BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 20 September 2026

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—20/09/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:15
  Take Four Books—Sebastian Barry
  The Irish writer speaks about his latest novel, The Newer World, and its three influences.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—20/09/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—20/09/2026
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:30
  News Summary—20/09/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—20/09/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—St Bartholomew the Great, Smithfield in London
  Bells on Sunday comes from St Bartholomew the Great, Smithfield in London.
8. 05:45
  In Touch—15/09/2026
  News, views and information for people who are blind or partially sighted
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Summary—20/09/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 06:05
  Heart and Soul—26/06/2026
  Personal approaches to spirituality from around the world.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—OxFarmtoFork - Connecting Growers to Oxford Institutions
  How the OxFarmtoFork initiative is building short veg supply chains around Oxford.
4. 06:57
  Weather—20/09/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—20/09/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 07:10
  Sunday—20/09/2026
  A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—Child Poverty Action Group
  Writer Armando Iannucci makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Child Poverty Action Group.
8. 07:57
  Weather—20/09/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecast
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—20/09/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—Holy Coasts - Northumberland Pilgrimage
  Holy Coasts - Northumberland Pilgrimage
11. 08:48
  Witness History—Jackie Kennedy renovates the White House
  In 1962, first lady Jackie Kennedy took the cameras on a tour of the restored White House.
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—Susan Calman on the Goldfinch
  Comedian Susan Calman has gone to great lengths to entice goldfinches into her garden.
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—20/09/2026
  The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
14. 10:00
  The Reunion—Blair's Education Reforms 1997
  Reflecting on the education reforms of the Blair government.
15. 11:00
  The Archers Omnibus—20/09/2026
  Harrison has a confession to make, and there’s a race against time for Anna.
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Afternoon
1. 12:15
  Profile—19/09/2026
  An insight into the character of an influential person making the news headlines
2. 12:30
  Unspeakable—Series 4, 3. Outrageous Behaviour
  3/6Problematic packaging, beautiful outrageousness and zen fury.
3. 12:57
  Weather—20/09/2026
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—20/09/2026
  A look at the week's big stories and preview of the week to come.
5. 13:30
  Currently—Taiwan: The Pacific Breaking Point
  Will the world go to war over Taiwan? Experts from Taipei, Beijing and Washington explain.
6. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—18/09/2026
  Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
7. 14:45
  Naturebang—African Wild Dogs and Democracy
  Can we take notes on democracy from a pack of sneezing wild dogs?
8. 15:00
  Drama on 4—Where We Belong
  A Mohegan artist retraces ancestral journeys while studying Shakespeare.
9. 16:00
  Take Four Books—Donal Ryan
  James Crawford discusses an author's new book and its connections to three other works.
10. 16:30
  Brain of Britain—Brain of Britain - Heat 9, 2026
  Nationwide general knowledge competition for the title Brain of Britain.
11. 17:00
  Witness History—Australia's first Big Thing
  In 1963, a giant sculpture of a Scotsman began one of the country's quirkiest phenomena.
12. 17:10
  The Verb—Poems to help us brave the elements
  Ian McMillan with elemental haiku, poetry that moves mountains, and the best new writing.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—20/09/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
14. 17:57
  Weather—20/09/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—20/09/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—Paulette Edwards
  Paulette Edwards presents a weekly selection of the best bits of audio across the BBC.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—20/09/2026
  Natasha throws a spanner in the works.
4. 19:15
  Illuminated—Izabela in Peru
  Polish field-recordist Izabela Dłużyk, born blind, guides us into the rainforest of Peru.
5. 19:45
  Shadow World—Thief at the British Museum, 2. White Paper Dots
  Ittai Gradel discovers a seemingly endless supply of precious gemstones.
6. 20:00
  Word of Mouth—Voices of Manchester
  Rob Drummond talks to Michael about the ways people talk in Manchester.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—18/09/2026
  Radio 4's weekly obituary programme
8. 21:00
  Money Box—19/09/2026
  The latest news from the world of personal finance
9. 21:25
  Radio 4 Appeal—Child Poverty Action Group
  Writer Armando Iannucci makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Child Poverty Action Group.
10. 21:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—19/09/2026
  Insight and analysis from BBC correspondents around the world.
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—20/09/2026
  Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
12. 23:00
  In Our Time—Thomas More's Utopia
  How the description of a fictional island has fascinated readers for centuries.
13. 23:45
  Naturebang—Magpies and Altruism
  Why do we help each other out? Even when it gets us nothing? Magpies might know.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—21/09/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:15
  Crossing Continents—Turkey on Trial: Can Courts Control a Nation?
  From jailed mayors to comedians, Emily Wither investigates Turkey's crackdown.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—St Bartholomew the Great, Smithfield in London
  Bells on Sunday comes from St Bartholomew the Great, Smithfield in London.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—21/09/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—21/09/2026
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:00
  News Summary—21/09/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:04
  Last Word—18/09/2026
  Radio 4's weekly obituary programme
8. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—21/09/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
9. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—21/09/2026
  Spiritual reflection to start the day with writer and broadcaster, Fiona Stewart.
10. 05:45
  Farming Today—21/09/2026
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
11. 05:57
  Weather—21/09/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers

Monday 21 September 2026