Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—17/02/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
Other by Leïla Slimani—Episode 1: Being an immigrant
1/5A writer’s journey through the experience of otherness.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—17/02/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—17/02/2026
A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
05:00
News Summary—17/02/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:04
Currently—Beyond the Feed: Muslim Women and the Dawah Bros
The message of online male Muslim influencers and what happens when women speak out?
05:34
Shipping Forecast—17/02/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:43
Prayer for the Day—Random Acts of Kindness
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Angad Kaur.
05:45
Farming Today—17/02/26 Dog attacks on livestock, a cattle vet at work, Hedgerow Heroes
The cost of dog attacks on livestock has risen 10% year on year.
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Morning
06:00
Today—17/02/2026
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
Intrigue—Ransom Man, 5. 635 Years of Suffering
Julius Kivimäki is put on trial for all of Finland to see. Will he be proven guilty?
09:30
Inside Health—What are the side effects of weight loss drugs?
James Gallagher is joined by a panel to explore the side effects of weight loss drugs.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Gisèle Pelicot memoir, Catrin Finch, Ice Hockey mixed teams
We speak to the co-writer of the Gisèle Pelicot memoir, Judith Perrignon.
11:00
Add to Playlist—Rick Wakeman and Aoife NÃ Bhriain launch the new series
Rick Wakeman and Aoife NÃ Bhriain kick off the new series.
11:45
Other by Leïla Slimani—Episode 2: Imagining others
2/5A writer’s journey through the experience of otherness.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—17/02/2026
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
You and Yours—Call You and Yours: Is time online, time well spent?
Call You and Yours: Is time online, time well spent?
12:57
Weather—17/02/2026
The latest weather forecast
13:00
World at One—Unemployment hits a five-year high
The picture is particularly bad for young people - we discuss with two national employers.
13:45
Shadow World—Impulsive, 2. Wonder drugs
2/11Steve starts chatting to camgirls online - how long can he keep it a secret?
14:00
The Archers—16/02/2026
Akram challenges the system.
14:15
This Thing of Darkness—Series 4, 3. Diagnosis
3/5Drama serial exploring crime through a psychological lens.
15:00
Lady Killers with Lucy Worsley—Series 4, 60. True Crime on Trial
Lucy Worsley puts true crime on trial and asks are we so obsessed with true crime?
15:30
Thinking Allowed—Gentrification in Detroit and London
Failed gentrification in Detroit and the human cost of urban redevelopment in 1920s London
16:00
Artworks—Baby, You Can Compose My Car
John Robins discovers who is designing the sounds of electric vehicles... and why.
16:30
What's Up Docs?—Does your immune system need boosting?
Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken want to know how to navigate immune health.
17:00
PM—Iran says 'guiding principles' agreed for a nuclear deal with US
Indirect nuclear talks have concluded in Geneva.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—The American civil rights leader Jesse Jackson has died
He became involved in activism as a protégé of Martin Luther King
18:30
You Heard It Here First—Series 3, 6. Blindfolds On, Pants Off
6/6Confusing clips send comedians into chaos.
19:00
The Archers—17/02/2026
Ruairi exceeds expectations.
19:15
Front Row—Playwright Jim Cartwright on his groundbreaking debut play Road
Playwright Jim Cartwright on his groundbreaking debut play Road, and the appeal of yellow.
20:00
File on 4 Investigates—Can boxing look after its own?
Can boxing do more to look after its fighters?
20:40
In Touch—Cunard Cruises, NaviLens on Ultra-Processed Foods
A campaign to help visually impaired people better identify ultra-processed foods.
21:00
Illuminated—A Lemur’s Song
What can a critically endangered species of lemur tell us about the origins of music?
21:30
The Bottom Line—Private Renting: Who Wants to Be a Landlord?
Why do private landlords attract so much criticism – and how fair is it?
22:00
The World Tonight—Reverend Jesse Jackson dies aged 84
Politicians across all parties pay tribute to a giant of the civil rights movement
22:45
James by Percival Everett—7: Shoot
7/10The Pulitzer-winning novel from one of the US's greatest living writers continues.
23:00
Artworks—Iris Barry, First Lady of Film
Delve into the world of Iris Barry – pioneering film critic, curator and preservationist.
23:30
Artworks—Roleplay, Waiting for Godot
Stories and reflections by actors from across the world who have all played the same part.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—18/02/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
Other by Leïla Slimani—Episode 2: Imagining others
2/5A writer’s journey through the experience of otherness.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—18/02/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—18/02/2026
A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
05:00
News Summary—18/02/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:04
BBC Inside Science—Will there be a city on the moon in ten years?
What would it really take to build a city on the moon?
05:34
Shipping Forecast—18/02/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:43
Prayer for the Day—Lessons from the snow and ice
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Angad Kaur.
05:45
Farming Today—18/02/26 Record month for illegal meat, independent vet practices, sheep shearers visas
Seizures of illegal meat imports hit a record high at Dover: 34 tonnes in January.
