BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Thursday 11 June 2026

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—11/06/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  The Butterfly Season by Lea Korsgaard—Episode 3
  3/5Lea Korsgaard searches for all of Denmark’s butterfly species in a single year.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—11/06/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—11/06/2026
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—11/06/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  Yesterday in Parliament—11/06/2026
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—11/06/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Family
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Warren Elf.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—11/06/26 Cereals 2026
  The National Farmers' Union calls for government support with the price of fertiliser.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—11/06/2026
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  In Our Time—Machado de Assis
  The great Brazilian novelist, whose satires of slave owners transcend time and place.
3. 09:45
  Strong Message Here—Fanning the Flames (with Hugo Rifkind)
  When does politicisation become weaponisation? And how does language fan the flames?
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Northern Ireland, Kathryn Stockett and Mum's poem in son's exam
  How is this week's violent unrest affecting women and children in Northern Ireland?
5. 11:00
  This Cultural Life—Kiefer Sutherland
  Actor and musician Kiefer Sutherland talks to John Wilson about his cultural influences.
6. 11:45
  The Butterfly Season by Lea Korsgaard—Episode 4
  4/5Lea Korsgaard searches for all of Denmark’s butterfly species in a single year.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—11/06/2026
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  The Bottom Line—How the oil industry works
  Evan discusses the financial costs of drilling for oil and refining it into products.
3. 12:32
  Sliced Bread—Toast - Paperchase
  Sean Farrington examines another succesful business that still ended up 'toast'
4. 12:57
  Weather—11/06/2026
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  World at One—John Healey resigns as Defence Secretary
  Mr Healey quits government saying investment plan "falls well short" of what is needed.
6. 13:45
  Politically—Ten Years After Brexit, 4: Northern Ireland
  4/10How was Northern Ireland affected by the UK's decision to leave the EU?
7. 14:00
  The Archers—10/06/2026
  It’s last chance saloon at Home Farm.
8. 14:15
  Drama on 4—The Goalkeeper’s Guide to Absurdism
  Albert Camus meets his dream team, a funny, emotional and philosophical glance at football
9. 15:00
  Ramblings—Mending Footpaths in Eryri
  Clare walks with a group of volunteers who have been working to repair footpaths in Eryri.
10. 15:27
  Radio 4 Appeal—The Amber Trust
  Beneficiary Lydia Beech makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of The Amber Trust
11. 15:30
  Word of Mouth—Smell
  Michael Rosen on the words used to describe the qualities of smells in different languages
12. 16:00
  Rethink—Rethink... how we age
  How scientists can now make old damaged cells young again.
13. 16:30
  BBC Inside Science—How do you build an unbuildable tower?
  How engineers fulfilled Gaudi’s once impossible vision for the Sagrada Familia.
14. 17:00
  PM—PM under pressure after Defence Secretary resigns
  John Healey criticises Keir Starmer's defence investment plans. Presented by Ben Wright.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—Defence Secretary John Healey Resigns
  John Healey resigns over the government's defence investment plan
2. 18:30
  Ellie Taylor's Safe Space—Series 3, 4: Billionaires
  4/4Comedian Ellie Taylor explains why she thinks billionaires are a good thing.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—11/06/2026
  Stella makes a big declaration.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Review: Steven Spielberg's alien film Disclosure Day
  Plus TV series Cape Fear, with Amy Adams and Javier Bardem and a M. C. Escher exhibition.
5. 20:00
  When It Hits the Fan—Hunter Biden: Back from the Brink
  David Yelland and Farzana Baduel discuss an astonishing attempt at reputational repair.
6. 20:15
  The Media Show—Alex Kay-Jelski, World Cup coverage, Belfast reporting, Influencers in Russia
  The BBC’s Director of Sport, Alex Kay-Jelski, joins Ros and Katie.
7. 21:00
  Loose Ends—Nish Kumar, Holly Jackson, Rachel Parris, Haircut 100, Liam Bailey
  Edith Bowman with comedians Nish Kumar and Rachel Parris and music from Haircut 100.
8. 21:45
  Strong Message Here—Fanning the Flames (with Hugo Rifkind)
  When does politicisation become weaponisation? And how does language fan the flames?
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—UK defence secretary and armed forces minister both resign
  The defence secretary and armed forces minister resign over military spending plans
10. 22:45
  Jensen: Black Water by Heidi Amsinck—Episode 4
  4/5Jensen and Gustav keep digging, and meet Katrine at her home.
11. 23:00
  Radical with Amol Rajan—The End of Endless Growth: Should We Put the Brakes on Economic Expansion? (Kate Raworth)
  The ‘Doughnut Economics’ author argues that prioritising growth is dangerously outdated
12. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—11/06/2026
  Alicia McCarthy reports on moves to designate the IRGC as a threat to national security.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—12/06/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  The Butterfly Season by Lea Korsgaard—Episode 4
  4/5Lea Korsgaard searches for all of Denmark’s butterfly species in a single year.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—12/06/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—12/06/2026
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—12/06/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  Yesterday in Parliament—12/06/2026
  Sean Curran reports on moves to designate the IRGC a threat to national security.
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—12/06/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—World Day Against Child Labour
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Warren Elf.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—12/06/26 Sustainable Farming Incentive, Cereal farming in Cumbria
  Sustainable Farming Incentive budget, growing cereals in Cumbria.

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