BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Tuesday 21 July 2026

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—21/07/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  A Meditation on Mud by Rebecca Stott—Episode 1: The walk
  1/5A scientific, historical and cultural journey unearthing the meanings of mud.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—21/07/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—21/07/2026
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—21/07/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  Currently—The Rebirth of Orgreave
  Who benefits as a former mining site is regenerated?
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—21/07/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—21/07/2026
  Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—21/07/2026
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—21/07/2026
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Ancient Lives with Mary Beard—Being Greek, The Godfather of Athens
  Mary Beard and Martin Scorsese chart the rise and fall of an Athenian strongman.
3. 09:30
  Inside Health—Staying fit in the heat and do we need electrolytes?
  Also, running during pregnancy and how to recover.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—21/07/2026
  Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
5. 11:00
  Screenshot—The Swinging Sixties
  Ellen and Mark revisit the decade that transformed Britain's image around the world.
6. 11:45
  A Meditation on Mud by Rebecca Stott—Episode 2: Writing Mud
  2/5Rebecca explores how writers have long been fascinated by the dark side of mud.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—21/07/2026
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—21/07/2026
  News and discussion of consumer affairs
3. 12:57
  Weather—21/07/2026
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  World at One—21/07/2026
  News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
5. 13:45
  Buried—Dead Rabbit, 2. Different Killers
  2/11Could the dead animals be a Satanic sacrifice? Chris Packham steps in to investigate.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—20/07/2026
  Chris has reservations about a loved one.
7. 14:15
  Our Friends in the North—Episode 9: 1995
  9/10Award 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, Christabel Russell - Scandalous Divorce
  6/11Lucy Worsley explores one of the most scandalous divorce cases of the 20th century.
9. 15:30
  Heart and Soul—Fighting for the Children of Chernobyl
  Adi Roche, whose faith inspired a lifetime helping children affected by the disaster.
10. 16:00
  Artworks—The Writing Life of Sylvia Plath, 1. Childhood, Youth and Motherhood
  1/3A major three-part series on Sylvia Plath, presented by Mariella Frostrup.
11. 16:30
  What's Up Docs?—How can you look after your eyes?
  Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken explore the intricacies of eye health.
12. 17:00
  PM—21/07/2026
  Full coverage of the day's news
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—21/07/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 18:30
  Meet David Sedaris—Series 9, 4. Eat the Rich!
  4/6Eat the Rich, A Speech to the Graduates and Best Wishes are this week's essays.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—21/07/2026
  Fallon has something on her mind.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—21/07/2026
  Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.
5. 20:00
  File on 4 Investigates—21/07/2026
  News-making original journalism.
6. 20:40
  In Touch—21/07/2026
  News, views and information for people who are blind or partially sighted
7. 21:00
  The Art of Being a Zombie Ant Fungus
  Cultural entomologist Bridget Nicholls investigates a bizarre natural phenomenon.
8. 21:30
  The Bottom Line—Twenty Years in Business
  Evan Davis reflects on how the business landscape has changed since the show began in 2006
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—21/07/2026
  In-depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective.
10. 22:45
  Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy—Episode 2
  2/10Rowan has been washed ashore on the Island of Shearwater. She has been badly injured.
11. 23:00
  Uncanny—Summer Specials 2026, 3. Little Biter
  3/3Danny Robins heads to Ramsgate for a spine-tingling new investigation.
12. 23:30
  Naturebang—Bull Elephants and the Importance of Dads
  A herd of elephants, a murder mystery, and a lesson on the importance of fatherhood.
13. 23:45
  Today in Parliament—21/07/2026
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—22/07/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  A Meditation on Mud by Rebecca Stott—Episode 2: Writing Mud
  2/5Rebecca explores how writers have long been fascinated by the dark side of mud.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—22/07/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—22/07/2026
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—22/07/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  BBC Inside Science—How might we spot nukes in space?
  What’s the point of having a treaty banning nukes in space if we can’t spot them?
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—22/07/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—The Meaning of Success
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Steve Taylor.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—22/07/2026
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.

Wednesday 22 July 2026