704: BBC Radio 4

Mon Jun 15
Sixty Years of Hurt

Today 15:30 - 16:00

5/6. David Baddiel explores Englishness through the history of the England men's football team, from 1966 onward. Episode 5 confronts the collective agony of the the penalty shoot out.

Lebanon's Abandoned Lives

Today 16:00 - 16:30

People who've had to abandon their homes because of the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah describe what life is like in Lebanon, a country repeatedly hit by war.

Legend: The Miles Davis Story

Today 16:30 - 17:00

4/5. By the late 1960s, Miles Davis's cool was fading. So the 'Prince of Darkness' decided to set his legacy on fire. Clarke Peters explores the electric world of Bitches Brew.

PM

Today 17:00 - 18:00

Full coverage of the day's news.

Six O'Clock News

Today 18:00 - 18:30

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue

Today 18:30 - 19:00

2/6. Jack Dee returns to Brighton with panellists Richard Coles, Tony Hawks, Rachel Parris and Marcus Brigstocke.

The Archers

Today 19:00 - 19:15

Brian's feelings are hurt, and Amber is on tenterhooks.

Front Row

Today 19:15 - 20:00

Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.

Rethink

Today 20:00 - 20:30

How the science of cellular regeneration treats aging itself, with the clinical trials of a therapy which transforms old dysfunctional cells into young healthy ones.

BBC Inside Science

Today 20:30 - 21:00

The tallest tower of the Sagrada Familia has been completed, but how did structural engineers fulfil Gaudi's once impossible vision?

Start the Week

Today 21:00 - 21:45

Stories of working-class Britain from Nicola Wilding, Natasha Carthew and Daljit Nagra, with Adam Rutherford.

Mary Bourke: Who Cares?

Today 21:45 - 22:00

There are five million carers in the UK - but who cares for the carers? Through a mixture of stand-up comedy and interviews, comedian and carer Mary Bourke investigates.

The World Tonight

Today 22:00 - 22:45

In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective.

Land by Maggie O'Farrell

Today 22:45 - 23:00

1/10. A family struggles for survival in the aftermath of the Great Hunger. Tomás intends to bears witness to the catastrophe in the maps he makes for the British. Read by Brian Gleeson.

Bitter Pill

Today 23:00 - 23:30

5/5. Warren is ready to announce the launch of the new miracle drug RESET. However Jackie has some concerns.

Today in Parliament

Today 23:30 - 00:00

News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament.

Tue Jun 16
Midnight News

Tomorrow 00:00 - 00:30

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Heatwave: The Summer of 1976 by John L Williams

Tomorrow 00:30 - 00:48

1/5. Writer John L Williams remembers the stifling summer that loosened societal norms and laid the foundations for modern-day Britain. Read by Dean Rehman.

Shipping Forecast

Tomorrow 00:48 - 01:00

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

World Service

Tomorrow 01:00 - 05:00

BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.

News Summary

Tomorrow 05:00 - 05:04

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Yesterday in Parliament

Tomorrow 05:04 - 05:34

News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament.

Shipping Forecast

Tomorrow 05:34 - 05:43

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

Prayer for the Day

Tomorrow 05:43 - 05:45

Spiritual reflection to start the day with the Reverend Dr Rosa Hunt.

Farming Today

Tomorrow 05:45 - 06:00

The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.

Today

Tomorrow 06:00 - 09:00

News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.

The Long View

Tomorrow 09:00 - 09:30

Jonathan Freedland takes the long view of electoral reform.

All in the Mind

Tomorrow 09:30 - 10:00

How does it feel to take a dose of magic mushroom psychedelic to see if it could help with the most severe types of depression - and what's the evidence it works?

Woman's Hour

Tomorrow 10:00 - 11:00

Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.

Add to Playlist

Tomorrow 11:00 - 11:45

Bassoonist Amy Harman and bass guitarist Guy Pratt join Anna and Jeffrey to add five more tracks, kicking off with an early ska classic.

Heatwave: The Summer of 1976 by John L Williams

Tomorrow 11:45 - 12:00

2/5. In the summer of '76 tensions between fascists and their opponents are coming to a head, with violence in the air as the temperature rises. Read by Dean Rehman.

