BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Thursday 24 September 2026

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—24/09/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  All About My Mother: A Memoir of Diana Rigg by Rachael Stirling—Episode 3
  3/5Rachael Stirling’s frank, funny and poignant memoir about her mother, actress Diana Rigg.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—24/09/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—24/09/2026
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—24/09/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  More or Less—23/09/2026
  Tim Harford explains the numbers and statistics used in everyday life
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—24/09/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—24/09/2026
  Spiritual reflection to start the day with writer and broadcaster, Fiona Stewart.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—24/09/2026
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—24/09/2026
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  In Our Time—24/09/2026
  Misha Glenny and guests discuss the ideas, people and events that have shaped our world.
3. 09:45
  Strong Message Here—24/09/2026
  Armando Iannucci and guests decode the utterly baffling world of political language.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—24/09/2026
  Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
5. 11:00
  This Cultural Life—24/09/2026
  In-depth conversations with some of the world's leading artists and creatives.
6. 11:45
  All About My Mother: A Memoir of Diana Rigg by Rachael Stirling—Episode 4
  4/5Rachael Stirling’s frank, funny and poignant memoir about her mother, actress Diana Rigg.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—24/09/2026
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  The Bottom Line—24/09/2026
  Evan Davis hosts the business conversation show
3. 12:32
  Sliced Bread—Dough - Series 5, Supermarkets
  5/5Are self-checkouts here to stay? Greg Foot examines the future of supermarkets.
4. 12:57
  Weather—24/09/2026
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  World at One—24/09/2026
  News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
6. 13:45
  The History Podcast—The Hitler Diaries Scandal, 9. The Trial
  9/11Everything is falling apart for Gerd Heidemann and the heat is on forger Konrad Kujau.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—23/09/2026
  It’s action stations for Amber.
8. 14:15
  Drama on 4—End Terrace
  By Philip Catherwood. A drama set in Belfast about street art and second chances.
9. 15:00
  Open Country—Whitwell Bird Ringers
  Brett Westwood meets a remarkable bird ringing group from Whitwell in Derbyshire.
10. 15:27
  Radio 4 Appeal—Child Poverty Action Group
  Writer Armando Iannucci makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Child Poverty Action Group.
11. 15:30
  Word of Mouth—Bouncer George Bass on how to de-escalate conflict
  Michael Rosen talks to a door supervisor about his job, secret codes and walkie-talkies.
12. 16:00
  Rethink—Rethink... what we put into space
  Are we putting too much material into orbit and Is space the next environmental frontier?
13. 16:30
  BBC Inside Science—24/09/2026
  A weekly programme looking at the science that's changing our world.
14. 17:00
  PM—24/09/2026
  Full coverage of the day's news
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—24/09/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 18:30
  Stand-Up Specials—Omid Djalili: Namaste, 3. The Outrage Machine
  3/4Omid Djalili explores social media, algorithms and our addiction to the outrage machine.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—24/09/2026
  Helen bears the brunt.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—24/09/2026
  Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.
5. 20:00
  When It Hits the Fan—23/09/2026
  Who's in the news for all the wrong reasons? With David Yelland and Farzana Baduel.
6. 20:15
  The Media Show—23/09/2026
  This is the programme about a revolution in media.
7. 21:00
  Loose Ends—Simon Brodkin, Elly Griffiths, Ahir Shah, Cara Dillion, Truthpaste
  Stuart Maconie and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
8. 21:45
  Strong Message Here—24/09/2026
  Armando Iannucci and guests decode the utterly baffling world of political language.
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—24/09/2026
  In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
10. 22:45
  Exhibition by Alex Hyde—9: The Darkroom
  9/10History repeats itself as Rab moves in with her friend and they begin to collaborate.
11. 23:00
  Radical—24/09/2026
  Conversations about the global forces reshaping our world and ideas defining the future.
12. 23:30
  Soul Music—Ain't No Mountain High Enough
  The story behind this uplifting anthem and the personal memories forever linked to it.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—25/09/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  All About My Mother: A Memoir of Diana Rigg by Rachael Stirling—Episode 4
  4/5Rachael Stirling’s frank, funny and poignant memoir about her mother, actress Diana Rigg.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—25/09/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—25/09/2026
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—25/09/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  Rethink—Rethink... what we put into space
  Are we putting too much material into orbit and Is space the next environmental frontier?
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—25/09/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—25/09/2026
  Spiritual reflection to start the day with writer and broadcaster, Fiona Stewart.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—25/09/2026
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.

Friday 25 September 2026