BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Thursday 12 November 2026

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  
  Midnight News—12/11/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  
  Napoleon and His Marshals by Andrew Roberts—Rivalry
  
  3/5 Napoleon’s penchant for favouritism and disgrace breeds rivalry between his Marshals
3. 00:48
  
  Shipping Forecast—12/11/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—12/11/2026
  
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:00
  
  News Summary—12/11/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:05
  
  Yesterday in Parliament—12/11/2026
  
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
7. 05:34
  
  Shipping Forecast—12/11/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
8. 05:43
  
  Prayer for the Day—12/11/2026
  
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Swarzy
9. 05:45
  
  Farming Today—12/11/2026
  
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  
  Today—12/11/2026
  
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  
  In Our Time—12/11/2026
  
  Misha Glenny and guests discuss the ideas, people and events that have shaped our world.
3. 09:45
  
  Strong Message Here—12/11/2026
  
  Armando Iannucci and guests decode the utterly baffling world of political language.
4. 10:00
  
  Woman's Hour—12/11/2026
  
  Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
5. 11:00
  
  The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 35, 12/11/2026
  
  A witty, irreverent look at the world through scientists’ eyes
6. 11:45
  
  Napoleon and His Marshals by Andrew Roberts—Episode 4
  
  4/5 Book of the Week. A dramatic tale of victory, rivalry and betrayal.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  
  Scam Secrets—12/11/2026
  
  Exposing the secret techniques criminals use to steal your money.
2. 12:30
  
  Radio 4 Appeal—Every Casualty Counts Worldwide
  
  Fergal Keane makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Every Casualty Counts Worldwide.
3. 12:35
  
  Sliced Bread—12/11/2026
  
  Greg Foot investigates the so-called wonder products making bold claims.
4. 13:00
  
  World at One—12/11/2026
  
  News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
5. 13:45
  
  Politically—1956: The End of Illusion, 9, Survivors
  
  9/11 How Harold Macmillan snatched victory from the jaws of defeat.
6. 14:00
  
  The Archers—11/11/2026
  
  Lily attempts to build bridges.
7. 14:15
  
  Drama on 4—The 5000, A Shining City on the Hill
  
  3/3 Drama about the feeding of the five thousand and the fallout from this extraordinary event
8. 15:00
  
  Ramblings—Rathlin Island, Northern Ireland
  
  Clare explores Rathlin Island, six miles off the coast of County Antrim.
9. 15:30
  
  Feedback—12/11/2026
  
  Radio 4's forum for comments, queries, criticisms and congratulations.
10. 16:00
  
  The Briefing Room—12/11/2026
  
  David Aaronovitch presents in-depth explainers on big issues in the news.
11. 16:30
  
  BBC Inside Science—12/11/2026
  
  A weekly programme looking at the science that's changing our world.
12. 17:00
  
  PM—12/11/2026
  
  Full coverage of the day's news
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Evening
1. 18:00
  
  Six O'Clock News—12/11/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 18:30
  
  Do Gooders—Series 1, 6. The Marathon
  
  6/6 It's London Marathon week, and Clive is regretting his pledge to take part.
3. 19:00
  
  The Archers—12/11/2026
  
  Can relations be repaired for the Pargetter family?
4. 19:15
  
  Front Row—12/11/2026
  
  Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.
5. 20:00
  
  When It Hits the Fan—11/11/2026
  
  Who's in the news for all the wrong reasons? With David Yelland and Farzana Baduel.
6. 20:15
  
  The Media Show—11/11/2026
  
  This is the programme about a revolution in media.
7. 21:00
  
  Loose Ends—Jo Brand, Tim Spector, Passenger, Romola Garai, Blossom Caldarone
  
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
8. 21:45
  
  Strong Message Here—12/11/2026
  
  Armando Iannucci and guests decode the utterly baffling world of political language.
9. 22:00
  
  The World Tonight—12/11/2026
  
  In-depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
10. 22:45
  
  Arc—Sober Companion, 9. Welcome to Mountain View
  
  9/10 At Rita’s Diner, things start to unravel between Tim and Lucy.
11. 23:00
  
  Radical with Gabriel Gatehouse—12/11/2026
  
  Open mind, critical lens. Conversations with radical people on ideas to change the world
12. 23:30
  
  Today in Parliament—12/11/2026
  
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
1. 00:00
  
  Midnight News—13/11/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  
  Napoleon and His Marshals by Andrew Roberts—Episode 4
  
  4/5 Book of the Week. A dramatic tale of victory, rivalry and betrayal.
3. 00:48
  
  Shipping Forecast—13/11/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—13/11/2026
  
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:00
  
  News Summary—13/11/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:05
  
  Yesterday in Parliament—13/11/2026
  
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
7. 05:34
  
  Shipping Forecast—13/11/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
8. 05:43
  
  Prayer for the Day—13/11/2026
  
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Swarzy
9. 05:45
  
  Farming Today—13/11/2026
  
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.

Friday 13 November 2026