BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 25 January 2026

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
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Early
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?
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Summary—25/01/2026
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 06:05
  Heart and Soul—Twin spirits: A lost bond that lives in dreams
  How a twin brother lost at birth became one woman’s spiritual guide.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—Liquid Gold and a Treasure Trove
  Helen Mark is on the Kane family farm on the edge of Lough Foyle, Co. Londonderry.
4. 06:57
  Weather—25/01/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—25/01/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 07:10
  Sunday—25/01/2026
  Cost of funerals; 'Orthobros' and family estrangement.
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—Good Faith Foundation
  Broadcaster Jane Garvey makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Good Faith Foundation.
8. 07:57
  Weather—25/01/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecast
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—25/01/2026
  The news headlines, including a look at the newspapers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—Entwining Celtic roots
  From St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral, Glasgow, with Kelvin Holdsworth and Sarah Shaw.
11. 08:48
  Tweet of the Day—Juliet Vickery on the Brent Goose
  The head of the BTO Juliet Vickery on the connection between brent geese and lemmings.
12. 08:50
  In Other News—25/01/2026
  What's going right in the world.
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—Back him or block him? Burnham row engulfs Labour
  Labour's executive decides today whether to allow Andy Burnham to seek a Westminster seat.
14. 10:00
  Desert Island Discs—Kemi Badenoch MP, leader of the opposition
  Kemi Badenoch MP shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
15. 11:00
  The Archers Omnibus—25/01/2026
  Accusations fly in Ambridge, and one resident receives life-changing news.
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Afternoon
1. 12:15
  Profile—Mark Rutte
  The Dutch diplomat making waves at Davos.
2. 12:30
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 32, 5. Sugar, Saints, Spiders and Heavy Metal
  5/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game.
3. 12:57
  Weather—25/01/2026
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—Burnham blocked from standing to be an MP
  Labour says it cannot justify causing a by-election for Greater Manchester mayor.
5. 13:30
  Currently—The Price of Meat
  High meat prices have led to a boom in meat smuggling - a major risk to public health.
6. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Caterham
  Peter Gibbs and the GQT panel are in Caterham.
7. 14:45
  Opening Lines—The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
  John Yorke takes a look at Washington Irving’s classic ghost story.
8. 15:00
  Drama on 4—The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
  Washington Irving’s classic ghost story featuring the headless horseman.
9. 16:00
  Take Four Books—Ali Smith
  The Scottish writer on her new novel, Glyph, and its connections to three other works.
10. 16:30
  Counterpoint—Series 39, Heat 4, 2026
  4/13The general knowledge music quiz chaired by Paul Gambaccini.
11. 17:00
  Witness History—How the Philippines saved Jews during World War Two
  In 1935, after the Nuremberg Laws were passed, Manila opened its doors to Jewish families
12. 17:10
  The Verb—T.S. Eliot Prize Poets
  Ian McMillan presents a poetry highlight of the year - the T.S. Eliot Prize readings.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—25/01/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
14. 17:57
  Weather—25/01/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—Burnham Blocked From By-Election Battle
  Andy Burnham has been blocked from standing as a candidate in an upcoming by-election.
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—Kathy Clugston
  Kathy Clugston presents a selection of the best bits of audio across the BBC.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—25/01/2026
  Neil issues an invitation.
4. 19:15
  Illuminated—Dreaming the Third Reich
  The story of Charlotte Beradt's subversive dream project under Nazi rule.
5. 19:45
  Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Intelligent Exercises
  How strength exercises could boost your brain power and cut your risk of heart disease.
6. 20:00
  Word of Mouth—Can AI be our friend?
  Michael Rosen talks to Jennifer Cearns about the rise of AI companions.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—Molly Burkett, Sir James Munby, Edith Flanigen, Aldrich Ames
  Matthew Bannister on a conservationist, a judge, a chemist and a spy.
8. 21:00
  Money Box—Energy Ombudsman Powers and Cheques
  A senior MP says it's too easy for energy suppliers to ignore ombudsman decisions.
9. 21:25
  Radio 4 Appeal—Good Faith Foundation
  Broadcaster Jane Garvey makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Good Faith Foundation.
10. 21:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—Ukrainians fear another Chernobyl
  Russian relentless attacks on Ukraine's energy grid raise concerns about nuclear security.
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—The UK's relationship with China
  Labour in turmoil over Andy Burnham and the UK's relationship with China.
12. 23:00
  In Our Time—The Mariana Trench
  Misha Glenny and guests discuss the exploration of the world's deepest ocean trench.
13. 23:45
  Short Works—A Whole Giant's Daughter Quest Thing by Jo Lloyd
  An original short work for radio by Jo Lloyd. Read by Alexander Vlahos.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—26/01/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:15
  Crossing Continents—Greece: Rescuers on Trial
  The aid workers put on trial for people-smuggling after saving migrants from drowning
3. 00:45
  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.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—26/01/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—26/01/2026
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
6. 05:00
  News Summary—26/01/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:04
  Yesterday in Parliament—26/01/2026
  Susan Hulme reports as peers debate the NHS's role if assisted dying was legalised.
8. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—26/01/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
9. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Pilgrim Past
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Virginia Luckett.
10. 05:45
  Farming Today—26/01/26 Timber security, feoijas, basic income for farmers.
  Timber - why we're not growing enough.
11. 05:57
  Weather—26/01/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers

Monday 26 January 2026