BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Wednesday 12 August 2026

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  
  Midnight News—12/08/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  
  Hiroshima, 8.15: The Lost Memoir by Kiyoshi Tanimoto and Koko Kondo—Episode 2
  
  2/5 A searing account of the atomic bomb’s aftermath from local pastor Kiyoshi Tanimoto.
3. 00:48
  
  Shipping Forecast—12/08/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—12/08/2026
  
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:00
  
  News Summary—12/08/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  
  BBC Inside Science—06/08/2026
  
  A weekly programme looking at the science that's changing our world.
7. 05:34
  
  Shipping Forecast—12/08/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
8. 05:43
  
  Prayer for the Day—12/08/2026
  
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Richard Reddie
9. 05:45
  
  Farming Today—12/08/2026
  
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  
  Today—12/08/2026
  
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  
  Sideways—12/08/2026
  
  Matthew Syed explores the ideas that shape our lives, making us see the world differently.
3. 09:30
  
  Shadow World—Breakin' the Cycle, 3. The Right Kind of Violence
  
  3/7 As the film shoot descends into chaos, Colin and D decide to shut down their drug empire.
4. 10:00
  
  Woman's Hour—12/08/2026
  
  Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
5. 11:00
  
  File on 4 Investigates—After EncroChat
  
  The EncroChat hack was a huge law enforcement weapon against drugs. But has it worked?
6. 11:40
  
  This Week in History—12/08/2026
  
  Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
7. 11:45
  
  Hiroshima, 8.15: The Lost Memoir by Kiyoshi Tanimoto and Koko Kondo—Episode 3
  
  3/5 A searing account of the atomic bomb’s aftermath from local pastor Kiyoshi Tanimoto.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  
  News Summary—12/08/2026
  
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  
  You and Yours—12/08/2026
  
  News and discussion of consumer affairs
3. 12:57
  
  Weather—12/08/2026
  
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  
  World at One—12/08/2026
  
  News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
5. 13:45
  
  Human Intelligence—Recluses, Michel de Montaigne
  
  What can we learn from the mind of Montaigne who invented the concept of the essay?
6. 14:00
  
  The Archers—11/08/2026
  
  Robert struggles to stay positive.
7. 14:15
  
  United Kingdoms—Survival
  
  A bold series of short dramas reflecting life across the UK.
8. 15:00
  
  Illuminated—James Hutton and The Restless Earth
  
  Plunge into the abyss of deep geological time with Karine Polwart.
9. 15:30
  
  Off air
  
  Programmes will resume at 16:00
10. 16:00
  
  The Power of Guilt—The First Month
  
  4/5 The deeply personal story of an accident, extreme guilt, and its power to transform us.
11. 16:15
  
  The Media Show—12/08/2026
  
  This is the programme about a revolution in media.
12. 17:00
  
  PM—12/08/2026
  
  Full coverage of the day's news
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Evening
1. 18:00
  
  Six O'Clock News—12/08/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 18:30
  
  Best Medicine—Series 3, 3 - Horses, Breaking Bad News, Reels
  
  3/6 Horse Therapy, Breaking Bad News and Instagram Reels – which will win?
3. 19:00
  
  The Archers—12/08/2026
  
  Carol continues to cause problems.
4. 19:15
  
  Front Row—12/08/2026
  
  Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.
5. 20:00
  
  AntiSocial—07/08/2026
  
  Peace talks for the culture wars.
6. 20:45
  
  Café Hope—A space to just be
  
  How one man is building a hiking community for LGBTQ+ people and their allies.
7. 21:00
  
  The History Podcast—Invisible Hands: The American Century, 3. Operation Ajax
  
  3/7 The story of America’s ultimate Invisible hand - the CIA.
8. 21:30
  
  Inside Health—11/08/2026
  
  Series that demystifies health issues, bringing clarity to conflicting advice.
9. 22:00
  
  The World Tonight—12/08/2026
  
  In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
10. 22:45
  
  The Vicar of Wakefield by Oliver Goldsmith—Episode Eight
  
  8/10 In prison, Dr Primrose meets an old acquaintance.
11. 23:00
  
  Sunil Patel: An Idiot's Guide To—Living Forever, 6: How to Live Forever
  
  6/6 Sunil blew it. Goodbye.
12. 23:15
  
  Follow the Rabbit—3. The Body That Came from the Sky
  
  Comedy series following amateur paranormal podcaster Chris Relish.
13. 23:30
  
  A Good Read—James Marriott and Jude Rogers
  
  A columnist and an arts journalist choose their favourite books.
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Late
1. 00:00
  
  Midnight News—13/08/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  
  Hiroshima, 8.15: The Lost Memoir by Kiyoshi Tanimoto and Koko Kondo—Episode 3
  
  3/5 A searing account of the atomic bomb’s aftermath from local pastor Kiyoshi Tanimoto.
3. 00:48
  
  Shipping Forecast—13/08/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—13/08/2026
  
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:00
  
  News Summary—13/08/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  
  Sideways—12/08/2026
  
  Matthew Syed explores the ideas that shape our lives, making us see the world differently.
7. 05:34
  
  Shipping Forecast—13/08/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
8. 05:43
  
  Prayer for the Day—13/08/2026
  
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Richard Reddie
9. 05:45
  
  Farming Today—13/08/2026
  
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.

Thursday 13 August 2026