Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—16/06/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
Heatwave: The Summer of 1976 by John L Williams—May - Costa del Trico
1/5A blistering account of the events 50 years ago that brought British life to boiling point
00:48
Shipping Forecast—16/06/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—16/06/2026
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:00
News Summary—16/06/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:04
Yesterday in Parliament—16/06/2026
Susan Hulme reports as the government announces a ban on social media for under-16s.
05:34
Shipping Forecast—16/06/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—Bloomsday
Spiritual reflection to start the day with the Reverend Dr Rosa Hunt.
05:45
Farming Today—16/06/26 Heathland birds, carabid beetles, Scottish agriculture policy
Heathland birds, carabid beetles, Scottish agriculture policy.
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Morning
06:00
Today—16/06/2026
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
The Long View—Electoral reform
Jonathan Freedland takes the long view of electoral reform.
09:30
All in the Mind—The promise of psychedelics
…And why do we miss what’s right in front of us?
10:00
Woman's Hour—Jo Cox 10 years on, Actor Geraldine James, Swinging investigation
Ten years after the death of Labour MP Jo Cox, how safe are female politicians now?
11:00
Add to Playlist—Guy Pratt and Amy Harman and the art of hocketing
Guy Pratt and Amy Harman add five more tracks to the playlist.
11:45
Heatwave: The Summer of 1976 by John L Williams—June - Southall
2/5A blistering account of the events 50 years ago that brought British life to boiling point
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—16/06/2026
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
You and Yours—Call You & Yours: "What will the social media ban mean for you and your family?"
Call You & Yours: "What will the social media ban mean for you and your family?"
12:57
Weather—16/06/2026
The latest weather forecast
13:00
World at One—Trump: 'There would be no Israel' without me
What does a deal between Washington and Tehran mean for Israel and Lebanon?
13:45
Politically—Ten Years After Brexit, 7: Science and Academia
7/10How has Brexit impacted science and academia in Britain?
14:00
The Archers—15/06/2026
Brian’s feelings are hurt.
14:15
Our Friends in the North—Episode 4: 1970
4/10Award-winning series Our Friends in the North re-written for audio by Peter Flannery.
15:00
Lady Killers with Lucy Worsley—Lady on Trial, Caroline Norton - Campaigner
Lucy Worsley meets a social butterfly who turns into a zealous Victorian campaigner.
15:30
Thinking Allowed—Rethinking Sociology: Empire, Knowledge and Connection
Rethinking sociology through empire, inequality and global connections.
16:00
Poetry Please—Gwyneth Lewis
Selections of poetry on various themes, chosen by listeners.
16:30
What's Up Docs?—How to Live Healthier for Longer
Chris and Xand explore how to live a longer, healthier life in a Hay Festival special.
17:00
PM—Reports of a Russian warship firing shots in the English Channel
It comes on the day that senior figures warn that we need to increase defence spending.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—Reports of Russian shots fired at UK-registered yacht in the Channel
MoD investigating reports a Russian warship fired warning shots near yacht in Channel
18:30
One Person Found This Helpful—Series 4, Mr Solid & The Whore of Babylon
5/6What’s the worst thing to nail to your wall? Hint - it’s not a barrel of honey
19:00
The Archers—16/06/2026
Disaster strikes for David.
19:15
Front Row—A new Brian Epstein biography and how Estonia is protecting its cultural treasures from potential attack
Also, we celebrate the life and work of special effects pioneer Brian Johnson.
20:00
File on 4 Investigates—Sins of the past: Should the Church of England pay for its links to slavery?
Should the Church of England pay for its links to slavery?
20:40
In Touch—Guided Shopping, Swimming Sisters
Two visually impaired sisters will be competing in swimming at the Commonwealth Games.
21:00
The Law Show—Political donations and the law
Who is allowed to contribute money to UK political parties, and how much can they give?
21:30
The Bottom Line—How the oil industry works
Evan discusses the financial costs of drilling for oil and refining it into products.
22:00
The World Tonight—Russian warship fires warning shots near UK yacht in Channel
Russian warship fires warning shots near yacht owned by UK couple in Channel
22:45
Land by Maggie O'Farrell—Episode 2
2/10A spellbinding story of an Irish family, after the Great Hunger. Read by Brian Gleeson.
23:00
Uncanny—Cold Cases, Case 11: Borley Rectory
11/12Danny Robins and the team ask if Borley Rectory is the most haunted house in England.
23:30
Today in Parliament—16/06/2026
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—17/06/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
Heatwave: The Summer of 1976 by John L Williams—June - Southall
2/5A blistering account of the events 50 years ago that brought British life to boiling point
00:48
Shipping Forecast—17/06/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—17/06/2026
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:00
News Summary—17/06/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:04
Yesterday in Parliament—17/06/2026
Former defence secretary John Healey fires a parting shot at the Treasury.
05:34
Shipping Forecast—17/06/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
Spiritual reflection to start the day with the Reverend Dr Rosa Hunt.
05:45
Farming Today—17/06/26 Abattoir charges, pheasants and insects, Scottish farming with nature.
The abattoirs overcharged for official inspections.
