BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 24 May 2026

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Morning
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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—24/05/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:15
  Take Four Books—Katie Kitamura
  On her Booker-shortlisted novel, Audition, and how it connects to three other works.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—24/05/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—24/05/2026
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:30
  News Summary—24/05/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—24/05/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—The church of St Michael Cornhill in the City of London
  Bells on Sunday comes from the church of St Michael Cornhill in the City of London
8. 05:45
  In Touch—19/05/2026
  News, views and information for people who are blind or partially sighted
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Summary—24/05/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 06:05
  Beyond Belief—19/05/2026
  Exploring the place and nature of faith in today's world.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—The Last Generation to Farm?
  After four generations, Tom Clarke must decide whether to keep his struggling family farm.
4. 06:57
  Weather—24/05/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—24/05/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 07:10
  Sunday—24/05/2026
  A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—Reprieve
  Actor Adjoa Andoh makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Reprieve.
8. 07:57
  Weather—24/05/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecast
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—24/05/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—Pentecost
  A service for Pentecost Sunday with Volney Morgan & New-Ye from Alive City Church.
11. 08:48
  Witness History—The Irish priest who built an airport
  In 1986, a priest raised millions to open an airport at Knock in Ireland.
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—Juliet Vickery on the Woodcock
  Fascinating stories about birds inspired by their calls, songs and behaviour.
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—24/05/2026
  The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
14. 10:00
  Desert Island Discs—Emily Watson, actor
  Emily Watson, actor, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
15. 11:00
  The Archers Omnibus—24/05/2026
  The week's events in Ambridge.
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Afternoon
1. 12:15
  Profile—23/05/2026
  An insight into the character of an influential person making the news headlines
2. 12:30
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 33, 4. Advertising, The Beatles, Theatre and Underwear
  4/6Henning Wehn, Holly Walsh, Miles Jupp and Lucy Porter try to find the hidden truths.
3. 12:57
  Weather—24/05/2026
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—24/05/2026
  A look at the week's big stories and preview of the week to come.
5. 13:30
  Off air
  Programmes will resume at 14:00
6. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—22/05/2026
  Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
7. 14:45
  One to One—Faces of Fame: Janet Ellis and Sophie Ellis Bextor
  The former Blue Peter presenter talks to her pop singer daughter about fame then and now
8. 15:00
  Drama on 4—Milady - Part 4
  Milady de Winter, one of literature’s greatest villains, is out for revenge.
9. 16:00
  Take Four Books—24/05/2026
  James Crawford discusses an author's new book and its connections to three other works.
10. 16:30
  Round Britain Quiz—24/05/2026
  Radio's most fiendish quiz, with cryptic questions on unpredictable fields of knowledge
11. 17:00
  Witness History—Isabel Allende: The House of the Spirits
  In 1982, Isabel Allende published her bestselling novel, The House of the Spirits
12. 17:10
  The Verb—Dark nights of the Soul, Brian Bilston, JH Prynne, Daljit Nagra, William Blake and Martha Sprackland
  Ian McMillan, Brian Bilston, Daljit Nagra, William Blake, JH Prynne and Martha Sprackland.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—24/05/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
14. 17:57
  Weather—24/05/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—24/05/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—Matthew Sweet
  Matthew Sweet presents a selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—24/05/2026
  Kate takes the bull by the horns
4. 19:15
  Illuminated—My Sister’s Daughter
  Love by other means. A kinship care story.
5. 19:45
  Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Swim
  Why going for a swim is so good for your blood vessels, your joints and mental agility!
6. 20:00
  Word of Mouth—The World of Words: editing, typography and print
  Michael Rosen asks editor Rebecca Lee about her book detailing fascinating literary errors
7. 20:30
  Last Word—22/05/2026
  Radio 4's weekly obituary programme
8. 21:00
  Money Box—23/05/2026
  The latest news from the world of personal finance
9. 21:25
  Radio 4 Appeal—Reprieve
  Actor Adjoa Andoh makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Reprieve.
10. 21:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—23/05/2026
  Insight, and analysis from BBC correspondents around the world
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—24/05/2026
  Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
12. 23:00
  In Our Time—The Levellers
  The political movement during the English Civil War committed to a new idea of equality.
13. 23:45
  Short Works—Lane Seven by Emily Koch
  At his local swimming pool, Jack is confused to see his ex-girlfriend in the next lane.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—25/05/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:15
  Crossing Continents—19/05/2026
  Insight and analysis from BBC correspondents around the world.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—The church of St Michael Cornhill in the City of London
  Bells on Sunday comes from the church of St Michael Cornhill in the City of London
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—25/05/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—25/05/2026
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:00
  News Summary—25/05/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:04
  Last Word—22/05/2026
  Radio 4's weekly obituary programme
8. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—25/05/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
9. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—25/05/2026
  Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection
10. 05:45
  Farming Today—25/05/2026
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
11. 05:57
  Weather—25/05/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers

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