BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Saturday 24 January 2026

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—24/01/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  The Trust Shift—New AI Frontiers
  Rachel Botsman on the intriguing history of trust.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—24/01/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—24/01/2026
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:30
  News Summary—24/01/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—24/01/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Back to School
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Virginia Luckett.
8. 05:45
  Materials of State—The Ballot Box
  David Cannadine examines the history of the ballot box.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News and Papers—24/01/2026
  The news headlines, including a look at the newspapers.
2. 06:07
  Ramblings—Bredon Hill with Steve Boycott
  Clare hears about an outdoor initiative helping young people build resilience.
3. 06:30
  Farming Today—Milk prices, farm profits, winter feed
  UK farmers are experiencing what's been called the sharpest milk price drop in history.
4. 06:57
  Weather—24/01/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  Today—24/01/2026
  Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
6. 09:00
  Saturday Live—Anton du Beke, Winter Olympics, Remembering Smells, and the Inheritance Tracks of Claire Foy
  Anton du Beke joins Adrian for extraordinary stories and remarkable people.
7. 10:00
  You're Dead to Me—Lena Horne: racism and resilience in the Golden Age of Hollywood
  Join Greg and his guests to learn all about singer and Hollywood actress Lena Horne.
8. 10:30
  Soul Music—Make You Feel My Love
  A huge hit for Adele, the song was written by Bob Dylan and has rapidly become a standard.
9. 11:00
  The Week in Westminster—24/01/2026
  Ben Riley-Smith assesses latest developments at Westminster.
10. 11:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—Ukrainians fear another Chernobyl
  Russian relentless attacks on Ukraine's energy grid raise concerns about nuclear security.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—24/01/2026
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Money Box—Energy Ombudsman Powers and Cheques
  A senior MP says it's too easy for energy suppliers to ignore ombudsman decisions.
3. 12:30
  The News Quiz—Series 119, 3. Bored of peace
  3/8Alasdair Beckett-King joins Andy Zaltzman for more News Quizzing.
4. 12:57
  Weather—24/01/2026
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  News—24/01/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 13:10
  Any Questions?—John Glen MP, Quentin Letts, Jake Richards MP, Anna Sabine MP
  Alex Forsyth presents political debate from the Corn Exchange in Blandford Forum, Dorset.
7. 14:05
  Any Answers?—24/01/2026
  Listeners respond to the issues raised in the preceding edition of Any Questions?
8. 14:45
  The Archers—23/01/2026
  The Grundys face some surprising revelations.
9. 15:00
  Drama on 4—Lights Up: Dedication by Nick Dear, Episode 1
  1/2Shakespeare is on trial. Just what was his relationship with the Earl of Southampton?
10. 16:00
  Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman's Hour: Social media ban for under 16s, Family estrangement, Denise Gough
  We discuss the pros and cons of a ban on social media for under 16s.
11. 17:00
  PM—Burnham applies to stand in by-election
  Andy Burnham's bid to become an MP is widely seen as a precursor to a leadership challenge
12. 17:30
  Political Thinking with Nick Robinson—David Lammy: The old world order isn't coming back
  What happened when Vance, Rayner and Lammy went drinking in Rome?
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—24/01/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
14. 17:57
  Weather—24/01/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—Burnam Applies To Stand For Labour In By-Election
  Andy Burnham has applied to be allowed to stand in the Gorton and Denton by-election.
2. 18:15
  Loose Ends—Nigel Havers, Rosalie Minnitt, Mike Wozniak, Dan Gillespie Sells, Stealing Sheep
  Stuart Maconie and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
3. 19:00
  Profile—Mark Rutte
  The Dutch diplomat making waves at Davos.
4. 19:15
  This Cultural Life—Katie Mitchell
  Theatre and opera director Katie Mitchell on her career and formative influences.
5. 20:00
  Archive on 4—Forged in Steel
  Alan Dein retraces his journey around the UK in search of the story of steel.
6. 21:00
  Understand—US Foreign Policy in Five Doctrines - Omnibus
  Justin Webb looks at five big US foreign policy shifts, from Monroe to Trump.
7. 22:00
  News—24/01/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
8. 22:15
  The Food Programme—The Low-Alcohol Drinks Revolution: Can Wine Keep Up?
  Jaega Wise asks if wine can keep up with the low-alcohol revolution.
9. 23:00
  Dan Does Dating—Series 1, 2. Sophie
  2/4Dan somehow gets a date with a model.
10. 23:30
  Counterpoint—Series 39, Heat 3, 2026
  3/13The general knowledge music quiz chaired by Paul Gambaccini.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—25/01/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:15
  Take Four Books—Rob Doyle
  The Irish writer on his new novel Cameo and its connections to three other literary works.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—25/01/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—25/01/2026
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:30
  News Summary—25/01/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—25/01/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—St Michael and All Angels in Great Comberton in Worcestershire
  Bells on Sunday comes from St Michael and All Angels in Great Comberton in Worcestershire.
8. 05:45
  In Touch—NHS Online Hospital, Braille Amplifiers
  The new NHS Online Hospital: what will it offer patients?

Sunday 25 January 2026