BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 5 July 2026

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—05/07/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:15
  Take Four Books—Tahmima Anam
  James Crawford discusses an author's new book and its connections to three other works.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—05/07/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—05/07/2026
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:30
  News Summary—05/07/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—05/07/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—05/07/2026
  The sound of church bells ringing on Sunday from around the country
8. 05:45
  In Touch—30/06/2026
  News, views and information for people who are blind or partially sighted
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Summary—05/07/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 06:05
  Thinking Allowed—Charity Shops and Pocket Money
  What do giving and spending money reveal about everyday life?
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—05/07/2026
  Getting to the heart of country life with a look at individual farming endeavours.
4. 06:57
  Weather—05/07/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—05/07/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 07:10
  Sunday—05/07/2026
  A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—The Living Paintings Trust
  Trustee David Hall makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of The Living Paintings Trust.
8. 07:57
  Weather—05/07/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecast
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—05/07/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—05/07/2026
  Radio 4's Sunday morning service
11. 08:48
  Witness History—The American Freedom Train
  In 1975, the train began a 21-month tour of the US celebrating 200 years of independence
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—Liz Berry on the Rock Dove
  Poet Liz Berry on the rock dove residents of Birmingham New Street Station.
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—05/07/2026
  The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
14. 10:00
  Desert Island Discs—05/07/2026
  Castaway guests share the soundtrack of their lives.
15. 11:00
  The Archers Omnibus—05/07/2026
  Kate loses her cool and George struggles to say no.
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Afternoon
1. 12:15
  Profile—04/07/2026
  An insight into the character of an influential person making the news headlines
2. 12:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 85, 4. Garden or Bedroom
  4/6Miles Jupp, Tony Hawks, Lucy Porter and Henning Wehn return to Cambridge.
3. 12:57
  Weather—05/07/2026
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—05/07/2026
  A look at the week's big stories and preview of the week to come.
5. 13:30
  Currently—The Artificial University
  Can university education survive AI?
6. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—03/07/2026
  Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
7. 14:45
  Opening Lines—Anna Christie - Episode One
  John Yorke looks at Eugene O’Neill’s play Anna Christie.
8. 15:00
  Drama on 4—Anna Christie, Episode 1
  1/1Eugene O'Neill's Pulitzer-winning drama of love, lies and the sea.
9. 16:00
  Bookclub—05/07/2026
  Led by James Naughtie, readers talk to acclaimed authors about their best-known novels
10. 16:30
  Your Number's Up—05/07/2026
  A brand-new, number-crunching comedy quiz for Radio 4.
11. 17:00
  Witness History—World War Two’s Shetland Bus
  The Norwegian sailors who aided their country's resistance against the Nazis
12. 17:10
  The Patch—Blackley, North Manchester
  The extraordinary story behind a roadside Man City shrine in a suburb of North Manchester
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—05/07/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
14. 17:57
  Weather—05/07/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—05/07/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—05/07/2026
  A selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio
3. 19:00
  The Archers—05/07/2026
  Brian’s attempt at advice backfires.
4. 19:15
  Illuminated—Later Life Letter
  A love letter to one of the most important letters anyone can receive
5. 19:45
  Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Have a Laugh
  How a daily dose of laughter can sharpen your memory, reduce stress, and help your heart.
6. 20:00
  Feedback—02/07/2026
  Radio 4's forum for comments, queries, criticisms and congratulations.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—03/07/2026
  Radio 4's weekly obituary programme
8. 21:00
  Money Box—04/07/2026
  The latest news from the world of personal finance
9. 21:25
  Radio 4 Appeal—The Living Paintings Trust
  Trustee David Hall makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of The Living Paintings Trust.
10. 21:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—04/07/2026
  Insight and analysis from BBC correspondents around the world.
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—05/07/2026
  Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
12. 23:00
  In Our Time—02/07/2026
  Misha Glenny and guests discuss the ideas, people and events that have shaped our world.
13. 23:45
  Short Works—Kelvin Sweat by Andy Grace Edwards
  A new story from Andy Grace Edwards takes us on a unique pursuit of mental wellness.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—06/07/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:15
  The Artificial Human—When will robots have their Chat GPT moment?
  Aleks and Kevin ask: when will our homes have the general‑purpose robots seen in sci‑fi?
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—05/07/2026
  The sound of church bells ringing on Sunday from around the country
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—06/07/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—06/07/2026
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:00
  News Summary—06/07/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:04
  Yesterday in Parliament—06/07/2026
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
8. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—06/07/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
9. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—06/07/2026
  Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection
10. 05:45
  Farming Today—06/07/2026
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
11. 05:57
  Weather—06/07/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers

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