BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 2 August 2026

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—02/08/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:15
  Take Four Books—Christopher Brookmyre
  James Crawford discusses an author's new book and its connections to three other works.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—02/08/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—02/08/2026
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:30
  News Summary—02/08/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—02/08/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—02/08/2026
  The sound of church bells ringing on Sunday from around the country
8. 05:45
  In Touch—28/07/2026
  News, views and information for people who are blind or partially sighted
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Summary—02/08/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 06:05
  Heart and Soul—Jamaica: Shaken, not broken
  How volunteers are salvaging Jamaica’s 1,600 sacred spaces destroyed by Hurricane Melissa.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—02/08/2026
  Getting to the heart of country life with a look at individual farming endeavours
4. 06:57
  Weather—02/08/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—02/08/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 07:10
  Sunday—02/08/2026
  A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—Over the Wall
  Model David Gandy makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Over the Wall.
8. 07:57
  Weather—02/08/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecast
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—02/08/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—02/08/2026
  Radio 4's Sunday morning service
11. 08:48
  Witness History—The Aga Khan meets Florence Nightingale
  In 1898, Florence Nightingale invited the Aga Khan around to her London home for tea.
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—Anita Sethi on the Dunlin
  Lost on a walk in the North Pennines, Anita Sethi follows the calls of the dunlin.
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—02/08/2026
  The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
14. 10:00
  Desert Island Discs—Emma Grede, businesswoman
  Emma Grede, businesswoman, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
15. 11:00
  The Archers Omnibus—02/08/2026
  The week's events in Ambridge.
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Afternoon
1. 12:15
  Last Word: Doing Death Differently—The funeral
  2/5Matthew Bannister on changing attitudes to dying, death and how we memorialise our dead.
2. 12:30
  Just a Minute—Series 97, Episode 2
  2/6BBC Radio 4's longest running panel game returns for its 97th series.
3. 12:57
  Weather—02/08/2026
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—02/08/2026
  A look at the week's big stories and preview of the week to come.
5. 13:30
  Currently—Britain's Robot Army
  Former army officer Will Robson investigates how today’s technology shapes modern warfare.
6. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—31/07/2026
  Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
7. 14:45
  Naturebang—Screaming Marmots and the Sound of Fear
  What are the evolutionary origins of the sounds that frighten us the most?
8. 15:00
  Drama on 4—02/08/2026
  Alice Childress's seminal 1955 play. As rehearsals continue, Wiletta's unease is building
9. 16:00
  Bookclub—02/08/2026
  Led by James Naughtie, readers talk to acclaimed authors about their best-known novels
10. 16:30
  Brain of Britain—02/08/2026
  General knowledge in which listeners compete for the title of Brain of Britain.
11. 17:00
  Witness History—Gina Lollobrigida interviews Fidel Castro
  In 1974, the Italian film icon secured an exclusive interview with the Cuban leader
12. 17:10
  Church Going, with Giles Fraser—Episode 3
  Giles Fraser is on a mission to work out the current state of Christianity.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—02/08/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
14. 17:57
  Weather—02/08/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—02/08/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—02/08/2026
  A selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio
3. 19:00
  The Archers—02/08/2026
  Jazzer makes a controversial suggestion.
4. 19:15
  Illuminated—Precious Stones
  A journey through stone, memory, and the traces we leave behind.
5. 19:45
  Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Eat Whole Grains
  Why choosing whole grains can help your heart, your microbiome and your blood sugar.
6. 20:00
  Feedback—30/07/2026
  Radio 4's forum for comments, queries, criticisms and congratulations.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—31/07/2026
  Radio 4's weekly obituary programme
8. 21:00
  Sliced Bread—Toast, Series 7, Wilko
  What went wrong at Wilko? Sean Farrington hears how the retail chain ended up toast.
9. 21:25
  Radio 4 Appeal—Over the Wall
  Model David Gandy makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Over the Wall.
10. 21:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—01/08/2026
  Insight, and analysis from BBC correspondents around the world
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—02/08/2026
  Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
12. 23:00
  Great Lives—Dr Hannah Critchlow picks Professor Colin Blakemore
  Dr Hannah Critchlow selects the neurobiologist Professor Colin Blakemore.
13. 23:30
  More Wow—4. Love and Grief
  What is awe, and where do we find it?
14. 23:45
  Short Works—Take It to the Bridge
  A brand-new satirical comedy by Gareth Ceredig. Read by Rebecca Front.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—03/08/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:15
  Inside Health—28/07/2026
  Series that demystifies health issues, bringing clarity to conflicting advice.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—02/08/2026
  The sound of church bells ringing on Sunday from around the country
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—03/08/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—03/08/2026
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:00
  News Summary—03/08/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:04
  Last Word—31/07/2026
  Radio 4's weekly obituary programme
8. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—03/08/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
9. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—03/08/2026
  Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection
10. 05:45
  Farming Today—03/08/2026
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
11. 05:57
  Weather—03/08/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers

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