News Summary

Tomorrow 12:00 - 12:04

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Call You and Yours

Tomorrow 12:04 - 12:57

News and discussion of consumer affairs.

Weather Forecast

Tomorrow 12:57 - 13:00

The latest weather forecast.

The World at One

Tomorrow 13:00 - 13:45

News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4.

Ten Years After Brexit

Tomorrow 13:45 - 14:00

7/10. What does the UK's science and academic landscape look like post-Brexit?

The Archers

Tomorrow 14:00 - 14:15

Brian's feelings are hurt, and Amber is on tenterhooks.

Our Friends in the North

Tomorrow 14:15 - 15:00

4/10. Playwright and screenwriter Peter Flannery's audio version of his multi-award winning and highly acclaimed TV series Our Friends in the North - for BBC Radio 4.

Lady on Trial with Lucy Worsley

Tomorrow 15:00 - 15:30

Lucy Worsley explores the life of 19th century writer Caroline Norton - shamed by a high-profile and scandalous adultery trial, but fired with a thirst for justice.

Thinking Allowed

Tomorrow 15:30 - 16:00

Laurie Taylor talks to Les Back from the University of Glasgow and Gurminder Bhambra from the University of Sussex about colonial histories, inequality and the future of sociology.

Poetry Please

Tomorrow 16:00 - 16:30

Welsh poet Gwyneth Lewis curates a selection of poetry chosen by listeners.

What's Up Docs?

Tomorrow 16:30 - 17:00

In a special episode recorded before an audience at Hay Festival, Chris and Xand explore what we can learn from other countries and cultures about living longer, healthier lives.

PM

Tomorrow 17:00 - 18:00

Full coverage of the day's news.

Six O'Clock News

Tomorrow 18:00 - 18:30

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

One Person Found This Helpful

Tomorrow 18:30 - 19:00

5/6. Frank Skinner hosts the show based on what we all do at least once a day - shop online and leave a review, as an all-star panel celebrate the good, the bad and the baffling.

The Archers

Tomorrow 19:00 - 19:15

Disaster strikes for David, and Alistair has his work cut out.

Front Row

Tomorrow 19:15 - 20:00

Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.

File on 4 Investigates

Tomorrow 20:00 - 20:40

Award-winning current affairs documentary series.

In Touch

Tomorrow 20:40 - 21:00

News, views and information for people who are blind or partially sighted.

The Law Show

Tomorrow 21:00 - 21:30

Do changes in the Representation of the People Bill 2026 strengthen political funding rules enough to protect democracy?

The Bottom Line

Tomorrow 21:30 - 22:00

What does it take to drill for oil and then refine it into consumer products like diesel and jet fuel? Currently the world uses about a hundred million barrels of oil a day.

The World Tonight

Tomorrow 22:00 - 22:45

In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective.

Land by Maggie O'Farrell

Tomorrow 22:45 - 23:00

2/10. The usually taciturn Tomás can't stop talking. His son Liam is worried. The gripping story of a family's struggles in the aftermath of the Great Hunger. Read by Brian Gleeson.

Uncanny Cold Cases

Tomorrow 23:00 - 23:30

11/12. Danny and the team turn their attention to Borley Rectory, which has often been called the most haunted house in England.

Today in Parliament

Tomorrow 23:30 - 00:00

News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament.

Wed Jun 17
Midnight News

Wednesday 00:00 - 00:30

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Heatwave: The Summer of 1976 by John L Williams

Wednesday 00:30 - 00:48

2/5. In the summer of '76 tensions between fascists and their opponents are coming to a head, with violence in the air as the temperature rises. Read by Dean Rehman.

Shipping Forecast

Wednesday 00:48 - 01:00

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

World Service

Wednesday 01:00 - 05:00

BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.

News Summary

Wednesday 05:00 - 05:04

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Yesterday in Parliament

Wednesday 05:04 - 05:34

News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament.

Shipping Forecast

Wednesday 05:34 - 05:43

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

Prayer for the Day

Wednesday 05:43 - 05:45

Spiritual reflection to start the day with the Reverend Dr Rosa Hunt.

Farming Today

Wednesday 05:45 - 06:00

The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.

Today

Wednesday 06:00 - 09:00

News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.

