BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Friday 13 February 2026

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—13/02/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  The Colour of Home by Sajid Javid—Episode 4
  4/5Sir Sajid Javid describes growing up as part of an immigrant family in 1970s Britain.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—13/02/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—13/02/2026
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—13/02/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  Yesterday in Parliament—13/02/2026
  Sean Curran reports as MPs demand an apology for major delays to Civil Service pensions.
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—13/02/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—The Value of Love
  Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection with the Reverend Dr Craig Gardiner.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—Somerset floods update, slurry conundrum, drones v weeds, a pivot point for farms?
  Tens of thousands of acres of farmland are still under water in Somerset.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—13/02/2026
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Desert Island Discs—Tahra Zafar, costume and effects designer
  Tahra Zafar, costume and designer, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
3. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Gender guidance for schools, Eva Brookes, Kim Jong Un's daughter
  The BBC's education editor on the government's guidance on gender in schools in England.
4. 11:00
  The Food Programme—Eating Together
  What happens when we bring back the simple act of eating together?
5. 11:45
  The Colour of Home by Sajid Javid—Episode 5
  5/5Sir Sajid Javid describes growing up as part of an immigrant family in 1970s Britain.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—13/02/2026
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  AntiSocial—Who is Heathcliff?
  Should Heathcliff be played by a white actor?
3. 12:57
  Weather—13/02/2026
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  World at One—Palestine Action ban ruled unlawful
  The High Court overrules the government's proscription but doesn't lift the ban.
5. 13:45
  The Hunger Game—5. Food for Thought
  5/5A series exploring the weight loss drug revolution. Presented by Prof Giles Yeo.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—12/02/2026
  Accusations are flying.
7. 14:15
  Limelight—Wolf Valley, Episode 4
  A suspicious death, covert deals and a dark legacy.
8. 14:45
  Life Without—Life Without the Moon
  Full moon, half-moon, total eclipse. What happens when we look up and the moon is missing?
9. 15:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Tyne Valley
  Kathy Clugston and the GQT team are in Tyne Valley, Newcastle.
10. 15:45
  Short Works—Hearts in Lattes
  A new story from Allan Radcliffe about a strained relationship between mum and daughter.
11. 16:00
  Last Word—Meredith Hooper, David Young, Dorothy Solomon, Derek Kelly
  Matthew Bannister on an author, a lawyer, an agent and a farmer.
12. 16:30
  Sideways—80. Broody Men
  Matthew Syed challenges assumptions about male desire to have a baby.
13. 17:00
  PM—Palestine Action ruling leaves thousands in limbo
  The High Court says the ban on the organisation is unlawful but it remains in place.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—The High Court rules the decision to ban Palestine Action as a terrorist group is unlawful
  The group remains banned for now to allow for further legal arguments
2. 18:30
  The News Quiz—Series 119, 6. Is the UK getting sunnier?
  6/8Former MP Mhairi Black makes her News Quiz debut.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—13/02/2026
  David's happy with his lot.
4. 19:15
  Add to Playlist—Rick Wakeman and Aoife Ní Bhriain launch the new series
  Rick Wakeman and Aoife Ní Bhriain kick off the new series.
5. 20:00
  Any Questions?—Meghan Gallacher MSP, Gerry Hassan, Ivan McKee MSP, Kirsty McNeill MP
  Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Denny Civic Theatre in Dumbarton.
6. 20:55
  This Week in History—9th to 15th February
  Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
7. 21:00
  Free Thinking—Working Class Creativity
  Depictions of working class life on TV and in culture and how they've changed.
8. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Planned Manchester attack could have been deadliest in UK history
  Two have been jailed for planning a gun attack on the city’s Jewish community
9. 22:45
  James by Percival Everett—5: Minstrels
  5/10The brilliant Pulitzer-winning novel from one of the US's greatest contemporary writers.
10. 23:00
  Americast—Will the US Supreme Court stand up to Trump?
  Or will the court expand the US president’s power?
11. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—13/02/2026
  Susan Hulme reports on the future of the Lords, textiles and organised crime near you.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—14/02/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  The Colour of Home by Sajid Javid—Episode 5
  5/5Sir Sajid Javid describes growing up as part of an immigrant family in 1970s Britain.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—14/02/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—14/02/2026
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:30
  News Summary—14/02/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—14/02/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Self Love and True Love
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Angad Kaur.
8. 05:45
  Life Without—Life Without the Moon
  Full moon, half-moon, total eclipse. What happens when we look up and the moon is missing?

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