Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—10/02/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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00:30
The Colour of Home by Sajid Javid—Episode 1
1/5 Sir Sajid Javid describes growing up as part of an immigrant family in 1970s Britain.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—10/02/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—10/02/2026
A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:00
News Summary—10/02/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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05:04
Yesterday in Parliament—10/02/2026
Alicia McCarthy reports as opposition MPs pile the pressure on the Prime Minister.
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—10/02/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Whispering Grass
Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection with the Reverend Dr Craig Gardiner.
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05:45
Farming Today—Flooding, alternatives to farrowing crates, crops through the 'eyes' of AI.
More rain and more flood warnings piling the pressure on farmers.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—10/02/2026
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Intrigue—Ransom Man, 4. The Zen Garden
Julius Kivimäki has disappeared. He’s added to Europol’s Most Wanted list.
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09:30
Inside Health—Why is it so hard to find an NHS dentist?
Is NHS dentistry on 'life support'?
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Mia Brookes' mum, Cyberflashing, Samurai, Sex in older age
We're joined by Vicky Brookes, mum to Team GB snowboarder Mia Brookes.
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11:00
Screenshot—Yorkshire
Ellen and Mark look at screen depictions of God's Own Country, from Kes to Happy Valley.
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11:45
The Colour of Home by Sajid Javid—Episode 2
2/5 Sir Sajid Javid describes growing up as part of an immigrant family in 1970s Britain.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—10/02/2026
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
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12:04
You and Yours—What's Your Experience of Customer Service?
Call You and Yours: What's Your Experience of Customer Service?
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12:57
Weather—10/02/2026
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—PM Starmer thanks cabinet for support
Sir Keir Starmer praises 'strong, united cabinet' at morning meeting.
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13:45
The Hunger Game—2. The Approval
2/5 A series exploring the weight loss drug revolution. Presented by Prof Giles Yeo.
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14:00
The Archers—09/02/2026
Fallon has a brainwave.
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14:15
This Thing of Darkness—Series 4, 2. The Unsaid
Drama serial exploring crime through a psychological lens.
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15:00
Lady Killers with Lucy Worsley—Lady Killers with Lucy Worsley: Series 4, 59. Kitty Newton - Killer Daughter
Lucy Worsley meets Kitty Newton, a daughter accused of killing her own mother.
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15:30
Thinking Allowed—Prison violence, sound and survival
A prize-winning study of the sounds of prison life, and an exploration of victimisation.
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16:00
Artworks—Drama in Schools: An Unfolding Tragedy?
The actor Christopher Eccleston investigates the decline in drama education in schools.
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16:30
What's Up Docs?—Why do we kiss?
Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken explore why humans kiss.
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17:00
PM—Inside Iran
Chief International Correspondent Lyse Doucet reports live from Tehran.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—Sir Keir Starmer says he will "never walk away" from his mandate to change the country
The prime minister has come under intense pressure to resign
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18:30
You Heard It Here First—Series 3, 5. 'The Worst Anyone's Ever Done'
5/6 Comedians argue over surreal sound cues.
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19:00
The Archers—10/02/2026
Chelsea's full of excitement.
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19:15
Front Row—Yes Minister creator Jonathan Lynn on revisiting the characters in his new play
Inside Aardman exhibition at the Young V&A, and a documentary about singer Jeff Buckley.
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20:00
File on 4 Investigates—Is the answer to the NHS bed crisis virtual?
Can virtual wards, where patients are treated at home, ease pressure on NHS hospitals?
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20:40
In Touch—Pavement Parking in England, Charity Law
Local councils across England are to be granted new powers to tackle pavement parking.
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21:00
Illuminated—Functioning
Two women share a rare insight into their secret lives as 'functioning alcoholics'.
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21:30
The Bottom Line—Dynamic Pricing: Who Profits?
How do businesses use it, and how much does it benefit the customer?
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22:00
The World Tonight—Has Starmer weathered the storm?
After a day when Starmer’s leadership was in doubt, he appears to have won a reprieve
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22:45
James by Percival Everett—2: Bounty
2/10 The Pulitzer Prize-winning novel from one of the greats of contemporary US literature.
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23:00
Artworks—Love’s Moment: RS Thomas and Mildred Eldridge
Gwyneth Lewis explores the unusual marriage of poet RS Thomas and artist Mildred Eldridge.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—10/02/2026
Alicia McCarthy reports as MPs demand answers about a defence deal with a US tech giant.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—11/02/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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00:30
The Colour of Home by Sajid Javid—Episode 2
2/5 Sir Sajid Javid describes growing up as part of an immigrant family in 1970s Britain.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—11/02/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—11/02/2026
A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:00
News Summary—11/02/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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05:04
Yesterday in Parliament—11/02/2026
Sean Curran reports as MPs ask what the PM knew about a contract with a US tech firm.
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—11/02/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—The Freedom of Forgiveness
Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection with the Reverend Dr Craig Gardiner.
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05:45
Farming Today—Aberdeenshire inundated, Big Brother is watching moo, Welsh suckler beef in decline
About a quarter of a year's rainfall in six weeks has inundated Aberdeenshire's farms.
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