Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—13/07/2025
National and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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00:15
Bookclub—Tom Holland
Tom Holland speaks about his book Rubicon and the rise and fall of the Roman Republic.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—13/07/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—13/07/2025
A selection of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:30
News Summary—13/07/2025
National and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—13/07/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—St Mary’s Church in Prescot, Merseyside
Bells on Sunday comes from St Mary’s Church in Prescot, Merseyside.
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05:45
In Touch—NHS Ten-Year Plan; Maddie + Triggs
What does the NHS ten-year plan mean for eye care?
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Morning
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06:00
News Summary—13/07/2025
The latest national and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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06:05
Thinking Allowed—Learning Disabilities
From cruel jibes to institutional care, a history of people with learning disabilities.
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06:35
On Your Farm—Halal in Harmony
Mariclare Carey-Jones meets a Muslim family who have swapped the city for the countryside.
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06:57
Weather—13/07/2025
The latest weather reports and forecast
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07:00
News and Papers—13/07/2025
National and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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07:10
Sunday—Tuam Excavation; 50 years of Women Rabbis in the UK; Faith in Sport
A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—CHASE Africa
Singer Joss Stone makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of CHASE Africa.
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07:57
Weather—13/07/2025
The latest weather reports and forecast
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08:00
News and Papers—13/07/2025
The news headlines, including a look at the newspapers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—On the Sea in Ships
Canon Simon Doogan and Father Martin Magill reflect on the sea voyages of two saints.
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08:48
Witness History—The Gratitude Train: France thanks America
In 1949, the Gratitude Train arrived in the US, 49 wagons of thank you gifts from France
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Anna Hill on the Yellowhammer
Anna Hill remembers flocks of yellowhammers swooping along Dorset's country lanes.
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09:00
Broadcasting House—13/07/2025
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
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10:00
Desert Island Discs—Ash Atalla, producer
Ash Atalla, producer, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
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11:00
The Archers Omnibus—13/07/2025
There’s a shock for Susan, and Alistair has some worrying news to impart.
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Afternoon
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12:15
Profile—Piers Litherland
The banker turned archaeologist who led the discovery of the tomb of an Egyptian pharoah.
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12:30
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 83, 1. I Hear With My Little Ear
1/6 Rory Bremner, Gary Delaney, Pippa Evans and Tony Hawks at the Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
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12:57
Weather—13/07/2025
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
The World This Weekend—Is a political upheaval coming to Wales?
Is a political upheaval coming to Wales? The first minister joins us live.
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13:30
Currently—Out for Delivery
The story of the multi-drop parcel courier industry, as told by the drivers themselves.
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14:00
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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14:45
Opening Lines—The Mahabharata - Episode 2
John Yorke looks at the Hindu story that is one of the world’s greatest epics.
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15:00
Mahabharata Now—Episode 9: Dance of Death
The aftermath of the hot-air balloon crash stuns the family into facing a new future.
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16:00
Take Four Books—Colm TóibÃn
Colm TóibÃn on his latest novel, Long Island, and its connections to three other works.
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16:30
Round Britain Quiz—Programme 10 - The South of England vs Scotland
The contest of lateral thinking and cryptic connections, chaired by Kirsty Lang. 10/12
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17:00
Witness History—'I wrote Schindler's List'
Thomas Keneally stumbled across the story of Oskar Schindler while buying a briefcase
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17:10
Behind the Crime—Mickey
The two lives of Mickey, who went from crime to starring on the big screen.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—13/07/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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17:57
Weather—13/07/2025
The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—Israel blames "technical error" for Gaza air strike
Israel has blamed a "technical error" for a strike that reportedly killed 10.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Jaega Wise
Jaega Wise presents a selection of the best bits of audio across the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½.
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19:00
The Archers—13/07/2025
Justin stirs the pot.
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19:15
Illuminated—All Under One Magnetosphere
Discover the magic of ‘natural radio’ - a hidden electromagnetic soundscape.
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19:45
Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Get Fit with HIIT
How a quick HIIT workout can burn calories, boost brainpower and help you live longer.
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20:00
Feedback—ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Sounds Overseas Switch Off and Lyse Doucet in Iran
Andrea Catherwood speaks to ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Sounds about its imminent closure to overseas listeners.
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20:30
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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21:00
Money Box—Water Meters and Cash ISAs
What could the future look like for cash ISAs?
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21:25
Radio 4 Appeal—CHASE Africa
Singer Joss Stone makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of CHASE Africa.
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21:30
From Our Own Correspondent—Tibetan resistance in China
In Sichuan province, Tibetan monks practice their faith under heavy surveillance.
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22:00
Westminster Hour—Latest political developments with Ben Wright and guests
Ben Wright and guests discuss the possible doctors' strike and the art of political jokes
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23:00
Artworks—New York 1925, 1. Winter
1/4 The story of the year New York became the biggest, most populous city in the world.
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23:30
The History Podcast—The Lucan Obsession, 1. The Double Mystery
There were hundreds of deaths in 1974 but the story of Lord Lucan gripped the nation. Why?
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23:45
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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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—14/07/2025
National and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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00:15
Intrigue—Worse than Murder, 7. The Grand Finale
Decades after Muriel's murder, her family still searches for answers and closure.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—St Mary’s Church in Prescot, Merseyside
Bells on Sunday comes from St Mary’s Church in Prescot, Merseyside.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—14/07/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—14/07/2025
A selection of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:00
News Summary—14/07/2025
National and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:04
Yesterday in Parliament—14/07/2025
A law to improve safety for football fans moves a step closer.
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—14/07/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Not Simply Asking
A reflection and prayer to start the day with Rev Dr Bert Tosh.
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05:45
Farming Today—14/07/25 Berry boom, hot cows, State of UK Climate
The State of the UK Climate report is published today. With Caz Graham.
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05:57
Weather—14/07/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers
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