BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Thursday 22 January 2026

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—22/01/2026
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  In Our Time—22/01/2026
  The ideas, people and events that have shaped our world.
3. 09:45
  Strong Message Here—22/01/2026
  Armando Iannucci and guests decode the utterly baffling world of political language.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—22/01/2026
  Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
5. 11:00
  This Cultural Life—22/01/2026
  In-depth conversations with some of the world's leading artists and creatives.
6. 11:45
  The Trust Shift—Distributed Trust
  Rachel Botsman on the intriguing history of trust.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—22/01/2026
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  The Bottom Line—22/01/2026
  The business conversation show with people at the top giving insight into what matters.
3. 12:32
  Sliced Bread—22/01/2026
  Greg Foot investigates the so-called wonder products making bold claims.
4. 12:57
  Weather—22/01/2026
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  World at One—22/01/2026
  News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
6. 13:45
  Human Intelligence—Series 2, Recluses: Li Qingzhao
  Inside the mind of China’s greatest female poet: Li Qingzhao.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—21/01/2026
  Amber faces some tough questions.
8. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Tinsel Girl and the Problem Parent
  Comedy drama about wheelchair user Maz, starring and inspired by Cherylee Houston.
9. 15:00
  Ramblings—Bredon Hill with Steve Boycott
  Clare hears about an outdoor initiative helping young people build resilience.
10. 15:27
  Radio 4 Appeal—The Benedetti Foundation
  Violinist Nicola Benedetti makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of The Benedetti Foundation.
11. 15:30
  Word of Mouth—Can AI be our friend?
  Michael Rosen talks to Jennifer Cearns about the rise of AI companions.
12. 16:00
  Rethink—Rethink... regeneration
  With building and land costs high can we avoid gentrification when reviving urban areas?
13. 16:30
  BBC Inside Science—22/01/2026
  A weekly programme looking at the science that's changing our world.
14. 17:00
  PM—22/01/2026
  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—22/01/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 18:30
  What's the Story, Ashley Storrie?—Series 3, Fan Friction
  3/4Ashley grapples with surreal loss, big wins, and the unhinged reactions of strangers.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—22/01/2026
  One resident receives some life-changing information.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—22/01/2026
  Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music
5. 20:00
  When It Hits the Fan—21/01/2026
  Who's in the news for all the wrong reasons? With David Yelland and Simon Lewis.
6. 20:15
  The Media Show—21/01/2026
  This is the programme about a revolution in media.
7. 21:00
  Loose Ends—The Charlatans, Stuart Maconie, Jill Halfpenny, Ian Smith, Jess Robinson
  Stuart Maconie and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
8. 21:45
  Strong Message Here—22/01/2026
  Armando Iannucci and guests decode the utterly baffling world of political language.
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—22/01/2026
  In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
10. 22:45
  The Memory Police by Yoko Ogawa—Episode 4
  4/10The old man helps the writer pre-pare her house for hiding R.
11. 23:00
  Radical with Amol Rajan—22/01/2026
  Conversations about tomorrow, from Today.
12. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—22/01/2026
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—23/01/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  The Trust Shift—Distributed Trust
  Rachel Botsman on the intriguing history of trust.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—23/01/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—23/01/2026
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—23/01/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  Yesterday in Parliament—23/01/2026
  News, views and features on yesterday's stories in Parliament
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—23/01/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—23/01/2026
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with Andrew Roycroft.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—23/01/2026
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.

Friday 23 January 2026