Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—01/09/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
You Do Not Have to Say Anything—Episode 1: There's Been an Allegation
Arrest: the shift from person to suspect, from ordinary citizen to ‘the accused’.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—01/09/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—01/09/2026
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:00
News Summary—01/09/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:04
Currently—The Dictators' Survival Guide
Why Xi Jinping's purge of China's most senior military general matters to us all.
05:34
Shipping Forecast—01/09/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—The first to throw a stone
A reflection and prayer to start the day with Canon Simon Doogan
05:45
Farming Today—01/09/26 Crisis loans, pasture for drought resilience, river DNA testing
Farmers press for interest-free loans from a government bank.
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Morning
06:00
Today—01/09/2026
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
The History Podcast—Invisible Hands: The American Century, 6. America First!
6/6The man who paved the way for Donald Trump.
09:30
Artworks—Michael Sheen Gets Into Character, 3. Fragility
Michael Sheen explores the art of acting.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Natalie Imbruglia, Adele Parks, Forced adoption, Heart attacks
The Australian-British musician talks about her new album.
11:00
Add to Playlist—RuthAnne and Gavin Higgins get in the Flow
RuthAnne and Gavin Higgins create a five-track playlist.
11:45
You Do Not Have to Say Anything—Episode 2: Fingerprints
Some questions, raised and answered, on the British justice system.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—01/09/2026
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
You and Yours—Call You & Yours: "What's your experience of buying and selling on Vinted?"
Call You & Yours: "What's your experience of buying and selling on Vinted?"
12:57
Weather—01/09/2026
The latest weather forecast
13:00
World at One—Sir Keir Starmer to stand down as an MP
His successor faces his first day in the Commons promising a 'sense of optimism.'
13:45
Intrigue—A 9/11 Story, 2. Mommy's Okay
2/11Terry Strada is unable to comprehend how her life is about to change.
14:00
The Archers—31/08/2026
Alan loses his temper.
14:15
Drama on 4—Downstream, Episode 3
3/3A return to Nick Warburton's drama set on Platters' boatyard and the river that runs by it
15:00
History's Heroes—History's Secret Heroes - Series 4, The Cockleshell Heroes
2/11A marine’s madcap plan to attack German ships, using canoes.
15:30
Heart and Soul—The missionary soldier
A self-described missionary soldier on faith, fear, and the cost of going towards gunfire.
16:00
Artworks—Beryl Cook: Artist or Entertainer?
A shy, self-taught, gloriously rude seaside landlady. But was she a serious artist?
16:30
What's Up Docs?—Should you get back into a routine?
Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken weigh the pros and cons of sticking to a routine.
17:00
PM—Andy Burnham addresses MPs for first time as PM
Meanwhile, old PM Sir Keir Starmer announces he will stand down as MP.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—Andy Burnham makes his Commons debut as PM
He says he will give people back 'control over their destinies'
18:30
Paul Sinha's Perfect Pub Quiz—Series 5, S5 E4: Always Listen to the Question!
4/6Paul challenges his audience in Boston, Lincolnshire, to listen very carefully.
19:00
The Archers—01/09/2026
Lilian attempts to offer some words of comfort.
19:15
Front Row—Who are the Founding Fathers and Mothers of American Culture?
250 years after American Independence, who are key figures that shaped American culture?
20:00
File on 4 Investigates—Medical Emergency
Dr Lalith Wijedoru investigates why one doctor dies by suicide every three weeks.
20:40
In Touch—Braille Food Labels Campaign; Bowled Over by Cricket!
A campaign for braille food labels and a blind 13-year-old cricket pundit.
21:00
Crossing Continents—‘Big Surveillance’, Flock and ICE
The Texas surveillance network authorities want to keep quiet.
21:30
Scam Secrets—How to Help Someone Who's Being Scammed
What do you do if a loved one is under the spell?
22:00
The World Tonight—Burnham’s plan for government
The Prime Minister addressed the Commons for the first time
22:45
A Working Mother by Agnes Owens—Episode 2
2/5Betty finds a job but her new independence is putting a strain on her domestic life.
23:00
The History Podcast—Half-Life, 2. The Quiet Town by the River
Dangers lurk beneath the soil, in the town where Joe's great-grandfather worked.
23:30
Today in Parliament—01/09/2026
Sean Curran reports on Andy Burnham's first Commons appearance as prime minister.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—02/09/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
You Do Not Have to Say Anything—Episode 2: Fingerprints
Some questions, raised and answered, on the British justice system.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—02/09/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—02/09/2026
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:00
News Summary—02/09/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:04
Yesterday in Parliament—02/09/2026
Susan Hulme reports as Andy Burnham makes his Commons debut as prime minister.
05:34
Shipping Forecast—02/09/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—The Golden Thread
A reflection and prayer to start the day with Canon Simon Doogan
05:45
Farming Today—02/09/2926 Data centres on farmland, harvest in Uist, River Tweed.
Plans for data centres on farmland in Scotland.
