BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Tuesday 22 September 2026

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—22/09/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  All About My Mother: A Memoir of Diana Rigg by Rachael Stirling—Episode 1
  1/5Rachael Stirling’s frank, funny and poignant memoir about her mother, actress Diana Rigg.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—22/09/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—22/09/2026
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—22/09/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  Currently—Taiwan: The Pacific Breaking Point
  Will the world go to war over Taiwan? Experts from Taipei, Beijing and Washington explain.
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—22/09/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—22/09/2026
  Spiritual reflection to start the day with writer and broadcaster, Fiona Stewart.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—22/09/2026
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—22/09/2026
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  The Life Scientific—David Canter on how psychology can save lives and catch killers
  David Canter on how he came to found the field of 'investigative psychology'.
3. 09:30
  All in the Mind—How effective is early intervention for psychosis?
  And the psychology of ghosting.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—22/09/2026
  Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
5. 11:00
  Add to Playlist—Rick Wakeman and Amanda Whiting close out the series
  Rick Wakeman and Amanda Whiting add the final five tracks of the series.
6. 11:45
  All About My Mother: A Memoir of Diana Rigg by Rachael Stirling—Episode 2
  2/5Rachael Stirling’s frank, funny and poignant memoir about her mother, actress Diana Rigg.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—22/09/2026
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—22/09/2026
  News and discussion of consumer affairs
3. 12:57
  Weather—22/09/2026
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  World at One—22/09/2026
  News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
5. 13:45
  The History Podcast—The Hitler Diaries Scandal, 7. An Opera Set for Hell
  7/11The world’s media is assembled, awaiting the ‘scoop of the century’.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—21/09/2026
  Ruth has concerns for a friend.
7. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Provenance: The Eyes of Christ
  Fragments of broken ceramics lead art detective Ava Bernardi on a risky mission to Syria.
8. 15:00
  History's Heroes—History's Secret Heroes - Series 4, Pamela Churchill’s Special Relationships
  5/11How did Pamela Churchill use the power of seduction to help the war effort?
9. 15:30
  Beyond Belief—Belief and Beards
  Giles and the panel discuss the spiritual dimensions of facial hair.
10. 16:00
  Artworks—Krapp Forever
  Unspooling Beckett's Krapp's Last Tape as an analogue story for the digital age.
11. 16:30
  What's Up Docs?—How can you look after your ankles?
  Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken explore the intricacies of ankle health.
12. 17:00
  PM—22/09/2026
  Full coverage of the day's news
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—22/09/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 18:30
  Stand-Up Specials—Geoff Norcott's Working Men's Club S1, S1 E1: Why don't men wear sunscreen?
  1/4Geoff examines modern masculinity. This week, why don’t men wear sunscreen?
3. 19:00
  The Archers—22/09/2026
  Alan comes to the rescue.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—22/09/2026
  Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music
5. 20:00
  File on 4 Investigates—22/09/2026
  News-making original journalism.
6. 20:40
  In Touch—22/09/2026
  News, views and information for people who are blind or partially sighted
7. 21:00
  Crossing Continents—Has Poland fallen out of love with Ukraine?
  Why has anti-Ukrainian feeling been growing in Poland, especially in recent months?
8. 21:30
  Scam Secrets—17/09/2026
  Exposing the secret techniques criminals use to steal your money.
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—22/09/2026
  In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
10. 22:45
  Exhibition by Alex Hyde—7: The Boat
  7/10Rab starts from scratch in New York but she hasn't lost her keen eye for old friends.
11. 23:00
  The History Podcast—Half-Life, 5. The Road Through the Mountains
  Joe’s great-grandfather's letters, lead him to the silenced history of a massacre.
12. 23:30
  Soul Music—The Parting Glass
  A folk song from Scotland that has endured through centuries.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—23/09/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  All About My Mother: A Memoir of Diana Rigg by Rachael Stirling—Episode 2
  2/5Rachael Stirling’s frank, funny and poignant memoir about her mother, actress Diana Rigg.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—23/09/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—23/09/2026
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—23/09/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  BBC Inside Science—17/09/2026
  A weekly programme looking at the science that's changing our world.
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—23/09/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—23/09/2026
  Spiritual reflection to start the day with writer and broadcaster, Fiona Stewart.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—23/09/2026
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.

Wednesday 23 September 2026