BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Thursday 6 August 2026

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—06/08/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  Off air
  Programmes will resume at 00:48
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—06/08/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—06/08/2026
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—06/08/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  Sideways—05/08/2026
  Matthew Syed explores the ideas that shape our lives, making us see the world differently.
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—06/08/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—06/08/2026
  Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—06/08/2026
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—06/08/2026
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics—Series 12, Nero
  Did the boy emperor Nero in fact fiddle while Rome burned?
3. 09:30
  Artworks—Flamenco to the Blues
  John Wilson explores the story of the guitar as a driver of social and cultural change.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—06/08/2026
  Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
5. 11:00
  Three Ages of Child—Episode 2: The Middle Years
  2/3A journey through the landscape that shapes the health of our children.
6. 11:45
  Off air
  Programmes will resume at 12:00
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—06/08/2026
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Scam Secrets—06/08/2026
  Exposing the secret techniques criminals use to steal your money.
3. 12:32
  Sliced Bread—Sliced Bread - Series 17, 06/08/2026
  Greg Foot investigates the so-called wonder products making bold claims.
4. 12:57
  Weather—06/08/2026
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  World at One—06/08/2026
  News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
6. 13:45
  Off air
  Programmes will resume at 14:00
7. 14:00
  The Archers—05/08/2026
  There’s heartbreak in store for Chelsea.
8. 14:15
  Drama on 4—A Portmeirion Love Affair with Life
  Brian Epstein, The Beatles’ manager, finds unexpected love in Portmeirion, Wales, in 1966.
9. 15:00
  This Natural Life—06/08/2026
  Martha Kearney takes people to a favourite place to explore their passion for nature.
10. 15:27
  Radio 4 Appeal—Over the Wall
  Model David Gandy makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Over the Wall.
11. 15:30
  Feedback—06/08/2026
  Radio 4's forum for comments, queries, criticisms and congratulations.
12. 16:00
  The Briefing Room—06/08/2026
  David Aaronovitch presents in-depth explainers on big issues in the news.
13. 16:30
  BBC Inside Science—06/08/2026
  A weekly programme looking at the science that's changing our world.
14. 17:00
  PM—06/08/2026
  Full coverage of the day's news
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—06/08/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 18:30
  Icklewick FM—Series 1, 2. The Queue
  Chris and Amy await the arrival of The Great Zambino but a queue is holding up traffic.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—06/08/2026
  One resident faces an emergency dash.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—06/08/2026
  Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.
5. 20:00
  At Your Own Peril—The Great Tide
  Lucy Easthope explores the history of risk.
6. 20:15
  The Media Show—05/08/2026
  This is the programme about a revolution in media.
7. 21:00
  Loose Ends—Fiona Allen, Olly Smith, Natalie Wildgoose
  Stuart Maconie and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
8. 21:45
  The Cows Are Mad—5. D-Day
  The truth finally comes out, as the government confirms a new brain disease in humans.
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—06/08/2026
  In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
10. 22:45
  The Vicar of Wakefield by Oliver Goldsmith—Episode Four
  4/10Dr Primrose is duped at the fair, and falls out with Burchell.
11. 23:00
  Radical—06/08/2026
  Conversations about tomorrow, from Today.
12. 23:30
  Artworks—Hollywood and The Adland Five, 4. The Need for Speed
  4/4Christopher Nolan and Christopher Frayling conclude their look at a bold era in UK cinema.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—07/08/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  Off air
  Programmes will resume at 00:48
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—07/08/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—07/08/2026
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—07/08/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  The Briefing Room—06/08/2026
  David Aaronovitch presents in-depth explainers on big issues in the news.
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—07/08/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—07/08/2026
  Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—07/08/2026
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.

Friday 7 August 2026