More or Less

Wednesday 09:00 - 09:30

Tim Harford explains the numbers and statistics used in everyday life.

To Catch a King

Wednesday 09:30 - 10:00

In the Iraqi town that's become a hotbed of smuggling, Sue and Rob unravel what's happened to scores of missing boys taken hostage and tortured as they try to reach the UK.

Woman's Hour

Wednesday 10:00 - 11:00

Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.

File on 4 Investigates

Wednesday 11:00 - 11:40

Award-winning current affairs documentary series.

This Week in History

Wednesday 11:40 - 11:45

Striking miners clash with police in Yorkshire, the world's first animal welfare organisation is founded and a new age in computing begins in Manchester.

Heatwave: The Summer of 1976 by John L Williams

Wednesday 11:45 - 12:00

3/5. 1976. With drought legislation biting across much of the UK, the West Indies bring their fast bowling barrage to England. Read by Dean Rehman.

News Summary

Wednesday 12:00 - 12:04

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

You and Yours

Wednesday 12:04 - 12:57

News and discussion of consumer affairs.

Weather Forecast

Wednesday 12:57 - 13:00

The latest weather forecast.

The World at One

Wednesday 13:00 - 13:45

News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4.

Ten Years After Brexit

Wednesday 13:45 - 14:00

8/10. Why did fishing and farming resonate so deeply with voters during the Brexit referendum debate? And how have the industries fared in the years since Brexit?

The Archers

Wednesday 14:00 - 14:15

Disaster strikes for David, and Alistair has his work cut out.

Life and Time: Release

Wednesday 14:15 - 15:00

1/2. The award winning prison drama returns. A prisoner walks free believing his prayers have been answered. In fact he has been released in error, and a national manhunt has begun.

The Law Show

Wednesday 15:00 - 15:30

Since April, so-called 'Blitz' court hearings have been extended across England and Wales, but will they help ease court delays?

The Artificial Human

Wednesday 15:30 - 16:00

Aleks and Kevin explore the job losses in Silicon Valley, the impact of vibe coding, and whether AI is beginning to replace the roles that created it.

When It Hits the Fan

Wednesday 16:00 - 16:15

Who's in the news for all the wrong reasons? With David Yelland and Farzana Baduel.

The Media Show

Wednesday 16:15 - 17:00

This is the programme about a revolution in media.

PM

Wednesday 17:00 - 18:00

Full coverage of the day's news.

Six O'Clock News

Wednesday 18:00 - 18:30

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Ivo Graham's Obsessions

Wednesday 18:30 - 19:00

1/6. Phil Wang tells Ivo of his love of crooners, while Su Pollard shares her soft spot for tomatoes. Also featuring extreme endurance runner Adam Tango Holland.

The Archers

Wednesday 19:00 - 19:15

George is feeling optimistic, and there's good news at last at Brookfield.

Front Row

Wednesday 19:15 - 20:00

Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.

The Moral Maze

Wednesday 20:00 - 21:00

Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories. #moralmaze.

The Long View

Wednesday 21:00 - 21:30

Jonathan Freedland takes the long view of electoral reform.

All in the Mind

Wednesday 21:30 - 22:00

How does it feel to take a dose of magic mushroom psychedelic to see if it could help with the most severe types of depression - and what's the evidence it works?

The World Tonight

Wednesday 22:00 - 22:45

In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective.

Land by Maggie O'Farrell

Wednesday 22:45 - 23:00

3/10. Father Joseph pays a visit to Tomás, who has resolved to map the deserted villages of the Great Hunger. Maggie O'Farrell's new novel is read by Brian Gleeson.

The Big Idea with Alistair Green

Wednesday 23:00 - 23:15

Alistair is joined by world renowned author Jonathan Ramekin who has penned modern classics such as 'Acne, Bubblegum and a Cat called Mr Doodles'.

Jazz Emu: The Sound of Us

Wednesday 23:15 - 23:30

After being diagnosed with below average testosterone levels, Jazz seeks to assert his dominance, leading to some toxic decisions, crazed ideas and dark (but bloody catchy) music.

Today in Parliament

Wednesday 23:30 - 00:00

News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament.

