Dilger on the Crested Tit
Mike Dilger explains how best to track down the crested tit.
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09:00
Broadcasting House—The US bombs Iran
President Trump announces success after the US strikes three nuclear sites in Iran.
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10:00
Desert Island Discs—Norma Percy, film-maker
Norma Percy, film-maker, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
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11:00
The Archers Omnibus—22/06/2025
Brian finds himself on the spot, and the pressure is on for Stella.
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Afternoon
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12:15
Profile—Blaise Metreweli
The first woman to be appointed as the chief of the UK’s Secret Intelligence Service.
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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?
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12:57
Weather—22/06/2025
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
The World This Weekend—The world reacts to American strikes on Iranian nuclear sites
Iran warns of "everlasting consequences" as the US bombs three major nuclear sites.
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13:30
Currently—One Week in Gaza
The daily realities and private thoughts of a young woman living through war.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—West Horsley
Kathy Clugston and the GQT Team are in West Horsley to solve your gardening issues.
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14:45
Opening Lines—Comet in Moominland
John Yorke takes a look at Tove Jansson's 1946 novel Comet in Moominland.
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15:00
Drama on 4—Moominsummer Madness
A tsunami hits Moominvalley, and the Moomins take refuge on a floating theatre, obviously.
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16:00
Take Four Books—Wendy Erskine
Wendy Erskine talks about her new novel and explores its connections to three other works.
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16:30
Round Britain Quiz—Programme 7 - Northern Ireland vs The Midlands
The contest of lateral thinking and cryptic connections, chaired by Kirsty Lang. 7/12
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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.
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17:10
The Verb—Harriet Walter, Jason Singh, Gillian Allnutt, Glacier Poetry
Ian McMillan is joined by Harriet Walter, Jason Singh and Gillian Allnutt.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—22/06/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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17:57
Weather—22/06/2025
The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—US 'devastated' Iran's nuclear programme
The Pentagon used more than a dozen so-called "bunker buster" bombs on sites in Iran.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Emma Tracey
Emma Tracey presents a selection of the best bits of audio across the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½.
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19:00
The Archers—22/06/2025
Lynda needs a miracle.
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19:15
Illuminated—The Frozen Light
The world’s northernmost community celebrates the sun's return after months of darkness.
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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.
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20:00
Feedback—19/06/2025
Andrea Catherwood hears your views on coverage of the escalating Middle East conflict.
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20:30
Last Word—Sir Geoff Palmer, Barbara Holdridge, Kim Woodburn, Sly Stone
John Wilson on a scientist, an entrepreneur, a reality TV star and a musician.
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21:00
Money Box—Child Trust Funds and the Cost of Insurance
Calls for new rules for accessing child trust funds.
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21:25
Radio 4 Appeal—Rainforest Trust
Zoologist Mark Carwardine makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Rainforest Trust.
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21:30
From Our Own Correspondent—Israel strikes Iran's nuclear sites
Voices from Iran reveal a country - and a regime - under pressure amid Israel's attacks.
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22:00
Westminster Hour—The Iran-Israel crisis and reflections on the assisted dying debate
Ben Wright hosts discussion of the US strikes on Iran, plus reform of human rights law.
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23:00
In Our Time—Barbour's 'Brus'
How the earliest poem in Older Scots framed the legend of Robert the Bruce at Bannockburn.
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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.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—23/06/2025
National and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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00:15
Intrigue—Worse than Murder, 4. Paper Flowers
The police set a trap for M3, but will their plan to catch Muriel's kidnapper succeed?
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—The parish church of St Mary the Virgin Bishops Cannings in Wiltshire
Bells on Sunday comes from the parish church of St Mary the Virgin Bishops Cannings.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—23/06/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—23/06/2025
A selection of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:00
News Summary—23/06/2025
National and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:04
Yesterday in Parliament—23/06/2025
Alicia McCarthy reports as MPs decide whether to approve a bill to allow assisted dying.
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—23/06/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Marking the programme's 55 years on Radio 4
The sound of the corncrake inspires Professor of Public Folklore, Mairéad Nic Craith.
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05:45
Farming Today—23/06/25: Ag graduates, sustainable livestock, Scottish meat
Agricultural graduates, sustainable livestock trial, Scottish meat.
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05:57
Weather—23/06/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers
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