BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Tuesday 11 August 2026

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—11/08/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  Hiroshima, 8.15: The Lost Memoir by Kiyoshi Tanimoto and Koko Kondo—Episode 1
  1/5A searing account of the atomic bomb’s aftermath from local pastor Kiyoshi Tanimoto.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—11/08/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—11/08/2026
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—11/08/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  Currently—Burnham's Pledge
  Andy Burnham has pledged to tackle rough sleeping before. Can it work this time?
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—11/08/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Cultural Exchange
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Richard Reddie
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—11/08/2026
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—11/08/2026
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  The History Podcast—Invisible Hands: The American Century, 3. Operation Ajax
  3/7The story of America’s ultimate Invisible hand - the CIA.
3. 09:30
  Inside Health—A new era for type 1 diabetes treatment
  Plus, how much do people really change their habits for a free coffee?
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—11/08/2026
  Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
5. 11:00
  Screenshot—Male Friendship
  Ellen and Mark explore changing ideas about masculinity and vulnerability on screen.
6. 11:45
  Hiroshima, 8.15: The Lost Memoir by Kiyoshi Tanimoto and Koko Kondo—Episode 2
  2/5A searing account of the atomic bomb’s aftermath from local pastor Kiyoshi Tanimoto.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—11/08/2026
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—11/08/2026
  News and discussion of consumer affairs
3. 12:57
  Weather—11/08/2026
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  World at One—11/08/2026
  News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
5. 13:45
  Human Intelligence—Recluses, Ibn Khaldun
  How did philosopher Ibn Khaldun invent a theory to explain the rise and fall of dynasties?
6. 14:00
  The Archers—10/08/2026
  Heartbreak is in store for Lynda.
7. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Clair
  A missing woman. A private detective with clairvoyant powers. Jenni Adams is on the case.
8. 15:00
  Lady Killers with Lucy Worsley—Lady on Trial, Lucy Meares and Sophia Richards - Transported Sisters
  9/11Lucy Worsley meets two sisters transported to Australia, for receiving stolen ribbons.
9. 15:30
  Heart and Soul—A Church without Walls
  Johannesburg pastor builds a church for those excluded by traditional faith.
10. 16:00
  Artworks—Above and Below: The Battle to Save Britain's Prehistoric Art
  Eleanor Barraclough explores the threat from climate change to our ancient creative past.
11. 16:30
  What's Up Docs?—Why is it so hard to relax?
  Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken explore why we find it so hard to relax?
12. 17:00
  PM—11/08/2026
  Full coverage of the day's news
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—11/08/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 18:30
  Paul Sinha's Perfect Pub Quiz—Series 5, S5 E1: How to Host a Perfect Pub Quiz
  1/6Paul takes you through an ideal range of questions for a perfect pub quiz.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—11/08/2026
  Robert struggles to stay positive.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—11/08/2026
  Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.
5. 20:00
  File on 4 Investigates—After EncroChat
  The EncroChat hack was a huge law enforcement weapon against drugs. But has it worked?
6. 20:40
  In Touch—11/08/2026
  News, views and information for people who are blind or partially sighted.
7. 21:00
  Crossing Continents—Victoria Falls: Wilderness on the edge
  How to preserve one of the natural wonders of the world.
8. 21:30
  Scam Secrets—The Customer Complaints Scam
  You just want to speak to someone - and criminals know that
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—11/08/2026
  In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
10. 22:45
  The Vicar of Wakefield by Oliver Goldsmith—Episode Seven
  7/10Olivia is found, but further calamity waits for Dr Primrose.
11. 23:00
  Wild Inside—The Harbour Porpoise
  Ben Garrod and Jess French get under the skin of the enigmatic harbour porpoise.
12. 23:30
  A Good Read—Kate Bryan and Mark Steel
  Art historian Kate Bryan and comedian Mark Steel talk about their favourite books.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—12/08/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  Hiroshima, 8.15: The Lost Memoir by Kiyoshi Tanimoto and Koko Kondo—Episode 2
  2/5A searing account of the atomic bomb’s aftermath from local pastor Kiyoshi Tanimoto.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—12/08/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—12/08/2026
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—12/08/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  BBC Inside Science—The state of our substrate: What is drought doing to our soil?
  The surprising science of how drought affects the health of our soils.
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—12/08/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Holding fast and letting go!
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Richard Reddie.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—12/08/2026
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.

Wednesday 12 August 2026