BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Tuesday 16 June 2026

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—16/06/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  Heatwave: The Summer of 1976 by John L Williams—Episode 1
  1/5A blistering account of the events 50 years ago that brought British life to boiling point
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—16/06/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—16/06/2026
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—16/06/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  Yesterday in Parliament—16/06/2026
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—16/06/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—16/06/2026
  Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—16/06/2026
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—16/06/2026
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  The Long View—16/06/2026
  Jonathan Freedland explores the past behind the present.
3. 09:30
  All in the Mind—16/06/2026
  The show with the latest evidence on psychology, mental health and neuroscience.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—16/06/2026
  Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
5. 11:00
  Add to Playlist—Guy Pratt and Amy Harman and the art of hocketing
  Guy Pratt and Amy Harman add five more tracks to the playlist.
6. 11:45
  Heatwave: The Summer of 1976 by John L Williams—Episode 2
  2/5A blistering account of the events 50 years ago that brought British life to boiling point
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—16/06/2026
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—16/06/2026
  News and discussion of consumer affairs
3. 12:57
  Weather—16/06/2026
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  World at One—16/06/2026
  News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
5. 13:45
  Ten Years After Brexit—7: Science and Academia
  How has Brexit impacted science and academia in Britain?
6. 14:00
  The Archers—15/06/2026
  Brian’s feelings are hurt.
7. 14:15
  Our Friends in the North—Episode 4: 1970
  4/10Award-winning series Our Friends in the North re-written for audio by Peter Flannery.
8. 15:00
  Lady Killers with Lucy Worsley—Lady on Trial, Caroline Norton - Divorce Campaigner
  1/11Lucy Worsley meets a social butterfly who turns into a zealous Victorian campaigner.
9. 15:30
  Thinking Allowed—Studying sociology and the politics of race
  Profs Gurminder Bhambra and Les Back join Laurie Taylor to track some changes in sociology
10. 16:00
  Poetry Please—16/06/2026
  Selections of poetry on various themes, chosen by listeners
11. 16:30
  What's Up Docs?—How to Live Healthier for Longer
  Drs Chris and Xand explore what it really takes to live a longer, healthier life.
12. 17:00
  PM—16/06/2026
  Full coverage of the day's news
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—16/06/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 18:30
  One Person Found This Helpful—Series 4, Mr Solid & The Whore of Babylon
  5/6What’s the worst thing to nail to your wall? Hint - it’s not a barrel of honey
3. 19:00
  The Archers—16/06/2026
  Disaster strikes for David.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—16/06/2026
  Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.
5. 20:00
  File on 4 Investigates—16/06/2026
  Award-winning current affairs documentary series
6. 20:40
  In Touch—16/06/2026
  News, views and information for people who are blind or partially sighted
7. 21:00
  The Law Show—10/06/2026
  Conversation about the laws making headlines, and the laws that shape everyday life.
8. 21:30
  The Bottom Line—11/06/2026
  Evan Davis hosts the business conversation show
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—16/06/2026
  In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective.
10. 22:45
  Land by Maggie O'Farrell—Episode 2
  2/10A spellbinding story of an Irish family, after the Great Hunger. Read by Brian Gleeson.
11. 23:00
  Uncanny—Cold Cases, Episode 11
  11/12Danny Robins takes a deep dive into a classic supernatural case from the past.
12. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—16/06/2026
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—17/06/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  Heatwave: The Summer of 1976 by John L Williams—Episode 2
  2/5A blistering account of the events 50 years ago that brought British life to boiling point
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—17/06/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—17/06/2026
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—17/06/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  Yesterday in Parliament—17/06/2026
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—17/06/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—17/06/2026
  Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—17/06/2026
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.

Wednesday 17 June 2026