Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—01/11/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:15
Take Four Books—Andrew Meehan
James Crawford speaks to acclaimed Irish writer Andrew Meehan about his novel Hey Man.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—01/11/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—01/11/2026
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:30
News Summary—01/11/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:33
Shipping Forecast—01/11/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:43
Bells on Sunday—St Mary’s Church in Grafton Regis, Northamptonshire
Bells on Sunday comes from St Mary’s Church Grafton Regis, Northamptonshire.
05:45
In Touch—27/10/2026
News, views and information for people who are blind or partially sighted
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Morning
06:00
News Summary—01/11/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
06:07
Heart and Soul—The Miracle Doctor of Lourdes
Personal approaches to spirituality from around the world.
06:37
On Your Farm—Hill of Dreams: bringing transhumance back to the Highlands
Richard Baynes visits a Highland estate where grazing is a key to upland revival
07:00
News and Papers—01/11/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
07:10
Sunday—01/11/2026
A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
07:55
Radio 4 Appeal—Brain Research UK
Louise Looney makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Brain Research UK.
08:00
News and Papers—01/11/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
08:10
Sunday Worship—Grief and Justice
A service on Grief and Justice from West Croydon Baptist Church.
08:48
Witness History—Restoring the Statue of Liberty
In 1984, the Statue of Liberty was rejuvenated ahead of her 100th birthday
08:58
Tweet of the Day—Susan Calman on the Bullfinch
Standing at the window one day, comedian Susan Calman sees a flash of pink in the hedge...
09:00
Broadcasting House—01/11/2026
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
10:00
Desert Island Discs—01/11/2026
Castaway guests share the soundtrack of their lives.
11:00
The Archers Omnibus—01/11/2026
A decision is reached for the Grundys, and Rex attempts to bury the truth.
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Afternoon
12:15
Profile—31/10/2026
An insight into the character of an influential person making the news headlines
12:30
Room 101 with Paul Merton—Series 4, Andy Hamilton
3/6Paul asks comedian and writer Andy Hamilton about his pet peeves and worst nightmares.
13:00
The World This Weekend—01/11/2026
A look at the week's big stories and preview of the week to come.
13:30
Currently—America’s Corporate Exodus
American companies are heading to 'red' Republican states. How will that affect politics?
14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—30/10/2026
Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
14:45
Opening Lines—Gulliver's Travels - Episode Two
John Yorke takes a look at Jonathan Swift’s 1726 satirical masterpiece.
15:00
Drama on 4—Gulliver's Travels, Episode 2
2/2Rescued by idealistic thinkers, Gulliver discovers his adventures are far from over.
16:00
Bookclub—01/11/2026
Led by James Naughtie, readers talk to acclaimed authors about their best-known novels
16:30
Brain of Britain—Brain of Britain - Semi-final 3, 2026
General knowledge quiz. Spotlights on the board game Diplomacy and the Aztecs.
17:00
Witness History—Auschwitz: An SS officer’s photo album
In 2007, an abandoned photo album revealed the chilling normality of life in Auschwitz
17:10
The Verb—Poetry to warm your cockles
Ian McMillan with poetry to warm your cockles and put fire in your belly
17:55
Shipping Forecast—01/11/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—01/11/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
18:15
Pick of the Week—Evelyn Hollow
Evelyn Hollow presents a weekly selection of the best bits of audio across the BBC.
19:00
The Archers—01/11/2026
The nightmare continues for Alan.
19:15
The Curse
Folklore and genetic research collide in this quest to overcome a deadly inheritance.
19:45
Shadow World—Thief at the British Museum, 8. Stateside
Katie discovers the eBay seller has customers in the US - one with hundreds of gems.
20:00
Feedback—29/10/2026
Radio 4's forum for comments, queries, criticisms and congratulations.
20:30
Last Word—30/10/2026
Radio 4's weekly obituary programme
21:00
Money Box—31/10/2026
The latest news from the world of personal finance
21:30
From Our Own Correspondent—31/10/2026
Insight and analysis from BBC correspondents around the world
22:00
Westminster Hour—01/11/2026
Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
23:00
In Our Time—Immune cells
The vast network of specialised cells in our bodies that work to protect us from harm.
23:45
Short Works—They Know Me Here
Dawn French reads a new short story written by David Quantick.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—02/11/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:15
The Artificial Human—Why aren't AI companies being stopped?
If the risks we hear about AI are real, why aren't the companies being stopped?
00:45
Bells on Sunday—St Mary’s Church in Grafton Regis, Northamptonshire
Bells on Sunday comes from St Mary’s Church Grafton Regis, Northamptonshire.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—02/11/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—02/11/2026
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:00
News Summary—02/11/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:05
Yesterday in Parliament—02/11/2026
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
05:34
Shipping Forecast—02/11/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—02/11/2026
Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection
05:45
Farming Today—02/11/2026
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
05:57
Weather—02/11/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers
