BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Friday 28 August 2026

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  
  Midnight News—28/08/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  
  All the Beauty in the World by Patrick Bringley—Episode 4
  
  4/5 A museum guard identifies with the figure of an ancient Greek Kouros.
3. 00:48
  
  Shipping Forecast—28/08/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—28/08/2026
  
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:00
  
  News Summary—28/08/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
6. 05:04
  
  The Briefing Room—27/08/2026
  
  David Aaronovitch presents in-depth explainers on big issues in the news.
7. 05:34
  
  Shipping Forecast—28/08/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
8. 05:43
  
  Prayer for the Day—28/08/2026
  
  A spiritual comment and prayer with Rev Dr Mariama Ifode-Blease.
9. 05:45
  
  Farming Today—28/08/2026
  
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  
  Today—28/08/2026
  
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  
  The Reunion—Isle of Wight Festival
  
  Artists and organisers of the biggest pop festival of the 20th century are reunited.
3. 10:00
  
  Woman's Hour—28/08/2026
  
  Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
4. 11:00
  
  The Food Programme—A Day in the Life of a School Catering Manager
  
  Spend the day with Andrew Cowan who is reshaping the way school dinners are made in Bury.
5. 11:45
  
  All the Beauty in the World by Patrick Bringley—Episode 5
  
  5/5 A museum guard is captivated by the quiltmakers of Gee Bend in 19th-century America.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  
  News Summary—28/08/2026
  
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  
  Rare Earth—Andy's Green In-Tray
  
  How will the environment be changed by a Burnham government?
3. 12:57
  
  Weather—28/08/2026
  
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  
  World at One—28/08/2026
  
  News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4.
5. 13:45
  
  Human Intelligence—Conversationalists, Homer
  
  Naomi Alderman explores Homer’s mind and the oral thinking behind his epics.
6. 14:00
  
  The Archers—27/08/2026
  
  Keira tries to make amends
7. 14:15
  
  Limelight—Central Intelligence: Series 3, Episode 8
  
  America turns against Vietnam — and LBJ wants someone to blame.
8. 14:45
  
  Living on the Edge—Skegness
  
  Richard King joins John Nuttall and his donkeys on Skegness beach.
9. 15:00
  
  Gardeners' Question Time—28/08/2026
  
  Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
10. 15:45
  
  Short Works—28/08/2026
  
  An original short work for radio.
11. 16:00
  
  Last Word—28/08/2026
  
  Radio 4's weekly obituary programme.
12. 16:30
  
  Sideways—26/08/2026
  
  Matthew Syed explores the ideas that shape our lives, making us see the world differently.
13. 17:00
  
  PM—28/08/2026
  
  Full coverage of the day's news.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  
  Six O'Clock News—28/08/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  
  The People Have Spoken—Episode 3
  
  Channelling populist exasperation into the oldest outlet for outrage: satire.
3. 19:00
  
  The Archers—28/08/2026
  
  The Snells find comfort in each other.
4. 19:15
  
  Add to Playlist—RuthAnne and Gavin Higgins get in the Flow
  
  RuthAnne and Gavin Higgins create a five-track playlist.
5. 20:00
  
  Any Questions?—28/08/2026
  
  Topical discussion posing questions to a panel of political and media personalities.
6. 20:55
  
  This Week in History—August 24th - August 30th
  
  Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
7. 21:00
  
  Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics—Series 12, The Argonautica
  
  5/7 Natalie narrates Jason and the Argonauts' epic quest to find the Golden Fleece.
8. 21:30
  
  Shadow World—Breakin' the Cycle, 5. One Shot
  
  5/6 Just as Colin and D are on the brink of success, they make a fatal decision.
9. 22:00
  
  The World Tonight—28/08/2026
  
  In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective.
10. 22:45
  
  Mr Sidhu's Post Office by Amman Brar—Episode Ten
  
  10/10 Set in 2007, this is a heartwarming tale of community and change.
11. 23:00
  
  Americast—28/08/2026
  
  Join Americast for insights and analysis on what's happening inside Trump's White House.
12. 23:30
  
  Everything Is Fake—Everything Is Fake and Nobody Cares, 5. Doctor’s Orders
  
  Who do you trust - the BBC or a cardiologist with millions of followers?
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Late
1. 00:00
  
  Midnight News—29/08/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  
  All the Beauty in the World by Patrick Bringley—Episode 5
  
  5/5 A museum guard is captivated by the quiltmakers of Gee Bend in 19th-century America.
3. 00:48
  
  Shipping Forecast—29/08/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—29/08/2026
  
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:30
  
  News Summary—29/08/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
6. 05:34
  
  Shipping Forecast—29/08/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:43
  
  Prayer for the Day—29/08/2026
  
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with Canon Simon Doogan.
8. 05:45
  
  Living on the Edge—Skegness
  
  Richard King joins John Nuttall and his donkeys on Skegness beach.

Saturday 29 August 2026