BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Tuesday 17 November 2026

Early

1. 00:00

   Midnight News—17/11/2026

   National and international news from BBC Radio 4

2. 00:30

   Gigantic Fantastic: The Rise of Steroids by Gavin Francis—Strong, Feared and Admired

   1/5 How might the myth of Hercules help us understand today's rise in steroid use?

3. 00:48

   Shipping Forecast—17/11/2026

   The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

4. 01:00

   Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—17/11/2026

   BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.

5. 05:00

   News Summary—17/11/2026

   National and international news from BBC Radio 4

6. 05:05

   Yesterday in Parliament—17/11/2026

   News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament

7. 05:34

   Shipping Forecast—17/11/2026

   The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

8. 05:43

   Prayer for the Day—17/11/2026

   A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Yousra Samir

9. 05:45

   Farming Today—17/11/2026

   The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.