BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Thursday 21 May 2026

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—21/05/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  Weimar by Katja Hoyer—1935 and 1936: The Shine of Nazism Wears Thin
  8/10The story of the residents of Weimar during the rise and reign of Hitler.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—21/05/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—21/05/2026
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—21/05/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  Yesterday in Parliament—21/05/2026
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—21/05/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—21/05/2026
  Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—21/05/2026
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—21/05/2026
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  In Our Time—21/05/2026
  Misha Glenny and guests discuss the ideas, people and events that have shaped our world.
3. 09:45
  Strong Message Here—21/05/2026
  Armando Iannucci and guests decode the utterly baffling world of political language.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—21/05/2026
  Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
5. 11:00
  This Cultural Life—21/05/2026
  In-depth conversations with some of the world's leading artists and creatives.
6. 11:45
  Weimar by Katja Hoyer—1937-1938: Darkness
  9/10The story of the residents of Weimar during the rise and reign of Hitler.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—21/05/2026
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Scam Secrets—21/05/2026
  Exposing the secret techniques criminals use to steal your money.
3. 12:32
  Sliced Bread—Food Containers
  Greg Foot investigates the so-called wonder products making bold claims.
4. 12:57
  Weather—21/05/2026
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  World at One—21/05/2026
  News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
6. 13:45
  Understand—Rinsed, 9. Vultures
  9/13As scandals go, what’s happening to our rivers is a real stinker. Kate Lamble investigates
7. 14:00
  The Archers—20/05/2026
  Den plans a surprise for Brad.
8. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Nanny
  A new musical about the collision of reality and big dreams, directed by Sara Pascoe.
9. 15:00
  Ramblings—Bailies of Bennachie
  Clare heads up Mither Tap, a distinctive hill in the Bennachie range.
10. 15:27
  Radio 4 Appeal—Hope Support Services
  Comedian Ashley Storrie makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Hope Support Services.
11. 15:30
  Word of Mouth—The World of Words: editing, typography and print
  Michael Rosen asks editor Rebecca Lee about her book detailing fascinating literary errors
12. 16:00
  The Briefing Room—21/05/2026
  David Aaronovitch presents in-depth explainers on big issues in the news.
13. 16:30
  BBC Inside Science—21/05/2026
  A weekly programme looking at the science that's changing our world.
14. 17:00
  PM—21/05/2026
  Full coverage of the day's news
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—21/05/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 18:30
  Ellie Taylor's Safe Space—Series 3, 1: The Internet
  1/4Comedian Ellie Taylor argues why the Internet should be abolished.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—21/05/2026
  Anna faces resistance.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—21/05/2026
  Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.
5. 20:00
  When It Hits the Fan—20/05/2026
  Who's in the news for all the wrong reasons? With David Yelland and Simon Lewis.
6. 20:15
  The Media Show—20/05/2026
  This is the programme about a revolution in media.
7. 21:00
  Loose Ends—Conn Iggulden, Rob Madge's Bank of Dave musical, Cally Beaton
  Stuart Maconie and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
8. 21:45
  Strong Message Here—21/05/2026
  Armando Iannucci and guests decode the utterly baffling world of political language.
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—21/05/2026
  In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective.
10. 22:45
  Hunger and Thirst by Claire Fuller—The Lithopedion
  9/10Long after leaving the Underwood, Ursula has carved a new life - and identity.
11. 23:00
  Radical with Amol Rajan—21/05/2026
  Conversations about tomorrow, from Today.
12. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—21/05/2026
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—22/05/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  Weimar by Katja Hoyer—1937-1938: Darkness
  9/10The story of the residents of Weimar during the rise and reign of Hitler.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—22/05/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—22/05/2026
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—22/05/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  Yesterday in Parliament—22/05/2026
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—22/05/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—22/05/2026
  Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—22/05/2026
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.

Friday 22 May 2026