BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Thursday 11 June 2026

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—11/06/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  The Butterfly Season by Lea Korsgaard—Episode 3
  3/5Lea Korsgaard searches for all of Denmark’s butterfly species in a single year.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—11/06/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—11/06/2026
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—11/06/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  Yesterday in Parliament—11/06/2026
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—11/06/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—11/06/2026
  Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—11/06/2026
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—11/06/2026
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  In Our Time—11/06/2026
  Misha Glenny and guests discuss the ideas, people and events that have shaped our world.
3. 09:45
  Strong Message Here—11/06/2026
  Armando Iannucci and guests decode the utterly baffling world of political language.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—11/06/2026
  Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
5. 11:00
  This Cultural Life—11/06/2026
  In-depth conversations with some of the world's leading artists and creatives.
6. 11:45
  The Butterfly Season by Lea Korsgaard—Episode 4
  4/5Lea Korsgaard searches for all of Denmark’s butterfly species in a single year.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—11/06/2026
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  The Bottom Line—11/06/2026
  Evan Davis hosts the business conversation show
3. 12:32
  Sliced Bread—Toast - Paperchase
  Sean Farrington examines another succesful business that still ended up 'toast'
4. 12:57
  Weather—11/06/2026
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  World at One—11/06/2026
  News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
6. 13:45
  Ten Years After Brexit—4: Northern Ireland
  How was Northern Ireland affected by the UK's decision to leave the EU?
7. 14:00
  The Archers—10/06/2026
  It’s last chance saloon at Home Farm.
8. 14:15
  Drama on 4—The Goalkeeper’s Guide to Absurdism
  Albert Camus meets his dream team, a funny, emotional and philosophical glance at football
9. 15:00
  Ramblings—Mending Footpaths in Eryri
  Clare walks with a group of volunteers who have been working to repair footpaths in Eryri.
10. 15:27
  Radio 4 Appeal—The Amber Trust
  Beneficiary Lydia Beech makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of The Amber Trust
11. 15:30
  Word of Mouth—Smell
  Michael Rosen finds out about the different ways of describing smells around the world.
12. 16:00
  Rethink—Rethink... how we age
  How scientists can now make old damaged cells young again.
13. 16:30
  BBC Inside Science—11/06/2026
  A weekly programme looking at the science that's changing our world.
14. 17:00
  PM—11/06/2026
  Full coverage of the day's news
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—11/06/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 18:30
  Ellie Taylor's Safe Space—Series 3, 4: Billionaires
  4/4Comedian Ellie Taylor explains why she thinks billionaires are a good thing.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—11/06/2026
  Stella makes a big declaration.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—11/06/2026
  Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.
5. 20:00
  When It Hits the Fan—10/06/2026
  Who's in the news for all the wrong reasons? With David Yelland and Simon Lewis.
6. 20:15
  The Media Show—10/06/2026
  This is the programme about a revolution in media.
7. 21:00
  Loose Ends—Guz Khan, Holly Jackson, Ayoade Bamgboye, Haircut 100, Liam Bailey
  Edith Bowman with comedians Guz Khan and Ayoade Bamgboye and music from Haircut 100.
8. 21:45
  Strong Message Here—11/06/2026
  Armando Iannucci and guests decode the utterly baffling world of political language.
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—11/06/2026
  In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective.
10. 22:45
  Black Water by Heidi Amsinck—Episode 4
  4/5Jensen and Gustav keep digging, and meet Katrine at her home.
11. 23:00
  Radical with Amol Rajan—11/06/2026
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
12. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—11/06/2026
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—12/06/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  The Butterfly Season by Lea Korsgaard—Episode 4
  4/5Lea Korsgaard searches for all of Denmark’s butterfly species in a single year.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—12/06/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—12/06/2026
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—12/06/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  Yesterday in Parliament—12/06/2026
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—12/06/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—12/06/2026
  Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—12/06/2026
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.

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