Thu Jun 18
Midnight News

Thursday 00:00 - 00:30

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Heatwave: The Summer of 1976 by John L Williams

Thursday 00:30 - 00:48

3/5. 1976. With drought legislation biting across much of the UK, the West Indies bring their fast bowling barrage to England. Read by Dean Rehman.

Shipping Forecast

Thursday 00:48 - 01:00

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

World Service

Thursday 01:00 - 05:00

BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.

News Summary

Thursday 05:00 - 05:04

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Yesterday in Parliament

Thursday 05:04 - 05:34

News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament.

Shipping Forecast

Thursday 05:34 - 05:43

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

Prayer for the Day

Thursday 05:43 - 05:45

Spiritual reflection to start the day with the Reverend Dr Rosa Hunt.

Farming Today

Thursday 05:45 - 06:00

The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.

Today

Thursday 06:00 - 09:00

News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.

In Our Time

Thursday 09:00 - 09:45

Misha Glenny and guests discuss how Athens led an ancient league of allies which gradually seemed to transform from a cooperative alliance to an imperial power.

Strong Message Here

Thursday 09:45 - 10:00

Armando Iannucci and guests decode the utterly baffling world of political language.

Woman's Hour

Thursday 10:00 - 11:00

Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.

This Cultural Life

Thursday 11:00 - 11:45

In-depth conversations with some of the world's leading artists and creatives across theatre, visual arts, music, dance, film and more.

Heatwave: The Summer of 1976 by John L Williams

Thursday 11:45 - 12:00

4/5. As the movement for education reform gathers pace, one small school in Islington becomes a battleground between progressive teachers and the old guard. Read by Dean Rehman.

News Summary

Thursday 12:00 - 12:04

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

The Bottom Line

Thursday 12:04 - 12:32

Evan Davis hosts the business conversation show.

Toast

Thursday 12:32 - 12:57

How did Izal medicated toilet paper reach the end of the roll? Sean Farrington examines another iconic brand that still ended up, Toast.

Weather Forecast

Thursday 12:57 - 13:00

The latest weather forecast.

The World at One

Thursday 13:00 - 13:45

News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4.

Ten Years After Brexit

Thursday 13:45 - 14:00

9/10. As Brexit returns to the front pages, Alex Forsyth asks how the EU's relationship with the UK has changed since Brexit, and whether there is appetite for reintegration today.

The Archers

Thursday 14:00 - 14:15

George is feeling optimistic, and there's good news at last at Brookfield.

Life and Time: Release

Thursday 14:15 - 15:00

2/2. James Fritz's award-winning prison drama concludes. The prisoner was given a two-year tariff. Fourteen years later he is still inside, and today is his sixth parole hearing.

Ramblings

Thursday 15:00 - 15:27

Marlon Patrice and his group, We Go Outside Too, lead Clare up The Wrekin in Shropshire.

The Radio 4 Appeal

Thursday 15:27 - 15:30

Actor Dame Harriet Walter makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Refugee Action.

Feedback

Thursday 15:30 - 16:00

Radio 4's forum for comments, queries, criticisms and congratulations.

Rethink

Thursday 16:00 - 16:30

Rethink looks at the issues of our time and considers how we can approach them differently.

BBC Inside Science

Thursday 16:30 - 17:00

A weekly show exploring science, its mysteries, and the debates it sparks.

PM

Thursday 17:00 - 18:00

Full coverage of the day's news.

Six O'Clock News

Thursday 18:00 - 18:30

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

P.O.V.

Thursday 18:30 - 19:00

1/6. As we were saying, P.O.V. is a sketch show made by the internet's best comedians, such as The Exploding Heads, Elaine Owusu, and Ed Night and Paddy Young.

The Archers

Thursday 19:00 - 19:15

Kate struggles to find the silver lining, and Brad opens his heart.

Front Row

Thursday 19:15 - 20:00

Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.

When It Hits the Fan

Thursday 20:00 - 20:15

Who's in the news for all the wrong reasons? With David Yelland and Farzana Baduel.

The Media Show

Thursday 20:15 - 21:00

This is the programme about a revolution in media.

Loose Ends

Thursday 21:00 - 21:45

Robert Thorogood, Emma Doran and Tim Foley join Clive Anderson with music from Alexis Taylor and Creepy Crawly.

