Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—25/08/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
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00:30
All the Beauty in the World by Patrick Bringley—Episode 1
1/5 The story of a museum guard's quest to find solace and meaning in art.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—25/08/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—25/08/2026
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
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05:00
News Summary—25/08/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
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05:04
Currently—The WhatsApp Underground
As race riots erupt in Belfast, an underground network rescues those at risk.
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—25/08/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Don’t stop believin’
A spiritual comment and prayer with the Rev Mariama Ifode -Blease
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05:45
Farming Today—25/08/2026: Milk prices, bluetongue, future crops
Milk prices, bluetongue in Europe, future crops.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—25/08/2026
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The History Podcast—Invisible Hands: The American Century, 5. Wolfie
5/6 The man who drove America to war in Iraq.
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09:30
Michael Sheen Gets Into Character—2. From System to Method
Michael Sheen explores the strange art of acting.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—HPV home-testing kits, Women-run hospitality map, Digital wardrobe apps
How will HPV self-testing kits work?
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11:00
Add to Playlist—Nadine Shah, David Arnold and Charlotte Harding celebrate the BBC Proms
Nadine Shah, David Arnold and Charlotte Harding celebrate the BBC Proms.
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11:45
All the Beauty in the World by Patrick Bringley—Episode 2
2/5 A museum guard realises great art offers us a window into our own lives.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—25/08/2026
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
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12:04
You and Yours—Call You and Yours: What's your experience of dealing with car parking companies?
Call You and Yours: What's your experience of dealing with car parking companies?
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12:57
Weather—25/08/2026
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—Beijing responds to Trump's threat of sanctions
China vows to protect its interests in the face of US sanctions against Iran's partners.
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13:45
Human Intelligence—Conversationalists, Desmond Tutu
Inside the mind of Desmond Tutu and his vision for truth and reconciliation.
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14:00
The Archers—24/08/2026
George attempts to make a good impression.
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14:15
Drama on 4—The Test Batter Can’t Breathe
Set in the world of cricket, a new drama from the award-winning writer of Life and Time.
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15:00
History's Heroes—History's Secret Heroes - Series 4, Elvira Chaudoir: D-Day’s Double Crossing Agent
1/11 Can a playgirl turned double agent deceive the Nazis?
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15:30
Heart and Soul—Jamaica’s sacred heartbeat
Jamaica’s revivalists preserve faith, healing and identity through sacred traditions.
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16:00
Artworks—An Evening with Dave Van Ronk
The story of one-time folk legend Dave Van Ronk, hero to Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell.
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16:30
What's Up Docs?—How does walking benefit you?
Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken explore what walking can do for our health.
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17:00
PM—CIA director reportedly lands in Russia
The trip is out of the blue. Reports suggest he's there for meetings in Moscow
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—Canada responds to new Trump tariffs
Canada announces tariffs on billions of dollars' worth of imports from the US
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18:30
Paul Sinha's Perfect Pub Quiz—Series 5, S5 E3: No Such Thing As A Sandwich
3/6 Paul sets his Canterbury audience questions about the misleadingly-named "sandwich".
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19:00
The Archers—25/08/2026
Fallon puts her foot in it.
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19:15
Front Row—Remembering Dolly Parton, Meg Mason and Notting Hill Carnival at 60
Dolly Parton's last interview on Front Row.
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20:00
File on 4 Investigates—The Coroners Question
Coroners have a vital role but the system faces pressures: is the service fit for purpose?
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20:40
In Touch—Advice for Visually Impaired Students
In Touch provides advice for visually impaired youngsters starting university this year.
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21:00
Crossing Continents—Brazil’s gambling addiction
Millions of Brazilians have become problem gamblers after an explosion in online betting.
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21:30
Scam Secrets—QR Code Scams
Do you know where that code is taking you?
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22:00
The World Tonight—Dolly Parton dies aged 80
We look back at the life of the queen of country music
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22:45
Mr Sidhu's Post Office by Amman Brar—Episode Seven
7/10 Set in 2007, this is a heartwarming tale of community and change.
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23:00
The History Podcast—Half-Life, 1. Daughter of Radium
Hidden on page 1692 of his great-grandfather's memoir, Joe Dunthorne finds a confession.
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23:30
Everything Is Fake—Everything Is Fake and Nobody Cares, 2. Kayfabe Country
Could wrestling really be the birthplace of modern fakery? Jamie Bartlett investigates.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—26/08/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
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00:30
All the Beauty in the World by Patrick Bringley—Episode 2
2/5 A museum guard realises great art offers us a window into our own lives.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—26/08/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—26/08/2026
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
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05:00
News Summary—26/08/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
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05:04
BBC Inside Science—Is the era of the cancer vaccine upon us?
Has a personalised cancer vaccine become reality?
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—26/08/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—In This Together
A spiritual comment and prayer with the Rev Mariama Ifode -Blease.
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05:45
Farming Today—26/08/2026: gene editing, Bernard Matthews factory closure
Gene editing, Bernard Matthews factory closure.
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