BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Saturday 16 May 2026

Early

1. 00:00

   Midnight News—16/05/2026

   National and international news from BBC Radio 4

2. 00:30

   Weimar by Katja Hoyer—1927-1929: An Age of Optimism

   5/10The story of the residents of Weimar during the rise and reign of Hitler.

3. 00:48

   Shipping Forecast—16/05/2026

   The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

4. 01:00

   Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—16/05/2026

   BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.

5. 05:30

   News Summary—16/05/2026

   National and international news from BBC Radio 4

6. 05:34

   Shipping Forecast—16/05/2026

   The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

7. 05:43

   Prayer for the Day—16/05/2026

   Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection

8. 05:45

   The Hackers—Series 1, Press Ganged

   4/10Biella Coleman discovers how France once forced hackers to work for the government.