Schedule
EARLY
00:00
Midnight News28/01/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
CraftlandEpisode 2
2/5 The art of thatching in the Highlands and islands of Scotland.
00:48
Shipping Forecast28/01/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
ON AIRSelection of BBC World Service Programmes28/01/2026
A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
05:00
News Summary28/01/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:04
Yesterday in Parliament28/01/2026
Alicia McCarthy reports on a government concession over business rates for England's pubs.
05:34
Shipping Forecast28/01/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:43
Prayer for the DayKitchen Capers
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Virginia Luckett.
05:45
Farming Today28/01/2026 Octopus, gene-edited oilseed rape, sheep dog training
A big increase in octopus in UK waters and the impact on shell fishermen.
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MORNING
06:00
Today28/01/2026
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
More or LessCan you get £71,000 on benefits?
Tim Harford investigates benefits, church attacks, saunas and marathon running.
09:30
The History BureauPutin and the Apartment Bombs, 2. Sugar
2/7 Three sacks of white powder discovered in a basement – and a ticking timer set for dawn.
10:00
Woman's Hour28/01/2026
Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
11:00
NewscastBONUS NEWSCAST! Review of the Year 2026... So Far
The earliest year in news round up ever made, probably.
11:40
This Week in History26th January - 1st February
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
11:45
CraftlandEpisode 3
3/5 Rush weaving in Bedfordshire – an ancient skill turned into a thriving modern business.
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AFTERNOON
12:00
News Summary28/01/2026
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
You and Yours28/01/2026
News and discussion of consumer affairs
12:57
Weather28/01/2026
The latest weather forecast
13:00
World at One28/01/2026
News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
13:45
The Fibre FactorWhite to Brown
3/5 Can Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall find a way to fibre-charge the nation's favourite foods?
14:00
The Archers27/01/2026
Ruth has concerns about a neighbour.
14:15
Drama on 47 Ghosts
A modern ghost story about historic injustice, love and how to haunt a house.
15:00
Money Box28/01/2026
The latest news from the world of personal finance
15:30
The Artificial HumanAI's Bubble Trouble?, Is the AI bubble about to burst?
1/3 Aleks and Kevin explore the biggest story in the AI business. Is it all about to crash?
16:00
When It Hits the Fan28/01/2026
Who's in the news for all the wrong reasons? With David Yelland and Simon Lewis.
16:15
The Media ShowViral videos shaping reporting in Minnesota, Radio 1’s Christmas Presenter Takeover, Algorithm Transparency and Skyscraper Live
ICE protest coverage, Radio 1’s DJ try outs, algorithms and Netflix’s Skyscraper Live.
17:00
PM28/01/2026
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 News28/01/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
18:30
Stand-Up SpecialsWhy in the Name of Pierre Novellie, 4. Why Am I So Unfashionable?
4/4 Pierre Novellie asks the big questions about trousers, Nazis, gloop and Bach.
19:00
The Archers28/01/2026
Problems escalate for Kirsty.
19:15
Front RowJohn Carter Cash on his musical production The Ballad of Johnny & June
John Carter Cash on mining memories of his famous parents to create a new musical.
20:00
AntiSocialThe Traitors and unconscious bias
Are contestants on the TV show guilty of unconscious bias?
20:45
Magic ConsultantsShaping the World
The consultancy industry is worth billions. Should we be in awe of their wizardry?
21:00
IntrigueRansom Man, 2. Whoopsie :D
ransom_man is releasing 100 patient records a day. No-one is prepared for what comes next.
21:30
Inside HealthShould all babies have their genome sequenced at birth?
James is joined by an expert panel to discuss NHS plans.
22:00
The World Tonight28/01/2026
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
22:45
The Memory Police by Yoko OgawaEpisode 8
8/10 After the tsunami, the writer and the old man make a discovery.
23:00
Doctors On HoldSeries 1, 3. Acid Casualty
3/5 When the local MP gets high on LSD, should Mike and Peter cash in?
23:15
The SkewerSeries 15, Episode 4
4/5 Jon Holmes brings you the week's biggest stories like you've never heard them before.
23:30
Today in Parliament28/01/2026
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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