BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Monday 19 January 2026

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—19/01/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:15
  Crossing Continents—The Netherlands - ten new cities?
  The Netherlands is experiencing a housing crisis. Could ten new cities be the answer?
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—The church of St Michael in Framlingham, Suffolk
  Bells on Sunday comes from the church of St Michael in Framlingham, Suffolk.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—19/01/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—19/01/2026
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
6. 05:00
  News Summary—19/01/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:04
  Yesterday in Parliament—19/01/2026
  News, views and features on yesterday's stories in Parliament
8. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—19/01/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
9. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—19/01/2026
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with Andrew Roycroft.
10. 05:45
  Farming Today—19/01/2026
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
11. 05:57
  Weather—19/01/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—19/01/2026
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Start the Week—Rethinking politics
  Tom Sutcliffe explores how we might reform politics.
3. 09:45
  Café Hope—Change Please
  How a social enterprise is using coffee sales as a means of tackling homelessness.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—19/01/2026
  Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
5. 11:00
  Understand—An American Journey, Episode 1
  1/4James Naughtie examines the ideas tying America's founding to the modern United States.
6. 11:45
  The Trust Shift—Local Trust
  Rachel Botsman on the intriguing history of trust.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—19/01/2026
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—19/01/2026
  News and discussion of consumer affairs
3. 12:57
  Weather—19/01/2026
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  World at One—19/01/2026
  News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
5. 13:45
  Human Intelligence—Series 2, Recluses: Emily Bronte
  How did the writing of accomplished author Emily Bronte benefit from her reclusive nature?
6. 14:00
  The Archers—18/01/2026
  Contemporary drama in a rural setting
7. 14:15
  Disordered—Series 2, 4. Fathers, Urinal Cakes and Decisions
  4/4Hector faces up to his dad and numerous dilemmas in his love life. Stars Jamie Sives.
8. 14:45
  Opening Lines—Heart of Darkness
  John Yorke explores Conrad’s controversial and deeply enigmatic novella Heart of Darkness.
9. 15:00
  Great Lives—Pianist and broadcaster Keelan Carew nominates Russian composer Nicolai Medtner
  Pianist and broadcaster Keelan Carew champions the pianist and composer Nicolai Medtner.
10. 15:30
  You're Dead to Me—Philippe, Duc d’Orléans: in the shadow of the Sun King
  Join Greg and his guests to learn all about Philippe, Duc d’Orléans, brother of Louis XIV.
11. 16:00
  Currently—Inside ARIA
  Evan Davis goes inside the UK’s ambitious new Advanced Research and Invention Agency.
12. 16:30
  Soul Music—Cranes in the Sky
  Solange's hit song, released in 2016, muses on themes of isolation and depression.
13. 17:00
  PM—19/01/2026
  News and current affairs, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—19/01/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 18:30
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 32, Episode 5
  5/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—19/01/2026
  There's worry at Meadow Farm.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—19/01/2026
  Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music
5. 20:00
  Rethink—Rethink...middle age
  People are living longer and settling down later. Should we rethink middle age?
6. 20:30
  BBC Inside Science—15/01/2026
  A weekly programme looking at the science that's changing our world.
7. 21:00
  Start the Week—Rethinking politics
  Tom Sutcliffe explores how we might reform politics.
8. 21:45
  Café Hope—Change Please
  How a social enterprise is using coffee sales as a means of tackling homelessness.
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—19/01/2026
  In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
10. 22:45
  The Memory Police by Yoko Ogawa—Episode 1
  1/10Things disappear on the island, but not everyone forgets about them.
11. 23:00
  Limelight—Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Firewall, Episode 1
  1/8Thrilling drama based on the video game, Splinter Cell. A new recruit tests Sam Fisher.
12. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—19/01/2026
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—20/01/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  The Trust Shift—Local Trust
  Rachel Botsman on the intriguing history of trust.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—20/01/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—20/01/2026
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—20/01/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  Yesterday in Parliament—20/01/2026
  News, views and features on yesterday's stories in Parliament
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—20/01/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—20/01/2026
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with Andrew Roycroft.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—20/01/2026
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.

Tuesday 20 January 2026