Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—29/08/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
All the Beauty in the World by Patrick Bringley—Episode 5
5/5A museum guard is captivated by the quiltmakers of Gee Bend in 19th-century America.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—29/08/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—29/08/2026
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:30
News Summary—29/08/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
05:34
Shipping Forecast—29/08/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—Not to injure your neighbour
A reflection and prayer to start the day with Canon Simon Doogan.
05:45
Living on the Edge—Skegness
Richard King joins John Nuttall and his donkeys on Skegness beach.
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Morning
06:00
News and Papers—29/08/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
06:07
Open Country—River Pilgrimage
Martha Kearney joins a group of pilgrims following the route of the River Medway in Kent
06:30
Farming Today—29/08/2026: bluetongue, future crops, lavender farm
Bluetongue, future crops, lavender farm.
06:57
Weather—29/08/2026
The latest weather reports and forecast
07:00
Today—29/08/2026
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
Artworks—A Century in a Click: 100 Years of the Photobooth
Click, whirrrr, whoosh! Alan Dein celebrates a century of the photobooth in four snaps.
09:30
What's Up Docs?—How does walking benefit you?
Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken explore what walking can do for our health.
10:00
You're Dead to Me—Medieval Korea: from the Goryeo to Joseon periods
Join Greg and his guests in medieval Korea to learn about the Goryeo and Joseon dynasties.
10:30
Soul Music—I Will Always Love You
Written by Dolly Parton... sent stratospheric by Whitney Houston.
11:00
Radical—Redefining Retirement: Is Our Ageing Population an Untapped Asset? (Professor Sarah Harper)
A leading gerontologist argues we should embrace the opportunities of our ageing society.
11:30
From Our Own Correspondent—Germany's far-right AFD eyes first state win
Saxony-Anhalt has seen a surge in support for the AfD ahead of the September 6 election.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—29/08/2026
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
Money Box—New Bailiff Rule and 10p Coins
A new 10p coin celebrates King Charles' love of nature.
12:30
The People Have Spoken—British Maple Syrup
Ian Smith calls on Cody Dahler, Ayoade Bamgboye and the people to solve the UK's problems.
12:57
Weather—29/08/2026
The latest weather forecast
13:00
News—29/08/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
13:10
Any Questions?—Geoff Aberdein, Anneliese Dodds MP, Hannah Mary Goodlad MSP, Magnus Linklater
Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Aberdeenshire.
14:05
Any Answers?—29/08/2026
Listeners respond to the issues raised in the preceding edition of Any Questions?
14:45
The Archers—28/08/2026
The Snells find comfort in each other.
15:00
Drama on 4—I Must Have Loved You
Jess, a young Geordie musician, discovers not all far off fields are fair.
16:30
Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman's Hour: HPV home-testing kits, Nigeria schoolgirl kidnappings, author Louise Doughty
How will HPV self-testing kits work?
17:00
PM—Nepal on high alert for further flooding
More than 600 people have died following the flash floods on the Nepal-Tibet border.
17:30
Sliced Bread—Dough - Series 5, Money
1/5Could cash be checking out and digital dollars be on the rise? Greg Foot investigates.
17:54
Shipping Forecast—29/08/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
17:57
Weather—29/08/2026
The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—Anger In Ukraine Over Munitions Site Strike
A Russian airstrike has detonated munitions kept in warehouse close to a residential area
18:15
Loose Ends—Sophie Duker, John Kearns, Len Pennie and Paul Leonard-Morgan, Clive Anderson, Jenni Fagan, Kanan Gill, The Real Kyle McCarren
Join Clive Anderson for a party at the heart of the Edinburgh Festivals.
19:00
Profile—Anneliese Midgley
Labour's new chief whip.
19:15
This Cultural Life—Mitsuko Uchida
Pianist Mitsuko Uchida discusses her cultural influences and her career in music.
20:00
Archive on 4—Evacuation
Journalist Nelufar Hedayat revisits the chaotic 2021 evacuation of Afghanistan.
21:00
Moral Maze—Data Centres: Whose Thirst Comes First?
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories. #moralmaze
22:00
News—29/08/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
22:15
The Food Programme—A Day in the Life of a School Catering Manager
Spend the day with Andrew Cowan who is reshaping the way school dinners are made in Bury.
23:00
Stand-Up Specials—Edinburgh Comedy Awards Gala 2026
Tune in to get a taste of this year's Edinburgh Comedy Award nominees.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—30/08/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:15
Take Four Books—Valeria Luiselli
Presenter James Crawford speaks to the award-winning Mexican American novelist.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—30/08/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—30/08/2026
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:30
News Summary—30/08/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:34
Shipping Forecast—30/08/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:43
Bells on Sunday—All Saints church in Little Cornard, Suffolk
Bells on Sunday comes from All Saints church in Little Cornard, Suffolk
05:45
In Touch—Advice for Visually Impaired Students
In Touch provides advice for visually impaired youngsters starting university this year.
