Schedule
EARLY
00:00
Midnight News01/02/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:15
Take Four BooksAli Smith
The Scottish writer on her new novel, Glyph, and its connections to three other works.
00:48
Shipping Forecast01/02/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
ON AIRSelection of BBC World Service Programmes01/02/2026
A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
05:30
News Summary01/02/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:34
Shipping Forecast01/02/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:43
Bells on SundayThe Cathedral Church of St Peter in Bradford, West Yorkshire
Bells on Sunday comes from the Cathedral Church of St Peter in Bradford, West Yorkshire.
05:45
In TouchDisability Confident Scheme, Blind Sailing
The government are planning to overhaul the work-related Disability Confident Scheme.
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MORNING
06:00
News Summary01/02/2026
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
06:05
Thinking AllowedColour in Film
Laurie Taylor with Swarnavel Eswaran and Kirsty Sinclair Dootson on Indian film-making.
06:35
On Your FarmThe Farmer’s Boy – The legend and legacy of Eric Freeman
Harvest Home on Everes’s Farm.
06:57
Weather01/02/2026
The latest weather reports and forecast
07:00
News and Papers01/02/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
07:10
Sunday01/02/2026
A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
07:54
Radio 4 AppealRadio 4 Appeal Fund
Charlotte Smith makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the Radio 4 Appeal Fund.
07:57
Weather01/02/2026
The latest weather reports and forecast
08:00
News and Papers01/02/2026
The news headlines, including a look at the newspapers.
08:10
Sunday WorshipCandlemas in Wrexham
A Candlemas service from St Giles' Church, Wrexham.
08:48
Tweet of the DayGeorge McGavin on the Gannet
Entomologist George McGavin describes finding a gannet skull on a beach as a child.
08:50
In Other News01/02/2026
What's going right in the world.
09:00
Broadcasting House01/02/2026
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
10:00
Desert Island DiscsProfessor Michele Dougherty, scientist
Prof Michele Dougherty, scientist, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
11:00
The Archers Omnibus01/02/2026
Problems escalate for Kirsty, and it's a big day for Ben.
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AFTERNOON
12:15
ProfileStephen Miller
Stephen Miller’s rise from outspoken California teen to Trump’s key immigration adviser.
12:30
The Unbelievable TruthSeries 32, 6. Men, Statues, Theft and Martial Arts
6/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game.
12:57
Weather01/02/2026
The latest weather forecast
13:00
The World This Weekend01/02/2026
Radio 4's look at the week's big stories from both home and around the world.
13:30
CurrentlyRAAC and Ruin
Karin Goodwin investigates RAAC in Scottish housing.
14:00
Gardeners' Question TimePostbag Edition: Seaton Delaval Hall
Kathy Clugston and the GQT team visit the Seaton Delaval Hall in Newcastle.
14:45
Opening LinesWalden
John Yorke takes a look at Walden by Henry David Thoreau.
15:00
Drama on 4Walden
Henry David Thoreau's account of a year living in a cabin in the woods next to Walden Pond
16:00
BookclubSarah Bernstein
Sarah Bernstein speaks to Bookclub about her Booker shortlisted novel Study for Obedience.
16:30
CounterpointSeries 39, Heat 5, 2026
5/13 The general knowledge music quiz chaired by Paul Gambaccini
17:00
Witness HistoryThe secretary who made millions from her typos
In the 1950s, secretary Bette Graham invented correction fluid to cover up her errors.
17:10
The VerbRilke's life-changing poems and Paul Farley, Kate Fox, Griot Gabriel
Ian McMillan with Paul Farley, Griot Gabriel, Kate Fox and Ulrich Baer
17:54
Shipping Forecast01/02/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
17:57
Weather01/02/2026
The latest weather reports and forecast
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EVENING
18:00
Six O'Clock News01/02/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
18:15
Pick of the WeekMyra Anubi
Myra Anubi presents a selection of the best bits of audio across the BBC.
19:00
The Archers01/02/2026
Suspicions are aroused for Pip.
19:15
IlluminatedBolton: The Happiest Town on Earth?
Does Bolton hold the secret to happiness?
19:45
Just One Thing - with Michael MosleyGreen Spaces
How spending time in nature could improve your immune system and reduce stress.
20:00
Word of MouthAphorisms: Sayings to Live By
Michael Rosen talks to James Geary about aphorisms, AKA literature's hand luggage
20:30
Last WordSir Mark Tully, Dame Gillian Wagner, Dr Gladys West, Richard Larn OBE
Matthew Bannister on a journalist, a campaigner, a mathematician and a shipwreck expert.
21:00
Money BoxReport Fraud and Student Loans
We'll speak to the head of the new service for reporting fraud and scams.
21:25
Radio 4 AppealRadio 4 Appeal Fund
Charlotte Smith makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the Radio 4 Appeal Fund.
21:30
From Our Own CorrespondentIran: Stories of a massacre
Iranians reveal what happened during the brutal crackdown on anti-government protests.
22:00
Westminster Hour01/02/2026
Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
23:00
In Our TimeThe Roman Arena
Misha Glenny and guests discuss the origins and harsh realities of the gladiator life.
23:45
Short WorksLahinch by Rachel Gough
A woman receives a phone call from her recently deceased grandmother.
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