BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 19 April 2026

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—19/04/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:15
  Take Four Books—Jenni Fagan
  On her newest novel, The Delusions, and the three literary works that helped shape it.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—19/04/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—19/04/2026
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:30
  News Summary—19/04/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—19/04/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—The church of St Bartholomew, Rogate in West Sussex
  Bells on Sunday comes from the church of St Bartholomew, Rogate in West Sussex.
8. 05:45
  In Touch—14/04/2026
  News, views and information for people who are blind or partially sighted
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Summary—19/04/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 06:05
  Heart and Soul—When music became a prayer
  The Chinese pianist who discovered God after hearing Vivaldi’s Gloria.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—Landscape Recovery in the Lake District
  Caz Graham hears about a Landscape Recovery project in Cumbria’s Upper Duddon Valley.
4. 06:57
  Weather—19/04/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—19/04/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 07:10
  Sunday—19/04/2026
  A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—Magic Bus UK
  Trustee of Magic Bus UK Ruby Parmar makes the Radio Four Appeal on behalf of the charity.
8. 07:57
  Weather—19/04/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecast
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—19/04/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—19/04/2026
  Radio 4's Sunday morning service
11. 08:48
  Witness History—My dad created Mr Men and Little Miss
  In 1971, a question from his son led Roger Hargreaves to create Mr Men and Little Miss
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—Roland Arnison on the Fulmar
  Of all the seabirds explorer Roland Arnison has seen, the fulmar captured his heart.
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—19/04/2026
  The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
14. 10:00
  The Reunion—The Eden Project
  Kirsty Wark reunites the team of people who created Cornwall's Eden Project.
15. 11:00
  The Archers Omnibus—19/04/2026
  The week's events in Ambridge.
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Afternoon
1. 12:15
  Profile—18/04/2026
  An insight into the character of an influential person making the news headlines
2. 12:30
  Unspeakable—Series 3, 5. How to Cull Friends and Nickname People
  5/6Childish nicknames, culling your friends, and bingeing on junk telly.
3. 12:57
  Weather—19/04/2026
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—19/04/2026
  A look at the week's big stories and preview of the week to come.
5. 13:30
  The Documentary—Back to Books: Sweden’s Digital Backlash
  Why tech-savvy Sweden is ditching screens for books and pens in its schools.
6. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—17/04/2026
  Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
7. 14:45
  Opening Lines—Transcription
  John Yorke takes a look at Transcription by Kate Atkinson.
8. 15:00
  Drama on 4—Transcription, Transcription: Part One
  1/2Katie Hims adapts Kate Atkinson's spy thriller set in MI5 and the BBC.
9. 16:00
  Take Four Books—Solvej Balle
  James Crawford discusses an author's new book and its connections to three other works.
10. 16:30
  Round Britain Quiz—Programme 3 - Northern Ireland v England
  Northern Ireland face England in the contest of lateral thinking, chaired by Kirsty Lang.
11. 17:00
  Witness History—The playboy spy who inspired James Bond
  Dusko Popov was one of WWII's most successful double agents, inspiring the fictional 007.
12. 17:10
  Toxic!—Swept Under the Rug
  2/3Sifting through the dust, Mark Miodownik discovers the toxins polluting our living spaces.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—19/04/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
14. 17:57
  Weather—19/04/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—19/04/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—William Crawley
  William Crawley presents a weekly selection of the best bits of audio across the BBC.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—19/04/2026
  Contemporary drama in a rural setting.
4. 19:15
  Illuminated—Andy Mycock: Named, Unashamed
  Reflections on life with a terrible surname.
5. 19:45
  Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Deep Calm - with Michael Mosley, Deep Calm - Episode 3: Using Your Imagination
  3/5Sit back and unwind as Dr Michael Mosley reveals the relaxing powers of guided imagery.
6. 20:00
  Feedback—16/04/2026
  Radio 4's forum for comments, queries, criticisms and congratulations.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—17/04/2026
  Radio 4's weekly obituary programme
8. 21:00
  Money Box—18/04/2026
  The latest news from the world of personal finance
9. 21:25
  Radio 4 Appeal—Magic Bus UK
  Trustee of Magic Bus UK Ruby Parmar makes the Radio Four Appeal on behalf of the charity.
10. 21:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—18/04/2026
  Insight, and analysis from BBC correspondents around the world
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—19/04/2026
  Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
12. 23:00
  In Our Time—M. C. Escher
  The graphic artist's amazing paradoxical world, and the interplay between maths and art.
13. 23:45
  Short Works—All the Brightest Colours by Rebecca F John
  Life's full of beauty and hardship for Annie, on the remote Welsh coast. By Rebecca F John
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—20/04/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:15
  Crossing Continents—Pakistan: hospitals putting children at risk of HIV
  How and why Pakistani hospitals might be putting children at risk of HIV.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—The church of St Bartholomew, Rogate in West Sussex
  Bells on Sunday comes from the church of St Bartholomew, Rogate in West Sussex.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—20/04/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—20/04/2026
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:00
  News Summary—20/04/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:04
  Yesterday in Parliament—20/04/2026
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
8. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—20/04/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
9. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—20/04/2026
  Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection
10. 05:45
  Farming Today—20/04/2026
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
11. 05:57
  Weather—20/04/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers

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