Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—12/02/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
The Colour of Home by Sajid Javid—Episode 3
3/5Sir Sajid Javid describes growing up as part of an immigrant family in 1970s Britain.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—12/02/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—12/02/2026
A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
05:00
News Summary—12/02/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:04
Yesterday in Parliament—12/02/2026
Alicia McCarthy reports on Prime Minister's Questions - and more.
05:34
Shipping Forecast—12/02/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:43
Prayer for the Day—The Art of Who We Are
Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection with the Reverend Dr Craig Gardiner.
05:45
Farming Today—12/02/26 Natural flood management, AI pest control, Oatly Supreme Court defeat
We hear from the Environment Agency boss on natural flood management.
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Morning
06:00
Today—12/02/2026
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
In Our Time—The Code of Hammurabi
The impact of the wide-ranging laws of Hammurabi, King of Babylon from 4,000 years ago.
09:45
Strong Message Here—Psychodrama (with Stewart Lee)
Is political language on fast forward? And are we addicted to the psychodrama?
10:00
Woman's Hour—Ashley James, Nancy Guthrie disappearance, Kinship carers
Broadcaster Ashley James unpacks judgemental labels used to describe women and girls.
11:00
This Cultural Life—Julian Barnes
Award-winning writer Julian Barnes discusses his career and formative cultural influences.
11:45
The Colour of Home by Sajid Javid—Episode 4
4/5Sir Sajid Javid describes growing up as part of an immigrant family in 1970s Britain.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—12/02/2026
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
The Bottom Line—Private Renting: Who Wants to Be a Landlord?
Why do private landlords attract so much criticism – and how fair is it?
12:32
Sliced Bread—Kitchen Knives and Sharpeners
Which knife is best for the kitchen, and how do you keep it sharp?
12:57
Weather—12/02/2026
The latest weather forecast
13:00
World at One—Sir Jim Ratcliffe apologises over immigration comments
Manchester United's co-owner is sorry for saying immigrants have "colonised" the UK.
13:45
The Hunger Game—4. Dampening the Noise
4/5A series exploring the weight loss drug revolution. Presented by Prof Giles Yeo.
14:00
The Archers—11/02/2026
Jazzer’s got the bit between his teeth.
14:15
Drama on 4—Good People, 1. The Great Reset
1/6Four young idealists. One radical mentor. A nation on the brink.
15:00
Ramblings—Brockley and Ladywell with Hana Sutch
Clare and Hana Sutch go for a leafy London wander.
15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—DeafKidz International
Rachel Shenton makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of DeafKidz International.
15:30
Word of Mouth—Tourette Syndrome
Michael Rosen talks to Ione Georgakis about Tourette syndrome.
16:00
The Briefing Room—Iran - how vulnerable is the regime?
What will happen next in Iran?
16:30
BBC Inside Science—Where do forever chemicals come from?
New research on how forever chemicals get into our environment.
17:00
PM—12/02/2026
News and current affairs, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—The government publishes guidance for schools on how to deal with pupils questioning their gender
It advises caution, but does not rule out children changing gender
18:30
Stand-Up Specials—Randy Feltface, 1. Earth
1/4Randy Feltface digs deep and dirty.
19:00
The Archers—12/02/2026
Accusations are flying.
19:15
Front Row—Review: Wuthering Heights film and Jack Thorne's Lord of the Flies
Former artistic director Jude Kelly on the Southbank Centre being Grade II listed.
20:00
When It Hits the Fan—Is the Office of PM Beyond PR?
David Yelland and Simon Lewis ask whether doing comms for any PM is now an impossible job.
20:15
The Media Show—Revelations about the Murdoch dynasty in new book, Reporting on the Starmer crisis, Washington Post cuts, Ofcom under scrutiny
The Murdochs, reporting on Starmer crisis, Washington Post cuts, Ofcom under scrutiny.
21:00
Loose Ends—Beverley Knight, Keala Settle, Michaela Strachan, Ross Noble, Melvyn Hayes
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
21:45
Strong Message Here—Psychodrama (with Stewart Lee)
Is political language on fast forward? And are we addicted to the psychodrama?
22:00
The World Tonight—Trump rolls back key US climate regulation
The US scraps a key government scientific finding that carbon emissions endanger health
22:45
James by Percival Everett—4: Charlatans
4/10The next part of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel from one of the US's greatest writers.
23:00
Radical with Amol Rajan—Consumer Culture: Why We Need to Buy Less (Josephine Philips)
The entrepreneur who wants you to stop throwing clothes away to combat fast fashion.
23:30
Today in Parliament—12/02/2026
Alicia McCarthy reports as Capita apologises for civil service pension problems.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—13/02/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
The Colour of Home by Sajid Javid—Episode 4
4/5Sir Sajid Javid describes growing up as part of an immigrant family in 1970s Britain.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—13/02/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—13/02/2026
A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
05:00
News Summary—13/02/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:04
Yesterday in Parliament—13/02/2026
Sean Curran reports as MPs demand an apology for major delays to Civil Service pensions.
05:34
Shipping Forecast—13/02/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:43
Prayer for the Day—The Value of Love
Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection with the Reverend Dr Craig Gardiner.
05:45
Farming Today—Somerset floods update, slurry conundrum, drones v weeds, a pivot point for farms?
Tens of thousands of acres of farmland are still under water in Somerset.
