BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 1 February 2026

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—01/02/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:15
  Take Four Books—Ali Smith
  The Scottish writer on her new novel, Glyph, and its connections to three other works.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—01/02/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—01/02/2026
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:30
  News Summary—01/02/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—01/02/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—The Cathedral Church of St Peter in Bradford, West Yorkshire
  Bells on Sunday comes from the Cathedral Church of St Peter in Bradford, West Yorkshire.
8. 05:45
  In Touch—Disability Confident Scheme, Blind Sailing
  The government are planning to overhaul the work-related Disability Confident Scheme.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Summary—01/02/2026
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 06:05
  Thinking Allowed—Colour in Film
  Laurie Taylor with Swarnavel Eswaran and Kirsty Sinclair Dootson on Indian film-making.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—The Farmer’s Boy – The legend and legacy of Eric Freeman
  Harvest Home on Everes’s Farm.
4. 06:57
  Weather—01/02/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—01/02/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 07:10
  Sunday—Church funding, pilates in a mosque, the latest in the ‘quiet revival’ debate
  A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—Radio 4 Appeal Fund
  Charlotte Smith makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the Radio 4 Appeal Fund.
8. 07:57
  Weather—01/02/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecast
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—01/02/2026
  The news headlines, including a look at the newspapers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—Candlemas in Wrexham
  A Candlemas service from St Giles' Church, Wrexham.
11. 08:48
  Tweet of the Day—George McGavin on the Gannet
  Entomologist George McGavin describes finding a gannet skull on a beach as a child.
12. 08:50
  In Other News—01/02/2026
  What's going right in the world.
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—More trouble for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
  The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
14. 10:00
  Desert Island Discs—Professor Michele Dougherty, scientist
  Prof Michele Dougherty, scientist, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
15. 11:00
  The Archers Omnibus—01/02/2026
  Problems escalate for Kirsty, and it's a big day for Ben.
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Afternoon
1. 12:15
  Profile—Stephen Miller
  Stephen Miller’s rise from outspoken California teen to Trump’s key immigration adviser.
2. 12:30
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 32, 6. Men, Statues, Theft and Martial Arts
  6/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game.
3. 12:57
  Weather—01/02/2026
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—Iran's supreme leader warns of regional war if US attacks
  US continues to build its forces in the Gulf, we assess the strength of Iran's government.
5. 13:30
  Currently—RAAC and Ruin
  Karin Goodwin investigates RAAC in Scottish housing.
6. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Postbag Edition: Seaton Delaval Hall
  Kathy Clugston and the GQT team visit the Seaton Delaval Hall in Newcastle.
7. 14:45
  Opening Lines—Walden
  John Yorke takes a look at Walden by Henry David Thoreau.
8. 15:00
  Drama on 4—Walden
  Henry David Thoreau's account of a year living in a cabin in the woods next to Walden Pond
9. 16:00
  Bookclub—Sarah Bernstein
  Sarah Bernstein speaks to Bookclub about her Booker shortlisted novel Study for Obedience.
10. 16:30
  Counterpoint—Series 39, Heat 5, 2026
  5/13The general knowledge music quiz chaired by Paul Gambaccini
11. 17:00
  Witness History—The secretary who made millions from her typos
  In the 1950s, secretary Bette Graham invented correction fluid to cover up her errors.
12. 17:10
  The Verb—Rilke's life-changing poems and Paul Farley, Kate Fox, Griot Gabriel
  Ian McMillan with Paul Farley, Griot Gabriel, Kate Fox and Ulrich Baer
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—01/02/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
14. 17:57
  Weather—01/02/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—Lord Mandelson Faces Questions As Files Suggest Eptein Payments
  Lord Mandelson faces questions as Epstein files suggest he received $75,000
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—Myra Anubi
  Myra Anubi presents a selection of the best bits of audio across the BBC.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—01/02/2026
  Suspicions are aroused for Pip.
4. 19:15
  Illuminated—Bolton: The Happiest Town on Earth?
  Does Bolton hold the secret to happiness?
5. 19:45
  Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Green Spaces
  How spending time in nature could improve your immune system and reduce stress.
6. 20:00
  Word of Mouth—Aphorisms: Sayings to Live By
  Michael Rosen talks to James Geary about aphorisms, AKA literature's hand luggage
7. 20:30
  Last Word—Sir Mark Tully, Dame Gillian Wagner, Dr Gladys West, Richard Larn OBE
  Matthew Bannister on a journalist, a campaigner, a mathematician and a shipwreck expert.
8. 21:00
  Money Box—Report Fraud and Student Loans
  We'll speak to the head of the new service for reporting fraud and scams.
9. 21:25
  Radio 4 Appeal—Radio 4 Appeal Fund
  Charlotte Smith makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the Radio 4 Appeal Fund.
10. 21:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—Iran: Stories of a massacre
  Iranians reveal what happened during the brutal crackdown on anti-government protests.
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—Reaction to Lord Mandelson's resignation from Labour
  Ben Wright's guests respond to Lord Mandelson's resignation from the Labour Party.
12. 23:00
  In Our Time—The Roman Arena
  Misha Glenny and guests discuss the origins and harsh realities of the gladiator life.
13. 23:45
  Short Works—Lahinch by Rachel Gough
  A woman receives a phone call from her recently deceased grandmother.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—02/02/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:15
  Crossing Continents—Nigeria: Killings, Land and Cattle
  Insight, and analysis from BBC correspondents around the world
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—The Cathedral Church of St Peter in Bradford, West Yorkshire
  Bells on Sunday comes from the Cathedral Church of St Peter in Bradford, West Yorkshire.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—02/02/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—02/02/2026
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
6. 05:00
  News Summary—02/02/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:04
  Yesterday in Parliament—02/02/2026
  News, views and features on yesterday's stories in Parliament
8. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—02/02/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
9. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Journey has long been a metaphor for life
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Michael Kelly.
10. 05:45
  Farming Today—02/02/26 Scottish Environment Bill, Ramblers report, new entrants.
  Scotland paves the way for legal targets on nature.
11. 05:57
  Weather—02/02/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers

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