Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—26/06/2026
National and international news from 麻豆社 Radio 4
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00:30
How to Spot Potential—The world of work
Many employers say they will help you fulfil your potential, but what do they mean?
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—26/06/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of 麻豆社 World Service Programmes—26/06/2026
麻豆社 Radio 4 joins the 麻豆社 World Service.
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05:00
News Summary—26/06/2026
National and international news from 麻豆社 Radio 4
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05:04
Yesterday in Parliament—26/06/2026
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—26/06/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Walking
Morning reflection with Bryan Kerr, a Church of Scotland Minister in Kilmacolm, Inverclyde
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05:45
Farming Today—26/06/26 NI to miss its environmental targets, farming in the heatwave, farm campsite
Northern Ireland's government is warned it'll miss environmental targets
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Morning
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06:00
Today—26/06/2026
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—Jo Nesb酶, writer
Jo Nesb酶, writer, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Beth Orton performs live, The 23-year divorce case, DJ Smokin Jo
The singer-songwriter talks about her career and her new album.
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11:00
The Food Programme—The Weight of the World
Why did obesity become a serious global problem? And are we close to solving the crisis?
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11:45
How to Spot Potential—Potential futures
How will human potential change in the future?
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—26/06/2026
The latest national and international news from 麻豆社 Radio 4.
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12:04
Rare Earth—The Sound of Water
How new technology lets us listen in to the extraordinary sounds of the planet's waterways
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12:57
Weather—26/06/2026
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—The week Europe baked in extreme heat
Scientists warn that Europe is heating faster than other continents.
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13:45
Tony Hawks Just Wants to Play—Game On!
Tony Hawks meets communities who are reclaiming public spaces so they can go out and play.
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14:00
The Archers—25/06/2026
Ed attempts to keep the peace.
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14:15
Limelight—The Courier, Episode 4
4/5 Mo's in hospital after a hit and run. Will the killer catch up with him again?
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14:45
The Hackers—Series 1, Broken
10/10 Biella discovers why simply repairing your own device may make you a hacker.
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—From the Archives: A Tribute to Matthew Biggs
In this special episode, Kathy and Peter celebrate the life and work of Matthew Biggs.
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15:45
Short Works—The Day of the Papering by Bernie McGill
An artist tries to complete her latest work.
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16:00
Last Word—"He became one of the most powerful men in the world鈥 - the story of the man who shaped modern economics
John Wilson on an economist, a visible difference campaigner, a sailor and a singer.
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16:30
More or Less—Benefits v minimum wage: Which pays more?
Tim Harford examines benefits v work, dangerous temperatures and the World Cup draw.
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17:00
PM—Record heat for the third day in a row
The hottest day in June is reset for the third consecutive day, peaking at 37.3 celsius.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—Venezuela searches for earthquake survivors
Hundreds of people are confirmed to have died with tens of thousands still missing.
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18:30
Dead Ringers—Series 27, Heat, Hydration and Harry Kane
3/6 The Dead Ringers team train their vocal firepower on the week鈥檚 news. This week = HOT.
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19:00
The Archers—26/06/2026
Adam is presented with a shocking option.
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19:15
Add to Playlist—Tom Seals and Debbie Wiseman slap that bass
Tom Seals and Debbie Wiseman in the final episode of the series.
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20:00
Any Questions?—Sarah Champion MP, Dr Caroline Johnson MP, Gerard Lyons, Danny Sriskandarajah
Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Sheffield High School for Girls.
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20:55
This Week in History—June 22nd to June 28th
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
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21:00
Free Thinking—The Child's Eye View
Shahidha Bari asks how we can learn from children's perspectives. With Katherine Rundell.
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22:00
The World Tonight—UN says 50,000 Venezuelans still missing after twin earthquakes
The number of people killed has risen to at least 920, with 3,360 injured
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22:45
Land by Maggie O'Farrell—Episode 10
10/10 A spellbinding story of an Irish family, after the Great Hunger. Read by Brian Gleeson.
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23:00
Americast—How can Democrats persuade more voters to like them?
We speak to Ben Rhodes, President Obama鈥檚 former senior advisor
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23:30
Today in Parliament—26/06/2026
Alicia McCarthy reports on what lies ahead for Parliament under a new prime minister.
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Late
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00:00
On air -
00:30
How to Spot Potential—Potential futures
How will human potential change in the future?
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—27/06/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of 麻豆社 World Service Programmes—27/06/2026
麻豆社 Radio 4 joins the 麻豆社 World Service.
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05:30
News Summary—27/06/2026
National and international news from 麻豆社 Radio 4
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—27/06/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Prayers from the Hymnal: 鈥橳is so Sweet to Trust in Jesus
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Julia Loveless.
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05:45
The Hackers—Series 1, Broken
10/10 Biella discovers why simply repairing your own device may make you a hacker.
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