BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Thursday 13 August 2026

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—13/08/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  Hiroshima, 8.15: The Lost Memoir by Kiyoshi Tanimoto and Koko Kondo—Episode 3
  3/5A searing account of the atomic bomb’s aftermath from local pastor Kiyoshi Tanimoto.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—13/08/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—13/08/2026
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—13/08/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  Sideways—Stolen Notes
  A priceless instrument goes missing and changes the path of a musician’s career.
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—13/08/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—The Plain Truth!
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Richard Reddie
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—13/08/2026
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—13/08/2026
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics—Series 12, The Oracle at Delphi
  Natalie offers a helpful guide to using the Oracle to get answers to your big questions.
3. 09:30
  Artworks—The Guitar Story, 2. My Generation
  2/4John Wilson explores the story of the guitar as a driver of social and cultural change.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—13/08/2026
  Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
5. 11:00
  Three Ages of Child—Episode 3: Adolescence
  3/3A journey through the landscape that shapes the health of our children.
6. 11:45
  Hiroshima, 8.15: The Lost Memoir by Kiyoshi Tanimoto and Koko Kondo—Episode 4
  4/5A searing account of the atomic bomb’s aftermath from local pastor Kiyoshi Tanimoto.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—13/08/2026
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Scam Secrets—Inside Report Fraud
  What really happens when you report a scam?
3. 12:32
  Sliced Bread—Sliced Bread - Series 17, Laundry Detergents
  Greg Foot investigates the so-called wonder products making bold claims.
4. 12:57
  Weather—13/08/2026
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  World at One—13/08/2026
  News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
6. 13:45
  Human Intelligence—Recluses, Li Qingzhao
  Inside the mind of China’s greatest female poet: Li Qingzhao.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—12/08/2026
  Carol continues to cause problems.
8. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Security
  And now it’s time to nip down to the shops - our afternoon drama is on special offer!
9. 15:00
  This Natural Life—Phoebe Smith
  Adventurer Phoebe Smith takes Martha Kearney to her favourite mountain, Tryfan in Wales
10. 15:27
  Radio 4 Appeal—Peace Direct
  Founder Scilla Elworthy makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Peace Direct.
11. 15:30
  Feedback—13/08/2026
  Radio 4's forum for comments, queries, criticisms and congratulations.
12. 16:00
  The Briefing Room—13/08/2026
  David Aaronovitch presents in-depth explainers on big issues in the news.
13. 16:30
  BBC Inside Science—13/08/2026
  A weekly programme looking at the science that's changing our world.
14. 17:00
  PM—13/08/2026
  Full coverage of the day's news
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—13/08/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 18:30
  Icklewick FM—Series 1, 3. The Festival
  3/6Icklewick FM are on the scene for the 233rd Icklewick Agricultural Festival.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—13/08/2026
  David is offered a choice.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—13/08/2026
  Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.
5. 20:00
  At Your Own Peril—Show Me the Bodies
  Lucy Easthope explores the history of risk.
6. 20:15
  The Media Show—12/08/2026
  This is the programme about a revolution in media.
7. 21:00
  Loose Ends—Liam Ó Maonlaí, Michael Fry, Emma Southon, Olivia McVeigh, Dónal O'Connor, Neil Martin, Clare Sands
  Stuart Maconie and guests from Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann (All-Ireland Fleadh) in Belfast.
8. 21:45
  The Cows Are Mad—6. Stray Burger
  A mother embarks on a quest for answers.
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—13/08/2026
  In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
10. 22:45
  The Vicar of Wakefield by Oliver Goldsmith—Episode Nine
  9/10Mr Burchell is revealed to be not what he seemed.
11. 23:00
  Radical—13/08/2026
  Conversations about the global forces reshaping our world and ideas defining the future.
12. 23:30
  A Good Read—Sophie Raworth and Patrick Ness
  The newsreader and the writer chat about books with Harriett.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—14/08/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  Hiroshima, 8.15: The Lost Memoir by Kiyoshi Tanimoto and Koko Kondo—Episode 4
  4/5A searing account of the atomic bomb’s aftermath from local pastor Kiyoshi Tanimoto.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—14/08/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—14/08/2026
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—14/08/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  The Briefing Room—13/08/2026
  David Aaronovitch presents in-depth explainers on big issues in the news.
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—14/08/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Fruity Fridays
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Richard Reddie.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—14/08/2026
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.

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