Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—29/07/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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00:30
Speed of Light by Laura Cumming—1. Alexander Gardner: Photographing the American Civil War
1/5 An exhilarating exploration of 19th-century photography begins on the battlefield.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—29/07/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—29/07/2025
A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:00
News Summary—29/07/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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05:04
Currently—Let's Raise the Voting Age
The voting age is being lowered from 18 to 16. Should it really be heading back up to 21?
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—29/07/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—From Connemara Ponies to Royal Princes
Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection with Rt Rev'd Peter M. Brignall.
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05:45
Farming Today—29/07/25 Water management, agricultural chaplain, slug control
Reducing flood risk on farm land.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—29/07/2025
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics—Series 11, Alexandria: The Library
Natalie explores the great library of Alexandria. With Edith Hall and Islam Issa.
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09:30
Inside Health—Exosomes: Is cosmetics' biggest trend a health risk?
James finds out why there are fears over new skincare products, plus physio goes digital.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Lynda La Plante, Women's Rugby World Cup, Sara Pascoe
Lynda La Plante discusses her latest novel and lead character CSI Jessica Russell.
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11:00
Screenshot—Remakes
Ellen and Mark delve into remakes and reboots from Breathless to Alien: Earth.
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11:45
Speed of Light by Laura Cumming—2. William Notman - A Master of Innovation
2/5 In Canada, William Notman's innovative methods capture the building of a nation.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—29/07/2025
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
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12:04
You and Yours—Call You & Yours: If you're taking weight loss drugs, who's supplying them and how's it working out for you?
If you're taking weight loss drugs, who's supplying them and how's it working out for you?
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12:57
Weather—29/07/2025
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—29/07/2025
News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
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13:45
The Power of Guilt—The First Day
2/5 The deeply personal story of an accident, extreme guilt, and its power to transform us.
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14:00
The Archers—28/07/2025
Susan has the rug pulled from under her.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Red Gold
Original drama inspired by the infected blood scandal. Can money compensate for injustice?
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15:00
Extreme—Peak Danger, 2. Plan of Attack
2/8 As the final summit push begins, one climber runs into serious trouble.
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15:30
Heart and Soul—Praise You: A forgotten love letter to black men
The secret civil rights history of DJ Fatboy Slim's dance anthem Praise You.
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16:00
Artworks—Depeche Mode: Reach Out and Touch Faith
Sasha Frere-Jones leads us on the unlikely journey of Depeche Mode’s world domination.
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16:30
What's Up Docs?—Should you say 'no' more often?
Chris and Xand explore the importance of setting boundaries in all aspects of our lives.
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17:00
PM—PM says UK will recognise the state of Palestine if Israel doesn't act on Gaza
UK will recognise the state of Palestine in September unless Israel meets Gaza conditions.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—Sir Keir Starmer says the UK will recognise a Palestinian state unless Israel meets certain conditions
The Prime Minister said the recognition would happen at a UN meeting in September
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18:30
Room 101 with Paul Merton—Series 2, Victoria Coren Mitchell
5/6 Paul Merton finds out what Victoria Coren Mitchell would send to Room 101.
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19:00
The Archers—29/07/2025
It’s all hands to the pump at the village shop.
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19:15
Front Row—Motherland writer Helen Serafinowicz on making her debut as a playwright with a Liverpool legend
Booker Prize longlist examined, and the redeveloped National Science and Media Museum.
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20:00
File on 4 Investigates—We Are Not a Conspiracy School
Is a home educating community really teaching children conspiracy theories?
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20:40
In Touch—It Could Be You; All Things Dotty
A new book on living with disability and a dotty solution to poor accessibility.
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21:00
Intrigue—Word of God, 6. Higher Powers
How America's biggest Bible museum found a new mission after losing its sacred treasures.
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21:30
The Bottom Line—The Bottom Line Business Awards 2025
The standout successes and costliest catastrophes of the last 12 months.
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22:00
The World Tonight—UK to recognise Palestinian state under certain conditions
The UK will recognise a Palestinian state in September unless Israel agrees a ceasefire.
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22:45
The Spire by William Golding—Episode Seven
7/10 By William Golding. Under the swaying tower there is a tragedy at the cathedral.
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23:00
Havana Helmet Club—5. The Lobby
Havana Syndrome becomes entwined with an old bloody fight against Castro.
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23:30
Illuminated—The Last of the Blind Piano Tuners
A sonic portrait of a disappearing craft through the lives of four blind piano tuners.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—30/07/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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00:30
Speed of Light by Laura Cumming—2. William Notman - A Master of Innovation
2/5 In Canada, William Notman's innovative methods capture the building of a nation.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—30/07/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—30/07/2025
A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:00
News Summary—30/07/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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05:04
BBC Inside Science—The surprising culture of the animal kingdom
The latest science of how animals communicate, with a live audience at the Hay Festival.
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—30/07/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—A Tandem Skydive
Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection with Captain Kathryn Stowers.
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05:45
Farming Today—30/07/25: Climate Threat to Fruit and Veg Imports, Water Summit, Incentivising Beavers.
Climate change risks to fruit and veg imports are set to intensify by 2050.
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