BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Tuesday 10 November 2026

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Afternoon
Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  
  Midnight News—10/11/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  
  Napoleon and His Marshals by Andrew Roberts—The Marshalate
  
  1/5 In the wake of the French Revolution, Napoleon anoints a new meritocratic nobility
3. 00:48
  
  Shipping Forecast—10/11/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—10/11/2026
  
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:00
  
  News Summary—10/11/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:05
  
  Currently—Belonging in Spain
  
  Why is Spain's government offering legal status to illegal immigrants and what comes next?
7. 05:34
  
  Shipping Forecast—10/11/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
8. 05:43
  
  Prayer for the Day—10/11/2026
  
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Swarzy
9. 05:45
  
  Farming Today—10/11/2026
  
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  
  Today—10/11/2026
  
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  
  The Life Scientific—Chris Packham on kestrels, conservation and how science can save the world
  
  Chris Packham on the highs and lows of broadcasting, conservation and campaigning.
3. 09:30
  
  Inside Health—10/11/2026
  
  Series that demystifies health issues, bringing clarity to conflicting advice.
4. 10:00
  
  Woman's Hour—10/11/2026
  
  Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
5. 11:00
  
  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.
6. 11:45
  
  Napoleon and His Marshals by Andrew Roberts—Victory
  
  2/5 Napoleon undermines his own meritocracy with his penchant for favouritism and disgrace.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  
  You and Yours—10/11/2026
  
  News and discussion of consumer affairs
2. 13:00
  
  World at One—10/11/2026
  
  News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
3. 13:45
  
  Politically—1956: The End of Illusion, 7. Iron Fist
  
  7/11 The Soviet clampdown in Hungary and how Suez provided the cover.
4. 14:00
  
  The Archers—09/11/2026
  
  Freddie finds his authority questioned.
5. 14:15
  
  Drama on 4—The 5000, Bread, Fish and Dancing
  
  1/3 Drama about the feeding of the five thousand and the fallout from this extraordinary event
6. 15:00
  
  History's Heroes—Maharani Jindan Kaur – The Last Queen of the Punjab
  
  Will the last queen of Punjab, Maharani Jindan, break free of the British and see her son?
7. 15:30
  
  Heart and Soul—The creator of France's 'Untouchables' houses
  
  The man behind inclusive homes where accident survivors live alongside non-disabled people
8. 16:00
  
  Artworks—Start Making Sense, 2. The Truth of Feeling
  
  2/3 Tom Shakespeare explores the importance of touch for disabled artists.
9. 16:30
  
  What's Up Docs?—What do you need to know about your nose?
  
  Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken explore how the nose works and how to look after it.
10. 17:00
  
  PM—10/11/2026
  
  Full coverage of the day's news
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Evening
1. 18:00
  
  Six O'Clock News—10/11/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 18:30
  
  Heresy—Series 13, Episode 5
  
  5/6 Victoria Coren Mitchell challenges established ideas and questions received wisdom.
3. 19:00
  
  The Archers—10/11/2026
  
  A white flag is waved for Fallon.
4. 19:15
  
  Front Row—10/11/2026
  
  Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.
5. 20:00
  
  File on 4 Investigates—10/11/2026
  
  News-making original journalism.
6. 20:40
  
  In Touch—10/11/2026
  
  News, views and information for people who are blind or partially sighted
7. 21:00
  
  The Law Show—04/11/2026
  
  Conversation about the laws making headlines, and the laws that shape everyday life.
8. 21:30
  
  The Bottom Line—05/11/2026
  
  Evan Davis hosts the business conversation show
9. 22:00
  
  The World Tonight—10/11/2026
  
  In-depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
10. 22:45
  
  Arc—Sober Companion, 7. Soluble Fibre
  
  7/10 Lucy and Tim’s trip to rehab is diverted… via a hospital in New York City.
11. 23:00
  
  Uncanny—Series 6, 10/11/2026
  
  Danny Robins investigates real-life stories of paranormal encounters
12. 23:30
  
  Today in Parliament—10/11/2026
  
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
1. 00:00
  
  Midnight News—11/11/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  
  Napoleon and His Marshals by Andrew Roberts—Victory
  
  2/5 Napoleon undermines his own meritocracy with his penchant for favouritism and disgrace.
3. 00:48
  
  Shipping Forecast—11/11/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—11/11/2026
  
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:00
  
  News Summary—11/11/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:05
  
  Yesterday in Parliament—11/11/2026
  
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
7. 05:34
  
  Shipping Forecast—11/11/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
8. 05:43
  
  Prayer for the Day—11/11/2026
  
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Swarzy
9. 05:45
  
  Farming Today—11/11/2026
  
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.

Wednesday 11 November 2026