Strong Message Here

Thursday 21:45 - 22:00

Armando Iannucci and guests decode the utterly baffling world of political language.

The World Tonight

Thursday 22:00 - 22:45

In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective.

Land by Maggie O'Farrell

Thursday 22:45 - 23:00

4/10. Liam is relieved that the priest has taken charge of his father. Maggie O'Farrell's new novel is read by Brian Gleeson.

Radical with Amol Rajan

Thursday 23:00 - 23:30

News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.

Today in Parliament

Thursday 23:30 - 00:00

News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament.

Fri Jun 19
Midnight News

Friday 00:00 - 00:30

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Heatwave: The Summer of 1976 by John L Williams

Friday 00:30 - 00:48

4/5. As the movement for education reform gathers pace, one small school in Islington becomes a battleground between progressive teachers and the old guard. Read by Dean Rehman.

Shipping Forecast

Friday 00:48 - 01:00

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

World Service

Friday 01:00 - 05:00

BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.

News Summary

Friday 05:00 - 05:04

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Yesterday in Parliament

Friday 05:04 - 05:34

News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament.

Shipping Forecast

Friday 05:34 - 05:43

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

Prayer for the Day

Friday 05:43 - 05:45

Spiritual reflection to start the day with the Reverend Dr Rosa Hunt.

Farming Today

Friday 05:45 - 06:00

The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.

Today

Friday 06:00 - 09:00

News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.

Desert Island Discs

Friday 09:00 - 10:00

Anna Maxwell Martin, actor, shares the eight tracks, book and luxury item she would take with her if cast away to a desert island. With Lauren Laverne.

Woman's Hour

Friday 10:00 - 11:00

Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.

The Food Programme

Friday 11:00 - 11:45

15 years after her cancer diagnosis, Sheila Dillon asks why food still often gets overlooked in cancer care, and finds out how that could be changing.

Heatwave: The Summer of 1976 by John L Williams

Friday 11:45 - 12:00

5/5. As the summer of 1976 draws to a close, the music press brings a chaotic new movement to the attention of Britain's alienated youth. Read by Dean Rehman.

News Summary

Friday 12:00 - 12:04

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Rare Earth

Friday 12:04 - 12:57

Is there any true wilderness left on our planet? Writer Cal Flyn joins Tom Heap and Helen Czerski to consider the fear and fascination that wilderness exerts.

Weather Forecast

Friday 12:57 - 13:00

The latest weather forecast.

The World at One

Friday 13:00 - 13:45

News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4.

Ten Years After Brexit

Friday 13:45 - 14:00

10/10. Why has Brexit had such a profound effect on British politics?

The Archers

Friday 14:00 - 14:15

Kate struggles to find the silver lining, and Brad opens his heart.

The Courier

Friday 14:15 - 14:45

A five-part thriller by Eno Mfon and Darragh Mortell. Starring Mohamed Elsandel, Maeve Courtier-Lilley and Ali Goolyad. With original music by Tom Tripp and Nabra.

The Hackers

Friday 14:45 - 15:00

9/10. Biella discovers the different reasons people hack their own bodies.

Gardeners' Question Time

Friday 15:00 - 15:45

Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.

Short Works

Friday 15:45 - 16:00

To say Moira's daughters are single-minded is something of an understatement...

Last Word

Friday 16:00 - 16:30

Radio 4's weekly obituary programme.

More or Less

Friday 16:30 - 17:00

Tim Harford explains the numbers and statistics used in everyday life.

PM

Friday 17:00 - 18:00

Full coverage of the day's news.

Six O'Clock News

Friday 18:00 - 18:30

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Dead Ringers

Friday 18:30 - 19:00

2/6. Satirical impressions from the team headed up by Jon Culshaw and Jan Ravens.

The Archers

Friday 19:00 - 19:15

The stress builds for Amber, and Will attempts to make a good impression.

Add to Playlist

Friday 19:15 - 20:00

Pianist Ashley Henry and flautist Claire Wickes join Anna and Jeffrey as they add five more tracks in the penultimate episode of the series.

Any Questions?

Friday 20:00 - 20:55

Topical discussion posing questions to a panel of political and media personalities.

