BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 10 May 2026

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  
  Midnight News—10/05/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:15
  
  Bookclub—Nicola Barker
  
  The award-winning writer on her 2007 Booker-shortlisted novel, Darkmans.
3. 00:48
  
  Shipping Forecast—10/05/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—10/05/2026
  
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:30
  
  News Summary—10/05/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:34
  
  Shipping Forecast—10/05/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:43
  
  Bells on Sunday—St Mary the Virgin in Nottingham
  
  Bells on Sunday comes from the church of St Mary the Virgin in Nottingham.
8. 05:45
  
  In Touch—Video Games: A Call for Regulation
  
  In Touch discusses updates within the accessible video gaming space.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  
  News Summary—10/05/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 06:05
  
  Beyond Belief—Inked
  
  Giles Fraser and the panel discuss the spiritual side of tattoos.
3. 06:35
  
  On Your Farm—Growing Elephant Grass in Cornwall
  
  Sarah Swadling meets a grower of miscanthus aka elephant grass in north Cornwall.
4. 06:57
  
  Weather—10/05/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  
  News and Papers—10/05/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 07:10
  
  Sunday—Sir David Attenborough; Music is Black; UK Antisemitism
  
  Emily Buchanan takes a look at the ethical and religious issues of the week.
7. 07:54
  
  Radio 4 Appeal—Opportunity International UK
  
  Afua Hagan makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Opportunity International UK
8. 07:57
  
  Weather—10/05/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecast
9. 08:00
  
  News and Papers—10/05/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
10. 08:10
  
  Sunday Worship—Faith, Science, Wonder and Worship
  
  A service exploring how scientific discovery can deepen faith.
11. 08:48
  
  Witness History—Elvis visits Scotland
  
  In 1960, the King of Rock ’n’ Roll made an unexpected stop at Prestwick Airport
12. 08:58
  
  Tweet of the Day—Jack Baddams on the Spotted Flycatcher
  
  Ornithologist Jack Baddams on finding his first spotted flycatcher nest in Derbyshire.
13. 09:00
  
  Broadcasting House—Starmer showdown: will there be a leadership challenge?
  
  Cabinet Ministers challenged to change the PM: could it happen?
14. 10:00
  
  Desert Island Discs—David Morrissey, actor
  
  David Morrissey, actor, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
15. 11:00
  
  The Archers Omnibus—10/05/2026
  
  Ruth has a lot to think about, and Brian fears the worst
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Afternoon
1. 12:15
  
  Profile—Jamie Oliver
  
  The TV chef relaunching his restaurant chain.
2. 12:30
  
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 33, 2. Pets, The Brain, Breakfast and Shopping
  
  2/6 Alan Davies, Celya AB, Ian Smith and Angela Barnes play The Unbelievable Truth
3. 12:57
  
  Weather—10/05/2026
  
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  
  The World This Weekend—Labour loses to everyone everywhere all at once
  
  How did Labour get here and what's the future for a party seemingly in search of a story?
5. 13:30
  
  Currently—Betting on Disaster
  
  The rise of prediction markets where punters bet on current events from the weather to war
6. 14:00
  
  Gardeners' Question Time—Pulham Market
  
  Peter Gibbs and the GQT panel visit Pulham Market.
7. 14:45
  
  Opening Lines—Don Quixote - Episode Two
  
  John Yorke explores Miguel de Cervantes’ seminal epic, Don Quixote.
8. 15:00
  
  Drama on 4—Don Quixote, Episode 2
  
  2/2 Jason Watkins and Mackenzie Crook star in Cervantes’ classic story dramatised for radio.
9. 16:00
  
  Take Four Books—Amitav Ghosh
  
  The award-winning novelist on his new book, Ghost Eye, and its key literary influences.
10. 16:30
  
  Round Britain Quiz—6. Scotland vs Northern Ireland
  
  Scotland face Northern Ireland in the contest of lateral thinking, chaired by Kirsty Lang.
11. 17:00
  
  Witness History—Creating Cluedo
  
  Blackouts during World War II helped Anthony Pratt invent the popular family board game.
12. 17:10
  
  Understand—How Reading Made Us, 2. How Reading Made Our Feelings
  
  2/3 Did reading make us lonely, set us free, and even end torture? James Marriott investigates
13. 17:54
  
  Shipping Forecast—10/05/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
14. 17:57
  
  Weather—10/05/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  
  Six O'Clock News—Angela Rayner warns Labour 'needs to change now'
  
  Angela Rayner has told the Prime Minister that Labour is on its last chance
2. 18:15
  
  Pick of the Week—Felix White
  
  Felix White presents a weekly selection of the best bits of audio across the BBC.
3. 19:00
  
  The Archers—10/05/2026
  
  Alan is on the move.
4. 19:15
  
  Illuminated—The East Light
  
  Margot McCuaig ascends The East Lighthouse, illuminating the voices that dwell there.
5. 19:45
  
  Naturebang—Plants and the Mystery of Consciousness
  
  Are plants intelligent? Could they help us unravel the mystery of consciousness?
6. 20:00
  
  Word of Mouth—Michael Rosen and Dara Ó Briain talk about time
  
  Michael Rosen in conversation with Dara Ó Briain on how we talk about and understand time.
7. 20:30
  
  Last Word—Dr Ittai Gradel, Dame Shirley Porter, Professor Nigel Dunnett, María Nieves Rego
  
  Matthew Bannister on an antiquities dealer, a politician, a horticulturalist and a dancer.
8. 21:00
  
  Money Box—Claims management inquiry and bank account switching
  
  Paul Lewis talks to the financial watchdog about its review of the claims industry.
9. 21:25
  
  Radio 4 Appeal—Opportunity International UK
  
  Afua Hagan makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Opportunity International UK
10. 21:30
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Putin and Russia's new normal
  
  President Putin's popularity is beginning to wane as the country's economy falters.
11. 22:00
  
  Westminster Hour—The fallout from the local council, Scottish Parliament and Welsh Senedd elections
  
  Looking ahead to a crucial week for Keir Starmer's leadership.
12. 23:00
  
  In Our Time—Joseph Roth
  
  One of the great writers on Central Europe after WW1 and author of Radetzky March.
13. 23:45
  
  Short Works—The Circle
  
  A story by Joel Morris for anyone who’s ever formed a school band – or listened to one.
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Late
1. 00:00
  
  Midnight News—11/05/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:15
  
  Crossing Continents—Serbia: Under the Canopy
  
  A disaster at a Serbian station sparked mass protests. What is its political legacy?
3. 00:45
  
  Bells on Sunday—St Mary the Virgin in Nottingham
  
  Bells on Sunday comes from the church of St Mary the Virgin in Nottingham.
4. 00:48
  
  Shipping Forecast—11/05/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—11/05/2026
  
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:00
  
  News Summary—11/05/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:04
  
  Last Word—Dr Ittai Gradel, Dame Shirley Porter, Professor Nigel Dunnett, María Nieves Rego
  
  Matthew Bannister on an antiquities dealer, a politician, a horticulturalist and a dancer.
8. 05:34
  
  Shipping Forecast—11/05/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
9. 05:43
  
  Prayer for the Day—The value of play
  
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Marie-Elsa Bragg.
10. 05:45
  
  Farming Today—11/05/26: Cage eggs ban call, University vineyard, Environment watchdog on NI water quality
  
  The UK's environment watchdog says Northern Ireland needs to improve water quality policy.
11. 05:57
  
  Weather—11/05/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers

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