BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 7 June 2026

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—07/06/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:15
  Take Four Books—Imani Thompson
  On her debut novel, Honey, and three literary works that helped shape it.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—07/06/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—07/06/2026
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:30
  News Summary—07/06/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—07/06/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—The medieval parish church of St Margaret in Leicester in Leicestershire
  Bells on Sunday comes from the medieval parish church of St Margaret in Leicester.
8. 05:45
  In Touch—02/06/2026
  News, views and information for people who are blind or partially sighted
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Summary—07/06/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 06:05
  Thinking Allowed—Ethics in sociological research
  Laurie Taylor discusses the importance of research ethics from prisoners' letters to vlogs
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—Digging in the past: the arable farmer who's an archaeologist
  Arable farmer turned archaeologist - Dr Nick Wilson.
4. 06:57
  Weather—07/06/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—07/06/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 07:10
  Sunday—07/06/2026
  A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—The Amber Trust
  Beneficiary Lydia Beech makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of The Amber Trust
8. 07:57
  Weather—07/06/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecast
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—07/06/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—Mercy in an unmerciful world
  Live from Glasgow University Memorial Chapel with Rev Scott Blythe and Rev Roz Lawson.
11. 08:48
  Witness History—The creation of My Little Pony
  In 1983, American toymaker Bonnie Zacherle's pony design hit the market.
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—Roland Arnison on the Storm Petrel
  Explorer Roland Arnison on scaling cliffs to hear the call of the storm petrel.
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—07/06/2026
  The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
14. 10:00
  Desert Island Discs—07/06/2026
  Castaway guests share the soundtrack of their lives.
15. 11:00
  The Archers Omnibus—07/06/2026
  Helen is intrigued by a new notion, and the police descend on Ambridge.
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Afternoon
1. 12:15
  Profile—06/06/2026
  An insight into the character of an influential person making the news headlines
2. 12:30
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 33, 6. Sausages, Fish, Table Tennis and Butterflies
  6/6Tony Hawks, Zoe Lyons, Mark Steel and Fern Brady try to find the hidden truths.
3. 12:57
  Weather—07/06/2026
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—07/06/2026
  A look at the week's big stories and preview of the week to come.
5. 13:30
  Currently—England’s Identity Crisis
  As the World Cup opens, Nick Watt explores why Englishness has become a political football
6. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—05/06/2026
  Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
7. 14:45
  Opening Lines—Portrait of the Artist as a Young Dog
  John Yorke explores Portrait of the Artist as a Young Dog by Dylan Thomas.
8. 15:00
  Drama on 4—Portrait of the Artist as a Young Dog
  Dylan Thomas grows up. Adapted by Joe Dunthorne, starring Gerran Howell (The Pitt).
9. 16:00
  Bookclub—07/06/2026
  Led by James Naughtie, readers talk to acclaimed authors about their best-known novels
10. 16:30
  Bookmarks—07/06/2026
  A brand-new quiz about books hosted by Clare Balding.
11. 17:00
  Witness History—Anthony Bourdain's 'Don't Eat Before Reading This'
  In April 1999, Anthony Bourdain's essay Don't Eat Before Reading This was published
12. 17:10
  The Verb—Poetry - a bullet-proof vest for the soul
  Ian McMillan talks poetry with Lindsey Hilsum, Richard Skinner, Kym Deyn and Cara Thompson
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—07/06/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
14. 17:57
  Weather—07/06/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—07/06/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—Len Pennie
  A selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio
3. 19:00
  The Archers—07/06/2026
  Ed finds himself caught in the middle.
4. 19:15
  Illuminated—The House in the Hole
  Why did a County Durham killer come to be seen by some as a folk hero?
5. 19:45
  Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Breathe Through Your Nose
  Why using your nose could benefit your gums, your lungs and even impact your memory.
6. 20:00
  Word of Mouth—How did people speak throughout history?
  Michael Rosen meets popular YouTuber Simon Roper, who tries to recreate how people spoke.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—05/06/2026
  Radio 4's weekly obituary programme
8. 21:00
  Money Box—06/06/2026
  The latest news from the world of personal finance
9. 21:25
  Radio 4 Appeal—The Amber Trust
  Beneficiary Lydia Beech makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of The Amber Trust
10. 21:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—06/06/2026
  Insight and analysis from BBC correspondents around the world.
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—07/06/2026
  Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
12. 23:00
  In Our Time—The Evolution of Trees
  How trees first arose from small plants and changed the world, and why new trees emerge.
13. 23:45
  Short Works—Palimpsest by Keza O'Neill
  Memories resurface at a school reunion. Short story by award-winning Keza O'Neill.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—08/06/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:15
  The Artificial Human—AI: War Machine?, 2. What's driving the military AI policy?
  Aleks and Kevin explore the decisions driving military AI adoption in the US and elsewhere
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—The medieval parish church of St Margaret in Leicester in Leicestershire
  Bells on Sunday comes from the medieval parish church of St Margaret in Leicester.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—08/06/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—08/06/2026
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:00
  News Summary—08/06/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:04
  Yesterday in Parliament—08/06/2026
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
8. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—08/06/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
9. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—08/06/2026
  Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection
10. 05:45
  Farming Today—08/06/2026
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
11. 05:57
  Weather—08/06/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers

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