BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Tuesday 13 October 2026

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Early
1. 00:00
  
  Midnight News—13/10/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  
  Sideways—Appetite for Distraction, 1. Postman’s Prophecy?
  
  Matthew Syed asks what it means to be distracted in a media world vying for our attention.
3. 00:48
  
  Shipping Forecast—13/10/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—13/10/2026
  
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:00
  
  News Summary—13/10/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  
  Yesterday in Parliament—13/10/2026
  
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
7. 05:34
  
  Shipping Forecast—13/10/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
8. 05:43
  
  Prayer for the Day—13/10/2026
  
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Jo Moir
9. 05:45
  
  Farming Today—13/10/26 Tech
  
  From robots to AI: what will technology mean for farming over the next 75 years?
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Morning
1. 06:00
  
  Today—13/10/2026
  
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  
  The Life Scientific—Asel Sartbaeva on protecting vaccines with a pinch of sand
  
  Asel Sartbaeva on protecting vaccines with a bespoke coat of silica, found in beach sand.
3. 09:30
  
  Inside Health—13/10/2026
  
  Series that demystifies health issues, bringing clarity to conflicting advice.
4. 10:00
  
  Woman's Hour—13/10/2026
  
  Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
5. 11:00
  
  Screenshot—Graphic Novels
  
  Ellen and Mark investigate the relationship between graphic novels, comics and film.
6. 11:45
  
  Winnie-the-Pooh 100—Piglet Meets a Heffalump by AA Milne
  
  Read by Ambika Mod and celebrating a century of Pooh.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  
  News Summary—13/10/2026
  
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  
  You and Yours—13/10/2026
  
  News and discussion of consumer affairs
3. 12:57
  
  Weather—13/10/2026
  
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  
  World at One—13/10/2026
  
  News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
5. 13:45
  
  Farming Today—13/10/26 Tech
  
  From robots to AI: what will technology mean for farming over the next 75 years?
6. 14:00
  
  The Archers—12/10/2026
  
  Is reconciliation on the cards for Ruth?
7. 14:15
  
  Drama on 4—Maydays, Part 1: New Jerusalem
  
  1/3 David Edgar’s powerful drama exploring idealism and revolutionary politics.
8. 15:00
  
  History's Heroes—History's Secret Heroes - Series 4, Sybil Kathigasu and the Price of Compassion
  
  8/11 In Japanese-occupied Malaya, a midwife puts her life on the line to help the resistance.
9. 15:30
  
  Beyond Belief—New Atheism
  
  Giles and the panel explore "New Atheism".
10. 16:00
  
  Artworks—Roleplay, Caliban
  
  One big role. Actors who've all played the part tell their stories.
11. 16:30
  
  What's Up Docs?—What should you do about acne?
  
  Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken explore what causes acne and how it can be treated.
12. 17:00
  
  PM—13/10/2026
  
  Full coverage of the day's news
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Evening
1. 18:00
  
  Six O'Clock News—13/10/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 18:30
  
  Stand-Up Specials—Geoff Norcott's Working Men's Club S1, S1 E4: How men deal with pregnancy
  
  4/4 Modern masculinity. How do men deal with pregnancy?
3. 19:00
  
  The Archers—13/10/2026
  
  Vince expresses concerns for a loved one.
4. 19:15
  
  Front Row—13/10/2026
  
  Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.
5. 20:00
  
  File on 4 Investigates—13/10/2026
  
  News-making original journalism.
6. 20:40
  
  In Touch—13/10/2026
  
  News, views and information for people who are blind or partially sighted
7. 21:00
  
  Illuminated—Grandchildren of the ’56 Revolution
  
  Nathalie Olah speaks with young Hungarians living in the shadow of the 1956 uprising.
8. 21:30
  
  The Bottom Line—08/10/2026
  
  Evan Davis hosts the business conversation show.
9. 22:00
  
  The World Tonight—13/10/2026
  
  In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
10. 22:45
  
  Who Are You in Winnie-the-Pooh?—Owl
  
  2/5 Frank Cottrell-Boyce talks with children's writers Onjali Q Raúf and Chris Riddell.
11. 23:00
  
  The History Podcast—Half-Life, 8. A Fracture
  
  Joe follows the opening of a public memorial and engages with a private reckoning.
12. 23:30
  
  Today in Parliament—13/10/2026
  
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
1. 00:00
  
  Midnight News—14/10/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  
  Sideways—Appetite for Distraction, 2. Have We Always Been Distracted?
  
  Matthew Syed asks what it means to be distracted in a media world vying for our attention.
3. 00:48
  
  Shipping Forecast—14/10/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—14/10/2026
  
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:00
  
  News Summary—14/10/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  
  Yesterday in Parliament—14/10/2026
  
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
7. 05:34
  
  Shipping Forecast—14/10/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
8. 05:43
  
  Prayer for the Day—14/10/2026
  
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Jo Moir
9. 05:45
  
  Farming Today—14/10/26 Homegrown
  
  The future of food: what should Britain be growing in 75 years' time?

Wednesday 14 October 2026