BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 25 January 2026

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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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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—Northern Irish Oil
  Helen Mark visits the fields that produce Northern Ireland's rapeseed oil.
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
  A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
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 Scottish Episcopal Cathedral, Glasgow, with the Provost, Kelvin Holdsworth.
11. 08:48
  Tweet of the Day—25/01/2026
  Fascinating stories about birds inspired by their calls, songs and behaviour.
12. 08:50
  In Other News—25/01/2026
  What's going right in the world.
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—25/01/2026
  The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
14. 10:00
  Desert Island Discs—Kemi Badenoch MP, Leader of the Opposition
  Kemi Badenoch, MP and LOTO, 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—24/01/2026
  An insight into the character of an influential person making the news headlines.
2. 12:30
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 32, Episode 5
  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—25/01/2026
  Radio 4's look at the week's big stories from both home and around the world.
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—23/01/2026
  Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
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—25/01/2026
  James Crawford discusses an author's new book and its connections to three other works.
10. 16:30
  Counterpoint—Heat 4, 2026
  The 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—25/01/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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
  Illuminated - Radio 4's home for creative documentaries that shed light on hidden worlds.
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—23/01/2026
  Radio 4's weekly obituary programme
8. 21:00
  Money Box—24/01/2026
  The latest news from the world of personal finance
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—24/01/2026
  Insight, wit and analysis from BBC correspondents, journalists and writers.
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—25/01/2026
  Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
12. 23:00
  In Our Time—22/01/2026
  The ideas, people and events that have shaped our world.
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
  News, views and features on yesterday's stories in Parliament
8. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—26/01/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
9. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—26/01/2026
  Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection
10. 05:45
  Farming Today—26/01/2026
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
11. 05:57
  Weather—26/01/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers

Monday 26 January 2026