BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Thursday 29 January 2026

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—29/01/2026
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  In Our Time—29/01/2026
  The ideas, people and events that have shaped our world.
3. 09:45
  Strong Message Here—29/01/2026
  Armando Iannucci and guests decode the utterly baffling world of political language
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—29/01/2026
  Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
5. 11:00
  This Cultural Life—29/01/2026
  In-depth conversations with some of the world's leading artists and creatives.
6. 11:45
  Craftland—Episode 4
  4/5Colyton in Devon is home to both a wheelwright's workshop and a tannery.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—29/01/2026
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  The Bottom Line—29/01/2026
  The business conversation show with people at the top giving insight into what matters.
3. 12:32
  Sliced Bread—29/01/2026
  Greg Foot investigates the so-called wonder products making bold claims.
4. 12:57
  Weather—29/01/2026
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  World at One—29/01/2026
  News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
6. 13:45
  The Fibre Factor—Full of Beans
  1/5Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall celebrates beans, peas and pulses from around the world.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—28/01/2026
  Problems escalate for Kirsty.
8. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Silent Tide
  On a Scottish island, a detective lands from Argentina to investigate her brother’s death.
9. 15:00
  Ramblings—Ghosts of the Farm with Nicola Chester
  Clare joins writer Nicola Chester for a circular walk out of Inkpen, West Berkshire.
10. 15:27
  Radio 4 Appeal—Good Faith Foundation
  Broadcaster Jane Garvey makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Good Faith Foundation.
11. 15:30
  Word of Mouth—Aphorisms: Sayings to Live By
  Michael Rosen talks to James Geary about aphorisms, AKA literature's hand luggage
12. 16:00
  Rethink—Rethink... the promise of AI
  AI is now integrated into many websites and apps - but what is it for?
13. 16:30
  BBC Inside Science—29/01/2026
  A weekly programme looking at the science that's changing our world.
14. 17:00
  PM—29/01/2026
  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—29/01/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 18:30
  What's the Story, Ashley Storrie?—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/4The story of Ashley, a tall comedian who loves William Shatner and hates textured fabrics.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—29/01/2026
  It's judgement day for Justin.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—29/01/2026
  Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music
5. 20:00
  When It Hits the Fan—28/01/2026
  Who's in the news for all the wrong reasons? With David Yelland and Simon Lewis.
6. 20:15
  The Media Show—28/01/2026
  This is the programme about a revolution in media.
7. 21:00
  Loose Ends—24/01/2026
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
8. 21:45
  Strong Message Here—29/01/2026
  Armando Iannucci and guests decode the utterly baffling world of political language
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—29/01/2026
  In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
10. 22:45
  The Memory Police by Yoko Ogawa—Episode 9
  9/10The writer and the old man search for sculptures in the ruined cabin.
11. 23:00
  Radical with Amol Rajan—29/01/2026
  Conversations about tomorrow, from Today.
12. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—29/01/2026
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—30/01/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  Craftland—Episode 4
  4/5Colyton in Devon is home to both a wheelwright's workshop and a tannery.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—30/01/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—30/01/2026
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—30/01/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  Yesterday in Parliament—30/01/2026
  News, views and features on yesterday's stories in Parliament
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—30/01/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—30/01/2026
  Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—30/01/2026
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.

Friday 30 January 2026