BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 15 February 2026

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—15/02/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:15
  Take Four Books—Bryan Washington
  The American writer speaks about his new novel Palaver and its three literary influences.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—15/02/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—15/02/2026
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:30
  News Summary—15/02/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—15/02/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—Holy Trinity Church in Privett, Hampshire
  Bells on Sunday comes from Holy Trinity Church in Privett, Hampshire.
8. 05:45
  In Touch—Pavement Parking in England, Charity Law
  Local councils across England are to be granted new powers to tackle pavement parking.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Summary—15/02/2026
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 06:05
  Thinking Allowed—Prison violence, sound and survival
  A prize-winning study of the sounds of prison life, and an exploration of victimisation.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—The Crofting Archaeologist
  Rose Ferraby meets an archaeologist and crofter in Shetland.
4. 06:57
  Weather—15/02/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—15/02/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 07:10
  Sunday—The new leader of the RC church in England and Wales; war surgeon David Nott
  A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—Samaritans
  Ambassador Scarlett Moffatt makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Samaritans.
8. 07:57
  Weather—15/02/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecast
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—15/02/2026
  The news headlines, including a look at the newspapers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—St Matthew's Gospel
  A service from St Olave Hart Street, in the City of London, exploring St Matthew’s gospel.
11. 08:48
  Tweet of the Day—Hannah Stitfall on the Long-tailed Tit
  Film-maker Hannah Stitfall on searching for the nests of long-tailed tits in early spring.
12. 08:50
  In Other News—15/02/2026
  What's going right in the world.
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—Calls for new inquiries over Andrew's time as UK Trade Envoy
  MP says there should be new inquiry over Andrew's time as UK Trade Envoy.
14. 10:00
  Desert Island Discs—Richard Young, photographer
  Richard Young, photographer, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
15. 11:00
  The Archers Omnibus—15/02/2026
  There's big news at Brookfield.
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Afternoon
1. 12:15
  The Archers Podcast—Whodunnit?
  Emma Freud is joined by a surprise guest to discuss this week's major events in Ambridge.
2. 12:30
  Just a Minute—Series 96, 2. I’ve never seen anything like it!
  2/6Paul Merton, Rachel Parris, Cariad Lloyd and Paterson Joseph.
3. 12:57
  Weather—15/02/2026
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—How much have the continued allegations about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor damaged the Royal Family?
  Is the Royal Family able to manage the continued fallout from the Epstein files?
5. 13:30
  Currently—Beyond the Feed: Muslim Women and the Dawah Bros
  The message of online male Muslim influencers and what happens when women speak out?
6. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Tyne Valley
  Kathy Clugston and the GQT team are in Tyne Valley, Newcastle.
7. 14:45
  Opening Lines—Gone with the Wind - Episode 2
  John Yorke explores Margaret Mitchell’s epic novel Gone with the Wind.
8. 15:00
  Drama on 4—Gone with the Wind: Episode 2
  The American Civil War novel, a stunning tale of love and loss, dramatised by Rachel Joyce
9. 16:00
  Take Four Books—Jennifer Niven
  Author Jennifer Niven invites Take Four Books to ‘Meet the Newmans’ in her newest novel.
10. 16:30
  Counterpoint—Series 39, Heat 7, 2026
  7/13The general knowledge music quiz chaired by Paul Gambaccini.
11. 17:00
  Witness History—The discovery of the coelacanth
  In 1938, a fish was found that was believed to have been extinct for 65 million years
12. 17:10
  The Verb—Richard Dawson, Jacob Polley, Sarah Howe, Frank Cottrell Boyce on John Carey
  Ian's guests are Richard Dawson, Jacob Polley, Sarah Howe and Frank Cottrell Boyce.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—15/02/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
14. 17:57
  Weather—15/02/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—Sir Vince Cable calls for probe into Andrew claims
  He wants claims to be investigated by police.
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—Julie Hesmondhalgh
  Julie Hesmondhalgh presents a weekly selection of the best bits of audio across the BBC.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—15/02/2026
  Alice has a suggestion to put to Rex.
4. 19:15
  Illuminated—A Lemur’s Song
  What can a critically endangered species of lemur tell us about the origins of music?
5. 19:45
  Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Take a Breath
  How learning to control your breath can lower anxiety and enhance your decision making.
6. 20:00
  Word of Mouth—Tourette Syndrome
  Michael Rosen talks to Ione Georgakis about Tourette syndrome.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—Meredith Hooper, David Young, Dorothy Solomon, Derek Kelly
  Matthew Bannister on an author, a lawyer, an agent and a farmer.
8. 21:00
  Money Box—Pension Delays Apology and Romance Scams
  Capita says sorry to thousands of people left in limbo with no access to their pensions.
9. 21:25
  Radio 4 Appeal—Samaritans
  Ambassador Scarlett Moffatt makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Samaritans.
10. 21:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—Japan's 'Iron Lady' Takaichi wins landslide victory
  Young Japanese voters power the country's first woman leader to an historic election win
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—How will Keir Starmer reset his government?
  Nick Eardley and guests discuss UK defence and recent domestic political turmoil.
12. 23:00
  In Our Time—The Code of Hammurabi
  The impact of the wide-ranging laws of Hammurabi, King of Babylon from 4,000 years ago.
13. 23:45
  Short Works—Hearts in Lattes
  A new story from Allan Radcliffe about a strained relationship between mum and daughter.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—16/02/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:15
  Soul Music—Porcelain by Moby
  The ethereal sound of Moby's massive hit from 2000.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—Holy Trinity Church in Privett, Hampshire
  Bells on Sunday comes from Holy Trinity Church in Privett, Hampshire.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—16/02/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—16/02/2026
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
6. 05:00
  News Summary—16/02/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:04
  Last Word—Meredith Hooper, David Young, Dorothy Solomon, Derek Kelly
  Matthew Bannister on an author, a lawyer, an agent and a farmer.
8. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—16/02/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
9. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Oneness
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Angad Kaur.
10. 05:45
  Farming Today—Fields of yellow, vets and artificial intelligence, vet shortage
  Why there may be bigger swathes of bright yellow oilseed rape across the countryside.
11. 05:57
  Weather—16/02/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers

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