This Week in History

Friday 20:55 - 21:00

Striking miners clash with police in Yorkshire, the world's first animal welfare organisation is founded and a new age in computing begins in Manchester.

Free Thinking

Friday 21:00 - 22:00

Leading thinkers discuss the ideas shaping our lives - looking back at the news and making links between past and present.

The World Tonight

Friday 22:00 - 22:45

In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective.

Land by Maggie O'Farrell

Friday 22:45 - 23:00

5/10. Tomás uproots his family and brings them to the peninsula, a magical place with a deep history. Maggie O'Farrell's new novel is read by Brian Gleeson, and abridged by Sara Davies.

Americast

Friday 23:00 - 23:30

Join Americast for insights and analysis on what's happening inside Trump's White House.

Today in Parliament

Friday 23:30 - 00:00

News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament.

Sat Jun 20
Midnight News

Saturday 00:00 - 00:30

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Heatwave: The Summer of 1976 by John L Williams

Saturday 00:30 - 00:48

5/5. As the summer of 1976 draws to a close, the music press brings a chaotic new movement to the attention of Britain's alienated youth. Read by Dean Rehman.

Shipping Forecast

Saturday 00:48 - 01:00

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

World Service

Saturday 01:00 - 05:30

BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.

News Summary

Saturday 05:30 - 05:34

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Shipping Forecast

Saturday 05:34 - 05:43

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

Prayer for the Day

Saturday 05:43 - 05:45

Spiritual reflection to start the day with Bryan Kerr, a Church of Scotland Minister in Kilmacolm, Inverclyde.

The Hackers

Saturday 05:45 - 06:00

9/10. Biella discovers the different reasons people hack their own bodies.

News, Weather and Papers

Saturday 06:00 - 06:07

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Ramblings

Saturday 06:07 - 06:30

Marlon Patrice and his group, We Go Outside Too, lead Clare up The Wrekin in Shropshire.

Farming Today This Week

Saturday 06:30 - 06:57

The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.

Weather Forecast

Saturday 06:57 - 07:00

The latest weather reports and forecast.

Today

Saturday 07:00 - 09:00

News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.

Saturday Live

Saturday 09:00 - 10:00

Radio 4's Saturday morning show brings you extraordinary stories and remarkable people.

Sixty Years of Hurt

Saturday 10:00 - 10:30

6/6. In the last episode of his series on the history of the England Men's football team, David Baddiel looks at that most magical, and most tantalising of all things - hope.

Legend: The Miles Davis Story

Saturday 10:30 - 11:00

5/5. Clarke Peters on the final chapter of the MiIes Davis Story. After five 'lost years', Miles makes a musical comeback that will cement his legacy while making peace with his past.

The Week in Westminster

Saturday 11:00 - 11:30

Radio 4's assessment of developments at Westminster.

From Our Own Correspondent

Saturday 11:30 - 12:00

Insight, and analysis from BBC correspondents around the world.

News Summary

Saturday 12:00 - 12:04

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Money Box

Saturday 12:04 - 12:30

The latest news from the world of personal finance.

Dead Ringers

Saturday 12:30 - 12:57

2/6. Satirical impressions from the team headed up by Jon Culshaw and Jan Ravens.

Weather Forecast

Saturday 12:57 - 13:00

The latest weather forecast.

News Bulletin

Saturday 13:00 - 13:10

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Any Questions?

Saturday 13:10 - 14:05

Topical discussion posing questions to a panel of political and media personalities.

Any Answers?

Saturday 14:05 - 14:45

Listeners respond to the issues raised in the preceding edition of Any Questions?

The Archers

Saturday 14:45 - 15:00

The stress builds for Amber, and Will attempts to make a good impression.

Joseph Andrews Remixed

Saturday 15:00 - 16:00

2/2. Joseph continues to wander the byways of England and have adventures that reveal humanity's foolishness in Shaun McKenna's remixed version of Fielding's comic satire of the day.

Weekend Woman's Hour

Saturday 16:00 - 17:00

Highlights from the Woman's Hour week.

Saturday PM

Saturday 17:00 - 17:30

Full coverage of the day's news.

Political Thinking with Nick Robinson

Saturday 17:30 - 17:54

Nick Robinson talks to people who shape our political thinking about what shaped theirs.

