BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Wednesday 4 November 2026

Schedule

Skip to:

Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 05:00
  News Summary—04/11/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 05:04
  Yesterday in Parliament—04/11/2026
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
3. 05:32
  Shipping Forecast—04/11/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 05:43
  Farming Today—04/11/2026
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
Back to top
Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—04/11/2026
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Life Changing—’Toss of a coin’ if I’d inherit dementia gene
  A gene causing rare dementia plagues Laura Sides' family. Would you test for it, or not?
3. 09:30
  I'm Not A Monster Presents...—Where Is Austin Tice?, 9. “The Hardest Thing”
  The team get answers. Then Josh tells Debra what they’ve found.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—04/11/2026
  Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
5. 11:00
  File on 4 Investigates—03/11/2026
  News-making original journalism.
6. 11:40
  This Week in History—November 2nd to November 8th
  Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
7. 11:45
  Sleuth-Hound by Lindsey Fitzharris—The Case of the Handwritten Letter
  3/5In 19th-century Britain, the new field of forensics is tackling gruesome crimes.
Back to top
Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—04/11/2026
  News and discussion of consumer affairs
2. 13:00
  World at One—04/11/2026
  News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
3. 13:45
  Politically—1956: The End of Illusion, 3. Thaw
  3/11Khrushchev’s Secret Speech and how it led to an uprising in Hungary.
4. 14:00
  The Archers—03/11/2026
  Fallon waves a white flag.
5. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Storm Yma, Episode 2
  2/2Flood waters rise. Rhiannon and Dale are trapped. By Siân Owen.
6. 15:00
  The Law Show—04/11/2026
  Conversation about the laws making headlines, and the laws that shape everyday life.
7. 15:30
  Illuminated—The Story of Solent City
  Owen Hatherley presents the extraordinary story of the Solent City plan.
8. 16:00
  When It Hits the Fan—04/11/2026
  Who's in the news for all the wrong reasons? With David Yelland and Farzana Baduel.
9. 16:15
  The Media Show—04/11/2026
  This is the programme about a revolution in media.
10. 17:00
  PM—04/11/2026
  Full coverage of the day's news
Back to top
Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—04/11/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 18:30
  Stand-Up Specials—Live from the UK, 04/11/2026
  Angela Barnes returns for more comedy from across the UK.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—04/11/2026
  Neil finds himself caught in the crossfire.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—04/11/2026
  Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.
5. 20:00
  Here for the History—29/10/2026
  Alice Loxton and Ben Henderson reveal the historical roots of everyday life.
6. 20:30
  Top Comment—30/10/2026
  The story behind your social media feed.
7. 21:00
  The Life Scientific—How will quantum computing change the world?
  Will quantum computing protect our data or put it at risk?
8. 21:30
  Inside Health—03/11/2026
  Series that demystifies health issues, bringing clarity to conflicting advice.
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—04/11/2026
  In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
10. 22:45
  Arc—Sober Companion, 3. Hard Shoulder
  3/10Lucy meets super-fan flight attendant Frankie. Sabrina calls Tim with bad news.
11. 23:00
  Kiri's Farm—5. The Salad
  A plate full of success
12. 23:15
  Big Little Questions—Ivy Asks...
  5/6Ivy poses a reyt Royal question that sees Amy and Chris embark on a ‘business’ trip.
13. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—04/11/2026
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
Back to top
Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—05/11/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  Sleuth-Hound by Lindsey Fitzharris—The Case of the Handwritten Letter
  3/5In 19th-century Britain, the new field of forensics is tackling gruesome crimes.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—05/11/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—05/11/2026
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—05/11/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  Yesterday in Parliament—05/11/2026
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
7. 05:32
  Shipping Forecast—05/11/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
8. 05:43
  Farming Today—05/11/2026
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.

Thursday 5 November 2026