BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Friday 22 May 2026

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—22/05/2026
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Desert Island Discs—Gary O'Donoghue, journalist
  Gary O'Donoghue, journalist, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
3. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—22/05/2026
  Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
4. 11:00
  The Food Programme—The BBC Food & Farming Awards 2026 Launch: Belfast here we come
  Jaega Wise travels to the Balmoral Show in Northern Ireland to launch this year's awards
5. 11:45
  Weimar by Katja Hoyer—1939 and 2026: The Furies of War
  10/10The story of the residents of Weimar during the rise and reign of Hitler
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—22/05/2026
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Rare Earth—22/05/2026
  Tom Heap and Helen Czerski dig deeper into the biggest environmental issues on the planet.
3. 12:57
  Weather—22/05/2026
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  World at One—22/05/2026
  News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
5. 13:45
  Understand—Rinsed, 10. New Tricks
  As scandals go, what’s happening to our rivers is a real stinker. Kate Lamble investigates
6. 14:00
  The Archers—21/05/2026
  Contemporary drama in a rural setting.
7. 14:15
  Limelight—Wraith, Episode 3: Control
  3/5Chaos across London. Iain and Mel fall out after the death of a colleague.
8. 14:45
  The Hackers—Series 1, Aaron
  5/10Biella explores the legacy of Aaron Swartz on the hacker community.
9. 15:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—22/05/2026
  Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
10. 15:45
  Short Works—Lane Seven by Emily Koch
  At his local swimming pool, Jack is confused to see his ex-girlfriend in the next lane.
11. 16:00
  Last Word—22/05/2026
  Radio 4's weekly obituary programme
12. 16:30
  More or Less—20/05/2026
  Tim Harford explains the numbers and statistics used in everyday life.
13. 17:00
  PM—22/05/2026
  Full coverage of the day's news
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—22/05/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 18:30
  The News Quiz—Series 120, Episode 6
  6/8Andy Zaltzman presents The News Quiz from Hay Festival 2026.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—22/05/2026
  The partnership meeting arrives.
4. 19:15
  Add to Playlist—Ben Gernon and Heidi Fardell launch a new series
  Ben Gernon and Heidi Fardell open the new series.
5. 20:00
  Any Questions?—22/05/2026
  Topical discussion posing questions to a panel of political and media personalities
6. 20:55
  This Week in History—20/05/2026
  Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
7. 21:00
  Free Thinking—Thinking with Food
  Matthew Sweet's guests include Felicity Cloake, Barry Smith and John Lanchester.
8. 22:00
  The World Tonight—22/05/2026
  In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
9. 22:45
  Hunger and Thirst by Claire Fuller—Episode 10
  10/10Ursula and Ray are together again but the release of 'Dark Descent' threatens everything.
10. 23:00
  Americast—22/05/2026
  Join Americast for insights and analysis on what's happening inside Trump's White House.
11. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—22/05/2026
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—23/05/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  Weimar by Katja Hoyer—1939 and 2026: The Furies of War
  10/10The story of the residents of Weimar during the rise and reign of Hitler
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—23/05/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—23/05/2026
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:30
  News Summary—23/05/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—23/05/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—23/05/2026
  Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection
8. 05:45
  The Hackers—Series 1, Aaron
  5/10Biella explores the legacy of Aaron Swartz on the hacker community.

Saturday 23 May 2026