BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Friday 25 September 2026

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—25/09/2026
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  The Reunion—Blair's Education Reforms 1997
  Reflecting on the education reforms of the Blair government.
3. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—25/09/2026
  Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
4. 11:00
  The Food Programme—The Cost of Food
  Sheila Dillon hosts a panel discussion at Abergavenny Food Festival.
5. 11:45
  All About My Mother: A Memoir of Diana Rigg by Rachael Stirling—Episode 5
  5/5Rachael Stirling’s frank, funny and poignant memoir about her mother, actress Diana Rigg.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—25/09/2026
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  AntiSocial—25/09/2026
  Peace talks for the culture wars.
3. 12:57
  Weather—25/09/2026
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  World at One—25/09/2026
  News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
5. 13:45
  The History Podcast—The Hitler Diaries Scandal, 10. Downfall
  10/11Andrew Hunter Murray tracks down Hitler’s faked diaries to the Bundesarchiv in Koblenz.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—24/09/2026
  Helen bears the brunt.
7. 14:15
  Limelight—Underground, Episode 2
  A voice from the past returns. Can Charly trust what she hears?
8. 14:45
  The Banksy Story—When Banksy Comes to Town, 3. Off the Wall
  3/6What happens when Banksy uses your wall as a canvas? The seagull is removed! And so is VDM
9. 15:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—25/09/2026
  Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
10. 15:45
  Short Works—Valerie and the Mothers by Deborah Kay Davies
  A disturbing story of a girl who yearns to disappear.
11. 16:00
  Last Word—25/09/2026
  Radio 4's weekly obituary programme
12. 16:30
  More or Less—23/09/2026
  Tim Harford explains the numbers and statistics used in everyday life
13. 17:00
  PM—25/09/2026
  Full coverage of the day's news
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—25/09/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 18:30
  The News Quiz—Series 121, Episode 4
  4/8Andy Zaltzman quizzes the week's news.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—25/09/2026
  It’s a big day for the Grundys.
4. 19:15
  Screenshot—Nature
  Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode consider the role of natural history film and TV today.
5. 20:00
  Any Questions?—25/09/2026
  Alex Forsyth presents political debate from The Greig Hall in Alcester.
6. 20:55
  This Week in History—September 21st - September 27th
  Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
7. 21:00
  Free Thinking—25/09/2026
  Leading thinkers discuss the ideas shaping our lives.
8. 22:00
  The World Tonight—25/09/2026
  In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
9. 22:45
  Exhibition by Alex Hyde—10: Retrospective
  10/10In Brooklyn and working collaboratively again, Rab shepherds a fierce burst of creativity.
10. 23:00
  Americast—25/09/2026
  Join Americast for insights and analysis on what's happening inside Trump's White House.
11. 23:30
  Soul Music—Some Enchanted Evening from South Pacific
  Personal memories of one of the most beloved songs written by Rodgers & Hammerstein
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—26/09/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  All About My Mother: A Memoir of Diana Rigg by Rachael Stirling—Episode 5
  5/5Rachael Stirling’s frank, funny and poignant memoir about her mother, actress Diana Rigg.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—26/09/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—26/09/2026
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:30
  News Summary—26/09/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—26/09/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—26/09/2026
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Haydon Spenceley
8. 05:45
  The Banksy Story—When Banksy Comes to Town, 3. Off the Wall
  3/6What happens when Banksy uses your wall as a canvas? The seagull is removed! And so is VDM

Saturday 26 September 2026