BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 27 September 2026

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—27/09/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:15
  Take Four Books—Donal Ryan
  James Crawford discusses an author's new book and its connections to three other works.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—27/09/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—27/09/2026
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:30
  News Summary—27/09/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—27/09/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—The church of St Swithin in Hempsted, Gloucestershire
  Bells on Sunday comes from the church of St Swithin in Hempsted, Gloucestershire.
8. 05:45
  In Touch—22/09/2026
  News, views and information for people who are blind or partially sighted
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Summary—27/09/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 06:05
  Beyond Belief—Belief and Beards
  Giles and the panel discuss the spiritual dimensions of facial hair.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—Farming on Holy Island alongside thousands of tourists
  The perils of farming on Holy Island which welcomes up to 750,000 visitors a year.
4. 06:57
  Weather—27/09/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—27/09/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 07:10
  Sunday—27/09/2026
  A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—Lymphoma Action
  Beneficiary Jacqueline Durban makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Lymphoma Action.
8. 07:57
  Weather—27/09/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecast
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—27/09/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—‘Praise the Lord’ - A Celebration of Black British Gospel Music
  Gospel choir directors Bazil Meade and Karen Gibson chat to Swarzy Shire.
11. 08:48
  Witness History—Australia's first Big Thing
  In 1963, a giant sculpture of a Scotsman began one of the country's quirkiest phenomena.
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—Tom McKinney on the Bearded Tit
  Why the bearded tit was top of broadcaster Tom McKinney's childhood birdwatching list.
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—27/09/2026
  The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
14. 10:00
  Desert Island Discs—27/09/2026
  Castaway guests share the soundtrack of their lives.
15. 11:00
  The Archers Omnibus—27/09/2026
  The week's events in Ambridge.
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Afternoon
1. 12:15
  Profile—26/09/2026
  An insight into the character of an influential person making the news headlines
2. 12:30
  Unspeakable—Series 4, 4. Should You Help a Pigeon?
  4/6Annoying announcements, autumn's passage into winter, and when trying to help goes wrong.
3. 12:57
  Weather—27/09/2026
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—27/09/2026
  A look at the week's big stories and preview of the week to come.
5. 13:30
  Currently—The Oligarchs
  Reactive feature from Radio 4, exploring what's really happening behind the headlines.
6. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—25/09/2026
  Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
7. 14:45
  Naturebang—Plants and the Mystery of Consciousness
  Are plants intelligent? Could they help us unravel the mystery of consciousness?
8. 15:00
  Drama on 4—The Soldier's Return, Episode 1
  1/2A Burma veteran struggles to return to civilian life in this Melvyn Bragg drama adaptation
9. 16:00
  Take Four Books—27/09/2026
  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 10, 2026
  Nationwide general knowledge competition for the title 'Brain of Britain'.
11. 17:00
  Witness History—Mstislav Rostropovich: Virtuoso cellist
  In 1978, Rostropovich lost Soviet citizenship for 'unpatriotic activity'.
12. 17:10
  The Verb—Live from the Contains Strong Language Festival
  Radio 4's poetry programme presented by Ian McMillan.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—27/09/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
14. 17:57
  Weather—27/09/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—27/09/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—Jane Steel
  Jane Steel presents a weekly selection of the best bits of audio across the BBC.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—27/09/2026
  Reality sets in for Amber.
4. 19:15
  Illuminated—Faithless
  Three women share personal stories of faith, commitment and control.
5. 19:45
  Shadow World—Thief at the British Museum, 3. Lightbulb Moment
  For Ittai, the clues finally fall into place. Has he identified the thief?
6. 20:00
  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.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—25/09/2026
  Radio 4's weekly obituary programme
8. 21:00
  Money Box—26/09/2026
  The latest news from the world of personal finance
9. 21:25
  Radio 4 Appeal—Lymphoma Action
  Beneficiary Jacqueline Durban makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Lymphoma Action.
10. 21:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—26/09/2026
  Insight and analysis from BBC correspondents around the world
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—27/09/2026
  Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
12. 23:00
  In Our Time—24/09/2026
  Misha Glenny and guests discuss the ideas, people and events that have shaped our world.
13. 23:45
  Short Works—Valerie and the Mothers by Deborah Kay Davies
  A disturbing story of a girl who yearns to disappear.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—28/09/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:15
  Crossing Continents—Has Poland fallen out of love with Ukraine?
  Why has anti-Ukrainian feeling been growing in Poland, especially in recent months?
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—The church of St Swithin in Hempsted, Gloucestershire
  Bells on Sunday comes from the church of St Swithin in Hempsted, Gloucestershire.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—28/09/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—28/09/2026
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:00
  News Summary—28/09/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:04
  Last Word—25/09/2026
  Radio 4's weekly obituary programme
8. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—28/09/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
9. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—28/09/2026
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Haydon Spenceley
10. 05:45
  Farming Today—28/09/2026
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
11. 05:57
  Weather—28/09/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers

Monday 28 September 2026