BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Tuesday 3 November 2026

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—03/11/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  Sleuth-Hound by Lindsey Fitzharris—A Study in Contrasts
  1/5A thrilling investigation into the real-life inspiration for Sherlock Holmes.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—03/11/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  On air
  Listen live
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—03/11/2026
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
  Listen live
5. 05:00
  News Summary—03/11/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:05
  Yesterday in Parliament—03/11/2026
  The Home Secretary waters down her immigration reforms. Sean Curran reports.
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—03/11/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Starting small
  Spiritual reflection with Rupa Mooker, a lawyer and member of Glasgow’s Sikh community.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—03/11/26 Farm reservoirs, rainwater harvesting, quinoa.
  What's involved in building a farm reservoir - and what could be done to make it easier?
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—03/11/2026
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  The Life Scientific—Elham Kashefi on how quantum computing can change the world
  Will quantum computing protect our data or put it at risk?
3. 09:30
  Inside Health—Cardio vs strength training: which is better?
  Plus, a new study measuring levels of forever chemicals in our blood launches in the UK.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Jodi Picoult, Chef Ruth Rogers, Body Dysmorphic Disorder and plastic surgery
  Best-selling American Author Jodi Picoult joins us to discuss 30th novel, Hollow Bones.
5. 11:00
  Screenshot—Serial Killers
  Ellen and Mark explore film and televisions morbid fascination with serial killers.
6. 11:45
  Sleuth-Hound by Lindsey Fitzharris—The Case of the Green Wallpaper
  2/5The influential men who taught Arthur Conan Doyle - and inspired a fictional detective.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—Call You & Yours: How do you feel about fireworks?
  Call You & Yours: How do you feel about fireworks?
2. 13:00
  World at One—03/11/2026
  News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
3. 13:45
  Politically—1956: End of Illusion, 2. Oil
  2/11Why Suez mattered and how President Nasser’s actions triggered British and French fears.
4. 14:00
  The Archers—02/11/2026
  Lily offers her support.
5. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Storm Yma, Episode 1
  1/2One of the worst storms Wales has ever seen is about to hit a Valleys town. By Siân Owen
6. 15:00
  History's Heroes—Vuyisile Mini: The Voice That Defied Apartheid
  In 1950s South Africa a powerful new song catches fire among Black communities.
7. 15:30
  Heart and Soul—Kirk Franklin: Gospel music and my faith journey
  Swarzy Shire chats to Gospel music legend Kirk Franklin about his faith.
8. 16:00
  Artworks—Start Making Sense, 1. Visionary Sight
  1/3Tom Shakespeare explores the role of sight for blind artists.
9. 16:30
  What's Up Docs?—How should you treat a fever?
  Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken explore fevers.
10. 17:00
  PM—03/11/2026
  Full coverage of the day's news
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—03/11/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 18:30
  Heresy—Series 13, Episode 4
  4/6Discussion programme which challenges established ideas and questions received wisdom.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—03/11/2026
  Fallon waves a white flag.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—03/11/2026
  Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music
5. 20:00
  File on 4 Investigates—Is it time to press pause on AI data centres?
  Is it time to press pause on energy hungry data centres?
6. 20:40
  In Touch—03/11/2026
  News, views and information for people who are blind or partially sighted
7. 21:00
  Today in Parliament—03/11/2026
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
8. 21:30
  The Bottom Line—Redemption
  How easy is it to build a business after serving time in jail?
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—03/11/2026
  In-depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
10. 22:45
  Arc—Sober Companion, 2. Are There Sex Addicts In Arizona?
  2/10Tim and Lucy set off for America but come face to face with a huge roadblock.
11. 23:00
  BBC News US Election Special
  Coverage of the US Election
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Late
1. 05:00
  News Summary—04/11/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 05:05
  Yesterday in Parliament—04/11/2026
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
3. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—04/11/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Divine presence
  Spiritual reflection with Rupa Mooker, a lawyer and member of Glasgow’s Sikh community.
5. 05:45
  Farming Today—04/11/2026
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.