BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Monday 20 July 2026

Schedule

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—20/07/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:15
  Inside Health—Could we eliminate cervical cancer?
  Does the success of the HPV vaccine mean that cervical screening can be reduced?
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—The church of St Chad in Pattingham, Staffordshire
  Bells on Sunday comes from the Church of St Chad in Pattingham, Staffordshire.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—20/07/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—20/07/2026
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:00
  News Summary—20/07/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:04
  Last Word—Sam Neill: the silent child with a stutter who became a movie star
  Matthew Bannister on two actors, a musician and a chef.
8. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—20/07/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
9. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Return to the Present
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Steve Taylor.
10. 05:45
  Farming Today—20/06/26: Milk price glimmers, Andy Burnham's rural in-tray, Welsh farming policy.
  Heatwaves in Europe hit milk production but could it mean better prices for farmers?
11. 05:57
  Weather—20/07/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—20/07/2026
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Common Ground—Class
  Does social class affect how well we live together?
3. 09:30
  Politically—Reflections: Series 4, Caroline Lucas
  3/3The former Green Party leader discusses power, getting arrested and listening to opponents
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Andy Burnham’s in tray, Dr Emma Chapman, Snail Mail
  As Andy Burnham takes over as prime minister, what should he prioritise for women?
5. 11:00
  Church Going, with Giles Fraser—Episode 2
  Giles Fraser is on a mission to work out the state of Christianity in this country.
6. 11:45
  A Meditation on Mud by Rebecca Stott—Episode 1: The walk
  1/5A scientific, historical and cultural journey unearthing the meanings of mud.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—20/07/2026
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—Petrol Prices, Music Festivals, Access to Cash
  Are rising petrol prices changing our driving habits?
3. 12:30
  World at One—Andy Burnham: the UK's new Prime Minister
  The former Mayor of Greater Manchester takes the highest office: a World at One special
4. 13:45
  Buried—Dead Rabbit, 1. Dead Rabbit
  1/11Twenty dead animals left outside a school - but why? Journalists Dan and Lucy investigate.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—19/07/2026
  Opportunity knocks for Harrison.
6. 14:15
  Alone—Series 4, Episode 2 - The Longest Brief Thing
  2/6Things get fraught when Louisa befriends Nina, Morris’s sort of ex. Stars Angus Deayton.
7. 14:45
  Opening Lines—They Shoot Horses, Don't They?
  John Yorke explores Horace McCoy’s 1930s noir classic, They Shoot Horses, Don’t They?
8. 15:00
  A Good Read—Cariad Lloyd and Geoff Dyer
  Harriett Gilbert is with a comedian and a writer to talk favourite books.
9. 15:30
  You're Dead to Me—Anne Bonny and Mary Read: real-life pirates of the Caribbean
  Join Greg and his guests to learn about the infamous pirates Anne Bonny and Mary Read.
10. 16:00
  Currently—The Rebirth of Orgreave
  Who benefits as a former mining site is regenerated?
11. 16:30
  The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 53, Exeter
  4/6Jay Rayner and the panel visit Crediton, just outside Exeter to answer culinary questions.
12. 17:00
  PM—Andy Burnham assembles his cabinet
  We have the latest from Downing Street as the new Prime Minister appoints his top team.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—Andy Burnham moves into 10 Downing Street
  The new Prime Minister promises immediate help with the cost of living
2. 18:30
  Just a Minute—Series 97, 1. How much wood would a woodchuck chuck?
  1/6We're back with Paul Merton, Lucy Porter, Gyles Brandreth and Rachel Parris.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—20/07/2026
  Chris has reservations about a loved one.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—The first PM with an English degree, plus a new museum of WWII espionage
  Samira talks to the man who taught Andy Burnham English Literature.
5. 20:00
  The Briefing Room—Will a devolution revolution help boost the economy?
  Will moving power away from the centre to the English regions lead to economic growth?
6. 20:30
  BBC Inside Science—How might we spot nukes in space?
  What’s the point of having a treaty banning nukes in space if we can’t spot them?
7. 21:00
  Common Ground—Class
  Does social class affect how well we live together?
8. 21:30
  Politically—Reflections: Series 4, Caroline Lucas
  3/3The former Green Party leader discusses power, getting arrested and listening to opponents
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—John Healey appointed chancellor as Prime Minister Andy Burnham builds his cabinet
  Ed Miliband becomes foreign secretary and Shabana Mahmood stays at the Home Office
10. 22:45
  Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy—Episode 1
  1/10On the remote island of Shearwater, a family guards the world's largest seed bank.
11. 23:00
  Limelight—Galapagos, 5. Face to Face
  5/5As Wales embraces independence, Bryony realises that Shapeshift has big plans for her.
12. 23:30
  Naturebang—Octopuses and the Mind-Body Problem
  What can an octopus teach us about our relationship between the mind and the body?
13. 23:45
  Today in Parliament—20/07/2026
  On Andy Burnham's first day as PM Sean Curran reports on business as usual in the Lords.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—21/07/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  A Meditation on Mud by Rebecca Stott—Episode 1: The walk
  1/5A scientific, historical and cultural journey unearthing the meanings of mud.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—21/07/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—21/07/2026
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—21/07/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  Currently—The Rebirth of Orgreave
  Who benefits as a former mining site is regenerated?
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—21/07/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Is Love all We Need?
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Steve Taylor.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—21/07/26 Farm fatalities, dry potatoes, Welsh farm subsidies, Lake District guide
  Farm fatalities and serious injuries remain high, yet many accidents aren't even reported.

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