BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Wednesday 7 January 2026

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Early
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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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—07/01/2026
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  More or Less—The Stats of the Nation, Sex, Drugs and Empty Homes
  3/5Tim Harford explores the numbers that help explain fertility, pharmaceuticals and crime.
3. 09:30
  The History Podcast—Two Nottingham Lads, 3. Six Weeks in Mariupol
  3/4The siege of Mariupol leads to a grim choice for Aiden, and an opportunity for Graham.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Grok AI, Girls' sporting aspirations, Going it Alone, Child Custody
  The controversy around Grok AI chatbot.
5. 11:00
  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. 11:40
  This Week in History—5th to 11th January
  Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
7. 11:45
  Overwhelmed by Claudia Hammond—3. No Regrets
  3/5Award-winning author Claudia Hammond on the 21st-century phenomenon of overwhelm.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—07/01/2026
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—First-time buyers, quarter-zip tops and new year poverty
  Christians Against Poverty warns that millions are facing a new year debt crisis.
3. 12:57
  Weather—07/01/2026
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  World at One—Reports: US attempting to board Russian-flagged oil tanker
  The Marinera, 200 miles off Ireland's coast, is also being pursued by Russian naval forces
5. 13:45
  Human Intelligence—Series 2, Exiles: Marie Curie
  Marie Curie had to go into exile to do her work, but she never forgot where she came from.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—06/01/2026
  Will's behaviour causes concern.
7. 14:15
  Faith, Hope and Glory—Series 1, 6. Clement and Gloria
  6/8By Rex Obano. Century-spanning series charting the emergence of modern Britain.
8. 15:00
  Money Box—Money Box Live: Women's Finances
  How finances for women have changed 50 years after the Sex Discrimination Act became law.
9. 15:30
  Inside Universe 25
  What we can learn about the psychology of crowding from one man, and two thousand mice?
10. 16:00
  Multitrack—I Am What I Ate
  How can you reconnect with yourself through food?
11. 16:15
  The Media Show—US raid on Venezuela & what it says about military-media relations, Actors & AI, Influencers at Westminster & the lobby system
  Venezuela raid and military-media relations; actors and AI; influencers at Westminster.
12. 17:00
  PM—RAF planes support US seizure of Russian-flagged tanker
  The government says it provided air surveillance and refuelling support for the operation.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—The US boards and seizes a Russian-flagged oil tanker near Iceland
  Russia condemns the action, describing it as "outright piracy"
2. 18:30
  Stand-Up Specials—Why in the Name of Pierre Novellie, 1.Why Can’t We Stop Eating?
  1/4Pierre Novellie asks the big questions about pizza, soap and St Aetholwold.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—07/01/2026
  Emma makes a decision.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Film-maker Ira Sachs on his latest screen project: Peter Hujar's Day
  Film-maker Ira Sachs on his Peter Hujar film. Plus, Pianist RIOPY shares his new album.
5. 20:00
  Archive on 4—The Socrates of San Francisco
  The story of Howard Gossage, a remarkable ad man who tried to change the world.
6. 21:00
  Shadow World—The Smuggler: Omnibus 2
  How did a former British soldier become an international people smuggler?
7. 22:00
  The World Tonight—US immigration officer shoots woman dead in Minneapolis
  Fatal shooting sparks row between Trump administration and officials in Minnesota
8. 22:45
  The Wedding Suit by Rachel Joyce—3. Sickness
  3/5A newly commissioned five-part serial by best-selling novelist Rachel Joyce.
9. 23:00
  Stand-Up Specials—David Eagle: See No Eagle, 4. On the Road
  4/4Blind folk singer and stand-up comedian David Eagle tells tales of his life in music.
10. 23:15
  The Skewer—Series 15, 1. There are Stranger Things...
  1/5Jon Holmes remixes the news into a satirical comedy concept album.
11. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—07/01/2026
  UK support for US seizure of oil tanker
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—08/01/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  Overwhelmed by Claudia Hammond—3. No Regrets
  3/5Award-winning author Claudia Hammond on the 21st-century phenomenon of overwhelm.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—08/01/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—08/01/2026
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—08/01/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  Yesterday in Parliament—08/01/2026
  Sean Curran reports on Prime Minister's Questions.
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—08/01/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—I thought I knew
  Radio 4’s daily prayer and reflection, with Bishop Mary Stallard.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—The opening of Oxford Farming Conference 2026
  The Oxford Farming Conference 2026.

Thursday 8 January 2026