BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 26 July 2026

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—26/07/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:15
  Take Four Books—Liz Nugent
  The Irish writer on her latest novel The Truth About Ruby Cooper and its three influences.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—26/07/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—26/07/2026
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:30
  News Summary—26/07/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—26/07/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—The Church of St Stephen in Old Radnor in Powys, Wales
  Bells on Sunday comes from the Church of St Stephen in Old Radnor in Powys, Wales
8. 05:45
  In Touch—Comedy: Podcasts and Stand-Up
  In Touch hears about some new projects by visually impaired comedians.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Summary—26/07/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 06:05
  Heart and Soul—Fighting for the Children of Chernobyl
  Adi Roche, whose faith inspired a lifetime helping children affected by the disaster.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—Give a Boy a Duck
  Caz Graham hears the unlikely, inspiring story of a young duck farmer in the Lake District
4. 06:57
  Weather—26/07/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—26/07/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 07:10
  Sunday—Remembering Edward Stourton
  Remembering Edward Stourton.
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust
  Dame Ellen MacArthur makes the Radio 4 Appeal for the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust.
8. 07:57
  Weather—26/07/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecast
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—26/07/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—Body Theology
  Paula Gooder explores why valuing and celebrating bodies is central to the Christian faith
11. 08:48
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  Witness History—The Mexican song that captivated lovers during World War II
  History told by the people who were there.
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12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—Juliet Vickery on the Willow Warbler
  Head of the BTO, Juliet Vickery, on the changing breeding range of the willow warbler.
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—26/07/2026
  The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
14. 10:00
  Desert Island Discs—Sir Roger Deakins, cinematographer
  Sir Roger Deakins, cinematographer, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
15. 11:00
  The Archers Omnibus—26/07/2026
  The week's events in Ambridge.
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Afternoon
1. 12:15
  Last Word: Doing Death Differently—Shall we talk about death?
  1/5Matthew Bannister on changing attitudes to dying, death and how we memorialise our dead.
2. 12:30
  Just a Minute—Series 97, 1. How much wood would a woodchuck chuck?
  1/6We're back with Paul Merton, Lucy Porter, Gyles Brandreth and Rachel Parris.
3. 12:57
  Weather—26/07/2026
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—26/07/2026
  A look at the week's big stories and preview of the week to come.
5. 13:30
  Currently—Troubled Town
  Why are young people causing trouble in one part of Greater Manchester?
6. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—East Renfrewshire: Balcony Brilliance, Reluctant Camellias and Making The Most Of Moss
  Kathy Clugston and the GQT panel visit one of Scotland’s oldest horticultural societies.
7. 14:45
  Opening Lines—Trouble in Mind
  John Yorke takes a look at Alice Childress’s groundbreaking 1954 play.
8. 15:00
  Drama on 4—Trouble in Mind
  Alice Childress's seminal 1955 play about simmering tensions in a rehearsal room.
9. 16:00
  Take Four Books—Christopher Brookmyre
  The Scottish writer on his latest crime novel, Quite Ugly One Evening, and its influences.
10. 16:30
  Brain of Britain—Heat 1, 2026
  General knowledge quiz. Spotlights on Magritte, Ru Paul's Drag Race and Greek myths.
11. 17:00
  Witness History—The Aga Khan meets Florence Nightingale
  In 1898, Florence Nightingale invited the Aga Khan around to her London home for tea.
12. 17:10
  Church Going, with Giles Fraser—Episode 2
  Giles Fraser is on a mission to work out the state of Christianity in this country.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—26/07/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
14. 17:57
  Weather—26/07/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—26/07/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—Jenny Kleeman
  Jenny Kleeman presents a weekly selection of the best bits of audio across the BBC.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—26/07/2026
  Jolene is left devastated.
4. 19:15
  Illuminated—Unreliable Narrator
  After a violent assault left him with no memory, Stephen McAll pieces together his story.
5. 19:45
  Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Do a Plank
  How to plank your way to improve your posture, core strength and heart health.
6. 20:00
  Feedback—Common Ground, Dead Ringers, and You're Dead To Me
  Andrea Catherwood discusses the short series Common Ground with presenter Evan Davies.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—Brenda Fricker: The first Irish woman to win an Oscar
  Also, journalist David Willey, horticulturalist David Austin and aviator Wally Funk.
8. 21:00
  Money Box—New Chancellor, New Plans? and Inheritance Gifts
  What might the new team at the top of government mean for your money?
9. 21:25
  Radio 4 Appeal—Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust
  Dame Ellen MacArthur makes the Radio 4 Appeal for the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust.
10. 21:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—India's 'cockroach' student protests
  Tens of thousands of students have been protesting about education and job opportunities.
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—Andy Burnham's first week as prime minister
  Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
12. 23:00
  Artworks—Who Did We Think We Were?, 3. The Festival of Britain 1951 and the Coronation 1953
  3/3Neil MacGregor on past expressions of British identity and how they shape our identity now
13. 23:30
  More Wow—3. Mind-bending discoveries
  What is awe, and where do we find it?
14. 23:45
  Short Works—I, Pondweed by Rose Biggin
  Pondweed wants his fame to last through the ages, but can only work with what he's got.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—27/07/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:15
  Inside Health—Staying fit in the heat and do we need electrolytes?
  Also, running during pregnancy and how to recover.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—The Church of St Stephen in Old Radnor in Powys, Wales
  Bells on Sunday comes from the Church of St Stephen in Old Radnor in Powys, Wales
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—27/07/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—27/07/2026
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:00
  News Summary—27/07/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:04
  Last Word—Brenda Fricker: The first Irish woman to win an Oscar
  Also, journalist David Willey, horticulturalist David Austin and aviator Wally Funk.
8. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—27/07/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
9. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Celebrating the Countryside
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with the Reverend Doctor Stephen Wigley.
10. 05:45
  Farming Today—25/07/26: Fresh produce checks, hot lettuce, BBC Farmwatch
  The fresh produce trade is asking for proposed new import checks to be scrapped.
11. 05:57
  Weather—27/07/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers