Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—11/07/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
On Thin Ice: A Memoir of Siberia, Surveillance and Survival by Charlie Walker—Episode 5
5/5Explorer Charlie Walker sets out to walk 600 miles along Siberia’s frozen rivers.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—11/07/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—11/07/2026
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:30
News Summary—11/07/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:34
Shipping Forecast—11/07/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—The Power of Meekness
A reflection to start the day with the Rev Karen Campbell
05:45
Living on the Edge—Jaywick Sands
Ten coastal encounters, presented by Richard King. Today: a tour of Jaywick Sands.
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Morning
06:00
News and Papers—11/07/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
06:07
This Natural Life—Judi Dench
Dame Judi Dench tells Martha Kearney about her love of trees.
06:30
Farming Today—Farming Today This Week 11/07/2026 Crops in a mine, hot livestock, agriculture & water report, scallops, school farm visits.
Going underground: growing crops in working mine, a kilometre beneath the earth's surface.
06:57
Weather—11/07/2026
The latest weather reports and forecast
07:00
Today—11/07/2026
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
Saturday Live—Sara Cox, Ben Okri, Chris Terrill and the Inheritance Tracks of Nisha Katona
Radio 4's Saturday morning show brings you extraordinary stories and remarkable people.
10:00
You're Dead to Me—Medieval saints: miracles, relics and pilgrimage
Join Greg and his guests to learn about the medieval cult of saints and their relics.
10:30
The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 53, Leicester
3/6Jay Rayner and the panel are at the Y Theatre in Leicester.
11:00
The Week in Westminster—11/07/2026
George Parker assesses the latest developments at Westminster.
11:30
From Our Own Correspondent—Iran: the funeral of Ayatollah Khamanei
Lyse Doucet has been in Tehran as throngs gathered to mourn the late supreme leader.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—11/07/2026
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
Money Box—Making Tax Digital Deadline and Cheques
Furniture makers and composers among those making ready for Making Tax Digital
12:30
Dead Ringers—Series 27, The President’s for Overturning
5/6The Dead Ringers team train their vocal firepower on the week’s news.
12:57
Weather—11/07/2026
The latest weather forecast
13:00
News—11/07/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
13:10
Any Questions?—Laila Cunningham, Baroness Hodge, Mike Martin MP, Sir Andrew Mitchell MP
Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Furze Platt Senior School in Maidenhead.
14:05
Any Answers?—11/07/2026
Listeners respond to the issues raised in the preceding edition of Any Questions?
14:45
The Archers—10/07/2026
Ian plays his trump card.
15:00
The Master Builder—Episode 2
2/2Henrik Ibsen's searing tale of middle-aged male hubris.
16:00
Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman's Hour: Emma Grede, Clothing and grief, Donor eggs
Entrepreneur Emma Grede offers her advice for women and work.
17:00
PM—Police: Ann Widdecombe murder investigation continuing "at pace"
Police believe Ann Widdecombe was attacked 24 hours before she was found dead on Thursday.
17:30
Political Thinking with Nick Robinson—We've got a plan: Louise Haigh on her journey back to power
Louise Haigh MP, key Burnham ally, live at Sheffield's Crossed Wires festival.
17:54
Shipping Forecast—11/07/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
17:57
Weather—11/07/2026
The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—Ann Widdecombe attacked 24 hours before found dead
Police say investigation is moving at 'pace'
18:15
Loose Ends—Nigel Harman, Daliso Chaponda, Nikki Smith, Liana Flores, Ibibio Sound Machine
Nigel Harman, Daliso Chaponda, Nikki Smith, Ibibio Sound Machine, Liana Flores.
19:00
Profile—Gianni Infantino
President of FIFA since 2016.
19:15
How Boarding Schools Shaped Britain—1. Building men of Empire
Nicky Campbell explores the history and influence of British boarding schools.
20:00
Archive on 4—50 Years of Peter Singer's Animal Liberation
Exploring the legacy of the 20th century's best-selling work of philosophy
21:00
Politically—Ten Years After Brexit: Omnibus 1
How has Brexit impacted the UK, ten years after the referendum?
22:00
News—11/07/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
22:15
The Food Programme—How Pistachios Took Over
Leyla Kazim looks into how and why the world seems to have fallen for the pistachio nut.
23:00
Parish Matters—Series 1, 2. 'He's not presumed dead yet, Hank'
2/4Can the council restore pride in the Parish? Comedy from an Ulster Parish near the border.
23:30
Your Number's Up—2. How many satanists in Bungay, Suffolk?
How much does Max Fosh weigh?
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—12/07/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:15
Bookclub—Anne Sebba
On her biography That Woman: The life of Wallis Simpson, the Duchess of Windsor.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—12/07/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—12/07/2026
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:30
News Summary—12/07/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:34
Shipping Forecast—12/07/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:43
Bells on Sunday—The Church of Saints Peter and Paul in Courteenhall, Northamptonshire
Bells on Sunday comes from the Church of Saints Peter and Paul in Courteenhall
05:45
In Touch—Redress for Failed Passenger Assistance, Funding for Visually Impaired Musicians
The rail regulator is consulting on ways make things fairer when passenger assist fails.
