BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Tuesday 19 May 2026

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—19/05/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  Weimar by Katja Hoyer—1930: Democracy to Dictatorship
  6/10The story of the residents of Weimar during the rise and reign of Hitler.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—19/05/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—19/05/2026
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—19/05/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  Yesterday in Parliament—19/05/2026
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—19/05/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—19/05/2026
  Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—19/05/2026
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—19/05/2026
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  The Gift—Series 3, 3. Fathers
  4/6Technology catches up with sperm donors in ways they could never have imagined.
3. 09:30
  All in the Mind—19/05/2026
  The show with the latest evidence on psychology, mental health and neuroscience.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—19/05/2026
  Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
5. 11:00
  Screenshot—Spoofs
  Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode explore spoofs as Mel Brooks turns 100 this June.
6. 11:45
  Weimar by Katja Hoyer—1932: Flying Flags
  7/10The story of the residents of Weimar during the rise and reign of Hitler.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—19/05/2026
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—19/05/2026
  News and discussion of consumer affairs
3. 12:57
  Weather—19/05/2026
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  World at One—19/05/2026
  News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
5. 13:45
  Understand—Rinsed, 7. The Eurkea Moment
  As scandals go, what’s happening to our rivers is a real stinker. Kate Lamble investigates
6. 14:00
  The Archers—18/05/2026
  Brad has an unexpected guest.
7. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Trimerous, Episode One: The Wilful Miss Willmott
  1/2Drama celebrating the remarkable stories of three great British female horticulturalists.
8. 15:00
  History's Heroes—Wat Tyler and the Peasants’ Revolt
  How did Wat Tyler threaten the ruling order in medieval England?
9. 15:30
  Beyond Belief—19/05/2026
  Exploring the place and nature of faith in today's world.
10. 16:00
  Artworks—Mother: 100 years of Martha Graham Dance
  Is Martha Graham the mother of modern dance?
11. 16:30
  What's Up Docs?—Why do we get hay fever?
  Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken explore why so many of us have hay fever.
12. 17:00
  PM—19/05/2026
  Full coverage of the day's news
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—19/05/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 18:30
  One Person Found This Helpful—Series 4, 1. Mozart vs A Screaming Goat
  1/6Life or death? Black or white? Smooth or crunchy? So many questions!
3. 19:00
  The Archers—19/05/2026
  Adam pushes forward with his plan.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—19/05/2026
  Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.
5. 20:00
  File on 4 Investigates—19/05/2026
  News-making original journalism documentary series.
6. 20:40
  In Touch—19/05/2026
  News, views and information for people who are blind or partially sighted
7. 21:00
  Crossing Continents—19/05/2026
  Insight and analysis from BBC correspondents around the world.
8. 21:30
  Great Lives—Ade Edmondson on singer Sandy Denny
  Ade Edmondson - star of The Young Ones and much more - chooses the singer Sandy Denny.
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—19/05/2026
  In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
10. 22:45
  Hunger and Thirst by Claire Fuller—Episode 7
  7/10After a shocking turn of events at the Underwood, Ursula confesses the truth to Vince.
11. 23:00
  Uncanny—Cold Cases, Episode 7
  7/12Danny Robins takes a deep dive into a classic supernatural case from the past.
12. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—19/05/2026
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—20/05/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  Weimar by Katja Hoyer—1932: Flying Flags
  7/10The story of the residents of Weimar during the rise and reign of Hitler.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—20/05/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—20/05/2026
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—20/05/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  Yesterday in Parliament—20/05/2026
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—20/05/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—20/05/2026
  Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—20/05/2026
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.

Wednesday 20 May 2026