Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—28/06/2026
National and international news from 麻豆社 Radio 4
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00:15
Take Four Books—Maggie O'Farrell
The Irish-British writer on her latest novel, Land, and its three key influences.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—28/06/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of 麻豆社 World Service Programmes—28/06/2026
麻豆社 Radio 4 joins the 麻豆社 World Service.
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05:30
News Summary—28/06/2026
National and international news from 麻豆社 Radio 4
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—28/06/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—St James鈥 Church in Sutton, Cheshire
Bells on Sunday comes from St James鈥 Church in Sutton, Cheshire.
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05:45
In Touch—Modified Exam Papers
In Touch hears about accessibility issues faced by visually impaired students during exams
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Morning
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06:00
News Summary—28/06/2026
National and international news from 麻豆社 Radio 4
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06:05
Thinking Allowed—Strikes, Solidarity and South Asian Britain
Strikes, anti-racism and the fight for rights among South Asian Britons.
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06:35
On Your Farm—The Women of Hill Top Farm
Caz Graham hears about a new era at Hill Top, Beatrix Potter鈥檚 Lake District farm.
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06:57
Weather—28/06/2026
The latest weather reports and forecast
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07:00
News and Papers—28/06/2026
National and international news from 麻豆社 Radio 4
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07:10
Sunday—28/06/2026
A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—The National Youth Advocacy Service
Poet Lemn Sissay makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of The National Youth Advocacy Service
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07:57
Weather—28/06/2026
The latest weather reports and forecast
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08:00
News and Papers—28/06/2026
National and international news from 麻豆社 Radio 4
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08:10
Sunday Worship—Common Ground
A service from St Matthew the Apostle in Burnley exploring social cohesion.
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08:48
Witness History—The fossil that revealed the first dinosaur feathers
In 1996, a fossil in China showed the first real hint that some dinosaurs had feathers
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Horatio Clare on the Grey Heron
The writer Horatio Clare reflects on the many tales told about the grey heron.
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09:00
Broadcasting House—28/06/2026
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
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10:00
Desert Island Discs—Norman Cook, DJ and musician
Norman Cook, DJ and musician, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
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11:00
The Archers Omnibus—28/06/2026
The week's events in Ambridge.
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Afternoon
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12:15
Profile—27/06/2026
An insight into the character of an influential person making the news headlines
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12:30
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 85, 3. Song Stoppers
3/6 Miles Jupp, Tony Hawks, Lucy Porter and Henning Wehn visit Cambridge.
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12:57
Weather—28/06/2026
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
The World This Weekend—28/06/2026
A look at the week's big stories and preview of the week to come.
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13:30
Currently—Ten years after Brexit: Ireland and the border poll
Ten years after Brexit, Andrea Catherwood explores changing attitudes to a united Ireland.
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14:00
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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14:45
Naturebang—Grooming Apes and the Origins of Kissing
The hairy history of the human kiss. Where did it come from? And why is it good for us?
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15:00
Drama on 4—Finn Family Moomintroll
Spring has come to Moominvalley, bringing magical adventures for Moomintroll and friends.
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16:00
Take Four Books—Tahmima Anam
The Bangladeshi-born British writer on her latest novel Uprising and its three influences.
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16:30
Your Number's Up—1. How many Yorkshire puddings in Yorkshire?
Do you have a head for numbers?
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17:00
Witness History—The American Freedom Train
In 1975, the train began a 21-month tour of the US celebrating 200 years of independence
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17:10
The Verb—Poetry to keep you afloat
Poetry to help navigate storms, rivers and seas with body and mind.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—28/06/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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17:57
Weather—28/06/2026
The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—28/06/2026
National and international news from 麻豆社 Radio 4
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Julian Worricker
Julian Worricker presents a weekly selection of the best bits of audio across the 麻豆社.
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19:00
The Archers—28/06/2026
Ian attempts to look on the bright side.
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19:15
Illuminated—July Morning
We await sunrise at Bulgaria鈥檚 July Morning festival 鈥 named after a British rock song.
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19:45
Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Embrace the Rain
Why striding out for a walk after rainfall could improve your mood and immune system!
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20:00
Feedback—麻豆社 Cuts, and David Baddiel's 60 Years of Hurt
Andrea Catherwood hears your comments on the cuts to 麻豆社 radio programmes.
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20:30
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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21:00
Money Box—Chair of the Banking Review and Winter Fuel Payments
Paul Lewis interviews Richard Lloyd, the chair of the Access to Banking Review.
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21:25
Radio 4 Appeal—The National Youth Advocacy Service
Poet Lemn Sissay makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of The National Youth Advocacy Service
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21:30
From Our Own Correspondent—Afghanistan's secret schools for women
Private classes have sprung up in Afghanistan to counter the ban on education for girls.
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22:00
Westminster Hour—28/06/2026
Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
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23:00
In Our Time—Vig茅e Le Brun
The woman who became Marie Antoinette's official portraitist and won fame across Europe.
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23:45
Short Works—The Day of the Papering by Bernie McGill
An artist tries to complete her latest work.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—29/06/2026
National and international news from 麻豆社 Radio 4
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00:15
The Artificial Human—Are we all AI hypocrites?
Aleks and Kevin ask why we dislike receiving AI content while quietly using it ourselves?
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—St James鈥 Church in Sutton, Cheshire
Bells on Sunday comes from St James鈥 Church in Sutton, Cheshire.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—29/06/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of 麻豆社 World Service Programmes—29/06/2026
麻豆社 Radio 4 joins the 麻豆社 World Service.
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05:00
News Summary—29/06/2026
National and international news from 麻豆社 Radio 4
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05:04
Yesterday in Parliament—29/06/2026
Alicia McCarthy reports on what lies ahead for Parliament under a new prime minister.
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—29/06/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Prayers from the Hymnal: How Great Thou Art
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Julia Loveless.
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05:45
Farming Today—29/06/2026
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
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05:57
Weather—29/06/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers
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