BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 8 February 2026

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—08/02/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:15
  Bookclub—Sarah Bernstein
  Sarah Bernstein speaks to Bookclub about her Booker shortlisted novel Study for Obedience.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—08/02/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—08/02/2026
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:30
  News Summary—08/02/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—08/02/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—All Saints church in Easton, Suffolk
  Bells on Sunday comes from All Saints church in Easton, Suffolk.
8. 05:45
  In Touch—Update on the Macular Society
  Tensions about change at the Macular Society: We hear both sides of the argument.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Summary—08/02/2026
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 06:05
  Thinking Allowed—The go-along research method
  Laurie Taylor explores the value of research done in informal settings and on the move.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—The One-Woman Wagyu Beef Farmer
  The wagyu farmer in Norfolk, whose animals have taught her to be more zen.
4. 06:57
  Weather—08/02/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—08/02/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 07:10
  Sunday—Epstein Files; Michelangelo; Apocalypse Tropics
  Edward Stourton takes a look at the religious and ethical issues of the week.
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—DeafKidz International
  Rachel Shenton makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of DeafKidz International.
8. 07:57
  Weather—08/02/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecast
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—08/02/2026
  The news headlines, including a look at the newspapers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—Seats of wisdom
  A service from Exeter Cathedral as part of the Northern European Cathedrals Conference.
11. 08:48
  Tweet of the Day—Polly Atkin on the Long-eared Owl
  Writer and owl-lover Polly Atkin on the secretive long-eared owl.
12. 08:50
  In Other News—08/02/2026
  What's going right in the world
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—Can Keir Starmer survive?
  Lord Blunkett discusses the prime minister's position after his worst week in the job.
14. 10:00
  Desert Island Discs—Tahra Zafar, costume and effects designer
  Tahra Zafar, costume and designer, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
15. 11:00
  The Archers Omnibus—08/02/2026
  Contemporary drama in a rural setting
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Afternoon
1. 12:15
  Profile—Kirsty Coventry
  Kirsty Coventry, president of the International Olympic Committee.
2. 12:30
  Just a Minute—Series 96, 1. The best curry in Bradford
  1/6We're kicking off this series in the glorious city of Bradford.
3. 12:57
  Weather—08/02/2026
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—US pushes Cuba to the brink
  Could US pressure on the Cuban government lead to regime change?
5. 13:30
  Currently—Trump and Greenland: How MAGA went Arctic
  The backstory to Donald Trump's desire to take over Greenland.
6. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Kimpton
  Peter Gibbs and the GQT team are in Kimpton, Hertfordshire.
7. 14:45
  Opening Lines—Gone with the Wind - Episode 1
  John Yorke explores Margaret Mitchell’s epic novel Gone with the Wind.
8. 15:00
  Drama on 4—Gone with the Wind: Episode 1
  The American Civil War novel, a stunning tale of love and loss, dramatised by Rachel Joyce
9. 16:00
  Take Four Books—Bryan Washington
  The American writer speaks about his new novel Palaver and its three literary influences.
10. 16:30
  Counterpoint—Series 39, Heat 6, 2026
  6/13The general knowledge music quiz chaired by Paul Gambaccini.
11. 17:00
  Witness History—Kawarau Bridge: The first bungee jumping site in New Zealand
  In 1988, AJ Hackett brought bungee jumping to paying customers.
12. 17:10
  The Verb—The Love Verb
  Love poems with Deborah Alma, Rob Macaisa Colgate, Mark Connors and Kim Moore.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—08/02/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
14. 17:57
  Weather—08/02/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—Morgan McSweeney quits as PM's chief of staff
  Morgan McSweeney resigns as Sir Keir Starmer's chief of staff
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—Martin Geissler
  Martin Geissler presents a selection of the best bits of audio across the BBC.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—08/02/2026
  There's big news at Brookfield.
4. 19:15
  Illuminated—Functioning
  Two women share a rare insight into their secret lives as 'functioning alcoholics'.
5. 19:45
  Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Stand on One Leg
  How challenging your balance could build you a confident core and maybe even a longer life
6. 20:00
  Word of Mouth—Vincentian Creole
  Michael Rosen talks to linguist Teddy Mack about Vincy, a language spoken on St Vincent.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—Sir Nicholas White, Lord Wallace, Professor Deborah Cameron, Sly Dunbar
  Matthew Bannister on a physician, a politician, a linguist and a drummer.
8. 21:00
  Money Box—Credit Card Debt and Civil Service Pensions
  Calls for stronger rules protect people from getting into persistent credit card debt.
9. 21:25
  Radio 4 Appeal—DeafKidz International
  Rachel Shenton makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of DeafKidz International.
10. 21:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—Gaza: Rafah border crossing reopens
  The reopening of the 'lifeline to the world' has brought relief to sick Palestinians.
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—Reaction to Morgan McSweeney's resignation
  Ben Wright and guests discuss the fallout from Morgan McSweeney's resignation.
12. 23:00
  In Our Time—Henry IV Part 1
  Shakespeare's powerful exploration of power and succession with Hotspur, Hal and Falstaff.
13. 23:45
  Short Works—The Bench by Isy Suttie
  A story about new beginnings written and read by Isy Suttie.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—09/02/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:15
  Crossing Continents—India's sportswomen playing to be seen
  How sport is giving some young women in India a way out of child marriage.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—All Saints church in Easton, Suffolk
  Bells on Sunday comes from All Saints church in Easton, Suffolk.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—09/02/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—09/02/2026
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
6. 05:00
  News Summary—09/02/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:04
  Yesterday in Parliament—09/02/2026
  The latest news from Westminster with Sean Curran.
8. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—09/02/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
9. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Finding What's Been Lost
  Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection with the Reverend Dr Craig Gardiner.
10. 05:45
  Farming Today—09/02/26 Farmer protests, Defra farm training, AI in agriculture
  More farmer protests about imports and prices.
11. 05:57
  Weather—09/02/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers

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