Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—14/08/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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00:30
Hiroshima, 8.15: The Lost Memoir by Kiyoshi Tanimoto and Koko Kondo—Episode 4
4/5 A searing account of the atomic bomb’s aftermath from local pastor Kiyoshi Tanimoto.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—14/08/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—14/08/2026
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
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05:00
News Summary—14/08/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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05:04
The Briefing Room—Part 2: How do we reform social care?
David Aaronovitch and guests discuss what Louise Casey's social care review might entail.
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—14/08/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Fruity Fridays
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Richard Reddie.
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05:45
Farming Today—14/08/2026 Brassicas, cherries, salad
Brassica crisis, salad, cherry harvest.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—14/08/2026
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—Professor Dame Pamela Shaw
Neurologist Professor Dame Pamela Shaw joins Lauren Laverne.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Girls in Afghanistan, Female entrepreneurs and life editing, Women’s cricket
Five years after the Taliban took power, we look at the lives of girls in Afghanistan.
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11:00
The Food Programme—Taste the World: The Origins of Our Food
Dan Saladino meets musicians cooking dishes at WOMAD to hear stories of food history.
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11:45
Hiroshima, 8.15: The Lost Memoir by Kiyoshi Tanimoto and Koko Kondo—Episode 5
5/5 A searing account of the atomic bomb’s aftermath from local pastor Kiyoshi Tanimoto.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—14/08/2026
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
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12:04
Rare Earth—Drawing Our Future Homes
Can architects help our homes evolve faster than climate change?
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12:57
Weather—14/08/2026
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—14/08/2026
News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
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13:45
Human Intelligence—Recluses, Nikola Tesla
Is the mind of Nikola Tesla worthy of such an extensive legacy?
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14:00
The Archers—13/08/2026
David is offered a choice.
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14:15
Limelight—Central Intelligence: Series 3, Episode 6
Helms finally leads the CIA — just as the world catches fire.
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14:45
Living on the Edge—Downderry
Richard King accompanies Natasha Carthew as she returns to Downderry in Cornwall.
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Clarkston: Peach Tress, Pirate Sheds and Late Summer Pruning
Kathy Clugston and the panel visit Clarkston Halls near Glasgow.
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15:45
Short Works—Staying Alive by Roisín O’Donnell
To celebrate Orla’s fortieth birthday, her friend Gemma suggests they try paddleboarding.
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16:00
Last Word—Reinventing Madonna: the pioneering DJ and producer William Orbit
Also, Long Marcher Wang Quanying journalist Lady Hornby and horse trainer Monty Roberts.
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16:30
Sideways—Stolen Notes
A priceless instrument goes missing and changes the path of a musician’s career.
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17:00
PM—"Tinderbox" Britain
Andy Burnham warns that the UK is like a "tinderbox" as fires blaze across the country.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—PM says Britain is 'a tinderbox' as homes destroyed in wildfire
Andy Burnham says fire services need more resources after the blaze in Stourbridge
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18:30
The People Have Spoken—Andy Cool'em Down'em
Ian Smith enlists Maisie Adam, Alasdair Beckett-King and the audience to take on the news.
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19:00
The Archers—14/08/2026
A decision is reached at Brookfield.
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19:15
Add to Playlist—A celebration of Black British music live at V&A East, with Nolay, Soweto Kinch and Keelan Carew
Soweto Kinch, Nolay, Janet Kay and guests are live at the V&A East Museum.
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20:00
Any Questions?—Annabel Denham, Miranda Green, Dan Tomlinson MP, Lord Vaizey
Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Poole Museum in Dorset.
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20:55
This Week in History—August 10th - August 16th
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
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21:00
Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics—Series 12, The Oracle at Delphi
3/7 Natalie offers a helpful guide to using the Oracle to get answers to your big questions.
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21:30
Shadow World—Breakin' the Cycle, 3. The Right Kind of Violence
3/6 As the film shoot descends into chaos, Colin and D decide to shut down their drug empire.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Ex-Cambridge professor at the centre of a plagiarism row found dead
Friends of Jason Arday have spoken of their shock, following the death of the academic.
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22:45
The Vicar of Wakefield by Oliver Goldsmith—Episode Ten
10/10 The full extent of Mr Thornhill’s duplicity is exposed.
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23:00
Americast—Is AOC ready to run for president?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on woke 1, egg freezing and a possible 2028 run.
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23:30
A Good Read—Katherine May and Liz Berry
Author Katherine May and poet Liz Berry talk about their favourite books.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—15/08/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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00:30
Hiroshima, 8.15: The Lost Memoir by Kiyoshi Tanimoto and Koko Kondo—Episode 5
5/5 A searing account of the atomic bomb’s aftermath from local pastor Kiyoshi Tanimoto.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—15/08/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—15/08/2026
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
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05:30
News Summary—15/08/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—15/08/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Changing Books
Spiritual reflection with Prof Alison Jack of Edinburgh University's School of Divinity.
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05:45
Living on the Edge—Downderry
Richard King accompanies Natasha Carthew as she returns to Downderry in Cornwall.
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