BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Thursday 2 July 2026

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—02/07/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  Mr Jefferson's Library—Enlightenment
  3/5A visit to the Library of Congress and Monticello to look at Jefferson's library.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—02/07/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—02/07/2026
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—02/07/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  Yesterday in Parliament—02/07/2026
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—02/07/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—02/07/2026
  Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—02/07/2026
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—02/07/2026
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  In Our Time—02/07/2026
  Misha Glenny and guests discuss the ideas, people and events that have shaped our world.
3. 09:45
  Strong Message Here—02/07/2026
  Armando Iannucci and guests decode the utterly baffling world of political language.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—02/07/2026
  Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
5. 11:00
  This Cultural Life—02/07/2026
  In-depth conversations with some of the world's leading artists and creatives.
6. 11:45
  Mr Jefferson's Library—Science
  4/5A visit to the Library of Congress and Monticello to look at Jefferson's library.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—02/07/2026
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  The Bottom Line—02/07/2026
  Evan Davis hosts the business conversation show.
3. 12:32
  Sliced Bread—02/07/2026
  Greg Foot investigates the so-called wonder products making bold claims.
4. 12:57
  Weather—02/07/2026
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  World at One—02/07/2026
  News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
6. 13:45
  Understand—Ten Fights That Made the Green Movement, 4. Terror
  4/11A pair of environmentalists burn down a ski resort in Colorado, USA.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—01/07/2026
  George struggles to say no.
8. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Missing Presumed Drowned
  A drama based on the true events surrounding the sinking of Arandora Star on 2 July 1940.
9. 15:00
  Ramblings—In the Footsteps of Little Nell
  Clare joins Alistair MacNichol on a unique hike inspired by The Old Curiosity Shop.
10. 15:27
  Radio 4 Appeal—The National Youth Advocacy Service
  Poet Lemn Sissay makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of The National Youth Advocacy Service
11. 15:30
  Feedback—02/07/2026
  Radio 4's forum for comments, queries, criticisms and congratulations.
12. 16:00
  The Briefing Room—02/07/2026
  David Aaronovitch presents in-depth explainers on big issues in the news.
13. 16:30
  BBC Inside Science—02/07/2026
  A weekly programme looking at the science that's changing our world.
14. 17:00
  PM—02/07/2026
  Full coverage of the day's news
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—02/07/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 18:30
  P.O.V.—Series 2, Now, Wash Your Hands
  3/6Please wash your hands after hearing these sketches from the internet's best comedians.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—02/07/2026
  Chris faces an unexpected interruption.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—02/07/2026
  Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.
5. 20:00
  When It Hits the Fan—01/07/2026
  Who's in the news for all the wrong reasons? With David Yelland and Simon Lewis.
6. 20:15
  The Media Show—01/07/2026
  This is the programme about a revolution in media.
7. 21:00
  Loose Ends—Harry Shearer, Bella Hull, Joanna Cannon, Gina Birch
  Stuart Maconie and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
8. 21:45
  Strong Message Here—02/07/2026
  Armando Iannucci and guests decode the utterly baffling world of political language.
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—02/07/2026
  In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
10. 22:45
  Once Upon a Time...—When a Bell Rings in Heaven by Ben Okri
  Ben Okri riffs on a Yoruba tale. Read by Burt Caesar.
11. 23:00
  Radical with Amol Rajan—02/07/2026
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
12. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—02/07/2026
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—03/07/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  Mr Jefferson's Library—Science
  4/5A visit to the Library of Congress and Monticello to look at Jefferson's library.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—03/07/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—03/07/2026
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—03/07/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  Yesterday in Parliament—03/07/2026
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—03/07/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—03/07/2026
  Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—03/07/2026
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.

Friday 3 July 2026