BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 22 February 2026

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  
  Midnight News—22/02/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:15
  
  Take Four Books—Jennifer Niven
  
  Author Jennifer Niven invites Take Four Books to ‘Meet the Newmans’ in her newest novel.
3. 00:48
  
  Shipping Forecast—22/02/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—22/02/2026
  
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:30
  
  News Summary—22/02/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:34
  
  Shipping Forecast—22/02/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
7. 05:43
  
  Bells on Sunday—St Nicholas church, Durweston in Dorset
  
  Bells on Sunday comes from St Nicholas church, Durweston in Dorset.
8. 05:45
  
  In Touch—Cunard Cruises, NaviLens on Ultra-Processed Foods
  
  A campaign to help visually impaired people better identify ultra-processed foods.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  
  News Summary—22/02/2026
  
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 06:05
  
  Thinking Allowed—Gentrification in Detroit and London
  
  Failed gentrification in Detroit and the human cost of urban redevelopment in 1920s London
3. 06:35
  
  On Your Farm—Transition Turriefield
  
  Rose Ferraby meets a couple helping provide fresh food in Shetland.
4. 06:57
  
  Weather—22/02/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  
  News and Papers—22/02/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 07:10
  
  Sunday—22/02/2026
  
  Jesse Jackson remembered, The Testament of Ann Lee, and Epstein and the popes.
7. 07:54
  
  Radio 4 Appeal—Encephalitis International
  
  Actor Jemma Redgrave makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Encephalitis International.
8. 07:57
  
  Weather—22/02/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecast
9. 08:00
  
  News and Papers—22/02/2026
  
  The news headlines, including a look at the newspapers.
10. 08:10
  
  Sunday Worship—A Journey Through Lent - Not by Bread Alone
  
  Sunday Worship on this first Sunday in Lent, from the Metropolitan Cathedral in Liverpool.
11. 08:48
  
  Witness History—The discovery of the coelacanth
  
  In 1938, a fish was found that was believed to have been extinct for 65 million years
12. 08:58
  
  Tweet of the Day—Liz Berry on the Wren
  
  Poet Liz Berry on the Wren's Nest Nature Reserve in the Black Country.
13. 09:00
  
  Broadcasting House—Britain's new drama: succession
  
  The Sunday papers cover the fallout from Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest.
14. 10:00
  
  Desert Island Discs—Roula Khalaf, journalist
  
  Roula Khalaf, journalist, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
15. 11:00
  
  The Archers Omnibus—22/02/2026
  
  Alice has a suggestion to put to Rex.
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Afternoon
1. 12:15
  
  Profile—Gavin Newsom
  
  Californian governor and Trump’s political nemesis.
2. 12:30
  
  Just a Minute—Series 96, 3. Do I need to repeat myself?
  
  3/6 Josie Lawrence, Gyles Brandreth, Emma Sidi and Desiree Burch.
3. 12:57
  
  Weather—22/02/2026
  
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  
  The World This Weekend—Key reforms for England's schools coming
  
  How provision for children with special educational needs will change in England.
5. 13:30
  
  Currently—Someone Else's Problem: Exporting the Housing Crisis
  
  What happens when homeless families from London are rehoused in the North East?
6. 14:00
  
  Gardeners' Question Time—Chaldon
  
  Peter Gibbs and the GQT team are in Chaldon.
7. 14:45
  
  Opening Lines—Gone with the Wind - Episode 3
  
  John Yorke explores Margaret Mitchell’s epic novel Gone with the Wind.
8. 15:00
  
  Drama on 4—Gone With the Wind, Episode 3
  
  3/3 The American Civil War novel, a stunning tale of love and loss, dramatised by Rachel Joyce
9. 16:00
  
  Take Four Books—John Lanchester
  
  James Crawford discusses Look What You Made Me Do and its connections to three other works
10. 16:30
  
  Counterpoint—Series 39, Heat 8, 2026
  
  8/13 The general knowledge music quiz chaired by Paul Gambaccini.
11. 17:00
  
  Witness History—Birth of the G7
  
  In November 1975, leaders of six nations met in France to solve an economic crisis
12. 17:10
  
  The Verb—George Szirtes, Iryna Starovoyt, Zain Rishi, Katie Clarke
  
  Ian McMillan is joined by George Szirtes, Iryna Starovoyt, Zain Rishi and Katie Clarke.
13. 17:54
  
  Shipping Forecast—22/02/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
14. 17:57
  
  Weather—22/02/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  
  Six O'Clock News—The government previews changes to special education provision
  
  The Education Secretary will unveil changes to special education tomorrow.
2. 18:15
  
  Pick of the Week—Andrew Peach
  
  Andrew Peach presents a weekly selection of the best bits of audio across the BBC.
3. 19:00
  
  The Archers—The Archers
  
  Chelsea's getting more hopeful about her business plans.
4. 19:15
  
  Illuminated—The Extractor
  
  Hilik Magnus reflects on the values that inspire him to rescue people for a living.
5. 19:45
  
  Lent Talks—Power and Poverty
  
  A series of personal reflections on power.
6. 20:00
  
  Word of Mouth—Language Extinction
  
  Michael Rosen talks to Sophia Smith Galer about the languages we're losing from the world.
7. 20:30
  
  Last Word—Reverend Jesse Jackson, Diane Munday, Philippe Gaulier, Lady Jean Wilson
  
  Kirsty Lang on a civil rights leader, a campaigner, a clown and a charity worker.
8. 21:00
  
  Money Box—Motor Finance Claims and Pay by Bank
  
  Claims management firms for customers mis-sold car finance are being warned over fees.
9. 21:25
  
  Radio 4 Appeal—Encephalitis International
  
  Actor Jemma Redgrave makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Encephalitis International.
10. 21:30
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Ukraine: Four years of war
  
  Soldiers and civilians share their stories of grief, resistance and desire for peace.
11. 22:00
  
  Westminster Hour—The government's SEND reforms and youth unemployment
  
  Discussing how to reform special needs education and help the young unemployed.
12. 23:00
  
  In Our Time—John Keats
  
  How one of the great Romantic poets produced so much in his brilliant but short life.
13. 23:45
  
  Short Works—Thief by Tahmima Anam
  
  A specially commissioned short story by the award-winning writer Tahmima Anam.
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Late
1. 00:00
  
  Midnight News—23/02/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:15
  
  Soul Music—Yellow by Coldplay
  
  Stories of what Yellow, one of Coldplay's most iconic songs, means to people 25 years on.
3. 00:45
  
  Bells on Sunday—St Nicholas church, Durweston in Dorset
  
  Bells on Sunday comes from St Nicholas church, Durweston in Dorset.
4. 00:48
  
  Shipping Forecast—23/02/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
5. 01:00
  
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—23/02/2026
  
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
6. 05:00
  
  News Summary—23/02/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:04
  
  Last Word—Reverend Jesse Jackson, Diane Munday, Philippe Gaulier, Lady Jean Wilson
  
  Kirsty Lang on a civil rights leader, a campaigner, a clown and a charity worker.
8. 05:34
  
  Shipping Forecast—23/02/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
9. 05:43
  
  Prayer for the Day—Walkies
  
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Paul Kerensa.
10. 05:45
  
  Farming Today—23/02/2026 England deer management plan, putting venison on more plates, Northern Ireland farm safety.
  
  The government's announced a new 10 year plan for controlling deer numbers in England.
11. 05:57
  
  Weather—23/02/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers

Monday 23 February 2026