BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Wednesday 26 August 2026

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  
  Midnight News—26/08/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  
  All the Beauty in the World by Patrick Bringley—Episode 2
  
  2/5 A museum guard realises great art offers us a window into our own lives.
3. 00:48
  
  Shipping Forecast—26/08/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—26/08/2026
  
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:00
  
  News Summary—26/08/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
6. 05:04
  
  BBC Inside Science—20/08/2026
  
  A weekly show exploring science, its mysteries, and the debates it sparks.
7. 05:34
  
  Shipping Forecast—26/08/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
8. 05:43
  
  Prayer for the Day—26/08/2026
  
  A spiritual comment and prayer with Rev Dr Mariama Ifode-Blease.
9. 05:45
  
  Farming Today—26/08/2026
  
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  
  Today—26/08/2026
  
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  
  Sideways—26/08/2026
  
  Matthew Syed explores the ideas that shape our lives, making us see the world differently.
3. 09:30
  
  Shadow World—Breakin' the Cycle, 5. One Shot
  
  5/6 Just as Colin and D are on the brink of success, they make a fatal decision.
4. 10:00
  
  Woman's Hour—26/08/2026
  
  Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
5. 11:00
  
  File on 4 Investigates—The Coroners Question
  
  Coroners peform a vital role but face severe challenges: is the system fit for purpose?
6. 11:40
  
  This Week in History—August 24th - August 30th
  
  Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
7. 11:45
  
  All the Beauty in the World by Patrick Bringley—Episode 3
  
  3/5 A guard is entranced by an African Nkisi figure at the Metropolitan Museum in New York.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  
  News Summary—26/08/2026
  
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  
  You and Yours—26/08/2026
  
  News and discussion of consumer affairs.
3. 12:57
  
  Weather—26/08/2026
  
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  
  World at One—26/08/2026
  
  News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4.
5. 13:45
  
  Human Intelligence—Conversationalists, Isabella D'este
  
  Isabella d’Este’s Renaissance mind of art, power, and strategic cultural influence.
6. 14:00
  
  The Archers—25/08/2026
  
  Fallon puts her foot in it
7. 14:15
  
  Broken Colours—Episode 1
  
  1/5 Jess sees the world differently from other people. A new thriller from Matthew Broughton.
8. 15:00
  
  Illuminated—Ringing the Bullring
  
  Arguably best in the world, will Birmingham win the 2026 12-Bell Striking Contest?
9. 15:30
  
  Illuminated—Lab-Grown Life
  
  Caroline Steel explores how synthetic biology is helping us to engineer life.
10. 16:00
  
  Naturebang—Great Tits and Group Think
  
  What can we learn about culture and creativity from a forest full of great tits?
11. 16:15
  
  The Media Show—26/08/2026
  
  This is the programme about a revolution in media.
12. 17:00
  
  PM—26/08/2026
  
  Full coverage of the day's news.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  
  Six O'Clock News—26/08/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  
  Best Medicine—Series 3, Ep 5 - Seaweed Underwear, Bubbles, Saunas
  
  5/6 Bubbles face hot competition from seaweed underwear and saunas.
3. 19:00
  
  The Archers—26/08/2026
  
  There’s a surprise for David
4. 19:15
  
  Front Row—26/08/2026
  
  Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.
5. 20:00
  
  Moral Maze—26/08/2026
  
  Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories. #moralmaze
6. 21:00
  
  The History Podcast—Invisible Hands: The American Century, Episode 5
  
  5/7 David Dimbleby tells the story of the people who made America into a superpower.
7. 21:30
  
  Michael Sheen Gets Into Character—2. From System to Method
  
  Michael Sheen explores the strange art of acting.
8. 22:00
  
  The World Tonight—26/08/2026
  
  In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective.
9. 22:45
  
  Mr Sidhu's Post Office by Amman Brar—Episode Eight
  
  8/10 Set in 2007, this is a heartwarming tale of community and change.
10. 23:00
  
  Jokes—Nora Meadows' Week of Wellness, Nora Meadows’ Week of Wellness - 2. Bird, Bath and Beyond
  
  A busy week for Nora, which includes the offer of a support animal to a needy client.
11. 23:15
  
  Follow the Rabbit—5. The Hotel on the Hill
  
  Comedy series following amateur paranormal podcaster, Chris Relish.
12. 23:30
  
  Off air
  
  Programmes will resume at 00:00
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Late
1. 00:00
  
  Midnight News—27/08/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  
  All the Beauty in the World by Patrick Bringley—Episode 3
  
  3/5 A guard is entranced by an African Nkisi figure at the Metropolitan Museum in New York.
3. 00:48
  
  Shipping Forecast—27/08/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—27/08/2026
  
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:00
  
  News Summary—27/08/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
6. 05:04
  
  Sideways—26/08/2026
  
  Matthew Syed explores the ideas that shape our lives, making us see the world differently.
7. 05:34
  
  Shipping Forecast—27/08/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
8. 05:43
  
  Prayer for the Day—27/08/2026
  
  A spiritual comment and prayer with Rev Dr Mariama Ifode-Blease.
9. 05:45
  
  Farming Today—27/08/2026
  
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.

Thursday 27 August 2026