BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Tuesday 18 August 2026

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Early
1. 00:00
  
  Midnight News—18/08/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  
  The Fire in the Mountain: Sicily, Etna and her People by Helena Attlee—Episode One - Moving to Milo
  
  1/5 Life in the shadow of Mount Etna, Sicily’s most dangerous and alluring landmark.
3. 00:48
  
  Shipping Forecast—18/08/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—18/08/2026
  
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:00
  
  News Summary—18/08/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
6. 05:04
  
  Currently—Pride Before the Fall
  
  Have we fallen out of love with Pride?
7. 05:34
  
  Shipping Forecast—18/08/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
8. 05:43
  
  Prayer for the Day—18/08/2026
  
  Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection.
9. 05:45
  
  Farming Today—18/08/2026
  
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  
  Today—18/08/2026
  
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  
  The History Podcast—Invisible Hands: The American Century, 4. Rolling Thunder
  
  4/7 The story of the nerdy academic who led America to disaster in Vietnam.
3. 09:30
  
  Michael Sheen Gets Into Character—1. Inner Truth
  
  Michael Sheen explores the art of acting.
4. 10:00
  
  Woman's Hour—18/08/2026
  
  Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
5. 11:00
  
  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.
6. 11:45
  
  The Fire in the Mountain: Sicily, Etna and her People by Helena Attlee—Episode Two - Fighting an Eruption
  
  2/5 Life in the shadow of Mount Etna, Sicily’s most dangerous and alluring landmark.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  
  News Summary—18/08/2026
  
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  
  You and Yours—18/08/2026
  
  News and discussion of consumer affairs.
3. 12:57
  
  Weather—18/08/2026
  
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  
  World at One—18/08/2026
  
  News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4.
5. 13:45
  
  Human Intelligence—Provocateurs, Salvador Dali
  
  Provocative and surreal, Salvador Dali blurred art, ego, and illusion to shock minds.
6. 14:00
  
  The Archers—17/08/2026
  
  Emotions run high for Lynda.
7. 14:15
  
  Drama on 4—NO, PRIME MINISTER
  
  Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher appears in a sketch with the cast of Yes, Minister.
8. 15:00
  
  Lady Killers with Lucy Worsley—Lady on Trial, Ladies in Court
  
  10/11 Lucy Worsley, Professor Rosalind Crone and barrister Nneka Akodulu KC discuss the cases.
9. 15:30
  
  Heart and Soul—Befriending the man who killed my family
  
  In Rwanda, survivors face the return of men who killed their families.
10. 16:00
  
  Artworks—The Deadliest Book in England
  
  Susie Dent investigates a small book that shaped history and the language we speak.
11. 16:30
  
  What's Up Docs?—Is crying good for you?
  
  Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken explore crying.
12. 17:00
  
  PM—18/08/2026
  
  Full coverage of the day's news.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  
  Six O'Clock News—18/08/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  
  Paul Sinha's Perfect Pub Quiz—Series 5, S5 E2: The Best Episode Ever
  
  2/6 In Belfast, Paul Sinha presents the best-ever episode of his Perfect Pub Quiz.
3. 19:00
  
  The Archers—18/08/2026
  
  Susan puts her foot in it.
4. 19:15
  
  Front Row—18/08/2026
  
  Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.
5. 20:00
  
  Saving Young Men from Murder: The Homeboy Story
  
  Psychiatrist Gwen Adshead visits the largest gang rehabilitation charity in the world.
6. 20:40
  
  In Touch—18/08/2026
  
  News, views and information for people who are blind or partially sighted.
7. 21:00
  
  Crossing Continents—18/08/2026
  
  Insight and analysis from BBC correspondents around the world.
8. 21:30
  
  Scam Secrets—13/08/2026
  
  Exposing the secret techniques criminals use to steal your money.
9. 22:00
  
  The World Tonight—18/08/2026
  
  In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
10. 22:45
  
  Mr Sidhu's Post Office by Amman Brar—Episode Two
  
  2/10 Set in 2007, this is a heartwarming tale of community and change.
11. 23:00
  
  Wild Inside—The Alpaca
  
  Ben Garrod and Jess French unravel the secrets to the success of the alpaca.
12. 23:30
  
  Poetry Please—Antony Szmierek
  
  The spoken word artist Antony Szmierek selects some of his favourite poems.
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Late
1. 00:00
  
  Midnight News—19/08/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  
  The Fire in the Mountain: Sicily, Etna and her People by Helena Attlee—Episode Two - Fighting an Eruption
  
  2/5 Life in the shadow of Mount Etna, Sicily’s most dangerous and alluring landmark.
3. 00:48
  
  Shipping Forecast—19/08/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—19/08/2026
  
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:00
  
  News Summary—19/08/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
6. 05:04
  
  BBC Inside Science—13/08/2026
  
  A weekly programme looking at the science that's changing our world.
7. 05:34
  
  Shipping Forecast—19/08/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
8. 05:43
  
  Prayer for the Day—19/08/2026
  
  Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection.
9. 05:45
  
  Farming Today—19/08/2026
  
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.

Wednesday 19 August 2026