BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Wednesday 11 November 2026

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—11/11/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  Napoleon and His Marshals by Andrew Roberts—Victory
  2/5Napoleon begins to undermine his own meritocracy with favours and disgrace.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—11/11/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—11/11/2026
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—11/11/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:05
  Yesterday in Parliament—11/11/2026
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—11/11/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—11/11/2026
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Swarzy
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—11/11/2026
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—11/11/2026
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Life Changing—The teacher who changed my life
  When a teacher took a chance on John D’Abbro, it turned his life around.
3. 09:30
  Shadow World—1. Missing
  Sarah Payne vanishes. Her mother's appeals turn a desperate search into a national story.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—11/11/2026
  Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
5. 10:59
  Armistice Day Silence
  The traditional two-minute silence to mark Armistice Day.
6. 11:04
  File on 4 Investigates—10/11/2026
  News-making original journalism.
7. 11:40
  This Week in History—November 9th to November 15th
  Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
8. 11:45
  Napoleon and His Marshals by Andrew Roberts—Rivalry
  3/5Napoleon’s penchant for favouritism and disgrace breeds rivalry between his Marshals
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—11/11/2026
  News and discussion of consumer affairs
2. 13:00
  World at One—11/11/2026
  News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
3. 13:45
  Politically—1956: The End of Illusion, 8. Climbdown
  8/11Why Anthony Eden backed down in the face of US pressure.
4. 14:00
  The Archers—10/11/2026
  A white flag is waved for Fallon.
5. 14:15
  Drama on 4—The 5000, An Orange with a Worm in It
  2/3Drama about the feeding of the five thousand and the fallout from this extraordinary event
6. 15:00
  The Law Show—11/11/2026
  Conversation about the laws making headlines, and the laws that shape everyday life.
7. 15:30
  The Scientists Who Love Ash Trees
  Can science provide a solution in the great race to save our native ash trees?
8. 16:00
  When It Hits the Fan—11/11/2026
  Who's in the news for all the wrong reasons? With David Yelland and Farzana Baduel.
9. 16:15
  The Media Show—11/11/2026
  This is the programme about a revolution in media.
10. 17:00
  PM—11/11/2026
  Full coverage of the day's news
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—11/11/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 18:30
  Stand-Up Specials—Live from the UK, 11/11/2026
  Angela Barnes travels the UK to bring you the best comedy talent from around the country.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—11/11/2026
  Lily attempts to build bridges.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—11/11/2026
  Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.
5. 20:00
  Moral Maze—11/11/2026
  Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories. #moralmaze
6. 21:00
  The Life Scientific—Chris Packham on kestrels, conservation and how science can save the world
  Chris Packham on the highs and lows of broadcasting, conservation and campaigning.
7. 21:30
  Inside Health—10/11/2026
  Series that demystifies health issues, bringing clarity to conflicting advice.
8. 22:00
  The World Tonight—11/11/2026
  In-depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
9. 22:45
  Arc—Sober Companion, 8. Jesus, Mary Magdelene!
  8/10Lucy and Tim escape NYC. At an Appalachian diner, Lucy learns the truth about Tim’s past.
10. 23:00
  How Not to Be Cringe with Finlay Christie and Kyrah Gray
  Finlay Christie and Kyrah Gray will teach us all how not to be cringe.
11. 23:15
  Big Little Questions—Ben Asks...
  6/6We see out the series with a question from Chris’ son, which sends his old man spiralling.
12. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—11/11/2026
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—12/11/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  Napoleon and His Marshals by Andrew Roberts—Rivalry
  3/5Napoleon’s penchant for favouritism and disgrace breeds rivalry between his Marshals
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—12/11/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—12/11/2026
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—12/11/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:05
  Yesterday in Parliament—12/11/2026
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—12/11/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—12/11/2026
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Swarzy
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—12/11/2026
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.

Thursday 12 November 2026