Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—11/07/2025
National and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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00:30
The Secret Painter by Joe Tucker—Episode Four
4/5 The story of the artist Eric Tucker, often dubbed the ‘secret Lowry’. Read by Paul Ready.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—11/07/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—11/07/2025
A selection of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:00
News Summary—11/07/2025
National and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:04
Yesterday in Parliament—11/07/2025
News, views and features on yesterday's stories in Parliament
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—11/07/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Prayer for the Day celebrates 55 years on Radio 4 from Bradford the City of Culture
Saarah Hamayun reflects on hidden blessings and hope.
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05:45
Farming Today—11/07/25 Great Yorkshire Show 2025
Curly sheep, innovation and profitability on farm - we visit the Great Yorkshire Show.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—11/07/2025
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—Carol Klein, gardener
Carol Klein, gardener, shares the sountrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Katie Brayben, Maternal deaths, Fangirls
Olivier Award-winner Katie Brayben on her role in Girl from the North Country.
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11:00
The Food Programme—The Periodic Table of Food
Dan Saladino explores new science that's revealing the complexity hidden within our food.
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11:45
The Secret Painter by Joe Tucker—Episode Five
5/5 The story of the artist Eric Tucker, often dubbed the ‘secret Lowry’. Read by Paul Ready.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—11/07/2025
The latest national and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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12:04
AntiSocial—Banter and harassment
New rights designed to protect workers have prompted a row about free speech.
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12:57
Weather—11/07/2025
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—11/07/2025
News, analysis and comment from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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13:45
Tony Hawks Is Giving Nothing Away—Episode 5: Finding Balance
Tony Hawks tries to find a more balanced approach to the thorny issue of inheritance.
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14:00
The Archers—10/07/2025
Eddie forms an unexpected bond.
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14:15
Limelight—Central Intelligence: Series 2, Episode 4
The spy plane, a grand tour, crisis in Egypt...
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14:45
Child—Series 1, 27. Birthday Cake
It’s here. The first birthday. Cake, balloons, fuss. We reflect on the last 12 months.
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Crossed Wires Podcast Festival: Back to Basics
Kathy and the panel are at the Crossed Wires Podcast Festival to answer your questions.
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15:45
Short Works—Snowbirds and Coyotes by KM Elkes
After the death of her husband, Betty drives south from Ohio to the Arizona desert.
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16:00
Last Word—Lord Tebbit, Daphne Boden, James Leprino, Sir Francis Graham-Smith
Matthew Bannister on a politician, a harpist, a businessman and an astronomer.
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16:30
More or Less—Can drinking one less bottle of coke a day halve obesity?
Plus, the UK’s expensive electricity, church counts and babies in the City of London.
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17:00
PM—Unite suspends Angela Rayner membership
Angela Rayner is suspended by Unite due to her a support of Birmingham council proposal.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—New study says vaccine roll-outs have cut deaths by 60%
The study looked at five major diseases
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18:30
Dead Ringers—Series 26, Dead Ringers Ep 5. Man of Steel, Woman of Salt Path
5/6 The Dead Ringers team are back to train their vocal firepower on the week’s news.
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19:00
The Archers—11/07/2025
Alistair has some worrying news to impart.
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19:15
Screenshot—In the Mood for Love
Ellen and Mark celebrate 25 years of director Wong Kar Wai's acclaimed romantic drama.
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20:00
Any Questions?—Iain Dale, Lord Harper, Lisa Smart MP, Dame Emily Thornberry MP
Ben Wright presents political debate from Shrewsbury Abbey.
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20:55
This Week in History—July 7th - July 13th
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
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21:00
Free Thinking—Friendship
Matthew Sweet discusses the mythology, psychology and politics getting along with people.
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22:00
The World Tonight—How serious is Labour's rift with top union?
Labour's biggest union backer Unite suspends Angela Rayner's membership over bin strikes.
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22:45
Private Angelo by Eric Linklater—A series of shocking demands
5/10 The Sorrento recuperation is over when Simon gets wind of Force 69's secret plan.
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23:00
Americast—Trump’s NEW tariff threats.. should we take them seriously?
Brazil is in the firing line as Trump fails to strike trade deals
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23:30
Today in Parliament—11/07/2025
Now to Westminster and moves to improve safety for football fans
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—12/07/2025
National and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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00:30
The Secret Painter by Joe Tucker—Episode Five
5/5 The story of the artist Eric Tucker, often dubbed the ‘secret Lowry’. Read by Paul Ready.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—12/07/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—12/07/2025
A selection of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:30
News Summary—12/07/2025
National and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—12/07/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Reaching out to God
A reflection and prayer to start the day with Rev Dr Bert Tosh.
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05:45
Child—Series 1, 27. Birthday Cake
It’s here. The first birthday. Cake, balloons, fuss. We reflect on the last 12 months.
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