Shipping Forecast

Saturday 17:54 - 17:57

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

Weather Forecast

Saturday 17:57 - 18:00

The latest weather reports and forecast.

Six O'Clock News

Saturday 18:00 - 18:15

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Loose Ends

Saturday 18:15 - 19:00

Stuart is joined by comedian Daniel Sloss and writer Helen Watson at Borders Book Festival in the Scottish Borders. Plus music from Horse McDonald.

Profile

Saturday 19:00 - 19:15

An insight into the character of an influential person making the news headlines.

This Cultural Life

Saturday 19:15 - 20:00

In-depth conversations with some of the world's leading artists and creatives across theatre, visual arts, music, dance, film and more.

Resonance FM: The Art of Listening

Saturday 20:00 - 21:00

Comedian and writer Stewart Lee tells the story and explores the founding ideas and archive of Resonance FM, the UK's greatest radio art station.

The Moral Maze

Saturday 21:00 - 22:00

Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories. #moralmaze.

News Bulletin

Saturday 22:00 - 22:15

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

The Food Programme

Saturday 22:15 - 23:00

15 years after her cancer diagnosis, Sheila Dillon asks why food still often gets overlooked in cancer care, and finds out how that could be changing.

The Many Wrongs Of Lord Christian Brighty

Saturday 23:00 - 23:30

4/4. Brighty's plans to take Babs and Churley to the celebrated final Ball of the Season at Mr Twouft's house are upended when he runs into his into ex-fiancée Lady Penelope.

Déjà News

Saturday 23:30 - 00:00

Lucy Porter hosts a brand new quiz as contestants are questioned on a century of news archive which tests their knowledge of the sound of stories from the last 100 years.

Sun Jun 21
Midnight News

Sunday 00:00 - 00:15

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Take Four Books

Sunday 00:15 - 00:48

The Scottish author, Douglas Stuart, on his latest novel, John Of John, and, together with presenter James Crawford, they explore its connections to three other books.

Shipping Forecast

Sunday 00:48 - 01:00

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

World Service

Sunday 01:00 - 05:30

BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.

News Summary

Sunday 05:30 - 05:34

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Shipping Forecast

Sunday 05:34 - 05:43

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

Bells on Sunday

Sunday 05:43 - 05:45

Bells on Sunday comes from the Church of St Michael and St Felix in Rumburgh, Suffolk.

In Touch

Sunday 05:45 - 06:00

News, views and information for people who are blind or partially sighted.

News Summary

Sunday 06:00 - 06:05

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Thinking Allowed

Sunday 06:05 - 06:35

Laurie Taylor talks to Les Back from the University of Glasgow and Gurminder Bhambra from the University of Sussex about colonial histories, inequality and the future of sociology.

On Your Farm

Sunday 06:35 - 06:57

Gwerncarnyddion has been in Medwyn Evans's family for generations, and the ruined cottages on the farm are revealing more about the people who worked there in the past.

Weather Forecast

Sunday 06:57 - 07:00

The latest weather reports and forecast.

News and Sunday Papers

Sunday 07:00 - 07:10

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Sunday

Sunday 07:10 - 07:54

A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week.

The Radio 4 Appeal

Sunday 07:54 - 07:57

Patron Amar Latif makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the Rafiki Thabo Foundation.

Weather Forecast

Sunday 07:57 - 08:00

The latest weather reports and forecast.

News and Sunday Papers

Sunday 08:00 - 08:10

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Sunday Worship

Sunday 08:10 - 08:48

A service from the Chapel of St John's College, Cambridge, to celebrate the new Willis/Harrison organ, which is central to the building's music and worship.

Sporting Witness

Sunday 08:48 - 08:58

On 5 August 1970, a pre-season match between second division Hull City and European giants Manchester United changed football forever.

Tweet of the Day

Sunday 08:58 - 09:00

Tweet of the Day is a series of fascinating stories about birds inspired by their calls, songs and behaviour.

Broadcasting House

Sunday 09:00 - 10:00

The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.

Desert Island Discs

Sunday 10:00 - 11:00

Jo Nesbł, writer, shares the eight tracks, book and luxury item he would take with him if cast away to a desert island. With Lauren Laverne.

