BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 19 July 2026

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  
  Midnight News—19/07/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:15
  
  Take Four Books—Elizabeth Strout
  
  The award-winning author on her newest book and its three key literary influences.
3. 00:48
  
  Shipping Forecast—19/07/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—19/07/2026
  
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:30
  
  News Summary—19/07/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:34
  
  Shipping Forecast—19/07/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:43
  
  Bells on Sunday—The church of St Chad in Pattingham, Staffordshire
  
  Bells on Sunday comes from the Church of St Chad in Pattingham, Staffordshire.
8. 05:45
  
  In Touch—The Future of Braille
  
  In Touch discusses if learning braille is beneficial for today's VI youngsters.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  
  News Summary—19/07/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 06:05
  
  Heart and Soul—War, God and the Islamic Republic
  
  How Iranians are turning away from state-imposed religion.
3. 06:35
  
  On Your Farm—Vines in Shropshire
  
  Sarah Swadling meets twin sisters who planted a vineyard on their family’s Shropshire farm
4. 06:57
  
  Weather—19/07/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  
  News and Papers—19/07/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 07:10
  
  Sunday—Burnham's Faith & Politics, AI Sermons, World Cup & the Virgin Mary
  
  A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week with William Crawley.
7. 07:54
  
  Radio 4 Appeal—Parkinson's UK
  
  Journalist Rory Cellan-Jones makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Parkinson's UK.
8. 07:57
  
  Weather—19/07/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecast
9. 08:00
  
  News and Papers—19/07/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
10. 08:10
  
  Sunday Worship—Winners and Losers
  
  Dr Graham Daniels leads a service reflecting on today's FIFA World Cup Final.
11. 08:48
  
  Witness History—Dada: The birth of an art movement
  
  In 1916, in Switzerland, an aesthetic began which would influence Surrealism and punk.
12. 08:58
  
  Tweet of the Day—George McGavin on the Hoopoe
  
  Entomologist George McGavin on the largely insectivorous hoopoe, an occasional UK visitor.
13. 09:00
  
  Broadcasting House—Burnham prepares for power
  
  As a new PM prepares to enter No.10, Lord Blunkett tells us about the man he mentored.
14. 10:00
  
  Desert Island Discs—Shania Twain, musician
  
  Shania Twain, musician, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
15. 11:00
  
  The Archers Omnibus—19/07/2026
  
  The week's events in Ambridge.
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Afternoon
1. 12:15
  
  Profile—James Purnell
  
  Andy Burnham's new chief of staff.
2. 12:30
  
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 85, 6. Yorkshire Sayings
  
  6/6 Joe Lycett, Pippa Evans, Miles Jupp and Ian Smith return to Leeds.
3. 12:57
  
  Weather—19/07/2026
  
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  
  The World This Weekend—The world facing Andy Burnham
  
  The foreign threats and opportunities facing Andy Burnham on becoming Prime Minister.
5. 13:30
  
  On air
  
  Listen live
  
  Currently—The Rebirth of Orgreave
  
  Who benefits as a former mining site is regenerated?
  
  Listen live
6. 14:00
  
  Gardeners' Question Time—Birmingham: Bonsai, Black Elder, Blueberry and Bees
  
  Kathy Clugston and the GQT panel visit Birmingham.
7. 14:45
  
  Opening Lines—They Shoot Horses, Don't They?
  
  John Yorke explores Horace McCoy’s 1930s noir classic, They Shoot Horses, Don’t They?
8. 15:00
  
  Drama on 4—They Shoot Horses, Don’t They?
  
  Two strangers enter a Depression-era dance marathon. Neither will walk away.
9. 16:00
  
  Take Four Books—Liz Nugent
  
  The Irish writer on her latest novel The Truth About Ruby Cooper and its three influences.
10. 16:30
  
  Around the World in 80 Ways—2. Africa
  
  Which country celebrates divorce?
11. 17:00
  
  Witness History—The Mexican song that captivated lovers during World War II
  
  History told by the people who were there.
12. 17:10
  
  Church Going, with Giles Fraser—Episode 1
  
  Giles Fraser is on a mission to discover the current state of Christianity.
13. 17:54
  
  Shipping Forecast—19/07/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
14. 17:57
  
  Weather—19/07/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  
  Six O'Clock News—19/07/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 18:15
  
  Pick of the Week—John Gallagher
  
  John Gallagher presents a weekly selection of the best bits of audio across the BBC.
3. 19:00
  
  The Archers—19/07/2026
  
  Opportunity knocks for Harrison.
4. 19:15
  
  Illuminated—A Most Magickal Encounter
  
  In which one Dee has a most magical encounter with another.
5. 19:45
  
  Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Listen to Music
  
  Why hearing your favourite tunes can improve mood, reduce pain and benefit your brain!
6. 20:00
  
  Feedback—Life and Time, 6Music Extension, and World Tonight Interview
  
  Andrea Catherwood discusses award-winning drama Life and Time with writer James Fritz.
7. 20:30
  
  Last Word—Sam Neill: the silent child with a stutter who became a movie star
  
  Matthew Bannister on two actors, a musician and a chef.
8. 21:00
  
  Money Box—State Pension Age Rise, Gazundering and Air-Con
  
  Call for help for people on low incomes who must now wait longer for their state pension.
9. 21:25
  
  Radio 4 Appeal—Parkinson's UK
  
  Journalist Rory Cellan-Jones makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Parkinson's UK.
10. 21:30
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Bangladesh's deadly measles outbreak
  
  As vaccinations rates dropped, measles cases have soared leading to hundreds of deaths.
11. 22:00
  
  Westminster Hour—19/07/2026
  
  Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
12. 23:00
  
  Artworks—Who Did We Think We Were?, 2. The 1938 Empire Exhibition in Glasgow
  
  Neil MacGregor on past expressions of British identity and how they shape our identity now
13. 23:30
  
  More Wow—2. The Earth Below
  
  What is awe, and where do we find it?
14. 23:45
  
  Short Works—Afterdrop by Jane Fraser
  
  After her husband’s death, Sarah finds inspiration in a group of women sea-swimmers.
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Late
1. 00:00
  
  Midnight News—20/07/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:15
  
  Inside Health—Could we eliminate cervical cancer?
  
  Does the success of the HPV vaccine mean that cervical screening can be reduced?
3. 00:45
  
  Bells on Sunday—The church of St Chad in Pattingham, Staffordshire
  
  Bells on Sunday comes from the Church of St Chad in Pattingham, Staffordshire.
4. 00:48
  
  Shipping Forecast—20/07/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—20/07/2026
  
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:00
  
  News Summary—20/07/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:04
  
  Last Word—Sam Neill: the silent child with a stutter who became a movie star
  
  Matthew Bannister on two actors, a musician and a chef.
8. 05:34
  
  Shipping Forecast—20/07/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
9. 05:43
  
  Prayer for the Day—Return to the Present
  
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Steve Taylor.
10. 05:45
  
  Farming Today—20/06/26: Milk price glimmers, Andy Burnham's rural in-tray, Welsh farming policy.
  
  Heatwaves in Europe hit milk production but could it mean better prices for farmers?
11. 05:57
  
  Weather—20/07/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers