Schedule
EARLY
00:00
Midnight News29/01/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
CraftlandEpisode 3
3/5 Rush weaving in Bedfordshire – an ancient skill turned into a thriving modern business.
00:48
Shipping Forecast29/01/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
ON AIRSelection of BBC World Service Programmes29/01/2026
A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
05:00
News Summary29/01/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:04
Yesterday in Parliament29/01/2026
Sean Curran reports on (Deputy) Prime Minister's Questions, and more.
05:34
Shipping Forecast29/01/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:43
Prayer for the DayHelp from Above
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Virginia Luckett.
05:45
Farming Today29/01/26 Sustainable food and what that means for farming
Making our food systems more sustainable - what does that mean for agriculture?
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MORNING
06:00
Today29/01/2026
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
In Our TimeThe Roman Arena
Misha Glenny and guests discuss the origins and harsh realities of the gladiator life.
09:45
Strong Message HereAre You a Stupid Person? (with Natalie Haynes)
Blaring subtext, flimsy reasoning and hypocrisy - do politicians think we're stupid?
10:00
Woman's Hour29/01/2026
Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
11:00
This Cultural LifeJonathan Pryce
Actor Jonathan Pryce talks to John Wilson about his cultural influences and career.
11:45
CraftlandEpisode 4
4/5 Colyton in Devon is home to both a wheelwright's workshop and a tannery.
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AFTERNOON
12:00
News Summary29/01/2026
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
The Bottom Line29/01/2026
The business conversation show with people at the top giving insight into what matters.
12:32
Sliced BreadKefir
Can kefir really help our guts?
12:57
Weather29/01/2026
The latest weather forecast
13:00
World at One29/01/2026
News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
13:45
The Fibre FactorFull of Beans
4/5 Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall celebrates beans, peas and pulses from around the world.
14:00
The Archers28/01/2026
Problems escalate for Kirsty.
14:15
Drama on 4Silent Tide
On a Scottish island, a detective lands from Argentina to investigate her brother’s death.
15:00
RamblingsGhosts of the Farm with Nicola Chester
Clare joins writer Nicola Chester for a circular walk out of Inkpen, West Berkshire.
15:27
Radio 4 AppealGood Faith Foundation
Broadcaster Jane Garvey makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Good Faith Foundation.
15:30
Word of MouthAphorisms: Sayings to Live By
Michael Rosen talks to James Geary about aphorisms, AKA literature's hand luggage
16:00
RethinkRethink... the promise of AI
If you look online, AI now seems to be everywhere - but what is it for?
16:30
BBC Inside Science29/01/2026
A weekly programme looking at the science that's changing our world.
17:00
PM29/01/2026
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 News29/01/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
18:30
What's the Story, Ashley Storrie?Series 3, 4. The Truth Is, She Never Left You
4/4 Ashley's mum's surreal send-off evokes Evita while her dad flees, on a popstar pilgrimage.
19:00
The Archers29/01/2026
It's judgement day for Justin.
19:15
Front Row29/01/2026
Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music
20:00
When It Hits the FanIs the Beckham Brand in Jeopardy?
David Yelland and Simon Lewis look at how a family feud could be bad for family business.
20:15
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.
21:00
Loose EndsNigel Havers, Rosalie Minnitt, Mike Wozniak, Dan Gillespie Sells, Stealing Sheep
Stuart Maconie and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
21:45
Strong Message HereAre You a Stupid Person? (with Natalie Haynes)
Blaring subtext, flimsy reasoning and hypocrisy - do politicians think we're stupid?
22:00
The World Tonight29/01/2026
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
22:45
The Memory Police by Yoko OgawaEpisode 9
9/10 The writer and the old man search for sculptures in the ruined cabin.
23:00
Radical with Amol RajanInside the Music Business: The Grammys Boss on the Fight to Protect Artists (Panos A Panay)
The Recording Academy president thinks AI poses an 'existential threat' to the industry.
23:30
Today in Parliament29/01/2026
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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