BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Saturday 24 January 2026

Schedule

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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—24/01/2026
  Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection
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—24/01/2026
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
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, and the Inheritance Tracks of Claire Foy
  Radio 4's Saturday morning show brings you 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
  Emotional stories of the Bob Dylan song, covered by Adele, Billy Joel, Ane Brun and more.
9. 11:00
  The Week in Westminster—24/01/2026
  Radio 4's assessment of developments at Westminster
10. 11:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—24/01/2026
  Insight, wit and analysis from BBC correspondents, journalists and writers.
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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—24/01/2026
  The latest news from the world of personal finance
3. 12:30
  The News Quiz—Series 119, Episode 3
  3/8Andy Zaltzman and panellists quiz the week's news.
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?—23/01/2026
  Topical discussion posing questions to a panel of political and media personalities
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, and Esme has a dilemma.
9. 15:00
  Drama on 4—Lights Up: Dedication (Part 1)
  Shakespeare is on trial. Just what was his relationship with the Earl of Southampton?
10. 16:00
  Woman's Hour—24/01/2026
  Highlights from the Woman's Hour week
11. 17:00
  PM—24/01/2026
  Full coverage of the day's news
12. 17:30
  Political Thinking with Nick Robinson—24/01/2026
  Nick Robinson talks to people who shape our political thinking about what shaped theirs.
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—24/01/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 18:15
  Loose Ends—24/01/2026
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
3. 19:00
  Profile—24/01/2026
  An insight into the character of an influential person making the news headlines.
4. 19:15
  This Cultural Life—22/01/2026
  In-depth conversations with some of the world's leading artists and creatives.
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
  Human Intelligence—Recluses
  Naomi Alderman examines whether being a recluse has an impact on how we do our thinking.
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, Sophie
  2/4Dan somehow gets a date with a model.
10. 23:30
  Counterpoint—Heat 3, 2026
  The 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—18/01/2026
  James Crawford discusses an author's new book and its connections to three other 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—20/01/2026
  News, views and information for people who are blind or partially sighted

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