Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—28/09/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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00:15
Take Four Books—Graham Norton
Bafta Award-winning broadcaster and novelist Graham Norton discusses his novel, Frankie.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—28/09/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—28/09/2025
A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:30
News Summary—28/09/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—28/09/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—St Mary’s Church in Lymm, Cheshire.
Bells on Sunday comes from St Mary’s Church in Lymm, Cheshire.
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05:45
In Touch—Leaving the Macular Society, Age Verification Help
Advice on how to verify your age online if you are visually impaired.
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Morning
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06:00
News Summary—28/09/2025
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
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06:05
Beyond Belief—Faith versus Fear
What is the ‘Christian’ response to migrants?
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06:35
On Your Farm—A Plum Job
Harvesting the native plums of Gloucestershire.
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06:57
Weather—28/09/2025
The latest weather reports and forecast
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07:00
News and Papers—28/09/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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07:10
Sunday—Next Archbishop of Canterbury; China religious crackdown; Gaza ceasefire plan
A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—War Child UK
Claudia Hammond makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of War Child UK
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07:57
Weather—28/09/2025
The latest weather reports and forecast
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08:00
News and Papers—28/09/2025
The news headlines, including a look at the newspapers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—The God of all Creation - Live worship from Lichfield Cathedral
A celebration of harvest, live from Lichfield Cathedral.
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08:48
Witness History—When Stalin silenced Shostakovich
In 1936, Russian composer Dmitri Shostakovich was denounced.
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Hannah Stitfall on the Firecrest
As autumn ripens in Cornwall, film-maker Hannah Stitfall is looking out for the firecrest.
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09:00
Broadcasting House—28/09/2025
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
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10:00
Desert Island Discs—Michael Sheen, actor
Michael Sheen, actor, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
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11:00
The Archers Omnibus—28/09/2025
Stella looks to the future, and there's a shock for Emma.
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Afternoon
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12:15
Profile—Kristi Noem
Secretary of the US Department of Homeland Security.
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12:30
Just a Minute—Series 95, 6. Do you believe in soul mates?
6/6 Paul Merton and Julian Clary return to play Just a Minute.
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12:57
Weather—28/09/2025
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
The World This Weekend—Russia's hybrid war with Europe
Why is Russia testing Europe's defences and how should the West respond?
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13:30
Currently—Flag Town
Jonny I’Anson visits the Yorkshire suburbs where flags are flying high.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—St Austell: Kiwis, Proud Plants and Frozen Seeds
Kathy Clugston and the GQT panel are in St Austell to solve your gardening conundrums.
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14:45
Opening Lines—A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian
John Yorke looks at the worldwide bestseller A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian.
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15:00
Drama on 4—A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian, Episode 1
1/2 An elderly widower’s new romance sparks family conflict and buried histories.
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16:00
Take Four Books—William Boyd
William Boyd on his new spy novel, The Predicament, and its links to three other works.
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16:30
The 3rd Degree—Series 15, 3. University of Kent
3/6 The students v professors quiz.
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17:00
Witness History—The founding of USAID
One woman’s influence on USAID during the 1960s 'Decade of Development’
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17:10
Artworks—Monstrous Regiment
The dramatic story of the pioneering theatre company that dared to put women centre stage.
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17:40
Short Works—This Is Somewhere Else
Original short story for radio, written and read by Henry C. Krempels.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—28/09/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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17:57
Weather—28/09/2025
The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—Keir Starmer calls Reform migrant policy 'racist' and 'immoral'
Kei Starmer has called Reform UK's proposal to scrap indefinite leave to remain "racist"
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Anna Phoebe
Anna Phoebe presents a selection of the best bits of audio across the BBC.
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19:00
The Archers—28/09/2025
Stella has a crisis of confidence.
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19:15
Illuminated—Driving, Driving, Driving on the Autobahn
Alan Dein takes to the road to explore the cultural resonances of Kraftwerk’s Autobahn.
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19:45
Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Drink Coffee
Could a cup of coffee benefit your workout, lift your mood, and even help you burn fat?
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20:00
Word of Mouth—It's not what you say, it's how you say it
Michael Rosen on clichés, pragmatics and how language is used to connect us beyond words.
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20:30
Last Word—Sir Nicholas Grimshaw, John Stapleton, Mary Elizabeth Dodd, Claudia Cardinale
Matthew Bannister on an architect, a TV presenter, a physiotherapist and an actor.
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21:00
Money Box—Teachers' Pensions and Car Insurance Compensation
Head teachers' union demands action over 'failing' pension scheme.
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21:25
Radio 4 Appeal—War Child UK
Claudia Hammond makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of War Child UK
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21:30
From Our Own Correspondent—Palestinian lives in the occupied West Bank
In Bethlehem, Palestinians react to the move by the UK to formally recognise statehood.
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22:00
Westminster Hour—Labour Party Conference
Ben Wright and guests are live at the Labour Party's Conference in Liverpool.
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23:00
On the Run—At Their Feet
Helen Mort charts our relationship with running, from prehistoric times to present day.
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23:45
Short Works—Shadowing Gordon by Jan Carson
A writer spends a day shadowing an exorcist called Gordon.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—29/09/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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00:15
Crossing Continents—‘A new foe’: Conscripting women in Denmark
18-year-old girls in Denmark are facing the draft, as the military boosts its numbers.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—St Mary’s Church in Lymm, Cheshire.
Bells on Sunday comes from St Mary’s Church in Lymm, Cheshire.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—29/09/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—29/09/2025
A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:00
News Summary—29/09/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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05:04
Last Word—Sir Nicholas Grimshaw, John Stapleton, Mary Elizabeth Dodd, Claudia Cardinale
Matthew Bannister on an architect, a TV presenter, a physiotherapist and an actor.
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—29/09/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Boundaries and Retreats
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Emma - Lopen Ani Pema Deki
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05:45
Farming Today—29/09/25: Prime Minister's farming priority, Armagh Bramleys, livestock markets
The Prime Minister says improving profits is his priority for farming.
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05:57
Weather—29/09/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers
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