BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Friday 29 May 2026

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—29/05/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  Frostlines by Neil Shea—Episode 4
  4/5The vast numbers of caribou that have sustained so many for so long are in decline.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—29/05/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—29/05/2026
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—29/05/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  Rethink—Rethink... the Humanities
  Should we be rethinking the humanities for a digital age?
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—29/05/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—29/05/2026
  Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—29/05/2026
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—29/05/2026
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Desert Island Discs—Emily Watson, actor
  Emily Watson, actor, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
3. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—29/05/2026
  Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
4. 11:00
  The Food Programme—Inside England’s School Food Shake‑Up
  Sheila Dillon explores England’s school food shake‑up - is it working?
5. 11:45
  Frostlines by Neil Shea—Episode 5
  5/5In the Norwegian Arctic life is all about the border.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—29/05/2026
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Rare Earth—Leaving Fossil Fuels Behind
  Tom Heap and Helen Czerski ask if war is accelerating the shift from fossil fuels
3. 12:57
  Weather—29/05/2026
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  World at One—29/05/2026
  News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
5. 13:45
  Tick Tock: The Working Week in 5 Days—Friday
  5/5Phil Tinline charts the progression of the working week in 5 days. Today, TGIF.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—28/05/2026
  Natasha makes plans for the future.
7. 14:15
  Limelight—Wraith, Episode 4: Execute
  The AI is on the verge of total control. Iain, Mel, and the government face a hard choice.
8. 14:45
  The Hackers—Series 1, For the Lulz
  6/10Biella tells the story of how two teen hackers rattled South American governments.
9. 15:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—29/05/2026
  Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
10. 15:45
  Short Works—Under the Mountain by Richard Smyth
  A new story from Richard Smyth about a writer persisting under the shadow of a mountain.
11. 16:00
  Last Word—29/05/2026
  Radio 4's weekly obituary programme
12. 16:30
  More or Less—27/05/2026
  Tim Harford explains the numbers and statistics used in everyday life
13. 17:00
  PM—29/05/2026
  Full coverage of the day's news
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—29/05/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 18:30
  The News Quiz—Series 120, Episode 7
  7/8Andy is back quizzing the week's news.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—29/05/2026
  Anna is surprised by an unexpected declaration.
4. 19:15
  Add to Playlist—Fiona Bevan and Keelan Carew mess around
  Fiona Bevan and Keelan Carew join Anna & Jeffrey to add five more tracks
5. 20:00
  Any Questions?—29/05/2026
  Topical discussion posing questions to a panel of political and media personalities
6. 20:55
  This Week in History—27/05/2026
  Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
7. 21:00
  Free Thinking—Free Thinking at the Hay Festival: Responsibility
  Baroness Hale, Philippa Perry, Guto Harri and Simon Critchley join Shahidha Bari at Hay.
8. 22:00
  The World Tonight—29/05/2026
  In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective.
9. 22:45
  John of John by Douglas Stuart—Episode 5 - a còig
  5/10Douglas Stuart’s epic novel about belonging.
10. 23:00
  Americast—29/05/2026
  Join Americast for insights and analysis on what's happening inside Trump's White House.
11. 23:30
  Soul Music—Fast Car
  Stories of personal connection to Tracy Chapman's hit song.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—30/05/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  Frostlines by Neil Shea—Episode 5
  5/5In the Norwegian Arctic life is all about the border.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—30/05/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—30/05/2026
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:30
  News Summary—30/05/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—30/05/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—30/05/2026
  Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection
8. 05:45
  The Hackers—Series 1, For the Lulz
  6/10Biella tells the story of how two teen hackers rattled South American governments.

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