BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Monday 2 November 2026

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—02/11/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 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?
3. 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.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—02/11/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—02/11/2026
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:00
  News Summary—02/11/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:05
  Yesterday in Parliament—02/11/2026
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
8. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—02/11/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
9. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—02/11/2026
  Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection
10. 05:45
  Farming Today—02/11/2026
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
11. 05:57
  Weather—02/11/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—02/11/2026
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Start the Week—Global instability and the end of illusion
  How global power has shifted and the world has become a more dangerous place
3. 09:45
  Café Hope—Powering up play
  How a gaming charity is helping disabled people connect, socialise and gain independence.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—02/11/2026
  Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
5. 11:00
  Understand—The Growth Conundrum, 2. Growth Potential
  2/3What can the UK learn from Poland and other fast growing economies?
6. 11:45
  Sleuth-Hound by Lindsey Fitzharris—A Study in Contrasts
  1/5A thrilling investigation into the real-life inspiration for Sherlock Holmes.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—02/11/2026
  News and discussion of consumer affairs
2. 13:00
  World at One—02/11/2026
  News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
3. 13:45
  Politically—1956: The End of Illusion, 1. Election Day
  1/11How could Eisenhower support a British invasion while condemning a Soviet one?
4. 14:00
  The Archers—01/11/2026
  The nightmare continues for Alan.
5. 14:15
  A Charles Paris Mystery—Dead Giveaway, Episode 1
  1/4Bill Nighy returns as the actor cum amateur sleuth Charles Paris.
6. 14:45
  Opening Lines—Gulliver's Travels - Episode Two
  John Yorke takes a look at Jonathan Swift’s 1726 satirical masterpiece.
7. 15:00
  A Good Read—Mike Kroeger and Professor Anthony Kessel
  Find reading inspiration with favourite books chosen by Harriett Gilbert and guests.
8. 15:30
  Curious Cases—Series 25, Too Cute
  5/13Hannah Fry and Dara Ó Briain ponder why we find tiny baby animals so adorable.
9. 16:00
  Currently—America’s Corporate Exodus
  American companies are heading to 'red' Republican states. How will that affect politics?
10. 16:30
  Artworks—Art That Conquered the World, Girl with a Pearl Earring
  James Fox asks how Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring became so famous.
11. 17:00
  PM—02/11/2026
  Full coverage of the day's news
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—02/11/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 18:30
  Room 101 with Paul Merton—Series 4, Andi Osho
  4/6Paul asks novelist and actress Andi Osho about her pet peeves and worst nightmares.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—02/11/2026
  Lily offers her support.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—02/11/2026
  Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.
5. 20:00
  The Briefing Room—29/10/2026
  David Aaronovitch presents in-depth explainers on big issues in the news.
6. 20:30
  BBC Inside Science—29/10/2026
  A weekly programme looking at the science that's changing our world.
7. 21:00
  Start the Week—Global instability and the end of illusion
  How global power has shifted and the world has become a more dangerous place
8. 21:45
  Café Hope—Powering up play
  How a gaming charity is helping disabled people connect, socialise and gain independence.
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—02/11/2026
  In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
10. 22:45
  Arc—Sober Companion, 1. Chipping Norton
  1/10Can noughties popstar Lucy Green make a comeback, or will she be derailed by her demons?
11. 23:00
  Limelight—Love and Other Lies, 1. Romance
  1/5Josie’s secret online romance is the best thing in her life. Then he asks for money.
12. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—02/11/2026
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—03/11/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  Sleuth-Hound by Lindsey Fitzharris—A Study in Contrasts
  1/5A thrilling investigation into the real-life inspiration for Sherlock Holmes.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—03/11/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—03/11/2026
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—03/11/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:05
  Yesterday in Parliament—03/11/2026
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—03/11/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—03/11/2026
  Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—03/11/2026
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.

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