BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Friday 14 August 2026

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  
  Midnight News—14/08/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  
  Hiroshima, 8.15: The Lost Memoir by Kiyoshi Tanimoto and Koko Kondo—Episode 4
  
  4/5 A searing account of the atomic bomb’s aftermath from local pastor Kiyoshi Tanimoto.
3. 00:48
  
  Shipping Forecast—14/08/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—14/08/2026
  
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:00
  
  News Summary—14/08/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  
  The Briefing Room—13/08/2026
  
  David Aaronovitch presents in-depth explainers on big issues in the news.
7. 05:34
  
  Shipping Forecast—14/08/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
8. 05:43
  
  Prayer for the Day—Fruity Fridays
  
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Richard Reddie.
9. 05:45
  
  Farming Today—14/08/2026
  
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  
  Today—14/08/2026
  
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  
  Desert Island Discs—Professor Dame Pamela Shaw
  
  Neurologist Professor Dame Pamela Shaw joins Lauren Laverne.
3. 10:00
  
  Woman's Hour—14/08/2026
  
  Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
4. 11:00
  
  The Food Programme—Taste the World: The Origins of Our Food
  
  Dan Saladino meets musicians cooking dishes at WOMAD to hear stories of food history.
5. 11:45
  
  Hiroshima, 8.15: The Lost Memoir by Kiyoshi Tanimoto and Koko Kondo—Episode 5
  
  5/5 A searing account of the atomic bomb’s aftermath from local pastor Kiyoshi Tanimoto.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  
  News Summary—14/08/2026
  
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  
  Rare Earth—Drawing Our Future Homes
  
  Can architects help our homes evolve faster than climate change?
3. 12:57
  
  Weather—14/08/2026
  
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  
  World at One—14/08/2026
  
  News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
5. 13:45
  
  Human Intelligence—Recluses, Nikola Tesla
  
  Is the mind of Nikola Tesla worthy of such an extensive legacy?
6. 14:00
  
  The Archers—13/08/2026
  
  David is offered a choice.
7. 14:15
  
  Limelight—Central Intelligence: Series 3, Episode 6
  
  Helms finally leads the CIA — just as the world catches fire.
8. 14:45
  
  Living on the Edge—Downderry
  
  Richard King accompanies Natasha Carthew as she returns to Downderry in Cornwall.
9. 15:00
  
  Gardeners' Question Time—14/08/2026
  
  Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
10. 15:45
  
  Short Works—Staying Alive by Roisín O’Donnell
  
  To celebrate Orla’s fortieth birthday, her friend Gemma suggests they try paddleboarding.
11. 16:00
  
  Last Word—14/08/2026
  
  Radio 4's weekly obituary programme.
12. 16:30
  
  Sideways—Stolen Notes
  
  A priceless instrument goes missing and changes the path of a musician’s career.
13. 17:00
  
  PM—14/08/2026
  
  Full coverage of the day's news
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Evening
1. 18:00
  
  Six O'Clock News—14/08/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 18:30
  
  The People Have Spoken—Episode 1
  
  Ian Smith enlists Maisie Adam, Alasdair Beckett-King and the audience to take on the news.
3. 19:00
  
  The Archers—14/08/2026
  
  A decision is reached at Brookfield.
4. 19:15
  
  Add to Playlist—A celebration of Black British music live at V&A East, with Nolay, Soweto Kinch and Keelan Carew
  
  Soweto Kinch, Nolay, Janet Kay and guests are live at the V&A East Museum.
5. 20:00
  
  Any Questions?—14/08/2026
  
  Topical discussion show posing questions to a panel of political and media personalities.
6. 20:55
  
  This Week in History—12/08/2026
  
  Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
7. 21:00
  
  Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics—Series 12, The Oracle at Delphi
  
  Natalie offers a helpful guide to using the Oracle to get answers to your big questions.
8. 21:30
  
  Shadow World—Breakin' the Cycle, 3. The Right Kind of Violence
  
  3/6 As the film shoot descends into chaos, Colin and D decide to shut down their drug empire.
9. 22:00
  
  The World Tonight—14/08/2026
  
  In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
10. 22:45
  
  The Vicar of Wakefield by Oliver Goldsmith—Episode Ten
  
  10/10 The full extent of Mr Thornhill’s duplicity is exposed.
11. 23:00
  
  Americast—14/08/2026
  
  Join Americast for insights and analysis on what's happening inside Trump's White House.
12. 23:30
  
  A Good Read—Katherine May and Liz Berry
  
  Author Katherine May and poet Liz Berry talk about their favourite books.
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Late
1. 00:00
  
  Midnight News—15/08/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  
  Hiroshima, 8.15: The Lost Memoir by Kiyoshi Tanimoto and Koko Kondo—Episode 5
  
  5/5 A searing account of the atomic bomb’s aftermath from local pastor Kiyoshi Tanimoto.
3. 00:48
  
  Shipping Forecast—15/08/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—15/08/2026
  
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:30
  
  News Summary—15/08/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:34
  
  Shipping Forecast—15/08/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:43
  
  Prayer for the Day—15/08/2026
  
  Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection
8. 05:45
  
  Living on the Edge—Downderry
  
  Richard King accompanies Natasha Carthew as she returns to Downderry in Cornwall.

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