BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Monday 10 August 2026

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  
  Midnight News—10/08/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:15
  
  Crossing Continents—Getting Gaza back online
  
  How amid the tents and the rubble Gaza is developing once again as an unlikely tech hub.
3. 00:45
  
  Bells on Sunday—St Martin’s Church in Eynsford, Kent
  
  Bells on Sunday comes from St Martin’s Church in Eynsford, Kent
4. 00:48
  
  Shipping Forecast—10/08/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—10/08/2026
  
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:00
  
  News Summary—10/08/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:04
  
  Last Word—07/08/2026
  
  Radio 4's weekly obituary programme
8. 05:34
  
  Shipping Forecast—10/08/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
9. 05:43
  
  Prayer for the Day—10/08/2026
  
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Richard Reddie
10. 05:45
  
  Farming Today—10/08/2026
  
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
11. 05:57
  
  Weather—10/08/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers
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Morning
1. 06:00
  
  Today—10/08/2026
  
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  
  Across the Red Line—Series 9, Is a university education still worth it?
  
  Is university still delivering social and career progress for young people?
3. 09:30
  
  How Did We Get Here?—No World Order, 3. Russia goes its own way
  
  3/6 From 9/11 to Iraq, assassinations and the invasion of Georgia in 2008
4. 10:00
  
  Woman's Hour—10/08/2026
  
  Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
5. 11:00
  
  Behind the Crime—Sophie
  
  A woman from Texas whose life is upended by a conviction for stealing an air conditioner.
6. 11:45
  
  Hiroshima, 8.15: The Lost Memoir by Kiyoshi Tanimoto and Koko Kondo—Episode 1
  
  1/5 A searing account of the atomic bomb’s aftermath from local pastor Kiyoshi Tanimoto.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  
  News Summary—10/08/2026
  
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  
  You and Yours—10/08/2026
  
  News and discussion of consumer affairs
3. 12:57
  
  Weather—10/08/2026
  
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  
  World at One—10/08/2026
  
  News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
5. 13:45
  
  Human Intelligence—Recluses, Emily Brontë
  
  How did the writing of accomplished author Emily Brontë benefit from her reclusive nature?
6. 14:00
  
  The Archers—09/08/2026
  
  There’s controversy at the summer fete.
7. 14:15
  
  Alone—Series 4, Episode 5 - The Toy Man
  
  5/6 A new relationship for Louisa has repercussions for everyone. Stars Angus Deayton.
8. 14:45
  
  Opening Lines—Libra - Episode One
  
  John Yorke explores Don DeLillo’s 1988 novel Libra.
9. 15:00
  
  Great Lives—Actor Laurence Olivier with Derek Jacobi and Tim Walker
  
  Famous guests nominate someone they love or admire.
10. 15:30
  
  You're Dead to Me—Emperor Constantine the Great: Christianity and the Roman Empire
  
  Join Greg and his guests to learn all about the Roman emperor, Constantine the Great.
11. 16:00
  
  Currently—Burnham's Pledge
  
  Andy Burnham has pledged to tackle rough sleeping before. Can it work this time?
12. 16:30
  
  The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 53, Episode 7
  
  7/6 Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.
13. 17:00
  
  PM—10/08/2026
  
  Full coverage of the day's news
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Evening
1. 18:00
  
  Six O'Clock News—10/08/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 18:30
  
  Just a Minute—Series 97, Episode 4
  
  4/6 Julian Clary, Desiree Burch, Tony Hawks and Cariad Lloyd.
3. 19:00
  
  The Archers—10/08/2026
  
  Heartbreak is in store for Lynda.
4. 19:15
  
  Front Row—10/08/2026
  
  Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.
5. 20:00
  
  The Briefing Room—06/08/2026
  
  David Aaronovitch presents in-depth explainers on big issues in the news.
6. 20:30
  
  BBC Inside Science—06/08/2026
  
  A weekly programme looking at the science that's changing our world.
7. 21:00
  
  Across the Red Line—Series 9, Is a university education still worth it?
  
  Is university still delivering social and career progress for young people?
8. 21:30
  
  How Did We Get Here?—No World Order, 3. Russia goes its own way
  
  3/6 From 9/11 to Iraq, assassinations and the invasion of Georgia in 2008
9. 22:00
  
  The World Tonight—10/08/2026
  
  In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
10. 22:45
  
  The Vicar of Wakefield by Oliver Goldsmith—Episode Six
  
  6/10 Dr Primrose meets George, then resumes his search for Olivia.
11. 23:00
  
  Intimacy (Radio Version)—5. Supriza Liza/6. Lady C's Fever Dream
  
  3/4 Liza’s personal life collides with work as tensions on set begin to rise.
12. 23:30
  
  A Good Read—Agnes Poirier & Nikki May
  
  More guest recommendations for good books to binge on
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Late
1. 00:00
  
  Midnight News—11/08/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  
  Hiroshima, 8.15: The Lost Memoir by Kiyoshi Tanimoto and Koko Kondo—Episode 1
  
  1/5 A searing account of the atomic bomb’s aftermath from local pastor Kiyoshi Tanimoto.
3. 00:48
  
  Shipping Forecast—11/08/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—11/08/2026
  
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:00
  
  News Summary—11/08/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  
  Currently—Burnham's Pledge
  
  Andy Burnham has pledged to tackle rough sleeping before. Can it work this time?
7. 05:34
  
  Shipping Forecast—11/08/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
8. 05:43
  
  Prayer for the Day—11/08/2026
  
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Richard Reddie
9. 05:45
  
  Farming Today—11/08/2026
  
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.

Tuesday 11 August 2026