BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 28 June 2026

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Morning
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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—28/06/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:15
  Take Four Books—Maggie O'Farrell
  The Irish-British writer on her latest novel, Land, and its three key influences.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—28/06/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—28/06/2026
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:30
  News Summary—28/06/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—28/06/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—St James’ Church in Sutton, Cheshire
  Bells on Sunday comes from St James’ Church in Sutton, Cheshire.
8. 05:45
  In Touch—Modified Exam Papers
  In Touch hears about accessibility issues faced by visually impaired students during exams
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Summary—28/06/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 06:05
  Thinking Allowed—Strikes, Solidarity and South Asian Britain
  Strikes, anti-racism and the fight for rights among South Asian Britons.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—The Women of Hill Top Farm
  Caz Graham hears about a new era at Hill Top, Beatrix Potter’s Lake District farm.
4. 06:57
  Weather—28/06/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—28/06/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 07:10
  Sunday—Venezuela earthquakes, America 250, pilgrimages
  A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week with Edward Stourton.
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—The National Youth Advocacy Service
  Poet Lemn Sissay makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of The National Youth Advocacy Service
8. 07:57
  Weather—28/06/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecast
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—28/06/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—Common Ground
  A service from St Matthew the Apostle in Burnley exploring social cohesion.
11. 08:48
  Witness History—The fossil that revealed the first dinosaur feathers
  In 1996, a fossil in China showed the first real hint that some dinosaurs had feathers
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—Horatio Clare on the Grey Heron
  The writer Horatio Clare reflects on the many tales told about the grey heron.
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—Will Andy Burnham get his coronation?
  The new MP for Makerfield prepares to set out his vision for the economy.
14. 10:00
  Desert Island Discs—Norman Cook, DJ and musician
  Norman Cook, DJ and musician, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
15. 11:00
  The Archers Omnibus—28/06/2026
  The week's events in Ambridge.
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Afternoon
1. 12:15
  Profile—Harry Styles
  The pop superstar selling out Wembley.
2. 12:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 85, 3. Song Stoppers
  3/6Miles Jupp, Tony Hawks, Lucy Porter and Henning Wehn visit Cambridge.
3. 12:57
  Weather—28/06/2026
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—Life after the International Space Station
  What does the world stand to lose as tech titans replace governments in space?
5. 13:30
  Currently—Ten years after Brexit: Ireland and the border poll
  Ten years after Brexit, Andrea Catherwood explores changing attitudes to a united Ireland.
6. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—From the Archives: A Tribute to Matthew Biggs
  In this special episode, Kathy and Peter celebrate the life and work of Matthew Biggs.
7. 14:45
  Naturebang—Grooming Apes and the Origins of Kissing
  The hairy history of the human kiss. Where did it come from? And why is it good for us?
8. 15:00
  Drama on 4—Finn Family Moomintroll
  Spring has come to Moominvalley, bringing magical adventures for Moomintroll and friends.
9. 16:00
  Take Four Books—Tahmima Anam
  The Bangladeshi-born British writer on her latest novel Uprising and its three influences.
10. 16:30
  Your Number's Up—1. How many Yorkshire puddings in Yorkshire?
  Do you have a head for numbers?
11. 17:00
  Witness History—The American Freedom Train
  In 1975, the train began a 21-month tour of the US celebrating 200 years of independence
12. 17:10
  The Verb—Poetry to keep you afloat
  Poetry to help navigate storms, rivers and seas with body and mind.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—28/06/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
14. 17:57
  Weather—28/06/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—England cricket captain Ben Stokes announces shock retirement
  He made the announcement during the Third Test against New Zealand
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—Julian Worricker
  Julian Worricker presents a weekly selection of the best bits of audio across the BBC.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—28/06/2026
  Ian attempts to look on the bright side.
4. 19:15
  Illuminated—July Morning
  We await sunrise at Bulgaria’s July Morning festival – named after a British rock song.
5. 19:45
  Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Embrace the Rain
  Why striding out for a walk after rainfall could improve your mood and immune system!
6. 20:00
  Feedback—BBC Cuts, and David Baddiel's 60 Years of Hurt
  Andrea Catherwood hears your comments on the cuts to BBC radio programmes.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—"He became one of the most powerful men in the world” - the story of the man who shaped modern economics
  John Wilson on an economist, a visible difference campaigner, a sailor and a singer.
8. 21:00
  Money Box—Chair of the Banking Review and Winter Fuel Payments
  Paul Lewis interviews Richard Lloyd, the chair of the Access to Banking Review.
9. 21:25
  Radio 4 Appeal—The National Youth Advocacy Service
  Poet Lemn Sissay makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of The National Youth Advocacy Service
10. 21:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—Afghanistan's secret schools for women
  Private classes have sprung up in Afghanistan to counter the ban on education for girls.
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—Andy Burnham's economic policies
  Andy Burnham's economic policies.
12. 23:00
  In Our Time—Vigée Le Brun
  The woman who became Marie Antoinette's official portraitist and won fame across Europe.
13. 23:45
  Short Works—The Day of the Papering by Bernie McGill
  An artist tries to complete her latest work.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—29/06/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:15
  The Artificial Human—Are we all AI hypocrites?
  Aleks and Kevin ask why we dislike receiving AI content while quietly using it ourselves?
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—St James’ Church in Sutton, Cheshire
  Bells on Sunday comes from St James’ Church in Sutton, Cheshire.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—29/06/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—29/06/2026
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:00
  News Summary—29/06/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:04
  Yesterday in Parliament—29/06/2026
  Alicia McCarthy reports on what lies ahead for Parliament under a new prime minister.
8. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—29/06/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
9. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Prayers from the Hymnal: How Great Thou Art
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Julia Loveless.
10. 05:45
  Farming Today—29/06/26 Water resilience on farms, rural place names, soil
  Calls for more government action to protect water supplies for farming.
11. 05:57
  Weather—29/06/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers

Monday 29 June 2026