Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—14/05/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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00:30
Weimar: Life on the Edge of Catastrophe by Katja Hoyer—1922-1924: A Slow Creep
3/10 The story of the residents of Weimar during the rise and reign of Hitler.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—14/05/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—14/05/2026
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
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05:00
News Summary—14/05/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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05:04
Yesterday in Parliament—14/05/2026
Alicia McCarthy reports on a very peculiar State Opening.
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—14/05/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—An offering for Ascension
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Marie-Elsa Bragg.
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05:45
Farming Today—14/05/26 New strategy to combat pig disease, farming issues in the King's Speech, sepsis risk for farmers
New strategies for tackling African Swine Fever.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—14/05/2026
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
In Our Time—The Garamantes
The ancient civilisation which thrived in the Sahara Desert over 2,000 years ago.
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09:45
Strong Message Here—We Can't Go On Like This (with Kiri Pritchard-McLean and Ayesha Hazarika)
Armando defies the naysayers with the programme of his life.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Loan sharks, Social media addiction, Canwen Xu
Women are being forced to turn to loan sharks due to a form of economic abuse.
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11:00
This Cultural Life—Felicity Lott
Soprano Dame Felicity Lott talks to John Wilson about her distinguished career.
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11:45
Weimar: Life on the Edge of Catastrophe by Katja Hoyer—1925-1926: More Priest than Politician
4/10 The story of the residents of Weimar during the rise and reign of Hitler.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—14/05/2026
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
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12:04
Scam Secrets—The Trial Shift Scam
A group of jobseekers realise their identities have been stolen.
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12:32
Sliced Bread—Cat Litter
What kind of cat litter is best for cats, owners and the environment?
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12:57
Weather—14/05/2026
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—Wes Streeting resigns
Health secretary says he has lost confidence in the prime minister's leadership.
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13:45
Understand—Rinsed, 4. Inkblot
4/13 We can all look the same picture, but what you make of it depends on who you are.
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14:00
The Archers—13/05/2026
Adam is seeking support.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Flip!
Racheal Ofori’s satire explores a world where algorithms make people disposable.
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15:00
Open Country—Bluebird returns to Coniston
Donald Campbell's restored Bluebird returns to Coniston Water in Cumbria.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Opportunity International UK
Afua Hagan makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Opportunity International UK
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15:30
Word of Mouth—Oracy: We Need to Talk
Michael Rosen talks to Amy Gaunt about how children are learning oracy, also known as talk
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16:00
The Briefing Room—Ten years of The Briefing Room
The Briefing Room looks back over the ten years since the programme started in May 2016.
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16:30
BBC Inside Science—The science behind hantavirus
What do we know about the disease following its outbreak on a cruise ship this month?
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17:00
PM—Andy Burnham to stand in by-election
The education secretary calls for her party to 'draw a line' under challenges to the PM.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—Andy Burnham says he will try to run for Parliament
The Mayor of Manchester is to request permission to stand in an upcoming by-election
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18:30
Stand-Up Specials—Geoff Norcott's Working Men's Club S2, S2 E4: 'Er Indoors
4/4 Geoff asks why men aren't honest about their partner’s faults.
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19:00
The Archers—14/05/2026
Ruth is lending a hand.
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19:15
Front Row—Review Show: Rivals and Ian McKellen in The Christophers
Plus the West End transfer of the award-winning historical drama 1536.
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20:00
A Celebration for Ascension Day
A service reflecting on Divine Revolution: The Uprising of God with the Ven Rachel Mann.
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21:00
Loose Ends—Ardal O'Hanlon, Ella Risbridger, Kathy Maniura, Jasmine Jethwa, Jim Moray
Stuart Maconie and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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21:45
Strong Message Here—We Can't Go On Like This (with Kiri Pritchard-McLean and Ayesha Hazarika)
Armando defies the naysayers with the programme of his life.
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22:00
The World Tonight—PM will not seek to block Andy Burnham in by-election
Andy Burnham will try to run for Parliament after Labour MP stands down for him
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22:45
Hunger and Thirst by Claire Fuller—The Glass and the Candle
4/10 Hearing the dark history of the Underwood, Ursula is determined to follow Sue to America.
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23:00
Radical with Amol Rajan—The Rise of the Femosphere: Who Are the Women Giving Up on Men? (Dr Jilly Kay)
Dr Jilly Kay discusses young women, heteropessimism and the femosphere.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—14/05/2026
Alicia McCarthy reports on a dramatic day at Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—15/05/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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00:30
Weimar: Life on the Edge of Catastrophe by Katja Hoyer—1925-1926: More Priest than Politician
4/10 The story of the residents of Weimar during the rise and reign of Hitler.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—15/05/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—15/05/2026
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
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05:00
News Summary—15/05/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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05:04
Yesterday in Parliament—15/05/2026
Susan Hulme reports on a day of high drama at Westminster.
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—15/05/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Gratitude for a new day
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Marie-Elsa Bragg.
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05:45
Farming Today—15/05/2026 Balmoral Show, Northern Ireland
A celebration of Northern Ireland's food and farming at the Balmoral Show.
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