BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 8 November 2026

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  
  Midnight News—08/11/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:15
  
  Bookclub—Matt Haig
  
  Led by James Naughtie, readers talk to acclaimed authors about their best-known novels
3. 00:48
  
  Shipping Forecast—08/11/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—08/11/2026
  
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:30
  
  News Summary—08/11/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:33
  
  Shipping Forecast—08/11/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:43
  
  Bells on Sunday—The parish church of St Mary in Fordingbridge Hampshire.
  
  Bells on Sunday comes from the parish church of St Mary in Fordingbridge Hampshire.
8. 05:45
  
  In Touch—03/11/2026
  
  News, views and information for people who are blind or partially sighted
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Morning
1. 06:00
  
  News Summary—08/11/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 06:07
  
  Heart and Soul—Kirk Franklin: Gospel music and my own faith journey
  
  Personal approaches to spirituality from around the world.
3. 06:37
  
  On Your Farm—Growing bulrushes on the Somerset Levels
  
  Sarah Swadling meets a pioneering farmer growing bulrushes on the Somerset Levels.
4. 07:00
  
  News and Papers—08/11/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
5. 07:10
  
  Sunday—08/11/2026
  
  A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
6. 07:56
  
  Radio 4 Appeal—Every Casualty Counts Worldwide
  
  Fergal Keane makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Every Casualty Counts Worldwide.
7. 08:00
  
  News and Papers—08/11/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
8. 08:10
  
  Sunday Worship—08/11/2026
  
  Radio 4's Sunday morning service
9. 08:48
  
  Witness History—Auschwitz: An SS officer’s photo album
  
  In 2007, an abandoned photo album revealed the chilling normality of life in Auschwitz
10. 08:58
  
  Tweet of the Day—Tom McKinney on the Red Grouse
  
  Why the red grouse always scares the life out of broadcaster and musician Tom McKinney.
11. 09:00
  
  News and Papers—08/11/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
12. 09:15
  
  The Archers Omnibus—08/11/2026
  
  The nightmare continues for Alan, and Elizabeth doesn’t know what to do for the best.
13. 10:30
  
  Ceremony of Remembrance from the Cenotaph
  
  Paddy O’Connell leads live coverage from Whitehall of the Ceremony of Remembrance.
14. 11:45
  
  Soul Music—Lovely Day by Bill Withers
  
  The deceptively simple song that is a mantra for people.
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Afternoon
1. 12:15
  
  Profile—07/11/2026
  
  An insight into the character of an influential person making the news headlines
2. 12:30
  
  Room 101 with Paul Merton—Series 4, Andi Osho
  
  4/6 Paul asks novelist and actress Andi Osho about her pet peeves and worst nightmares.
3. 13:00
  
  The World This Weekend—08/11/2026
  
  A look at the week's big stories and preview of the week to come.
4. 13:30
  
  Currently—Belonging in Spain
  
  Why is Spain's government offering legal status to illegal immigrants and what comes next?
5. 14:00
  
  Gardeners' Question Time—06/11/2026
  
  Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
6. 14:45
  
  Opening Lines—Strong Poison
  
  John Yorke takes a look at Dorothy L Sayers’s 1930 crime novel.
7. 15:00
  
  Drama on 4—Strong Poison by Dorothy L Sayers, Part One
  
  1/2 Crime novelist Harriet Vane is on trial for murder. Can Lord Peter Wimsey save her?
8. 16:00
  
  Take Four Books—08/11/2026
  
  James Crawford discusses an author's new book and its connections to three other works.
9. 16:30
  
  Brain of Britain—Brain of Britain - Semi-final 4, 2026
  
  General knowledge quiz. Spotlights on penguins, Roger Casement and Glasgow's Subway.
10. 17:00
  
  Witness History—The mission in Peru that shaped a Pope
  
  In 1985, Father Robert Prevost arrived in Chulucanas for his first missionary assignment
11. 17:10
  
  Understand—The Value Crisis, 1. Crisis, What Crisis?
  
  1/4 Ros Atkins asks whether technology has triggered a crisis in what we value.
12. 17:55
  
  Shipping Forecast—08/11/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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Evening
1. 18:00
  
  Six O'Clock News—08/11/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 18:15
  
  Pick of the Week—Geeta Pendse
  
  Geeta Pendse presents a weekly selection of the best bits of audio across the BBC.
3. 19:00
  
  The Archers—08/11/2026
  
  Elizabeth puts her foot down.
4. 19:15
  
  Illuminated—Making Them Count
  
  A project to document deaths among people who've experienced homelessness.
5. 19:45
  
  Shadow World—Thief at the British Museum, 9. An Ending, a Beginning
  
  Ittai hands over his gems. But will we ever know what else the Museum has lost?
6. 20:00
  
  Feedback—05/11/2026
  
  Radio 4's forum for comments, queries, criticisms and congratulations.
7. 20:30
  
  Last Word—06/11/2026
  
  Radio 4's weekly obituary programme
8. 21:00
  
  Money Box—07/11/2026
  
  The latest news from the world of personal finance
9. 21:30
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—07/11/2026
  
  Insight and analysis from BBC correspondents around the world.
10. 22:00
  
  Westminster Hour—08/11/2026
  
  Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
11. 22:56
  
  Radio 4 Appeal—Every Casualty Counts Worldwide
  
  Fergal Keane makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Every Casualty Counts Worldwide.
12. 23:00
  
  In Our Time—Jataka Tales : Stories of the Buddha's Many Births
  
  An ancient collection of stories narrating the past lives and forms of the Buddha.
13. 23:45
  
  Short Works—The Hill by Rhiannon Tise
  
  A solitary winter walk brings a new perspective to a marriage frozen by tragedy.
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Late
1. 00:00
  
  Midnight News—09/11/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:15
  
  Inside Health—03/11/2026
  
  Series that demystifies health issues, bringing clarity to conflicting advice.
3. 00:45
  
  Bells on Sunday—The parish church of St Mary in Fordingbridge Hampshire.
  
  Bells on Sunday comes from the parish church of St Mary in Fordingbridge Hampshire.
4. 00:48
  
  Shipping Forecast—09/11/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—09/11/2026
  
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:00
  
  News Summary—09/11/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:05
  
  Last Word—06/11/2026
  
  Radio 4's weekly obituary programme
8. 05:34
  
  Shipping Forecast—09/11/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
9. 05:43
  
  Prayer for the Day—09/11/2026
  
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Swarzy
10. 05:45
  
  Farming Today—09/11/2026
  
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
11. 05:57
  
  Weather—09/11/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers

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