BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Saturday 18 July 2026

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Afternoon
Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—18/07/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  Cash Cow by Alev Scott—Episode 5
  5/5The legal ramifications of renting a womb require complex contracts.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—18/07/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—18/07/2026
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:30
  News Summary—18/07/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—18/07/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Natural Therapy
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Steve Taylor.
8. 05:45
  Living on the Edge—Morecambe Bay
  Richard King goes fishing for shrimp in Morecambe Bay with Michael and Joanne Wilson.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News and Papers—18/07/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 06:07
  This Natural Life—Peter Lord
  The Aardman Animations co-founder takes Martha Kearney to a magical mediaeval deer park.
3. 06:30
  Farming Today—18/07/26 Farming Today This Week: Wildfires, hot harvest, the Great Yorkshire Show
  Tinderbox conditions see wildfires across the country.
4. 06:57
  Weather—18/07/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  Today—18/07/2026
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
6. 09:00
  Saturday Live—Alan Davies, Trainspotting the Musical, Life After a Ruptured Brain, and the Inheritance Tracks of Adrian Lester
  Alan Davies joins Adrian for extraordinary stories from remarkable people.
7. 10:00
  You're Dead to Me—Anne Bonny and Mary Read: real-life pirates of the Caribbean
  Join Greg and his guests to learn about the infamous pirates Anne Bonny and Mary Read.
8. 10:30
  The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 53, Exeter
  4/6Jay Rayner and the panel visit Crediton, just outside Exeter to answer culinary questions.
9. 11:00
  The Week in Westminster—18/07/2026
  Radio 4's assessment of developments at Westminster
10. 11:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—Bangladesh's deadly measles outbreak
  As vaccinations rates dropped, measles cases have soared leading to hundreds of deaths.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—18/07/2026
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Money Box—State Pension Age Rise, Gazundering and Air-Con
  Call for help for people on low incomes who must now wait longer for their state pension.
3. 12:30
  Dead Ringers—Series 27, England out, Starmer out, School's out
  6/6The Dead Ringers team train their vocal firepower on the week’s news.
4. 12:57
  Weather—18/07/2026
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  News—18/07/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 13:10
  Any Questions?—Baroness Bennett of Manor House, Baroness Coffey, Liam Halligan and Baroness Hazarika
  Alex Forsyth presents political debate from The Constable Memorial Hall, Suffolk.
7. 14:05
  On air
  Listen live
  Any Answers?—18/07/2026
  Listeners respond to the issues raised in the preceding edition of Any Questions?
  Listen live
8. 14:45
  The Archers—17/07/2026
  Lynda faces a shocking accusation.
9. 15:00
  Dangerous Liaisons—Episode 1
  1/2Tanya Moodie, Nicola Coughlan and Ray Fearon star in a dark, scandalously funny classic.
10. 16:00
  Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman's Hour: ADHD and hormones, 'Leaning out' at work, Sarah Hadland
  New research into the impact of hormones on ADHD symptoms in women.
11. 17:00
  PM—18/07/2026
  Full coverage of the day's news
12. 17:30
  Political Thinking with Nick Robinson—'Our donors are brave people': Reform's Robert Jenrick on wealth, power, and the establishment
  Robert Jenrick, Reform UK's Treasury spokesman.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—18/07/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
14. 17:57
  Weather—18/07/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—18/07/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 18:15
  Loose Ends—Ruthie Henshall, Tez Ilyas, Mica Millar, Joe Pasquale, Dave McCabe
  Kiri Pritchard-McLean and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
3. 19:00
  Profile—James Purnell
  Andy Burnham's new chief of staff.
4. 19:15
  How Boarding Schools Shaped Britain—2. Codes
  Nicky Campbell explores the darker side of some boarding school experiences.
5. 20:00
  Archive on 4—Alan Watts: The Brahman of Bromley
  Jarvis Cocker explores the life, death and digital reincarnation of philosopher Alan Watts
6. 21:00
  Politically—Ten Years After Brexit: Omnibus 2
  How has Brexit impacted the UK, ten years after the referendum?
7. 22:00
  News—18/07/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
8. 22:15
  The Food Programme—Inside the Chocolate Crisis
  Cacao prices broke all records and then they crashed. Dan Saladino explores the fallout.
9. 23:00
  Parish Matters—3. 'Bring back hanging?'
  Parish council v wild crime spree, comedy from somewhere in Ulster near the border.
10. 23:30
  Around the World in 80 Ways—1. Europe
  Where is Europe's largest wine cellar?
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—19/07/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:15
  Take Four Books—Elizabeth Strout
  The award-winning author on her newest book and its three key literary influences.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—19/07/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—19/07/2026
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:30
  News Summary—19/07/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—19/07/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—The church of St Chad in Pattingham, Staffordshire
  Bells on Sunday comes from the Church of St Chad in Pattingham, Staffordshire.
8. 05:45
  In Touch—The Future of Braille
  In Touch discusses if learning braille is beneficial for today's VI youngsters.