Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—28/08/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
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00:30
All the Beauty in the World by Patrick Bringley—Episode 4
4/5 A museum guard identifies with the figure of an ancient Greek Kouros.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—28/08/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—28/08/2026
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
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05:00
News Summary—28/08/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
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05:04
The Briefing Room—Are Gen Z movements reshaping politics?
Young people are protesting around the world but about what and are they winning?
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—28/08/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Carnival Vibes
A spiritual comment and prayer with the Rev Mariama Ifode -Blease.
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05:45
Farming Today—28/08/26 Licensing firearms and shotguns, lavender in the Lakes, gene-edited salad crops
Not fit for purpose - the verdict on the firearms licensing system.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—28/08/2026
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The Reunion—Isle of Wight Festival
Artists and organisers of the biggest pop festival of the 20th century are reunited.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—HRT and dementia, Cookbook author Amy Sheppard, Cosplay
Research shows HRT may reduce the risk of dementia.
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11:00
The Food Programme—A Day in the Life of a School Catering Manager
Spend the day with Andrew Cowan who is reshaping the way school dinners are made in Bury.
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11:45
All the Beauty in the World by Patrick Bringley—Episode 5
5/5 A museum guard is captivated by the quiltmakers of Gee Bend in 19th-century America.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—28/08/2026
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
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12:04
Rare Earth—Andy's Green In-Tray
How will the environment be changed by a Burnham government?
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12:57
Weather—28/08/2026
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—Flash flood death toll continues to rise
Hundreds remain missing in Nepal following Wednesday’s flash floods.
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13:45
Human Intelligence—Conversationalists, Homer
Naomi Alderman explores Homer’s mind and the oral thinking behind his epics.
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14:00
The Archers—27/08/2026
Keira tries to make amends
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14:15
Limelight—Central Intelligence: Series 3, Episode 8
America turns against Vietnam — and LBJ wants someone to blame.
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14:45
Living on the Edge—Skegness
Richard King joins John Nuttall and his donkeys on Skegness beach.
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—The Donkey Sanctuary: Drought, Biodiversity and Resilient Planting
Peter Gibbs hosts GQT from The Donkey Sanctuary near Sidmouth.
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15:45
Short Works—A Fight Almost Breaks out in the Waiting Room But Subsides Like a Wave by Claire Carroll
Tempers rise as a group of actors wait for an audition. But what are they auditioning for?
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16:00
Last Word—Dolly Parton: From the Smoky Mountains to Glastonbury Legend
Also, journalist Dierdre McSharry, Professor Pat Easterling and rugby's Sir Billy Boston.
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16:30
Sideways—Never Again Landfill
A woman in leather battles against the erasure of her community.
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17:00
PM—Number of people missing in Nepal nears 2,000
The death toll rises to 579 after flash floods devastate the Himalayan border region.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—Nearly two thousand people are missing in flooding in Nepal
More than thirty British nationals are among the missing
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18:30
The People Have Spoken—British Maple Syrup
Ian Smith calls on Cody Dahler, Ayoade Bamgboye and the people to solve the UK's problems.
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19:00
The Archers—28/08/2026
The Snells find comfort in each other.
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19:15
Add to Playlist—RuthAnne and Gavin Higgins get in the Flow
RuthAnne and Gavin Higgins create a five-track playlist.
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20:00
Any Questions?—Geoff Aberdein, Anneliese Dodds MP, Hannah Mary Goodlad MSP, Magnus Linklater
Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Aberdeenshire.
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20:55
This Week in History—August 24th - August 30th
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
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21:00
Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics—Series 12, The Argonautica
5/7 Natalie narrates Jason and the Argonauts' epic quest to find the Golden Fleece.
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21:30
Shadow World—Breakin' the Cycle, 5. One Shot
5/6 Just as Colin and D are on the brink of success, they make a fatal decision.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Number of missing after Nepal flash floods jumps significantly to nearly 2,000
At least five have died in Tibet according to reports from Chinese state media
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22:45
Mr Sidhu's Post Office by Amman Brar—Episode Ten
10/10 Set in 2007, this is a heartwarming tale of community and change.
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23:00
Americast—Canada tests the limits of Trump’s power
And, America says goodbye to musical icon Dolly Parton.
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23:30
Everything Is Fake—Everything Is Fake and Nobody Cares, 5. Doctor’s Orders
Who do you trust - the BBC or a cardiologist with millions of followers?
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—29/08/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
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00:30
All the Beauty in the World by Patrick Bringley—Episode 5
5/5 A museum guard is captivated by the quiltmakers of Gee Bend in 19th-century America.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—29/08/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—29/08/2026
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
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05:30
News Summary—29/08/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—29/08/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Not to injure your neighbour
A reflection and prayer to start the day with Canon Simon Doogan.
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05:45
Living on the Edge—Skegness
Richard King joins John Nuttall and his donkeys on Skegness beach.
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