Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—03/11/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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00:30
Sleuth-Hound by Lindsey Fitzharris—A Study in Contrasts
1/5 A thrilling investigation into the real-life inspiration for Sherlock Holmes.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—03/11/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—03/11/2026
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
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05:00
News Summary—03/11/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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05:05
Yesterday in Parliament—03/11/2026
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—03/11/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—03/11/2026
Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection
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05:45
Farming Today—03/11/2026
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—03/11/2026
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The Life Scientific—Elham Kashefi on how quantum computing can change the world
Will quantum computing protect our data or put it at risk?
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09:30
Inside Health—03/11/2026
Series that demystifies health issues, bringing clarity to conflicting advice.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—03/11/2026
Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
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11:00
Screenshot—Serial Killers
Ellen and Mark explore film and televisions morbid fascination with serial killers.
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11:45
Sleuth-Hound by Lindsey Fitzharris—The Case of the Green Wallpaper
2/5 The influential men who taught Arthur Conan Doyle - and inspired a fictional detective.
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—03/11/2026
News and discussion of consumer affairs
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13:00
World at One—03/11/2026
News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
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13:45
Politically—1956: The End of Illusion, 2. Oil
2/11 Why Suez mattered and how President Nasser’s actions triggered British and French fears.
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14:00
The Archers—02/11/2026
Lily offers her support.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Storm Yma, Episode 1
1/2 One of the worst storms Wales has ever seen is about to hit a Valleys town. By Siân Owen
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15:00
History's Heroes—Vuyisile Mini: The Voice That Defied Apartheid
In 1950s South Africa a powerful new song catches fire among Black communities.
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15:30
Heart and Soul—Kirk Franklin: Gospel music and my own faith journey
Personal approaches to spirituality from around the world.
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16:00
Artworks—Start Making Sense, 1. Visionary Sight
1/3 Tom Shakespeare explores the role of sight for blind artists.
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16:30
What's Up Docs?—How should you treat a fever?
Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken explore fevers.
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17:00
PM—03/11/2026
Full coverage of the day's news
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—03/11/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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18:30
Heresy—Series 13, Episode 4
4/6 Discussion programme which challenges established ideas and questions received wisdom.
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19:00
The Archers—03/11/2026
Fallon waves a white flag.
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19:15
Front Row—03/11/2026
Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music
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20:00
File on 4 Investigates—Is it time to press pause on AI data centres?
Is it time to press pause on energy hungry data centres?
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20:40
In Touch—03/11/2026
News, views and information for people who are blind or partially sighted
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21:00
Today in Parliament—03/11/2026
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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21:30
The Bottom Line—29/10/2026
Evan Davis hosts the business conversation show.
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22:00
The World Tonight—03/11/2026
In-depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
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22:45
Arc—Sober Companion, 2. Are There Sex Addicts In Arizona?
2/10 Tim and Lucy set off for America but come face to face with a huge roadblock.
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23:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—BBC News US Election Special
Coverage of the US Election
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Late
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05:00
News Summary—04/11/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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05:05
Yesterday in Parliament—04/11/2026
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—04/11/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—04/11/2026
Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection
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05:45
Farming Today—04/11/2026
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
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