Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—26/05/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
Frostlines by Neil Shea—Episode 1
1/5Neil Shea makes his first trip as a young journalist to the Arctic.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—26/05/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—26/05/2026
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:00
News Summary—26/05/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:04
Currently—Under Fire in the Strait of Hormuz
The workers under fire, stuck or abandoned on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
05:34
Shipping Forecast—26/05/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—You old Scrooge!
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Mark Oakley.
05:45
Farming Today—26/05/26 Mounting pressure for Scottish pig farmers, funding for rural churches, selling farm produce at markets
Pig farmers in Scotland say 10% of their national herd has gone to waste.
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Morning
06:00
Today—26/05/2026
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
The Gift—Series 3, 4. Puzzles
4/6Kathy is confronted by a shocking true crime story that helps explain who she is.
09:30
All in the Mind—How does reading fiction impact our imagination and mental health?
What does reading novels do for our minds, our imaginations and our well-being?
10:00
Woman's Hour—Nursery fees, Linda Bassett, Maria Semple
Nursery fees - what impact are hidden extra charges having on parents?
11:00
Add to Playlist—Ben Gernon and Heidi Fardell launch a new series
Ben Gernon and Heidi Fardell open the new series.
11:45
Frostlines by Neil Shea—Episode 2
2/5Neil Shea continues his adventures in the Arctic.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—26/05/2026
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
You and Yours—Call You & Yours: We'd like to hear from you about working from home. Is it a good thing, in your experience?
Call You & Yours: Is working from home a good thing, in your experience?
12:57
Weather—26/05/2026
The latest weather forecast
13:00
World at One—Court of Appeal to review case of teenagers spared jail for rape
The Attorney General recommends the case is reviewed for undue leniency.
13:45
Tick Tock: The Working Week in 5 Days—Tuesday
2/5Phil Tinline charts of the progression of the working week over five days.
14:00
The Archers—25/05/2026
Adam has a fight on his hands.
14:15
Our Friends in the North—Episode 1: 1964
1/10Award-winning series Our Friends in the North re-written for audio by Peter Flannery.
15:00
History's Heroes—Eileen Kampakuta Brown and the Anti‑Nuclear Campaign
A group of Aboriginal women fight for their ancient way of life.
15:30
Thinking Allowed—Suicide, Society and Liveability
What shapes a life that feels worth living? How Durkheim's research is being rethought
16:00
Artworks—LA: Rising from the Ashes
Jonathan Glancey meets architects leading LA's recovery from 2025's catastrophic fires.
16:30
What's Up Docs?—Do our lymphatic systems need a detox?
Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken explore the lymphatic system.
17:00
PM—26/05/2026
Full coverage of the day's news
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—Teenage rape case referred to Court of Appeal
Three boys were given rehabilitation orders
18:30
One Person Found This Helpful—Series 4, Pardon My Pterodactyl
2/6The programme that shows you why you should never sleep in the swimming pool.
19:00
The Archers—26/05/2026
Susan enters the lion’s den.
19:15
Front Row—Jazz legend Miles Davis at 100
Celebrating the centenary of jazz legend Miles Davis
20:00
File on 4 Investigates—Hair Strand Tests in the Family Court
Questions are raised about how hair strand tests are interpreted in Family Courts.
20:40
In Touch—Audio Description on Streaming Platforms
Does audio description from streamers hit the spot for our visually impaired users?
21:00
Crossing Continents—Sierra Leone: the diamond that saved a thousand lives
The diamond that brought light, a school and healthcare to one African village.
21:30
Great Lives—Cleopatra picked by Kate Williams
Kate Williams picks Cleopatra, queen of ancient Egypt for over 20 years.
22:00
The World Tonight—Sir Tony Blair: Government has no "coherent plan" for country
Government has "no coherent plan" for the country, says former Labour PM
22:45
John of John by Douglas Stuart—Episode 2 - a dhà
2/10Douglas Stuart's epic novel about belonging.
23:00
Uncanny—Cold Cases, Case 8: The South Shields Poltergeist Part 1
8/12Danny Robins and the team investigate a possible poltergeist haunting in South Shields.
23:30
Soul Music—I Only Have Eyes for You
The hypnotic beauty of a Tin Pan Alley song made famous by 1950s group The Flamingos.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—27/05/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
Frostlines by Neil Shea—Episode 2
2/5Neil Shea continues his adventures in the Arctic.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—27/05/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—27/05/2026
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:00
News Summary—27/05/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:04
BBC Inside Science—El Niño is nigh, but so what?
El Niño is stirring in the Pacific Ocean and may well be one of the strongest yet.
05:34
Shipping Forecast—27/05/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—The little poor man of Assisi
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Mark Oakley.
05:45
Farming Today—27/05/26 Heatwave and water shortages - the impact on farming, Scottish farm co-operative.
How are livestock farmers keeping their animals cool in the heat?
