BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Tuesday 25 August 2026

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—25/08/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  All the Beauty in the World by Patrick Bringley—Episode 1
  1/5The story of a museum guard's quest to find solace and meaning in art.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—25/08/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—25/08/2026
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—25/08/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
6. 05:04
  Currently—The WhatsApp Underground
  As race riots erupt in Belfast, an underground network rescues those at risk.
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—25/08/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Don’t stop believin’
  A spiritual comment and prayer with the Rev Mariama Ifode -Blease
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—25/08/2026: Milk prices, bluetongue, future crops
  Milk prices, bluetongue in Europe, future crops.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—25/08/2026
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  The History Podcast—Invisible Hands: The American Century, 5. Wolfie
  5/6The man who drove America to war in Iraq.
3. 09:30
  Michael Sheen Gets Into Character—2. From System to Method
  Michael Sheen explores the strange art of acting.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—HPV home-testing kits, Women-run hospitality map, Digital wardrobe apps
  How will HPV self-testing kits work?
5. 11:00
  Add to Playlist—Nadine Shah, David Arnold and Charlotte Harding celebrate the BBC Proms
  Nadine Shah, David Arnold and Charlotte Harding celebrate the BBC Proms.
6. 11:45
  All the Beauty in the World by Patrick Bringley—Episode 2
  2/5A museum guard realises great art offers us a window into our own lives.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—25/08/2026
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—Call You and Yours: What's your experience of dealing with car parking companies?
  Call You and Yours: What's your experience of dealing with car parking companies?
3. 12:57
  Weather—25/08/2026
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  World at One—Beijing responds to Trump's threat of sanctions
  China vows to protect its interests in the face of US sanctions against Iran's partners.
5. 13:45
  Human Intelligence—Conversationalists, Desmond Tutu
  Inside the mind of Desmond Tutu and his vision for truth and reconciliation.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—24/08/2026
  George attempts to make a good impression.
7. 14:15
  Drama on 4—The Test Batter Can’t Breathe
  Set in the world of cricket, a new drama from the award-winning writer of Life and Time.
8. 15:00
  History's Heroes—History's Secret Heroes - Series 4, Elvira Chaudoir: D-Day’s Double Crossing Agent
  1/11Can a playgirl turned double agent deceive the Nazis?
9. 15:30
  Heart and Soul—Jamaica’s sacred heartbeat
  Jamaica’s revivalists preserve faith, healing and identity through sacred traditions.
10. 16:00
  Artworks—An Evening with Dave Van Ronk
  The story of one-time folk legend Dave Van Ronk, hero to Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell.
11. 16:30
  What's Up Docs?—How does walking benefit you?
  Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken explore what walking can do for our health.
12. 17:00
  PM—CIA director reportedly lands in Russia
  The trip is out of the blue. Reports suggest he's there for meetings in Moscow
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—Canada responds to new Trump tariffs
  Canada announces tariffs on billions of dollars' worth of imports from the US
2. 18:30
  Paul Sinha's Perfect Pub Quiz—Series 5, S5 E3: No Such Thing As A Sandwich
  3/6Paul sets his Canterbury audience questions about the misleadingly-named "sandwich".
3. 19:00
  The Archers—25/08/2026
  Fallon puts her foot in it.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Remembering Dolly Parton, Meg Mason and Notting Hill Carnival at 60
  Dolly Parton's last interview on Front Row.
5. 20:00
  File on 4 Investigates—The Coroners Question
  Coroners have a vital role but the system faces pressures: is the service fit for purpose?
6. 20:40
  In Touch—Advice for Visually Impaired Students
  In Touch provides advice for visually impaired youngsters starting university this year.
7. 21:00
  Crossing Continents—Brazil’s gambling addiction
  Millions of Brazilians have become problem gamblers after an explosion in online betting.
8. 21:30
  Scam Secrets—QR Code Scams
  Do you know where that code is taking you?
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Dolly Parton dies aged 80
  We look back at the life of the queen of country music
10. 22:45
  Mr Sidhu's Post Office by Amman Brar—Episode Seven
  7/10Set in 2007, this is a heartwarming tale of community and change.
11. 23:00
  The History Podcast—Half-Life, 1. Daughter of Radium
  Hidden on page 1692 of his great-grandfather's memoir, Joe Dunthorne finds a confession.
12. 23:30
  Everything Is Fake—Everything Is Fake and Nobody Cares, 2. Kayfabe Country
  Could wrestling really be the birthplace of modern fakery? Jamie Bartlett investigates.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—26/08/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  All the Beauty in the World by Patrick Bringley—Episode 2
  2/5A museum guard realises great art offers us a window into our own lives.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—26/08/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—26/08/2026
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—26/08/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
6. 05:04
  BBC Inside Science—Is the era of the cancer vaccine upon us?
  Has a personalised cancer vaccine become reality?
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—26/08/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—In This Together
  A spiritual comment and prayer with the Rev Mariama Ifode -Blease.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—26/08/2026: gene editing, Bernard Matthews factory closure
  Gene editing, Bernard Matthews factory closure.

Wednesday 26 August 2026