BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Wednesday 28 January 2026

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—28/01/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  Craftland—Episode 2
  2/5The art of thatching in the Highlands and islands of Scotland.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—28/01/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—28/01/2026
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—28/01/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  Yesterday in Parliament—28/01/2026
  Alicia McCarthy reports on a government concession over business rates for England's pubs.
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—28/01/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Kitchen Capers
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Virginia Luckett.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—28/01/26 Octopus, gene-edited oilseed rape, sheep dog training
  A big increase in octopus in UK waters and the impact on the fishing industry.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—28/01/2026
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  More or Less—Can you get £71,000 on benefits?
  Tim Harford investigates benefits, church attacks, saunas and marathon running.
3. 09:30
  The History Bureau—Putin and the Apartment Bombs, 2. Sugar
  2/7Three sacks of white powder discovered in a basement – and a ticking timer set for dawn.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Pornhub restrictions, Home birth suspensions, Jessica Curry, Winter Olympics
  Porn site's reaction to the Online Safety Act.
5. 11:00
  Newscast—Bonus: Review of the Year 2026, So Far...
  The earliest year in news round up ever made, probably.
6. 11:40
  This Week in History—26th January - 1st February
  Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
7. 11:45
  Craftland—Episode 3
  3/5Rush weaving in Bedfordshire – an ancient skill turned into a thriving modern business.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—28/01/2026
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—Vet Bills, Coastal Homes, Insulation Schemes
  A new government consultation looks at regulation to achieve vet pricing transparency.
3. 12:57
  Weather—28/01/2026
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  World at One—Starmer promises 'mature' relationship with China
  The Prime Minister declares ties with China are essential to the UK's national interest.
5. 13:45
  The Fibre Factor—White to Brown
  3/5Can Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall find a way to fibre-charge the nation's favourite foods?
6. 14:00
  The Archers—27/01/2026
  Ruth has concerns about a neighbour.
7. 14:15
  Drama on 4—7 Ghosts
  A modern ghost story about historic injustice, love and how to haunt a house.
8. 15:00
  Money Box—Money Box Life: Working for Longer
  Money Box Life and the complexities of working past state pension age.
9. 15:30
  The Artificial Human—AI's Bubble Trouble?, 1. Is the AI bubble about to burst?
  1/3Aleks and Kevin explore the biggest story in the AI business. Is it all about to crash?
10. 16:00
  When It Hits the Fan—Is the Beckham Brand in Jeopardy?
  David Yelland and Simon Lewis look at how a family feud could be bad for family business.
11. 16:15
  The Media Show—Viral videos shaping reporting in Minnesota, Radio 1’s Christmas Presenter Takeover, Algorithm Transparency and Skyscraper Live
  ICE protest coverage, Radio 1’s DJ try outs, algorithms and Netflix’s Skyscraper Live.
12. 17:00
  PM—President Trump gives Iran another ultimatum
  Trump warns Iran 'time is running out' for nuclear deal as US military builds up in Gulf.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—President Trump says 'time is running out' for Iran to make a deal
  Mr Trump puts pressure on Iran to negotiate a deal on nuclear weapons
2. 18:30
  Stand-Up Specials—Why in the Name of Pierre Novellie, 4. Why Am I So Unfashionable?
  4/4Pierre Novellie asks the big questions about trousers, Nazis, gloop and Bach.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—28/01/2026
  Problems escalate for Kirsty.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—John Carter Cash on his musical production The Ballad of Johnny & June
  John Carter Cash on mining memories of his famous parents to create a new musical.
5. 20:00
  AntiSocial—The Traitors and unconscious bias
  Are contestants on the TV show guilty of unconscious bias?
6. 20:45
  Magic Consultants—Shaping the World
  The consultancy industry is worth billions. Should we be in awe of their wizardry?
7. 21:00
  Intrigue—Ransom Man, 2. Whoopsie :D
  ransom_man is releasing 100 patient records a day. No-one is prepared for what comes next.
8. 21:30
  Inside Health—Should all babies have their genome sequenced at birth?
  James is joined by an expert panel to discuss NHS plans.
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Trump threatens Iran with ‘massive armada’
  The US President warns ‘time is running out’ to reach a deal on Iran's nuclear programme
10. 22:45
  The Memory Police by Yoko Ogawa—Episode 8
  8/10After the tsunami, the writer and the old man make a discovery.
11. 23:00
  Doctors On Hold—Series 1, 3. Acid Casualty
  3/5When the local MP gets high on LSD, should Mike and Peter cash in?
12. 23:15
  The Skewer—Series 15, 4. The Jaws of Andy Burnham
  4/5Rylan takes Keir Starmer dating naked, and we open the jaws of Andy Burnham.
13. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—28/01/2026
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—29/01/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  Craftland—Episode 3
  3/5Rush weaving in Bedfordshire – an ancient skill turned into a thriving modern business.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—29/01/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—29/01/2026
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—29/01/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  Yesterday in Parliament—29/01/2026
  Sean Curran reports on (Deputy) Prime Minister's Questions, and more.
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—29/01/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Help from Above
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Virginia Luckett.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—29/01/26 Sustainable food and what that means for farming
  Making our food systems more sustainable - what does that mean for agriculture?

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