BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Wednesday 22 July 2026

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—22/07/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  A Meditation on Mud by Rebecca Stott—Episode 2: Writing Mud
  2/5Rebecca explores how writers have long been fascinated by the dark side of mud.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—22/07/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—22/07/2026
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—22/07/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  BBC Inside Science—How might we spot nukes in space?
  What’s the point of having a treaty banning nukes in space if we can’t spot them?
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—22/07/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—The Meaning of Success
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Steve Taylor.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—22/07/26 Sugar beet factory closing, new Defra secretaryfarm fires, , oil seed rape harvest, hill farming in Wales
  The oldest sugar beet factory in England is shutting up shop.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—22/07/2026
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Sideways—Stick to the Script
  Throwing away the script to unlock the brain’s creative potential.
3. 09:30
  Shadow World—Stolen Years, 4. Closing Arguments
  4/4The victim testifies with some explosive revelations. Will justice finally prevail?
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Diabetes, Lena Headey, Women's military equipment, Escaping Afghanistan
  Actor Lena Headey on whatever happened to the #MeToo movement?
5. 11:00
  File on 4 Investigates—Letby Hospital: Maternity failings at the Countess of Chester
  Concerns raised over standards in maternity care at the Countess of Chester Hospital
6. 11:40
  This Week in History—July 20th - July 26th
  Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
7. 11:45
  A Meditation on Mud by Rebecca Stott—Episode 3: The origins of mud
  3/5Award-winning author Rebecca Stott digs into the origins of mud.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—22/07/2026
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—Air Con Misselling; Phone Scam; Rats
  The criminals impersonating mobile phone companies to scam you into paying for new phones.
3. 12:57
  Weather—22/07/2026
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  World at One—Streeting promises modernisation of MOD
  The new defence secretary says 'investment without modernisation is irresponsible'.
5. 13:45
  Buried—Dead Rabbit, 3. An Unspoken Suspect
  3/11The animal killers strike again outside a village shop - and this time, it is far worse.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—21/07/2026
  Fallon has something on her mind.
7. 14:15
  United Kingdoms—Fearing
  A bold series of short dramas reflecting life across the UK.
8. 15:00
  Money Box—Money Box Live: House Sale Nightmares
  Will planned house-sale reforms improve the system in England, Wales and Northern Ireland?
9. 15:30
  The Dream Makers
  Can the emerging field of dream engineering influence our thoughts as we sleep?
10. 16:00
  The Power of Guilt—The First Hour
  1/5The deeply personal story of an accident, extreme guilt, and its power to transform us.
11. 16:15
  The Media Show—Andrew Neil, the PM and the press, AI actor Tilly Norwood
  Andy Burnham’s social media strategy, Andrew Neil on becoming a Youtuber, AI in Hollywood.
12. 17:00
  PM—Andy Burnham to review early prisoner release
  The prime minister says he'll review the early release of prisoners in England and Wales.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—The widow of PC Andrew Harper criticises early prisoner release
  Two of the men jailed for killing the police officer in 2019 could be released early
2. 18:30
  Ivo Graham's Obsessions—Series 1, 6. Mike Bubbins & Sian Lloyd
  6/6In Cardiff, Mike Bubbins and Sian Lloyd tell Ivo Graham about their biggest obsessions.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—22/07/2026
  Emotions run high for Tracy.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Andrew Ridgeley on Wham in China
  Wham's Andrew Ridgeley; The impact of Fleabag on 10 years of TV; The art of costume making
5. 20:00
  AntiSocial—Speaking ill of the dead
  Is it ok to say what you like about a person after they have died?
6. 20:45
  Café Hope—02/02/2026
  Thought-provoking talks in which speakers explore original ideas about culture and society
7. 21:00
  Ancient Lives with Mary Beard—Being Greek, Martin Scorsese and the Godfather of Athens
  Mary Beard and Martin Scorsese chart the rise and fall of an Athenian strongman.
8. 21:30
  Inside Health—Staying fit in the heat and do we need electrolytes?
  Also, running during pregnancy and how to recover.
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—US and Saudi Arabia strike nuclear deal
  The agreement allows the kingdom to establish a civilian nuclear programme
10. 22:45
  Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy—Episode 3
  3/10Dominic knows who Rowan really is but feels he must keep the knowledge from his children.
11. 23:00
  Sunil Patel: An Idiot's Guide To—Living Forever, 3: How to Travel Your Meat Brain to the Future
  3/6Sunil discovers time travel… and fights robots.
12. 23:15
  Damien Slash—The Damien Slash Mixtape. Series 4, Episode 4
  4/4Fast-paced sketch show from character comedian Damien Slash (aka Daniel Barker).
13. 23:30
  Naturebang—Cockatoos and the Power of the Beat
  What is it about our brains - and the brains of some birds - that makes us want to groove?
14. 23:45
  Today in Parliament—22/07/2026
  Susan Hulme reports from the Lords as peers call for infected blood compensation changes.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—23/07/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  A Meditation on Mud by Rebecca Stott—Episode 3: The origins of mud
  3/5Award-winning author Rebecca Stott digs into the origins of mud.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—23/07/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—23/07/2026
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—23/07/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  Sideways—Stick to the Script
  Throwing away the script to unlock the brain’s creative potential.
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—23/07/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Suffering and Growth
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Steve Taylor.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—23/07/26 Royal Welsh Show
  The Royal Welsh Agricultural Show.

Thursday 23 July 2026