BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Thursday 8 October 2026

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  
  Midnight News—08/10/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  
  To Go or Not to Go by Sara Wheeler—3. Frozen Beards
  
  3/5 Do women approach travel differently to men?
3. 00:48
  
  Shipping Forecast—08/10/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—08/10/2026
  
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:00
  
  News Summary—08/10/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  
  More or Less—07/10/2026
  
  Tim Harford explains the numbers and statistics used in everyday life
7. 05:34
  
  Shipping Forecast—08/10/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
8. 05:43
  
  Prayer for the Day—08/10/2026
  
  Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection
9. 05:45
  
  Farming Today—08/10/2026
  
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  
  Today—08/10/2026
  
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  
  In Our Time—Megalosaurus: the first dinosaur to ever be scientifically named
  
  The 'great lizard' that changed how we understood the history of life on our planet.
3. 09:45
  
  Strong Message Here—08/10/2026
  
  Armando Iannucci and guests decode the utterly baffling world of political language.
4. 10:00
  
  Woman's Hour—08/10/2026
  
  Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
5. 11:00
  
  This Cultural Life—08/10/2026
  
  In-depth conversations with some of the world's leading artists and creatives.
6. 11:45
  
  To Go or Not to Go by Sara Wheeler—4. Their Hearts Were Hot
  
  4/5 Can extraordinary stories from past women travellers unlock Sara’s motives for travel?
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  
  News Summary—08/10/2026
  
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  
  The Bottom Line—08/10/2026
  
  Evan Davis hosts the business conversation show.
3. 12:32
  
  Sliced Bread—Mushroom Gummies
  
  Greg Foot investigates the so-called wonder products making bold claims.
4. 12:57
  
  Weather—08/10/2026
  
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  
  World at One—08/10/2026
  
  News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
6. 13:45
  
  The Turning Point—A Band of Brothers
  
  What happens when a group of men gather to share their most vulnerable feelings?
7. 14:00
  
  The Archers—07/10/2026
  
  Clarrie’s concerns bubble to the surface.
8. 14:15
  
  Drama on 4—A Place Called Home, 6. The Emperor
  
  6/6 A property developer seeks refuge with an old friend. What is he hiding from?
9. 15:00
  
  Ramblings—Ham and Petersham, Richmond upon Thames
  
  Clare joins Zoe Mallett and Rose Eskafi for a walk in Richmond, London.
10. 15:27
  
  Radio 4 Appeal—PEAS (Promoting Equality in African Schools)
  
  Singer Sabrina Washington makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of PEAS.
11. 15:30
  
  Feedback—08/10/2026
  
  Radio 4's forum for comments, queries, criticisms and congratulations.
12. 16:00
  
  The Briefing Room—08/10/2026
  
  David Aaronovitch presents in-depth explainers on big issues in the news.
13. 16:30
  
  BBC Inside Science—08/10/2026
  
  A weekly programme looking at the science that's changing our world.
14. 17:00
  
  PM—08/10/2026
  
  Full coverage of the day's news
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Evening
1. 18:00
  
  Six O'Clock News—08/10/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 18:30
  
  Do Gooders—Series 1, 1. The Team Player
  
  1/6 A new sitcom exploring the frustrations of charity fundraising by Garrett Millerick.
3. 19:00
  
  The Archers—08/10/2026
  
  Anna stumbles upon some shocking information.
4. 19:15
  
  Front Row—08/10/2026
  
  Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.
5. 20:00
  
  When It Hits the Fan—07/10/2026
  
  Who's in the news for all the wrong reasons? With David Yelland and Farzana Baduel.
6. 20:15
  
  The Media Show—07/10/2026
  
  This is the programme about a revolution in media.
7. 21:00
  
  Loose Ends—Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Tim Minchin, Kate Mosse, Ayanna Witter-Johnson
  
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
8. 21:45
  
  Strong Message Here—08/10/2026
  
  Armando Iannucci and guests decode the utterly baffling world of political language.
9. 22:00
  
  The World Tonight—08/10/2026
  
  In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
10. 22:45
  
  Stations by Louise Kennedy—Episode 9
  
  9/10 Róisín tracks down the last person to see her friend alive.
11. 23:00
  
  Radical—08/10/2026
  
  Conversations about the global forces reshaping our world and ideas defining the future.
12. 23:30
  
  Great Lives—Mel Giedroyc on Vera Gedroits
  
  Famous guests pick someone they love or admire.
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Late
1. 00:00
  
  Midnight News—09/10/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  
  To Go or Not to Go by Sara Wheeler—4. Their Hearts Were Hot
  
  4/5 Can extraordinary stories from past women travellers unlock Sara’s motives for travel?
3. 00:48
  
  Shipping Forecast—09/10/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—09/10/2026
  
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:00
  
  News Summary—09/10/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  
  The Briefing Room—08/10/2026
  
  David Aaronovitch presents in-depth explainers on big issues in the news.
7. 05:34
  
  Shipping Forecast—09/10/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
8. 05:43
  
  Prayer for the Day—09/10/2026
  
  Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection
9. 05:45
  
  Farming Today—09/10/2026
  
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.

Friday 9 October 2026