Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—07/10/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
To Go or Not to Go by Sara Wheeler—2. Surface Bubbles
2/5Does travel help us discover ourselves or something bigger?
00:48
Shipping Forecast—07/10/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—07/10/2026
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:00
News Summary—07/10/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:04
BBC Inside Science—The future of particle physics
What are the next steps for the world's largest and most powerful particle accelerator?
05:34
Shipping Forecast—07/10/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—Never forgotten
A reflection and prayer to start the day with Ruth Jennings.
05:45
Farming Today—07/10/26 Sugar beet, flagstone walls, dairy show.
Negotiators agree price for sugar beet. Will it be enough for farmers to plant again?
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Morning
06:00
Today—07/10/2026
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
More or Less—Is the UK state pension really the lowest in Europe?
Tim Harford investigates UK pensions, Russia’s GDP and heatwave deaths.
09:30
I'm Not A Monster Presents...—Where Is Austin Tice?, 5. The Video
A video appears online titled: Austin Tice Still Alive.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Woman's Hour celebrates 80 years from the Glasgow Women's Library
Nuala McGovern is joined by guests and launches the theme of our 80th birthday year.
11:00
File on 4 Investigates—Forced Adoption: Is it happening today?
If some birth mothers were better supported, would fewer babies need to go into care?
11:40
This Week in History—October 5th - October 11th
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
11:45
To Go or Not to Go by Sara Wheeler—3. Frozen Beards
3/5Do women approach travel differently to men?
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—07/10/2026
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
You and Yours—Sensory Education, Drunk Shopping, Side Hustles
We investigate customer complaints about online retailer Sensory Education.
12:57
Weather—07/10/2026
The latest weather forecast
13:00
World at One—Kemi Badenoch pledges to scrap inheritance tax on family homes
We speak to shadow home secretary Chris Philp on the last day of Conservative conference.
13:45
The Turning Point—Good Man, Real Man
Can one workshop change what a boy thinks a man should be?
14:00
The Archers—06/10/2026
There’s a complication at the vets.
14:15
Drama on 4—A Place Called Home, 5. The Slide
5/6A family reunion exposes old cracks and new tensions in Testament's comedy drama.
15:00
Money Box—Money Box Live: Care costs, will you pay less?
How might care costs change in future, and who currently pays the bill?
15:30
The Artificial Human—Can AI be my new lab partner?
Aleks and Kevin explore what happens when AI becomes part of scientific discovery.
16:00
When It Hits the Fan—'The Race We Can't Afford to Lose'
David Yelland and Farzana Baduel on big tech's battle for our hearts and minds.
16:15
The Media Show—Reporting on the Cornell rape investigation; Woman’s Hour at 80; Anneka Rice
How did student, national and social media report on the Cornell rape investigation?
17:00
PM—Badenoch: Tories would scrap inheritance tax on family homes
The promise was made at the Conservative Party Conference.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—Jailed former bankers have their convictions quashed
Campaigners say there's been a major miscarriage of justice
18:30
Stand-Up Specials—Glenn Moore's Almanac, Royal Wedding
1/8A nation celebrates as Glenn fails to be invited to Kate and William’s wedding.
19:00
The Archers—07/10/2026
Clarrie’s concerns bubble to the surface.
19:15
Front Row—Does the discovery of a 'talkie' made in 1926 change cinema history?
News of a film made in 1926 which pioneered the use of new sound and audio technology.
20:00
Here for the History—Why Don’t We Wear Hats Anymore?
Alice and Ben put on their thinking caps to unravel the demise of the hat.
20:30
Top Comment—How the 'Cornell 7' rape case became a call to action
Women are sharing scathing critiques of toxic culture and opaque accountability measures.
21:00
The Life Scientific—Robert Ballard on finding the Titanic and other deep-sea discoveries
Oceanographer Bob Ballard discusses his 60-year career in deep-sea exploration.
21:30
All in the Mind—Depression that's hard to treat
A special show on hard to treat depression, exploring new research and treatments.
22:00
The World Tonight—Conservatives to scrap inheritance tax on family homes
Kemi Badenoch pledges inheritance tax overhaul if party wins next election
22:45
Stations by Louise Kennedy—Episode 8
8/10Róisín returns to London on a mission.
23:00
Kiri's Farm—1. The Idea
Take off your shoes and wear patchouli.
23:15
Big Little Questions—Freddie Asks...
1/6Amy Gledhill and Chris Cantrill with an inventive question from Freddie.
23:30
Great Lives—Lea Ypi on Kant
Biographical series in which guests choose someone who has inspired their lives.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—08/10/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
To Go or Not to Go by Sara Wheeler—3. Frozen Beards
3/5Do women approach travel differently to men?
00:48
Shipping Forecast—08/10/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—08/10/2026
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:00
News Summary—08/10/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:04
More or Less—Is the UK state pension really the lowest in Europe?
Tim Harford investigates UK pensions, Russia’s GDP and heatwave deaths.
05:34
Shipping Forecast—08/10/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—October Joy
A reflection and prayer to start the day with Ruth Jennings.
05:45
Farming Today—08/10/2926: Fly tipping, History of barbed wire, Energy from heat
Fly tipping, history of barbed wire, energy from heat.
