BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 18 October 2026

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  
  Midnight News—18/10/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:15
  
  Take Four Books—Marlon James
  
  The Jamaican novelist Marlon James on his Booker-shortlisted novel The Disappearers.
3. 00:48
  
  Shipping Forecast—18/10/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—18/10/2026
  
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:30
  
  News Summary—18/10/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:34
  
  Shipping Forecast—18/10/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:43
  
  Bells on Sunday—The Church of All Saints and Saint Lawrence, Evesham in Worcestershire
  
  Bells on Sunday comes from the Church of All Saints and Saint Lawrence, Evesham
8. 05:45
  
  In Touch—13/10/2026
  
  News, views and information for people who are blind or partially sighted
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Morning
1. 06:00
  
  News Summary—18/10/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 06:05
  
  Beyond Belief—New Atheism
  
  Giles and the panel explore "New Atheism".
3. 06:35
  
  On Your Farm—BBC Food & Farming Awards finalist: Bronagh O'Kane
  
  Bronagh O'Kane farms regeneratively and works to bring like-minded farmers together
4. 06:57
  
  Weather—18/10/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  
  News and Papers—18/10/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 07:10
  
  Sunday—18/10/2026
  
  A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
7. 07:54
  
  Radio 4 Appeal—Willow Foundation
  
  Broadcaster John Wilson makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Willow Foundation.
8. 07:57
  
  Weather—18/10/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecast
9. 08:00
  
  News and Papers—18/10/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
10. 08:10
  
  Sunday Worship—The Feast of St Luke - Crediton Parish Church
  
  A live service from the Collegiate Church of the Holy Cross, Crediton.
11. 08:48
  
  Witness History—The final journey of Chief Long Wolf
  
  In 1997, the remains of a Lakota leader were returned from London to South Dakota
12. 08:58
  
  Tweet of the Day—18/10/2026
  
  Fascinating stories about birds inspired by their calls, songs and behaviour.
13. 09:00
  
  Broadcasting House—18/10/2026
  
  The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
14. 10:00
  
  Desert Island Discs—18/10/2026
  
  Castaway guests share the soundtrack of their lives.
15. 11:00
  
  The Archers Omnibus—18/10/2026
  
  There’s a spanner in the works at, and Freddie’s feelings are hurt.
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Afternoon
1. 12:15
  
  Profile—17/10/2026
  
  An insight into the character of an influential person making the news headlines
2. 12:30
  
  Room 101 with Paul Merton—Series 4, Miles Jupp
  
  1/6 Paul asks Miles Jupp about his pet peeves and worst nightmares.
3. 12:57
  
  Weather—18/10/2026
  
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  
  The World This Weekend—18/10/2026
  
  A look at the week's big stories and preview of the week to come.
5. 13:30
  
  Off air
  
  Programmes will resume at 14:00
6. 14:00
  
  Gardeners' Question Time—16/10/2026
  
  Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
7. 14:45
  
  Ten Second Showdown—Ben Johnson
  
  The dirtiest race in history.
8. 15:00
  
  Celtic Christie—Celtic Christie: The Unexpected Guest
  
  Classic whodunit from the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie.
9. 16:00
  
  Take Four Books—18/10/2026
  
  James Crawford discusses an author's new book and its connections to three other works.
10. 16:30
  
  Brain of Britain—Brain of Britain - Semi-final 1, 2026
  
  General knowledge quiz. Spotlights on Billy Wilder films and the Nuremberg Trials.
11. 17:00
  
  Witness History—Usonia: Frank Lloyd Wright’s ‘utopian’ town
  
  In 1948, a “utopian” town of houses was designed by America’s greatest architect
12. 17:10
  
  The Verb—Around the Globe
  
  There's an international flavour to Radio 4's poetry programme presented by Ian McMillan.
13. 17:54
  
  Shipping Forecast—18/10/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
14. 17:57
  
  Weather—18/10/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  
  Six O'Clock News—18/10/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 18:15
  
  Pick of the Week—18/10/2026
  
  A selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio
3. 19:00
  
  The Archers—18/10/2026
  
  It’s Pip and Stella’s wedding day.
4. 19:15
  
  Illuminated—The Mysterious Case of Annie Elizabeth
  
  An ancient apple tree leads Lois to Annie Elizabeth, and a Victorian scandal.
5. 19:45
  
  Shadow World—Thief at the British Museum, 6. Lone Wolf or Scapegoat?
  
  Peter Higgs is sacked, but the British Museum’s director turns on Ittai.
6. 20:00
  
  Feedback—15/10/2026
  
  Radio 4's forum for comments, queries, criticisms and congratulations.
7. 20:30
  
  Last Word—16/10/2026
  
  Radio 4's weekly obituary programme
8. 21:00
  
  Money Box—17/10/2026
  
  The latest news from the world of personal finance
9. 21:25
  
  Radio 4 Appeal—Willow Foundation
  
  Broadcaster John Wilson makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Willow Foundation.
10. 21:30
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—17/10/2026
  
  Insight and analysis from BBC correspondents around the world
11. 22:00
  
  Westminster Hour—18/10/2026
  
  Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
12. 23:00
  
  In Our Time—The Battle of Antietam
  
  The American Civil War battle that prompted Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation.
13. 23:45
  
  Short Works—Let Them Have Their Fun by Lauren Mackenzie
  
  A sightseeing trip takes an unexpected turn for Grace and her family.
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Late
1. 00:00
  
  Midnight News—19/10/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:15
  
  The Artificial Human—Can the UK go it alone on AI?
  
  Aleks and Kevin ask whether the UK can stay sovereign in the global AI race.
3. 00:45
  
  Bells on Sunday—The Church of All Saints and Saint Lawrence, Evesham in Worcestershire
  
  Bells on Sunday comes from the Church of All Saints and Saint Lawrence, Evesham
4. 00:48
  
  Shipping Forecast—19/10/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—19/10/2026
  
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:00
  
  News Summary—19/10/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:04
  
  Yesterday in Parliament—19/10/2026
  
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
8. 05:34
  
  Shipping Forecast—19/10/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
9. 05:43
  
  Prayer for the Day—19/10/2026
  
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Angad Kaur
10. 05:45
  
  Farming Today—19/10/2026
  
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
11. 05:57
  
  Weather—19/10/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers

Monday 19 October 2026