BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Tuesday 6 January 2026

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—06/01/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  Overwhelmed by Claudia Hammond—1. Overwhelm and News Overload
  1/5Claudia Hammond reads from her new book examining the 21st-century phenomenon of overwhelm
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—06/01/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—06/01/2026
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—06/01/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  Yesterday in Parliament—06/01/2026
  Sean Curran reports as the foreign secretary faces questions on US actions in Venezuela.
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—06/01/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Not a partridge in sight
  Radio 4’s daily prayer and reflection, with Bishop Mary Stallard.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—06/01/26 Welsh Sustainable Farming Scheme, row over Scottish agri-environment policy, climate resilience.
  Wales's new Sustainable Farming Scheme comes into force.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—06/01/2026
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  More or Less—The Stats of the Nation, Health
  2/5Tim Harford explores the numbers that help explain the state of health and the NHS.
3. 09:30
  Artworks—Do You Call That Singing?
  Why do many great singers speak their songs? Adrian Goldberg on the power of sprechgesang.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Brigitte Macron, Miriam Stoppard, Going It Alone
  Ten people have been found guilty of cyber-bullying the French first lady.
5. 11:00
  Screenshot—Courtroom Drama
  Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode explore the tricks and tropes of trials in film and TV.
6. 11:45
  Overwhelmed by Claudia Hammond—2. The Search for Perfection Is Futile
  2/5Claudia Hammond reads from her new book on the 21st-century phenomenon of overwhelm.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—06/01/2026
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—Call You & Yours: How did you get healthy and stay that way?
  Call You & Yours: How did you get healthy and stay that way?
3. 12:57
  Weather—06/01/2026
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  World at One—‘Greenland belongs to its people’: Europe warns Trump
  Coalition of the Willing leaders meet as official says Greenland should be part of the US.
5. 13:45
  Human Intelligence—Series 2, Exiles: Ishi
  The mind of Ishi: how one man worked to preserve the knowledge of an entire community.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—05/01/2026
  Tony offers the benefit of his experience.
7. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Almonds and Raisins, Series 2: Episode 2
  Adam Usden's family saga about Jewish refugees in Manchester based on Maisie Mosco's novel
8. 15:00
  Lady Killers with Lucy Worsley—Series 4, 54. Martha Brown - Domestic Violence
  Lucy Worsley meets Martha Brown, accused of murdering her abusive husband in 1850s Dorset.
9. 15:30
  Heart and Soul—Prayers through the Checkpoints
  We hear from Palestinians striving to reach places of worship amid increased security.
10. 16:00
  Artworks—Poems on the Underground
  A programme to mark the 40th anniversary of London's Poems on the Underground scheme.
11. 16:30
  What's Up Docs?—Should we be turning over a new leaf in January?
  Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken ask why making changes is so hard.
12. 17:00
  PM—US reaction to military action in Venezuela, as President Trump speak to Republicans
  How do Americans feel about the military intervention in Venezuela?
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—Major European powers offer strong support for Greenland
  The Trump administration repeats that it wants control of the Danish territory
2. 18:30
  Fags, Mags and Bags—Habda-Geddon
  Finale of the Scots-Asian corner shop comedy. Written by Sanjeev Kohli and Donald Mcleary.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—06/01/2026
  Will's behaviour causes concern.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Innovations in book clubs, sitcoms by women and a new BBC One prison drama
  Dennis Kelly (Matilda the Musical) on his new BBC prison series.
5. 20:00
  Assume Nothing—Creation of a Teenage Satanist, Introducing... Creation of a Teenage Satanist
  The story of the far right Satanist group called 764 who believe 'no lives matter.'
6. 20:40
  In Touch—2025 in Review: Sight Loss Organisations
  In Touch assesses the events of 2025 in relation to sight loss organisations.
7. 21:00
  Crossing Continents—South Africa and the fight against TB
  Why South Africa's global impact in the fight against tuberculosis is under threat.
8. 21:30
  Great Lives—John Cooper Clarke on Johnny Green, road manager of The Clash
  Famous guests pick someone who has inspired their lives
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—UK and France agree to put boots on the ground in Ukraine
  The two countries will station troops in Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire with Russia
10. 22:45
  The Wedding Suit by Rachel Joyce—2. Gertie
  2/5A newly commissioned five-part serial by best-selling novelist Rachel Joyce.
11. 23:00
  Wild Inside—The Bearded Vulture
  Ben Garrod and Jess French delve inside a decorated bird of of prey, the bearded vulture.
12. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—06/01/2026
  Sean Curran reports as police defend banning fans of an Israeli football team from a match
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—07/01/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  Overwhelmed by Claudia Hammond—2. The Search for Perfection Is Futile
  2/5Claudia Hammond reads from her new book on the 21st-century phenomenon of overwhelm.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—07/01/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—07/01/2026
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—07/01/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  Yesterday in Parliament—07/01/2026
  Susan Hulme presents highlights from Westminster and the Scottish Parliament.
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—07/01/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—A new day
  Radio 4’s daily prayer and reflection, with Bishop Mary Stallard.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—07/01/26 Cereals, solar farms, farmer wellbeing.
  Arable farmers question whether growing cereals is worth the effort.

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