Schedule
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Early
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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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Morning
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06:00
Today—15/05/2026
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—David Morrissey, actor
David Morrissey, actor, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Menopause and ADHD, Flatpack World Champion, Women and Crime
Dr Helen Wall on the impact of menopause for women with ADHD and what to do about it.
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11:00
The Food Programme—The future of our fruit and veg
Sheila Dillon asks fruit and veg growers what they want from a new UK horticulture plan.
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11:45
Weimar: Life on the Edge of Catastrophe by Katja Hoyer—1927-1929: An Age of Optimism
5/10 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—15/05/2026
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
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12:04
AntiSocial—Queerbaiting
Are stars like Harry Styles guilty of it, and should they be called out?
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12:57
Weather—15/05/2026
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—All eyes on Makerfield
Andy Burnham must win a tricky by-election before he can challenge the Prime Minister.
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13:45
Understand—Rinsed, 5. The Camel's Humps
5/13 Rivers work when everything is in balance, but what happens when that’s disrupted?
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14:00
The Archers—14/05/2026
Ruth is lending a hand.
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14:15
Limelight—Wraith, Episode 2: Exploit
Iain and Mel race to the roof to broadcast a warning. Nisha suggests shutting down London.
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14:45
The Hackers—Series 1, Press Ganged
4/10 Biella Coleman discovers how France once forced hackers to work for the government.
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Serge Hill Project
Kathy Clugston and Peter Gibbs take the GQT panel to the Serge Hill Project.
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15:45
Short Works—Algo by Kirstin Innes
One woman faces a reckoning when asylum hotel protests dredge up unwelcome memories.
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16:00
Last Word—Ruth Slenczynska, Dame Bridget Ogilvie, Tony Worthington, Russell Tyner KC
Kirsty Lang on a virtuoso pianist, leading scientist, peace-seeking MP and legal pioneer.
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16:30
Life Changing—The courage to ask for help
GP Trevor dutifully nursed his ailing partner, but struggled to ask for help for himself.
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17:00
PM—Andy Burnham's by-election bid: the most high stakes MP vote ever?
Andy Burnham's bid to get elected as Makerfield MP: the most high stakes by-election ever?
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—Labour's ruling body will allow Andy Burnham to stand in a parliamentary by-election
If he wins Mr Burnham could mount a leadership challenge against Sir Keir Starmer
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18:30
The News Quiz—Series 120, 5. Starmer psychodrama
5/8 Will Keir Starmer last the week?
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19:00
The Archers—15/05/2026
All is not going to plan for George.
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19:15
Screenshot—Spoofs
As comedian Mel Brooks turns 100, Ellen and Mark explore the art of the cinematic parody.
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20:00
Any Questions?—Lord Finkelstein, Stephanie Flanders, Layla Moran MP, Mike Tapp MP
Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Chatham in Kent.
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20:55
This Week in History—May 11th to May 17th
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
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21:00
Free Thinking—Technologies of the Self
From journaling to prayer: Shahidha Bari on the history and politics of self improvement
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22:00
The World Tonight—Burnham one step closer to challenging Starmer
Labour's governing body says it will not block the Manchester mayor from standing
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22:45
Hunger and Thirst by Claire Fuller—The Underwood Possession
5/10 Sue has called all her friends to the Underwood to take part in her directorial debut.
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23:00
Americast—Why Democrats are panicking about losing California
Has America’s largest state become ungovernable?
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23:30
Soul Music—I Can See Clearly Now
Stories of what Johnny Nash's 1972 hit means to people around the world.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—16/05/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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00:30
Weimar: Life on the Edge of Catastrophe by Katja Hoyer—1927-1929: An Age of Optimism
5/10 The story of the residents of Weimar during the rise and reign of Hitler.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—16/05/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—16/05/2026
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
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05:30
News Summary—16/05/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—16/05/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Hit the pause button
Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection, with Rabbi Monique Mayer.
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05:45
The Hackers—Series 1, Press Ganged
4/10 Biella Coleman discovers how France once forced hackers to work for the government.
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