Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—10/10/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
To Go or Not to Go by Sara Wheeler—5. The Bet
5/5Is there no place like home or will Sara keep travelling?
00:48
Shipping Forecast—10/10/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—10/10/2026
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:30
News Summary—10/10/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:34
Shipping Forecast—10/10/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—My favourite time of day
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Jo Moir.
05:45
The Banksy Story—When Banksy Comes to Town, 5. Deal and No Deal
5/6What happens when Banksy chooses your wall for mischief? Tensions run high for Sam and Rod
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Morning
06:00
News and Papers—10/10/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
06:07
Ramblings—Ham and Petersham, Richmond upon Thames
Clare joins Zoe Mallett and Rose Eskafi for a walk in Richmond, London.
06:30
Farming Today—10/10/2026: Harvest, Bird flu, Farm boundaries
Harvest, bird flu and farm boundaries.
06:57
Weather—10/10/2026
The latest weather reports and forecast
07:00
Today—10/10/2026
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
Saturday Live—Tinie Tempah, Sara Davies, Gareth Malone and the Inheritance Tracks of Nigel Planer
Radio 4's Saturday morning show brings you extraordinary stories and remarkable people.
10:00
Curious Cases—Series 25, Making Waves
2/13Hannah and Dara investigate rare occurences that create geometric patterns on water.
10:30
Artworks—The Guitar Story, 1. Flamenco to the Blues
1/4John Wilson explores the story of the guitar as a driver of social and cultural change.
11:00
Radical with Gabriel Gatehouse—Cost of Living: Should Government Pay For Life's Essentials? (Anna Coote)
The case for universal basic services.
11:30
From Our Own Correspondent—France rocked by wave of student protests
Hundreds of thousands of students are protesting over the dire state of France's schools.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—10/10/2026
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
Money Box—State Pension Age and Louise Botting Tribute
What age will you get your state pension?
12:30
The News Quiz—Series 121, 6. The Iron Dome
6/8Andy Zaltzman quizzes the week's news.
12:57
Weather—10/10/2026
The latest weather forecast
13:00
News—10/10/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
13:10
Any Questions?—Baroness Harding, Darren Jones MP, Caroline Lucas, Tim Montgomerie
Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Soudley in Gloucestershire
14:05
Any Answers?—10/10/2026
Listeners respond to the issues raised in the preceding edition of Any Questions?
14:45
The Archers—09/10/2026
Ambridge says farewell to a friend.
15:00
Drama on 4—Lud-in-the-Mist
Beguiling fantasy classic about a country bordered by the Land of Faerie.
16:00
Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman's Hour: Consent, 80 years of Woman's Hour, The Lost Children of Tuam
Consent - why do so many women feel unable to say no in a sexual encounter?
17:00
PM—US-Russia deal on diesel criticised
President Zelensky condemns US decision to suspend sanctions on Russian diesel.
17:30
Political Thinking with Nick Robinson—Tom Watson: Don't bow to 'mob rule' on Palantir
The former Labour deputy leader on joining the controversial tech firm to lobby ministers.
17:54
Shipping Forecast—10/10/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
17:57
Weather—10/10/2026
The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—Trump's Diesel Deal
Criticism of President Trump's decision to lift sanctions on Russian diesel exports
18:15
Loose Ends—Craig Revel Horwood, Roachford, Chloe Petts, Si King
Stuart Maconie and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
19:00
Profile—Kemi Badenoch
Conservative Party Leader and Leader of the Opposition.
19:15
This Cultural Life—Viet Thanh Nguyen
Author and academic Viet Thanh Nguyen on his formative influences and experiences.
20:00
Archive on 4—The Grateful Dead Are More Important Than The Beatles
How one jam band changed the world forever.
21:00
The History Podcast—The Hitler Diaries Scandal
An astonishing tale of greed, obsession and mass delusion told by Andrew Hunter Murray.
22:00
News—10/10/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
22:15
The Food Programme—The Sunday Roast
Pass the gravy boat! Jimi Famurewa indulges in the institution of the Sunday roast dinner.
23:00
Your Mum—Series 2, 6. Hugh Dennis and Hilary Whitehall
6/8Laura Smyth hears about taking pets on hikes and having therapists as parents.
23:30
Brain of Britain—Brain of Britain - Heat 11, 2026
General knowledge quiz. Spotlights: crime fiction, makeup brands and Friday Night Dinner.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—11/10/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:15
Bookclub—Daniel Mason
The American writer speaks to a Bookclub audience about his 2023 novel, North Woods.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—11/10/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—11/10/2026
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:30
News Summary—11/10/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:34
Shipping Forecast—11/10/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:43
Bells on Sunday—The parish church of St John the Baptist, Egham in Surrey
Bells on Sunday comes from the parish church of St John the Baptist, Egham in Surrey.
05:45
In Touch—Access to the Bayeux Tapestry, Beware of Bogus Eye Treatments
We hear about a legal case over a lack of accessibility to the Bayeux Tapestry.
