BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Wednesday 20 May 2026

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—20/05/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  Weimar: Life on the Edge of Catastrophe by Katja Hoyer—1932: Flying Flags
  7/10The story of the residents of Weimar during the rise and reign of Hitler.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—20/05/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—20/05/2026
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—20/05/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  Yesterday in Parliament—20/05/2026
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—20/05/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Stars
  Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection, with Rabbi Monique Mayer.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—20/05/2026
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—20/05/2026
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  More or Less—20/05/2026
  Tim Harford explains the numbers and statistics used in everyday life.
3. 09:30
  Intrigue—To Catch a King, 2. The Bullet Train
  Gangs exert power through fear, but where are they getting weapons from?
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—20/05/2026
  Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
5. 11:00
  File on 4 Investigates—19/05/2026
  News-making original journalism documentary series.
6. 11:40
  This Week in History—May 18th to May 24th
  Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
7. 11:45
  Weimar: Life on the Edge of Catastrophe by Katja Hoyer—1935 and 1936: The Shine of Nazism Wears Thin
  8/10The story of the residents of Weimar during the rise and reign of Hitler.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—20/05/2026
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—20/05/2026
  News and discussion of consumer affairs
3. 12:57
  Weather—20/05/2026
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  World at One—20/05/2026
  News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
5. 13:45
  Understand—Rinsed, 8. Sorry?
  8/13As scandals go, what’s happening to our rivers is a real stinker. Kate Lamble investigates
6. 14:00
  The Archers—19/05/2026
  Adam pushes forward with his plan.
7. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Trimerous, Episode Two: The Persistent Miss Potter
  2/2Drama celebrating the remarkable stories of three great British female horticulturalists.
8. 15:00
  Money Box—20/05/2026
  The latest news from the world of personal finance
9. 15:30
  The Friendly Virus
  As antibiotics start to fail, are we ready to enter the age of phage?
10. 16:00
  When It Hits the Fan—20/05/2026
  Who's in the news for all the wrong reasons? With David Yelland and Simon Lewis.
11. 16:15
  The Media Show—20/05/2026
  This is the programme about a revolution in media.
12. 17:00
  PM—20/05/2026
  Full coverage of the day's news
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—20/05/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 18:30
  Stand-Up Specials—Ian Smith Is Stressed - Series 2, 1. Community
  1/4Ian Smith is back on his quest for calm.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—20/05/2026
  Den plans a surprise for Brad.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—20/05/2026
  Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.
5. 20:00
  AntiSocial—15/05/2026
  Peace talks for the culture wars.
6. 20:45
  Human Intelligence—Series 1, Collectors: Charles Darwin
  A life-long collector of curiosities, Darwin saw massive significance in tiny changes.
7. 21:00
  The Gift—Series 3, 3. Fathers
  3/6Technology catches up with sperm donors in ways they could never have imagined.
8. 21:30
  All in the Mind—19/05/2026
  The show with the latest evidence on psychology, mental health and neuroscience.
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—20/05/2026
  In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
10. 22:45
  Hunger and Thirst by Claire Fuller—Bad Seeds
  8/10With no word from Sue, Ursula finds herself embraced by the family of her missing friend.
11. 23:00
  Stand-Up Specials—Sarah Keyworth: Are You a Boy or a Girl? S2, 2: 'Think of the children'
  2/4Comedian Sarah Keyworth explores their personal journey with gender fluidity and androgyny
12. 23:15
  The Skewer—Series 16, Episode 5
  5/5Jon Holmes brings you the week's biggest stories like you've never heard them before.
13. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—20/05/2026
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—21/05/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  Weimar: Life on the Edge of Catastrophe by Katja Hoyer—1935 and 1936: The Shine of Nazism Wears Thin
  8/10The story of the residents of Weimar during the rise and reign of Hitler.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—21/05/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—21/05/2026
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—21/05/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  Yesterday in Parliament—21/05/2026
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—21/05/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Trees
  Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection, with Rabbi Monique Mayer.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—21/05/2026
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.

Thursday 21 May 2026