Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—06/02/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
Constable's Year by Susan Owens—Episode 4: Autumn
4/5The story of how John Constable’s relationship with the seasons shaped his life and art.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—06/02/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—06/02/2026
A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
05:00
News Summary—06/02/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:04
Yesterday in Parliament—06/02/2026
Susan Hulme reports as MPs discuss England's 10-year cancer strategy
05:34
Shipping Forecast—06/02/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:43
Prayer for the Day—Technology is both a gift and a challenge
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Michael Kelly.
05:45
Farming Today—06/02/2026 National Farmers' Union of Scotland Annual Conference, seed production, new tenant farmers
The National Farmers' Union of Scotland calls for more funding to improve profitability.
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Morning
06:00
Today—06/02/2026
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
Desert Island Discs—Professor Michele Dougherty, scientist
Prof Michele Dougherty, scientist, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Sinners, AI boyfriends, Autistic girls, Abuse and Muslim women
Cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw on Academy Award nomination for film Sinners.
11:00
The Food Programme—The Future of Our Food
The UK's biggest producers and retailers outline visions on food, health and resilience.
11:45
Constable's Year by Susan Owens—Episode 5: Winter
5/5The story of how John Constable’s relationship with the seasons shaped his life and art.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—06/02/2026
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
AntiSocial—The Nostalgia Divide
Nostalgia and the cringe factor. Adam Fleming explores why 2016 is big online.
12:57
Weather—06/02/2026
The latest weather forecast
13:00
World at One—Figures cast doubt over NHS waiting list falls
Analysis suggests the fall in waiting lists at England's NHS trusts aren't what they seem.
13:45
In Detail...—Sanctuary: An Act of Defiance, Episode 5
A man begs for Sanctuary in a church. The vicar protects him, defying the government.
14:00
The Archers—05/02/2026
Emotions run high for the Gordon family.
14:15
Limelight—Wolf Valley, Episode 3
Ancient symbols, far-right connections and a shocking discovery.
14:45
Materials of State—The Stone of Destiny
David Cannadine examines the history of the Stone of Destiny.
15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Kimpton
Peter Gibbs and the GQT team are in Kimpton, Hertfordshire.
15:45
Short Works—The Bench by Isy Suttie
A story about new beginnings written and read by Isy Suttie.
16:00
Last Word—Sir Nicholas White, Lord Wallace, Professor Deborah Cameron, Sly Dunbar
Matthew Bannister on a physician, a politician, a linguist and a drummer.
16:30
Sideways—79. The Scientist and the Miracle
Matthew Syed considers whether miracles can be compatible with scientific thinking.
17:00
PM—Serial killer Steven Wright jailed for another murder
Wright, who is already imprisoned for five murders, is told he will die in jail.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—Police search two properties linked to Lord Mandelson
The police have opened a criminal investigation into the former ambassador to the US
18:30
The News Quiz—Series 119, 5. The Prince of Darkness
5/8Daniel Finkelstein and Catherine Bohart join Andy for some news quizzing.
19:00
The Archers—06/02/2026
Esme makes a surprising offer.
19:15
Screenshot—Yorkshire
Ellen and Mark look at screen depictions of God's Own Country, from Kes to Happy Valley.
20:00
Any Questions?—Baroness Chapman, Laila Cunningham, Richard Holden MP, Caroline Lucas
Alex Forsyth hosts political debate at Highlands Methodist Church in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex.
20:55
This Week in History—2nd to 8th February
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
21:00
Free Thinking—Is Might Right?
The history of an idea that's shaped political philosophy, from Plato to Carl Schmitt.
22:00
The World Tonight—Winter Olympics open in Italy
For the first time the games begin with two opening ceremonies
22:45
The White Lady of Morecambe by Jenn Ashworth—5. What Remained
5/5Julie Hesmondhalgh concludes Jenn Ashworth's eco-gothic story set in the near future.
23:00
Americast—Is Donald Trump going to cancel the midterm elections?
The president says he’ll honour the results "if the elections are honest”
23:30
Today in Parliament—06/02/2026
Sean Curran with the latest debate on the assisted dying bill.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—07/02/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
Constable's Year by Susan Owens—Episode 5: Winter
5/5The story of how John Constable’s relationship with the seasons shaped his life and art.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—07/02/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—07/02/2026
A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
05:30
News Summary—07/02/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:34
Shipping Forecast—07/02/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:43
Prayer for the Day—Follow the Light You Have
Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection with the Reverend Dr Craig Gardiner.
05:45
Materials of State—The Stone of Destiny
David Cannadine examines the history of the Stone of Destiny.
