BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 10 May 2026

Schedule

Skip to:

Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—10/05/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:15
  Bookclub—03/05/2026
  Led by James Naughtie, readers talk to acclaimed authors about their best-known novels
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—10/05/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—10/05/2026
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:30
  News Summary—10/05/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—10/05/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—St Mary the Virgin in Nottingham
  Bells on Sunday comes from the church of St Mary the Virgin in Nottingham.
8. 05:45
  In Touch—05/05/2026
  News, views and information for people who are blind or partially sighted
Back to top
Morning
1. 06:00
  News Summary—10/05/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 06:05
  Beyond Belief—05/05/2026
  Exploring the place and nature of faith in today's world.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—10/05/2026
  Getting to the heart of country life with a look at individual farming endeavours
4. 06:57
  Weather—10/05/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—10/05/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 07:10
  Sunday—10/05/2026
  A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—Opportunity International UK
  Afua Hagan makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Opportunity International UK
8. 07:57
  Weather—10/05/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecast
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—10/05/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—10/05/2026
  Radio 4's Sunday morning service
11. 08:48
  Witness History—Elvis visits Scotland
  In 1960, the King of Rock ’n’ Roll made an unexpected stop at Prestwick Airport
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—10/05/2026
  Fascinating stories about birds inspired by their calls, songs and behaviour.
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—10/05/2026
  The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
14. 10:00
  Desert Island Discs—David Morrissey, actor
  David Morrissey, actor, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
15. 11:00
  The Archers Omnibus—10/05/2026
  Ruth has a lot to think about, and Brian fears the worst
Back to top
Afternoon
1. 12:15
  Profile—09/05/2026
  An insight into the character of an influential person making the news headlines
2. 12:30
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 33, 2. Pets, The Brain, Breakfast and Shopping
  2/6Alan Davies, Celya AB, Ian Smith and Angela Barnes play The Unbelievable Truth
3. 12:57
  Weather—10/05/2026
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—10/05/2026
  A look at the week's big stories and preview of the week to come.
5. 13:30
  Currently—Betting on Disaster
  Reactive feature from Radio 4, exploring what's really happening behind the headlines.
6. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—08/05/2026
  Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
7. 14:45
  Opening Lines—Don Quixote - Episode Two
  John Yorke explores Miguel de Cervantes’ seminal epic, Don Quixote.
8. 15:00
  Drama on 4—Don Quixote, Episode 2
  2/1Jason Watkins and Mackenzie Crook star in Cervantes’ classic story dramatised for radio.
9. 16:00
  Take Four Books—10/05/2026
  James Crawford discusses an author's new book and its connections to three other works.
10. 16:30
  Round Britain Quiz—10/05/2026
  Radio's most fiendish quiz, with cryptic questions on unpredictable fields of knowledge
11. 17:00
  Witness History—Creating Cluedo
  Blackouts during World War Two helped Anthony Pratt invent the popular family board game
12. 17:10
  Understand—How Reading Made Us, 2. How Reading Made Our Feelings
  2/3Did reading make us lonely, set us free, and even end torture? James Marriott investigates
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—10/05/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
14. 17:57
  Weather—10/05/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecast
Back to top
Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—10/05/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—10/05/2026
  A selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio
3. 19:00
  The Archers—10/05/2026
  Alan is on the move.
4. 19:15
  Illuminated—The East Light
  Margot McCuaig ascends The East Lighthouse, illuminating the voices that dwell there.
5. 19:45
  Naturebang—Plants and the Mystery of Consciousness
  Are plants intelligent? Could they help us unravel the mystery of consciousness?
6. 20:00
  Word of Mouth—Dara Ó Briain talks about Time
  Michael Rosen discusses with Dara Ó Briain how we talk about and understand time.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—08/05/2026
  Radio 4's weekly obituary programme
8. 21:00
  Money Box—09/05/2026
  The latest news from the world of personal finance
9. 21:25
  Radio 4 Appeal—Opportunity International UK
  Afua Hagan makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Opportunity International UK
10. 21:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—09/05/2026
  Insight, and analysis from BBC correspondents around the world
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—10/05/2026
  Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
12. 23:00
  In Our Time—07/05/2026
  Misha Glenny and guests discuss the ideas, people and events that have shaped our world.
13. 23:45
  Short Works—The Circle
  A story by Joel Morris for anyone who’s ever formed a school band – or listened to one.
Back to top
Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—11/05/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:15
  Crossing Continents—05/05/2026
  Insight, and analysis from BBC correspondents around the world
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—St Mary the Virgin in Nottingham
  Bells on Sunday comes from the church of St Mary the Virgin in Nottingham.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—11/05/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—11/05/2026
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:00
  News Summary—11/05/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:04
  Last Word—08/05/2026
  Radio 4's weekly obituary programme
8. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—11/05/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
9. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—11/05/2026
  Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection
10. 05:45
  Farming Today—11/05/2026
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
11. 05:57
  Weather—11/05/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers

Monday 11 May 2026