BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Wednesday 28 January 2026

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

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
  News, views and features on yesterday's stories in Parliament
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—28/01/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—28/01/2026
  Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—28/01/2026
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
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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—28/01/2026
  Tim Harford explains the numbers and statistics used in everyday life.
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—28/01/2026
  Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
5. 11:00
  File on 4 Investigates—27/01/2026
  News-making original journalism investigating stories at home and abroad
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—28/01/2026
  News and discussion of consumer affairs
3. 12:57
  Weather—28/01/2026
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  World at One—28/01/2026
  News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
5. 13:45
  The Fibre Factor—To Fortify or Not to Fortify
  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—28/01/2026
  The latest news from the world of personal finance
9. 15:30
  The Artificial Human—Is the AI bubble about to burst?
  Aleks and Kevin explore the biggest story in the AI business. Is it all about to crash?
10. 16:00
  When It Hits the Fan—28/01/2026
  Who's in the news for all the wrong reasons? With David Yelland and Simon Lewis.
11. 16:15
  The Media Show—28/01/2026
  This is the programme about a revolution in media.
12. 17:00
  PM—28/01/2026
  News and current affairs, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—28/01/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 18:30
  Stand-Up Specials—Why in the Name of Pierre Novellie, 4.
  4/4Pierre Novellie asks the big questions and gives the even bigger answers
3. 19:00
  The Archers—28/01/2026
  Problems escalate for Kirsty.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—28/01/2026
  Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music
5. 20:00
  AntiSocial—23/01/2026
  Adam Fleming helps you work out what the culture wars are really about.
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. Whoospie :D
  2/6ransom_man is releasing 100 patient records a day. No-one is prepared for what comes next.
8. 21:30
  Inside Health—27/01/2026
  Series that demystifies health issues, bringing clarity to conflicting advice.
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—28/01/2026
  In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
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, The Staff Toilet Is Blocked, Again
  3/5Former doctors Tony Gardner and Phil Hammond's new comedy set in a failing GP practice.
12. 23:15
  The Skewer—Series 15, Episode 4
  4/5Jon Holmes brings you the week's biggest stories like you've never heard them before.
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
  News, views and features on yesterday's stories in Parliament
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—29/01/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—29/01/2026
  Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—29/01/2026
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.

Thursday 29 January 2026