BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Thursday 5 November 2026

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  
  Midnight News—05/11/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  
  Sleuth-Hound by Lindsey Fitzharris—The Case of the Handwritten Letter
  
  3/5 In 19th-century Britain, the new field of forensics is tackling gruesome crimes.
3. 00:48
  
  Shipping Forecast—05/11/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—05/11/2026
  
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:00
  
  News Summary—05/11/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:05
  
  Yesterday in Parliament—05/11/2026
  
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
7. 05:34
  
  Shipping Forecast—05/11/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
8. 05:43
  
  Prayer for the Day—05/11/2026
  
  Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection
9. 05:45
  
  Farming Today—05/11/2026
  
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  
  Today—05/11/2026
  
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  
  In Our Time—Jataka Tales : Stories of the Buddha's Many Births
  
  An ancient collection of stories narrating the past lives and forms of the Buddha.
3. 09:45
  
  Strong Message Here—05/11/2026
  
  Armando Iannucci and guests decode the utterly baffling world of political language.
4. 10:00
  
  Woman's Hour—05/11/2026
  
  Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
5. 11:00
  
  The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 35, 05/11/2026
  
  A witty, irreverent look at the world through scientists’ eyes
6. 11:45
  
  Sleuth-Hound by Lindsey Fitzharris—The Adventure of the Hunting Party
  
  4/5 Sherlock Holmes fans are on the case and Joe Bell's precious anonymity is under threat.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  
  The Bottom Line—05/11/2026
  
  Evan Davis hosts the business conversation show
2. 12:30
  
  Radio 4 Appeal—Brain Research UK
  
  Louise Looney makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Brain Research UK.
3. 12:35
  
  Sliced Bread—Plug-in Solar Panels
  
  Greg Foot investigates the so-called wonder products making bold claims.
4. 13:00
  
  World at One—05/11/2026
  
  News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
5. 13:45
  
  Politically—1956: The End of Illusion, 4. Ike
  
  4/11 The dilemmas Eisenhower faced and how his allies misjudged him.
6. 14:00
  
  The Archers—04/11/2026
  
  Neil finds himself caught in the crossfire.
7. 14:15
  
  Drama on 4—Threads of Healing
  
  Bal returns to her childhood Gurdwara to confront her mother and a painful family past.
8. 15:00
  
  Ramblings—Columban Way from Newcastle to Dundrum
  
  Clare explores a stretch of the Columban Way in County Down from Newcastle to Dundrum.
9. 15:30
  
  Feedback—05/11/2026
  
  Radio 4's forum for comments, queries, criticisms and congratulations.
10. 16:00
  
  The Briefing Room—05/11/2026
  
  David Aaronovitch presents in-depth explainers on big issues in the news.
11. 16:30
  
  BBC Inside Science—05/11/2026
  
  A weekly programme looking at the science that's changing our world.
12. 17:00
  
  PM—05/11/2026
  
  Full coverage of the day's news
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Evening
1. 18:00
  
  Six O'Clock News—05/11/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 18:30
  
  Do Gooders—Series 1, 5. The Funeral
  
  5/6 The Alzheimer's Alliance gang cause havoc at a funeral.
3. 19:00
  
  The Archers—05/11/2026
  
  Tracy tries to get to the truth.
4. 19:15
  
  Front Row—05/11/2026
  
  Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.
5. 20:00
  
  When It Hits the Fan—04/11/2026
  
  Who's in the news for all the wrong reasons? With David Yelland and Farzana Baduel.
6. 20:15
  
  The Media Show—04/11/2026
  
  This is the programme about a revolution in media.
7. 21:00
  
  Loose Ends—Rick Wakeman, The Tiger Lillies, Oz Clarke, Nadine Shah, Allyson June Smith
  
  Stuart Maconie and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
8. 21:45
  
  Strong Message Here—05/11/2026
  
  Armando Iannucci and guests decode the utterly baffling world of political language.
9. 22:00
  
  The World Tonight—05/11/2026
  
  In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
10. 22:45
  
  Arc—Sober Companion, 4. It's Giving Britney
  
  4/10 Lucy tries to cope with her fear of flying and Tim learns more about her past.
11. 23:00
  
  Radical with Gabriel Gatehouse—05/11/2026
  
  Open mind, critical lens. Conversations with radical people on ideas to change the world
12. 23:30
  
  Artworks—Seeing John Berger
  
  Memories of the influential artist and writer John Berger.
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Late
1. 00:00
  
  Midnight News—06/11/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  
  Sleuth-Hound by Lindsey Fitzharris—The Adventure of the Hunting Party
  
  4/5 Sherlock Holmes fans are on the case and Joe Bell's precious anonymity is under threat.
3. 00:48
  
  Shipping Forecast—06/11/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—06/11/2026
  
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:00
  
  News Summary—06/11/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:05
  
  The Briefing Room—05/11/2026
  
  David Aaronovitch presents in-depth explainers on big issues in the news.
7. 05:34
  
  Shipping Forecast—06/11/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
8. 05:43
  
  Prayer for the Day—06/11/2026
  
  Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection
9. 05:45
  
  Farming Today—06/11/2026
  
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.

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