Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—12/09/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
You Do Not Have to Say Anything—Episode 10: Righting Wrongs
The jury are sent home and the prison van drives off, but the case isn't necessarily over.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—12/09/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—12/09/2026
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:30
News Summary—12/09/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:34
Shipping Forecast—12/09/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—The Proms
Spiritual reflection to start the day with Siȃn Wyn Rees.
05:45
The Banksy Story—When Banksy Comes to Town, 1. A Tale of Two Banksys
1/6What happens when Banksy draws on your wall? James Peak finds out in Margate and Lowestoft
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Morning
06:00
News and Papers—12/09/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
06:07
Open Country—Saving the Rare Plants of Eryri
Martha Kearney finds out how rare arctic-alpine plants are being reintroduced in Eryri.
06:30
Farming Today—Farming Today This Week 12/09/26 Bluetongue disease, Kelso Ram Sales, sheep rustling, farming without fossil fuels, Wild Summit.
Bluetongue cases top a thousand in the UK’s largest ever outbreak of this disease.
06:57
Weather—12/09/2026
The latest weather reports and forecast
07:00
Today—12/09/2026
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
Saturday Live—Alexei Sayle, Alice Roberts, Kevin Fong and the Inheritance Tracks of Sian Brooke
Adrian Chiles presents Radio 4's Saturday morning programme.
10:00
You're Dead to Me—Scottish Supernatural Beliefs: witches, ghosts and fairies in the early modern period
Join Greg and his guests to learn about supernatural beliefs in early modern Scotland.
10:30
Soul Music—Landslide by Fleetwood Mac
The enduring song of quiet courage and acceptance in the face of passing time.
11:00
The Week in Westminster—12/09/2026
Caroline Wheeler of The i Paper assesses the latest developments at Westminster.
11:30
From Our Own Correspondent—Could Kyiv see another mass exodus?
Concern rises in Kyiv as Russia's daily attacks intensify and another winter approaches.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—12/09/2026
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
Money Box—Boost Your Workplace Pension and Winter Fuel Opt Out
Do you know how much your employer is contributing to your workplace pension?
12:30
The News Quiz—Series 121, 2. Team Vibes vs Team Bribes
2/8Could Monty Don be the next James Bond?
12:57
Weather—12/09/2026
The latest weather forecast
13:00
News—12/09/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
13:10
Any Questions?—Andrew Fisher, Danny Kruger MP, Joy Morrissey MP, Baroness Smith
Alex Forsyth presents political debate from The Kenton Theatre in Henley-on-Thames.
14:05
Any Answers?—12/09/2026
Listeners respond to the issues raised in the preceding edition of Any Questions?
14:45
The Archers—11/09/2026
The ground shifts for Fallon, while Harrison struggles to keep the peace.
15:00
On airThe Good Earth by Pearl S Buck—Episode 1
1/2Pearl S Buck's Pulitzer Prize-winning tale of one family's fight for land in rural China.
16:00
Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman's Hour: Nudity-blocking law, Thelma & Louise: The Musical, French maternity care, Smaller rugby balls for women
How will government plans to stop children taking or sharing nude images actually work?
17:00
PM—12/09/2026
Full coverage of the day's news
17:30
Political Thinking with Nick Robinson—Angela Rayner on her return to the top table: 'It’s good to give people a second chance'
The Housing Secretary joins Nick for the first episode of a new series.
17:54
Shipping Forecast—12/09/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
17:57
Weather—12/09/2026
The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—12/09/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
18:15
Loose Ends—Jay Rayner, Sindhu Vee, Helen Rebanks, Laura Veirs, Arab Strap, Stuart Maconie
Stuart Maconie and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
19:00
Profile—Richard Osman
Writer, presenter and podcaster Richard Osman has released his latest novel.
19:15
This Cultural Life—Ray Winstone
Actor Ray Winstone reveals his formative cultural influences and inspirations.
20:00
Archive on 4—First Contact
Horatio Clare explores the idea of First Contact.
21:00
Moral Maze—How should we respond to warnings of end times and catastrophe?
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories. #moralmaze
22:00
News—12/09/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
22:15
The Food Programme—Stories of Food and Poverty
Dan Saladino visits the Oxford Food Symposium and explores its theme of 'poverty food'.
23:00
Your Mum—Series 2, 2. Josh Jones and Jen Brister
2/8Laura Smyth hears about bust-ups, biker jackets and some iconic culinary decisions.
23:30
Brain of Britain—Brain of Britain - Heat 7, 2026
General knowledge quiz. Spotlights on the Shardlake novels, crows and salads.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—13/09/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:15
Bookclub—Irvine Welsh
The Scottish writer speaks to Bookclub about his era-defining 1993 debut, Trainspotting.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—13/09/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—13/09/2026
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:30
News Summary—13/09/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:34
Shipping Forecast—13/09/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:43
Bells on Sunday—St Mary the Virgin Staunton on Wye
Bells on Sunday comes from St Mary the Virgin Staunton on Wye.
05:45
In Touch—Tactile Baby Scans, New Macular Degeneration Research
The charity Guide Dogs is helping visually impaired to-be parents get to know their babies
