BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Thursday 13 August 2026

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  
  Today—13/08/2026
  
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  
  Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics—Series 12, The Oracle at Delphi
  
  Natalie offers a helpful guide to using the Oracle to get answers to your big questions.
3. 09:30
  
  Artworks—The Guitar Story, Episode 2
  
  2/4 John Wilson explores the story of the guitar as a driver of social and cultural change.
4. 10:00
  
  Woman's Hour—13/08/2026
  
  Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
5. 11:00
  
  Three Ages of Child—Episode 3: Adolescence
  
  3/3 A journey through the landscape that shapes the health of our children.
6. 11:45
  
  Hiroshima, 8.15: The Lost Memoir by Kiyoshi Tanimoto and Koko Kondo—Episode 4
  
  4/5 A searing account of the atomic bomb’s aftermath from local pastor Kiyoshi Tanimoto.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  
  News Summary—13/08/2026
  
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  
  Scam Secrets—13/08/2026
  
  Exposing the secret techniques criminals use to steal your money.
3. 12:32
  
  Sliced Bread—Sliced Bread - Series 17, 13/08/2026
  
  Greg Foot investigates the so-called wonder products making bold claims.
4. 12:57
  
  Weather—13/08/2026
  
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  
  World at One—13/08/2026
  
  News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
6. 13:45
  
  Human Intelligence—Recluses, Li Qingzhao
  
  Inside the mind of China’s greatest female poet: Li Qingzhao.
7. 14:00
  
  The Archers—12/08/2026
  
  Carol continues to cause problems.
8. 14:15
  
  Drama on 4—Security
  
  And now it’s time to nip down to the shops - our afternoon drama is on special offer!
9. 15:00
  
  This Natural Life—Phoebe Smith
  
  The explorer Phoebe Smith takes Martha Kearney to her favourite mountain, Tryfan in Wales.
10. 15:27
  
  Radio 4 Appeal—Peace Direct
  
  Founder Scilla Elworthy makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Peace Direct.
11. 15:30
  
  Feedback—13/08/2026
  
  Radio 4's forum for comments, queries, criticisms and congratulations.
12. 16:00
  
  The Briefing Room—13/08/2026
  
  David Aaronovitch presents in-depth explainers on big issues in the news.
13. 16:30
  
  BBC Inside Science—13/08/2026
  
  A weekly programme looking at the science that's changing our world.
14. 17:00
  
  PM—13/08/2026
  
  Full coverage of the day's news
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Evening
1. 18:00
  
  Six O'Clock News—13/08/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 18:30
  
  Icklewick FM—Series 1, 3. The Festival
  
  Icklewick FM are on the scene for the 233rd Icklewick Agricultural Festival.
3. 19:00
  
  The Archers—13/08/2026
  
  David is offered a choice.
4. 19:15
  
  Front Row—13/08/2026
  
  Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.
5. 20:00
  
  At Your Own Peril—Show Me the Bodies
  
  Lucy Easthope explores the history of risk.
6. 20:15
  
  The Media Show—12/08/2026
  
  This is the programme about a revolution in media.
7. 21:00
  
  Loose Ends—08/08/2026
  
  Stuart Maconie and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
8. 21:45
  
  The Cows Are Mad—6. Stray Burger
  
  A mother embarks on a quest for answers.
9. 22:00
  
  The World Tonight—13/08/2026
  
  In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
10. 22:45
  
  The Vicar of Wakefield by Oliver Goldsmith—Episode Nine
  
  9/10 Mr Burchell is revealed to be not what he seemed.
11. 23:00
  
  Radical—13/08/2026
  
  Conversations about the global forces reshaping our world and ideas defining the future.
12. 23:30
  
  A Good Read—Sophie Raworth and Patrick Ness
  
  The newsreader and the writer chat about books with Harriett.
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Late
1. 00:00
  
  Midnight News—14/08/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  
  Hiroshima, 8.15: The Lost Memoir by Kiyoshi Tanimoto and Koko Kondo—Episode 4
  
  4/5 A searing account of the atomic bomb’s aftermath from local pastor Kiyoshi Tanimoto.
3. 00:48
  
  Shipping Forecast—14/08/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—14/08/2026
  
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:00
  
  News Summary—14/08/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  
  The Briefing Room—13/08/2026
  
  David Aaronovitch presents in-depth explainers on big issues in the news.
7. 05:34
  
  Shipping Forecast—14/08/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
8. 05:43
  
  Prayer for the Day—14/08/2026
  
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Richard Reddie
9. 05:45
  
  Farming Today—14/08/2026
  
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.

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