BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Friday 6 November 2026

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  
  Midnight News—06/11/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  
  Sleuth-Hound by Lindsey Fitzharris—The Adventure of the Hunting Party
  
  4/5 Sherlock Holmes fans are on the case and Joe Bell's precious anonymity is under threat.
3. 00:48
  
  Shipping Forecast—06/11/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—06/11/2026
  
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:00
  
  News Summary—06/11/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:05
  
  The Briefing Room—05/11/2026
  
  David Aaronovitch presents in-depth explainers on big issues in the news.
7. 05:34
  
  Shipping Forecast—06/11/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
8. 05:43
  
  Prayer for the Day—06/11/2026
  
  Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection
9. 05:45
  
  Farming Today—06/11/2026
  
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  
  Today—06/11/2026
  
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  
  Desert Island Discs—Paul Sinton-Hewitt, founder of parkrun
  
  The founder of parkrun, Paul Sinton-Hewitt, shares his favourite music with Lauren.
3. 10:00
  
  Woman's Hour—06/11/2026
  
  Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
4. 11:00
  
  The Food Programme—Guy Singh-Watson: A Life Through Food
  
  The pioneering founder of Riverford Organic meets Leyla Kazim to share his food story.
5. 11:45
  
  Sleuth-Hound by Lindsey Fitzharris—The Case of the Texan Legacy
  
  5/5 With Sherlock Holmes killed off, Professor Joe Bell tuns to matters of life and death.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  
  Rare Earth—Fighting Wildlife Crime
  
  How is tech helping to fight wildlife crime? With Tom Heap and Helen Czerski.
2. 13:00
  
  World at One—06/11/2026
  
  News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
3. 13:45
  
  Politically—1956: The End of Illusion, 5. Lie
  
  5/11 A secret agreement and how Eden failed to cover it up.
4. 14:00
  
  The Archers—05/11/2026
  
  Tracy tries to get to the truth.
5. 14:15
  
  Limelight—Out of Time, 3. What Kind of Coward Are You?
  
  3/6 As Fred risks all to find help, Maria makes a discovery that changes everything.
6. 14:45
  
  Life Without—Life Without Tears
  
  No more tears, for sore eyes or sad films. What happens when the tap is turned off?
7. 15:00
  
  Gardeners' Question Time—06/11/2026
  
  Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
8. 15:45
  
  Short Works—The Hill by Rhiannon Tise
  
  A solitary winter walk brings a new perspective to a marriage frozen by tragedy.
9. 16:00
  
  Last Word—06/11/2026
  
  Radio 4's weekly obituary programme
10. 16:30
  
  Life Changing—’Toss of a coin’ if I’d inherit dementia gene
  
  A gene causing rare dementia plagues Laura Sides' family. Would you test for it, or not?
11. 17:00
  
  PM—06/11/2026
  
  Full coverage of the day's news
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Evening
1. 18:00
  
  Six O'Clock News—06/11/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 18:30
  
  The Naked Week—Series 5, Episode 1
  
  1/6 Andrew Hunter Murray and Jon Holmes return with a bold, audacious take on the week's news.
3. 19:00
  
  The Archers—06/11/2026
  
  Elizabeth doesn’t know what to do for the best.
4. 19:15
  
  Add to Playlist—Segun Akinola and Claire Wickes launch a brand new series
  
  Segun Akinola and Claire Wickes add the first five tracks in the brand new series.
5. 20:00
  
  Any Questions?—06/11/2026
  
  Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Wrekenton in Gateshead.
6. 20:55
  
  This Week in History—November 2nd to November 8th
  
  Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
7. 21:00
  
  Free Thinking—Seriousness
  
  Matthew Sweet and guests discuss what happened to seriousness.
8. 22:00
  
  The World Tonight—06/11/2026
  
  In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
9. 22:45
  
  Arc—Sober Companion, 5. Frankie, Leader of the Emeralds
  
  5/10 Mid-flight, Lucy’s sobriety takes a terrible turn and Tim is forced to call for help.
10. 23:00
  
  Americast—06/11/2026
  
  Join Americast for insights and analysis on what's happening inside Trump's White House.
11. 23:30
  
  Artworks—Start Making Sense, 1. Visionary Sight
  
  1/3 Tom Shakespeare explores the role of sight for blind artists.
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Late
1. 00:00
  
  Midnight News—07/11/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  
  Sleuth-Hound by Lindsey Fitzharris—The Case of the Texan Legacy
  
  5/5 With Sherlock Holmes killed off, Professor Joe Bell tuns to matters of life and death.
3. 00:48
  
  Shipping Forecast—07/11/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—07/11/2026
  
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:30
  
  News Summary—07/11/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:33
  
  Shipping Forecast—07/11/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:45
  
  Life Without—Life Without Tears
  
  No more tears, for sore eyes or sad films. What happens when the tap is turned off?

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