BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 5 July 2026

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Evening
Late

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
  
  The Bangladeshi-born British writer on her latest novel Uprising and its three influences.
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—The Cathedral Church of St Peter and St Paul in Washington, USA.
  
  Bells on Sunday comes from the Cathedral Church of St Peter and St Paul in Washington.
8. 05:45
  
  In Touch—Cooking: Tips and Tricks
  
  Cooking tips and tricks from and for visually impaired people.
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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—The Rock Farm
  
  Nathan Morrow talks about his love of farming and stone masonry in the Glens of Antrim.
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—Ayatollah Khamenei's Funeral, 'Conversion Therapy', Football Fever in Mexico
  
  Emily Buchanan takes 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—Faith and Fairytales
  
  In Search of Hidden Treasure: Faith and Fairy Tales
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—Farage denies rules broken after reports benefits from ally were not declared
  
  Nigel Farage's spokesman denies fresh allegations the Reform leader may have broken rules.
14. 10:00
  
  Desert Island Discs—Professor Liz Morris, glaciologist
  
  Professor Liz Morris, glaciologist, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
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—Donna Ockenden
  
  The healthcare leader who been intrinsic in reforming patient safety in maternity services
2. 12:30
  
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 85, 4. Garden or Bedroom
  
  4/6 Miles 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—How should Germany respond to economic decline and populist politics?
  
  As Germany's economy splutters, the populist AfD holds their annual conference.
5. 13:30
  
  Currently—The Artificial University
  
  Can university education survive AI?
6. 14:00
  
  Gardeners' Question Time—Winterbourne House and Garden: Tomatoes, Topiary and Japanese Gardens
  
  Kathy Clugston and the panel visit Edgbaston's Winterbourne House and Garden.
7. 14:45
  
  Opening Lines—Anna Christie - Episode 1
  
  John Yorke looks at Eugene O’Neill’s play Anna Christie.
8. 15:00
  
  Drama on 4—Anna Christie, Part 1
  
  1/2 Eugene O'Neill's Pulitzer-winning drama of love, lies and the sea.
9. 16:00
  
  Bookclub—Anne Sebba
  
  On her biography That Woman: The life of Wallis Simpson, the Duchess of Windsor.
10. 16:30
  
  Your Number's Up—2. How many satanists in Bungay, Suffolk?
  
  How much does Max Fosh weigh?
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 memorial in a suburb of 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—Reform denies rules broken by Nigel Farage over ally benefits
  
  Reform UK has denied rules were broken by Nigel Farage over benefits he received.
2. 18:15
  
  Pick of the Week—Shahidha Bari
  
  Shahidha Bari presents a weekly selection of the best bits of audio across the BBC.
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—News coverage of Andy Burnham. BBC Cuts. The Archers
  
  Andrea Catherwood hears your comments on the cuts to BBC Radio 4 news programmes.
7. 20:30
  
  Last Word—The Good Life of Dame Penelope Keith
  
  Matthew Bannister on an acting icon, crusading journalist, silent sister, ringmistress.
8. 21:00
  
  Money Box—Child Trust Fund "Injustice" and Pension Opt-Outs
  
  Half a million people say 'no thanks' to joining a workplace pension, why?
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—Venezuela Earthquakes: Rescue and Recovery
  
  Civilians seize the initiative in rescue and recovery efforts but are desperate for help.
11. 22:00
  
  Westminster Hour—Challenges facing the new PM on defence, foreign affairs and social care
  
  Ben Wright and guests discuss the domestic and international challenges facing the new PM.
12. 23:00
  
  In Our Time—Seashells
  
  The familiar sight in the sand that reveals the diversity and intricacy of marine life.
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—The Cathedral Church of St Peter and St Paul in Washington, USA.
  
  Bells on Sunday comes from the Cathedral Church of St Peter and St Paul in Washington.
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—Wisdom to the wise
  
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Rumbi Tauro.
10. 05:45
  
  Farming Today—06/07/2026 Commoners can apply for government schemes, fishing, fertiliser
  
  Computer that said no, now says yes! Commoners can apply for agri-environment schemes.
11. 05:57
  
  Weather—06/07/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers

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