Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—19/05/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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00:30
Weimar: Life on the Edge of Catastrophe by Katja Hoyer—1930: Democracy to Dictatorship
6/10 The story of the residents of Weimar during the rise and reign of Hitler.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—19/05/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—19/05/2026
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
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05:00
News Summary—19/05/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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05:04
Yesterday in Parliament—19/05/2026
Susan Hulme reports as Justice Secretary David Lammy unveils his youth justice reforms.
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—19/05/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Slugs
Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection, with Rabbi Monique Mayer.
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05:45
Farming Today—19/05/26 Pollution from moorland burning, Duchy of Cornwall regen tenancies, tulips.
Moorland management - to burn or not to burn?
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Morning
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06:00
Today—19/05/2026
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The Gift—Series 3, 3. Fathers
3/6 Technology catches up with sperm donors in ways they could never have imagined.
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09:30
All in the Mind—What do out-of-body experiences tell us about consciousness?
Should All In The Mind really be called 'All In the Brain'?
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Married at First Sight allegations, Falling pupil numbers, Fibromyalgia and breast implants, Ladies loos on stage
What happens to female reality TV contestants when the cameras stop rolling?
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11:00
Screenshot—Spoofs
As comedian Mel Brooks turns 100, Ellen and Mark explore the art of the cinematic parody.
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11:45
Weimar: Life on the Edge of Catastrophe by Katja Hoyer—1932: Flying Flags
7/10 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—19/05/2026
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
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12:04
You and Yours—Call You & Yours: Are you feeling more optimistic about your finances?
The UK economy is growing, so are you feeling more optimistic about your finances?
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12:57
Weather—19/05/2026
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—Met Police seek Grenfell charges
Police say that 57 individuals and 20 organisations are suspects for criminal offences.
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13:45
Understand—Rinsed, 7. The Eureka Moment
7/13 The data scientist, the ex-detective and the politician trying to clean up our rivers.
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14:00
The Archers—18/05/2026
Brad has an unexpected guest.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Trimerous, Episode One: The Wilful Miss Willmott
1/2 Drama celebrating the remarkable stories of three great British female horticulturalists.
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15:00
History's Heroes—Wat Tyler and the Peasants’ Revolt
How did Wat Tyler threaten the ruling order in medieval England?
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15:30
Beyond Belief—The Gospel according to Bob
Giles and his guests discuss the faith of Bob Dylan.
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16:00
Artworks—Mother: 100 years of Martha Graham Dance
Is Martha Graham the mother of modern dance?
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16:30
What's Up Docs?—Why do we get hay fever?
Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken explore why so many of us have hay fever.
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17:00
PM—Grenfell fire: 57 could face charges
Do campaigners feel justice will be served?
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—Grenfell fire charges sought for up to 57 people
The Met Police says it is sending evidence to the CPS for a decision on criminal charges
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18:30
One Person Found This Helpful—Series 4, 1. Mozart vs A Screaming Goat
1/6 Life or death? Black or white? Smooth or crunchy? So many questions!
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19:00
The Archers—19/05/2026
Adam pushes forward with his plan.
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19:15
Front Row—Winston Churchill: The Painter, and Smoggie Queens creator and star Phil Dunning
Plus Tate Britain’s show garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
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20:00
File on 4 Investigates—Adding Up: How Councils meet the costs of Special Educational Needs
How do councils cope with the rising SEN bill?
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20:40
In Touch—Probing the SEND Reforms, RNIB Newsagent Service
We discuss concerns about the SEND reforms and the recent RNIB Newsagent outage.
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21:00
Crossing Continents—Victim or Accomplice? The Story of Jeffrey Epstein’s Pilot Girlfriend
Victim or Accomplice? The Story of Jeffrey Epstein’s Pilot Girlfriend.
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21:30
Great Lives—Ade Edmondson on singer Sandy Denny
Ade Edmondson - star of The Young Ones and much more - chooses the singer Sandy Denny.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Fears number of Ebola cases could double
The WHO says cuts to international aid are hindering its fight against the virus
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22:45
Hunger and Thirst by Claire Fuller—The Garage
7/10 After a shocking turn of events at the Underwood, Ursula confesses the truth to Vince.
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23:00
Uncanny—Cold Cases, Case 7: Spring-heeled Jack
7/12 Danny Robins and the team meet a Victorian folk devil. Who or what was Spring-heeled Jack?
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23:30
Today in Parliament—19/05/2026
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—20/05/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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00:30
Weimar: Life on the Edge of Catastrophe by Katja Hoyer—1932: Flying Flags
7/10 The story of the residents of Weimar during the rise and reign of Hitler.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—20/05/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—20/05/2026
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
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05:00
News Summary—20/05/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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05:04
Yesterday in Parliament—20/05/2026
Alicia McCarthy reports as the latest multi-billion pound price tag for HS2 is announced.
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—20/05/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Stars
Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection, with Rabbi Monique Mayer.
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05:45
Farming Today—20/05/26 Climate Change Committee report, EU alignment, flower grower hub.
What does the latest Climate Change Committee report mean for farmers?
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