Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—22/05/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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00:30
Weimar: Life on the Edge of Catastrophe by Katja Hoyer—1937-1938: Darkness
9/10 The story of the residents of Weimar during the rise and reign of Hitler.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—22/05/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—22/05/2026
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
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05:00
News Summary—22/05/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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05:04
Yesterday in Parliament—22/05/2026
David Cornock reports from Westminster as the chancellor announces cost of living help.
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—22/05/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Shavuot & Cheesecake
Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection, with Rabbi Monique Mayer.
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05:45
Farming Today—22/05/2026 Gulf trade deal, tax cut on red diesel, cuts to tariffs on food imports, flowers, farmers going out of business
We ask what the latest government cost of living measures mean for farmers.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—22/05/2026
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—Gary O'Donoghue, journalist
Gary O'Donoghue, journalist, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—New single-sex spaces guidance, Natalie Cassidy, Southport attack survivors
We explore the new guidance on single-sex spaces from the equalities watchdog.
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11:00
The Food Programme—The BBC Food & Farming Awards 2026 Launch: Belfast here we come
Jaega Wise travels to the Balmoral Show in Northern Ireland to launch this year's awards.
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11:45
Weimar: Life on the Edge of Catastrophe by Katja Hoyer—1939 and 2026: The Furies of War
10/10 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—22/05/2026
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
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12:04
Rare Earth—World of Flowers
Tom Heap and Helen Czerski discover how flowers changed our planet.
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12:57
Weather—22/05/2026
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—Andrew investigation could look into sexual misconduct allegations
Detectives issue a fresh call for information in relation to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
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13:45
Understand—Rinsed, 10. New Tricks
10/13 Could the water industry be nationalised?
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14:00
The Archers—21/05/2026
Anna faces resistance.
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14:15
Limelight—Wraith, Episode 3: Control
Chaos across London. Iain and Mel fall out after the death of a colleague.
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14:45
The Hackers—Series 1, Aaron
5/10 Biella explores the legacy of Aaron Swartz on the hacker community.
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Chelsea Flower Show 2026 - Postbag
Kathy Clugston, Peter Gibbs and the GQT panel are at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
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15:45
Short Works—Lane Seven by Emily Koch
At his local swimming pool, Jack is confused to see his ex-girlfriend in the next lane.
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16:00
Last Word—Michael Pennington, Cynthia Shange, Scott Hastings, Beverley Martyn
Kirsty Lang on an actor, an activist, a rugby player and a singer.
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16:30
More or Less—Are refugees more likely to commit crime?
Asylum seekers and crime, nuclear fish, the Quiet Revival and Sir David Attenborough.
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17:00
PM—UK scientists developing Ebola vaccine
Researchers at Oxford say a vaccine could be ready for trials in the next few months.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—A new Ebola vaccine could be tested soon
British scientists are working to fight an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo
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18:30
The News Quiz—Series 120, 6. Brexpressionism
6/8 Why are we talking about Brexit again?
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19:00
The Archers—22/05/2026
The partnership meeting arrives.
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19:15
Add to Playlist—Ben Gernon and Heidi Fardell launch a new series
Ben Gernon and Heidi Fardell open the new series.
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20:00
Any Questions?—Chris Curtis MP, Mariella Frostrup, Damian Hinds MP, Mark Littlewood
Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Warminster Civic Centre in Wiltshire.
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20:55
This Week in History—May 18th to May 24th
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
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21:00
Free Thinking—Thinking with Food
Felicity Cloake, John Lanchester, Prof Barry Smith, Suki Finn and Samantha Ellis.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Trump reverses decision on Poland troops
After threatening to withdraw 4,000 troops, President Trump today reversed the plan
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22:45
Hunger and Thirst by Claire Fuller—Dark Descent
10/10 Ursula and Ray are together again but the release of 'Dark Descent' threatens everything.
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23:00
Americast—Will Trump invade Cuba?
The US charges Cuba’s 94-year-old former president Raul Castro with murder.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—22/05/2026
Sean Curran reports as rank-and-file MPs get the chance to bring in their own laws.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—23/05/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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00:30
Weimar: Life on the Edge of Catastrophe by Katja Hoyer—1939 and 2026: The Furies of War
10/10 The story of the residents of Weimar during the rise and reign of Hitler
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—23/05/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—23/05/2026
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
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05:30
News Summary—23/05/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—23/05/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—From despair to respair
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Mark Oakley.
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05:45
The Hackers—Series 1, Aaron
5/10 Biella explores the legacy of Aaron Swartz on the hacker community.
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