BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Wednesday 21 January 2026

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—21/01/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  The Trust Shift—In Institutions We Trust?
  Rachel Botsman on the intriguing history of trust.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—21/01/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—21/01/2026
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—21/01/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  Yesterday in Parliament—21/01/2026
  News, views and features on yesterday's stories in Parliament
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—21/01/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—21/01/2026
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with Andrew Roycroft.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—21/01/2026
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—21/01/2026
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  More or Less—21/01/2026
  Tim Harford explains the numbers and statistics used in everyday life.
3. 09:30
  The History Bureau—Putin and the Apartment Bombs, 1. The Four Bombs
  1/7Four bombs. Twelve days. Hundreds dead. What really happened in Russia in September 1999?
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—21/01/2026
  Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
5. 11:00
  File on 4 Investigates—20/01/2026
  News-making original journalism investigating stories at home and abroad
6. 11:40
  This Week in History—19th to 25th of January
  Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
7. 11:45
  The Trust Shift—Distrust In The Institution
  Rachel Botsman on the intriguing history of trust.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—21/01/2026
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—21/01/2026
  News and discussion of consumer affairs
3. 12:57
  Weather—21/01/2026
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  World at One—21/01/2026
  News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
5. 13:45
  Human Intelligence—Series 2, Recluses: Michel de Montaigne
  What can we learn from the mind of Montaigne who invented the concept of the essay?
6. 14:00
  The Archers—20/01/2026
  Chelsea offers her support.
7. 14:15
  Faith, Hope and Glory—Series 1, 8. Faith and Trevor
  8/8By Winsome Pinnock. Century-spanning series charting the emergence of modern Britain.
8. 15:00
  Money Box—21/01/2026
  The latest news from the world of personal finance
9. 15:30
  Cloning Jack
  You can now clone your pet in the UK, but should you?
10. 16:00
  When It Hits the Fan—21/01/2026
  Who's in the news for all the wrong reasons? With David Yelland and Simon Lewis.
11. 16:15
  The Media Show—21/01/2026
  This is the programme about a revolution in media.
12. 17:00
  PM—21/01/2026
  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—21/01/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 18:30
  Stand-Up Specials—Why in the Name of Pierre Novellie, 3. Why Am I British?
  3/4Pierre Novellie asks the big questions about booze, bowler hats and beefeaters.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—21/01/2026
  Amber faces some tough questions.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—21/01/2026
  Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music
5. 20:00
  AntiSocial—16/01/2026
  Adam Fleming helps you work out what the culture wars are really about.
6. 20:45
  Magic Consultants—The History
  The consultancy industry is worth billions. Should we be in awe of their wizardry?
7. 21:00
  Intrigue—Ransom Man, 1. Naked
  1/6A woman's deepest secrets are stolen by a hacker called ransom_man. But she is not alone.
8. 21:30
  Inside Health—20/01/2026
  Series that demystifies health issues, bringing clarity to conflicting advice.
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—21/01/2026
  In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
10. 22:45
  The Memory Police by Yoko Ogawa—Episode 3
  3/10The Inuis disappear, and R shares a dangerous secret with the writer.
11. 23:00
  Doctors On Hold—Series 1, A Letter from the Health Secretary
  2/5Former doctors Tony Gardner and Phil Hammond's new comedy set in a failing GP practice.
12. 23:15
  The Skewer—Series 15, Episode 3
  3/5Jon Holmes brings you the week's biggest stories like you've never heard them before.
13. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—21/01/2026
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—22/01/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  The Trust Shift—Distrust In The Institution
  Rachel Botsman on the intriguing history of trust.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—22/01/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—22/01/2026
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—22/01/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  Yesterday in Parliament—22/01/2026
  News, views and features on yesterday's stories in Parliament
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—22/01/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—22/01/2026
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with Andrew Roycroft.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—22/01/2026
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.

Thursday 22 January 2026