The Archers Omnibus

Sunday 11:00 - 12:15

The fallout continues at Home Farm, and disaster strikes for David.

Profile

Sunday 12:15 - 12:30

An insight into the character of an influential person making the news headlines.

I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue

Sunday 12:30 - 12:57

2/6. Jack Dee returns to Brighton with panellists Richard Coles, Tony Hawks, Rachel Parris and Marcus Brigstocke.

Weather Forecast

Sunday 12:57 - 13:00

The latest weather forecast.

The World This Weekend

Sunday 13:00 - 13:30

A look at the week's big stories and preview of the week to come.

Ten Years After Brexit: Tribal

Sunday 13:30 - 14:00

The Brexit identities of leaver or remainer have eclipsed party allegiances. Ten years on, Professor James Tilley asks how a yes or no question spawned tribal thinking.

Gardeners' Question Time

Sunday 14:00 - 14:45

Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.

Naturebang

Sunday 14:45 - 15:00

Why do animals move the way they do? And why do we humans love to run? Becky Ripley and Emily Knight enlist dogs, horses, armadillos, and some uncooperative rabbits to find out.

A Venetian Reckoning

Sunday 15:00 - 16:00

2/2. A lorry trafficking a cargo of young girls crashes in the Italian Dolomites triggering an investigation which sorely tests Brunetti's already slender faith in humanity.

Take Four Books

Sunday 16:00 - 16:30

James Crawford discusses an author's new book and its connections to three other works.

Déjà News

Sunday 16:30 - 17:00

Lucy Porter hosts a brand new quiz as contestants are questioned on a century of news archive which tests their knowledge of the sound of stories from the last 100 years.

Witness History

Sunday 17:00 - 17:10

In 1996, a fossil unearthed in China delivered the first hard proof behind a once-divisive theory: that some dinosaurs sprouted feathers and ultimately gave rise to modern birds.

The Verb

Sunday 17:10 - 17:54

Radio 4's poetry programme presented by Ian McMillan.

Shipping Forecast

Sunday 17:54 - 17:57

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

Weather Forecast

Sunday 17:57 - 18:00

The latest weather reports and forecast.

Six O'Clock News

Sunday 18:00 - 18:15

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Pick of the Week

Sunday 18:15 - 19:00

A weekly selection of the best bits of audio across the BBC.

The Archers

Sunday 19:00 - 19:15

Ian has a controversial brainwave, and George has his work cut out.

If We Can Walk Together

Sunday 19:15 - 19:45

How a Palestinian and an Israeli, both of whom have lost family members to violence, are together searching for peace.

Just One Thing

Sunday 19:45 - 20:00

How reheating pasta converts those carbs into resistant starch - a healthy carb that can benefit your gut, improve cholesterol levels, and even help protect against cancer.

Feedback

Sunday 20:00 - 20:30

Radio 4's forum for comments, queries, criticisms and congratulations.

Last Word

Sunday 20:30 - 21:00

Radio 4's weekly obituary programme.

Money Box

Sunday 21:00 - 21:25

The latest news from the world of personal finance.

The Radio 4 Appeal

Sunday 21:25 - 21:30

Patron Amar Latif makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the Rafiki Thabo Foundation.

From Our Own Correspondent

Sunday 21:30 - 22:00

Insight, and analysis from BBC correspondents around the world.

The Westminster Hour

Sunday 22:00 - 23:00

Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.

In Our Time

Sunday 23:00 - 23:45

Misha Glenny and guests discuss how Athens led an ancient league of allies which gradually seemed to transform from a cooperative alliance to an imperial power.

Short Works

Sunday 23:45 - 00:00

To say Moira's daughters are single-minded is something of an understatement...

Mon Jun 22
Midnight News

Monday 00:00 - 00:15

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

The Artificial Human

Monday 00:15 - 00:45

Aleks and Kevin explore the job losses in Silicon Valley, the impact of vibe coding, and whether AI is beginning to replace the roles that created it.

Bells on Sunday

Monday 00:45 - 00:48

Bells on Sunday comes from the Church of St Michael and St Felix in Rumburgh, Suffolk.

Shipping Forecast

Monday 00:48 - 01:00

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.