Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—15/11/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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00:15
Take Four Books—08/11/2026
James Crawford discusses an author's new book and its connections to three other works.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—15/11/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—15/11/2026
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
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05:30
News Summary—15/11/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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05:33
Shipping Forecast—15/11/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—The Chapel of Merton College, Oxford
Bells on Sunday comes from the Chapel of Merton College, Oxford.
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05:45
In Touch—10/11/2026
News, views and information for people who are blind or partially sighted
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Morning
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06:00
News Summary—15/11/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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06:07
Heart and Soul—The creator of France's 'Untouchables' houses
The man behind inclusive homes where accident survivors live alongside non-disabled people
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06:37
On Your Farm—15/11/2026
Getting to the heart of country life with a look at individual farming endeavours
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07:00
News and Papers—15/11/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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07:10
Sunday—15/11/2026
A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
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07:56
Radio 4 Appeal—Pancreatic Cancer UK
Olivia Williams makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Pancreatic Cancer UK.
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08:00
News and Papers—15/11/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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08:10
Sunday Worship—15/11/2026
Radio 4's Sunday morning service
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08:48
Witness History—The mission in Peru that shaped a Pope
In 1985, Father Robert Prevost arrived in Chulucanas for his first missionary assignment
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Horatio Clare on the Great Crested Grebe
Writer Horatio Clare on why he adores watching pairs of great crested grebes.
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09:00
Broadcasting House—15/11/2026
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
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10:00
Desert Island Discs—15/11/2026
Castaway guests share the soundtrack of their lives.
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11:00
The Archers Omnibus—15/11/2026
Lily attempts to build bridges, and Kirsty faces a terrible realisation
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Afternoon
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12:15
Profile—14/11/2026
An insight into the character of an influential person making the news headlines
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12:30
Room 101 with Paul Merton—Series 4, Marcus Brigstocke
5/6 Paul asks comedian Marcus Brigstocke about his pet peeves and worst nightmares.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—15/11/2026
A look at the week's big stories and preview of the week to come.
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13:30
Off airProgrammes will resume at 14:00
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—13/11/2026
Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
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14:45
Ten Second Showdown—Jonnie Peacock
Thriller Thursday in Team GB's golden summer
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15:00
Drama on 4—Strong Poison by Dorothy L Sayers, Part Two
2/2 Crime novelist Harriet Vane is on trial for murder. Can Lord Peter Wimsey save her?
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16:00
Take Four Books—15/11/2026
James Crawford discusses an author's new book and its connections to three other works.
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16:30
Brain of Britain—Brain of Britain - Final, 2026
General knowledge quiz. The contest reaches its grand final.
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17:00
Witness History—Picasso and the Surrealist summer
In 1937, some of the 20th Century's best known Surrealist artists holidayed in France
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17:10
Understand—The Value Crisis, 2. We've Been Here Before
2/4 Ros Atkins looks to the past for lessons on navigating great shifts in what we value.
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17:55
Shipping Forecast—15/11/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—15/11/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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18:15
Pick of the Week—15/11/2026
A selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio
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19:00
The Archers—15/11/2026
Kirsty makes a big decision.
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19:15
Illuminated—My Dream Dinner Party
Comedian and presenter Mel Giedroyc in conversation with her heroes, brought back to life.
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19:45
The History Podcast—The House at Number 48, 1. Made in Britain
1/10 A man’s quest to uncover his family’s dark past & reclaim a fortune stolen under the Nazis
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20:00
Feedback—12/11/2026
Radio 4's forum for comments, queries, criticisms and congratulations.
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20:30
Last Word—13/11/2026
Radio 4's weekly obituary programme
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21:00
Money Box—14/11/2026
The latest news from the world of personal finance
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21:30
From Our Own Correspondent—14/11/2026
Insight and analysis from BBC correspondents around the world.
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22:00
Westminster Hour—15/11/2026
Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
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22:56
Radio 4 Appeal—Pancreatic Cancer UK
Olivia Williams makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Pancreatic Cancer UK.
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23:00
In Our Time—12/11/2026
Misha Glenny and guests discuss the ideas, people and events that have shaped our world.
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23:45
Short Works—Extra Time by Olivia Fitzsimons
The mother of a talented young footballer has concerns about his future.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—16/11/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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00:15
Inside Health—10/11/2026
Series that demystifies health issues, bringing clarity to conflicting advice.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—The Chapel of Merton College, Oxford
Bells on Sunday comes from the Chapel of Merton College, Oxford.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—16/11/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—16/11/2026
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
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05:00
News Summary—16/11/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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05:05
Yesterday in Parliament—16/11/2026
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—16/11/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—16/11/2026
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Yousra Samir
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05:45
Farming Today—16/11/2026
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
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05:57
Weather—16/11/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers
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