BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Friday 11 September 2026

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Early
1. 00:00
  
  Midnight News—11/09/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  
  You Do Not Have to Say Anything—Episode 9: The Defendant can be taken down
  
  Some questions, raised and answered, on the British justice system.
3. 00:48
  
  Shipping Forecast—11/09/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—11/09/2026
  
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:00
  
  News Summary—11/09/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  
  Yesterday in Parliament—11/09/2026
  
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
7. 05:34
  
  Shipping Forecast—11/09/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
8. 05:43
  
  Prayer for the Day—A Prayer for the Day commemorating and remembering the 25th anniversary of 9/11
  
  A Prayer for the Day commemorating the anniversary of 9/11 with Fr Samuel Davis
9. 05:45
  
  Farming Today—11/09/2026
  
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  
  Today—11/09/2026
  
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  
  The Reunion—The 9/11 Attacks
  
  Kirsty Wark is joined by a group of people who experienced the 9/11 attacks in New York.
3. 10:00
  
  Woman's Hour—11/09/2026
  
  Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
4. 11:00
  
  The Food Programme—Stories of Food and Poverty
  
  Dan Saladino visits the Oxford Food Symposium and explores its theme of 'poverty food'.
5. 11:45
  
  You Do Not Have to Say Anything—Episode 10: Righting Wrongs
  
  The jury are sent home and the prison van drives off, but the case isn't necessarily over.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  
  News Summary—11/09/2026
  
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  
  Rare Earth—Tentacular: The Wonderful World of the Octopus
  
  Over intelligent and over here. Meet the octopus that's taken to our waters.
3. 12:57
  
  Weather—11/09/2026
  
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  
  World at One—11/09/2026
  
  News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
5. 13:45
  
  Intrigue—A 9/11 Story, Episode 10
  
  No one will forget where they were on 9/11.
6. 14:00
  
  The Archers—10/09/2026
  
  Alan attempts to offer some comfort.
7. 14:15
  
  Limelight—Central Intelligence: Series 3, Episode 10
  
  LBJ wants peace. Nixon wants the White House.
8. 14:45
  
  The Banksy Story—When Banksy Comes to Town, 1. A Tale of Two Banksys
  
  1/6 What happens when Banksy draws on your wall? James Peak finds out in Margate and Lowestoft
9. 15:00
  
  Gardeners' Question Time—11/09/2026
  
  Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
10. 15:45
  
  Short Works—Nothing to Report
  
  Conway's early morning run veers off course thanks to a strange figure by the Clyde.
11. 16:00
  
  Last Word—11/09/2026
  
  Radio 4's weekly obituary programme
12. 16:30
  
  More or Less—09/09/2026
  
  Tim Harford explains the numbers and statistics used in everyday life.
13. 17:00
  
  PM—11/09/2026
  
  Full coverage of the day's news
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Evening
1. 18:00
  
  Six O'Clock News—11/09/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 18:30
  
  The News Quiz—Series 121, Episode 2
  
  2/8 Andy Zaltzman quizzes the week's news.
3. 19:00
  
  The Archers—11/09/2026
  
  The ground shifts for Fallon, while Harrison struggles to keep the peace.
4. 19:15
  
  Add to Playlist—11/09/2026
  
  Jeffrey Boakye and Anna Phoebe explore the rich web of connections in music.
5. 20:00
  
  Any Questions?—11/09/2026
  
  Alex Forsyth presents political debate from The Kenton Theatre in Henley-on-Thames.
6. 20:55
  
  This Week in History—September 7th - September 13th
  
  Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
7. 21:00
  
  Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics—Series 12, Medea
  
  7/7 Natalie tells the tragic story of Euripides' Medea to a rapt audience at the Hay Festival.
8. 21:30
  
  The Documentary—A23a: Biography of an Iceberg
  
  Glaciologist Catherine Walker tells the story of an iceberg twice the size of London.
9. 22:00
  
  The World Tonight—11/09/2026
  
  In-depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
10. 22:45
  
  The Villa Forgotten by Jeanette Winterson—Episode 5
  
  5/5 Toni realises she is not alone in the Villa Forgotten. Written by Jeanette Winterson.
11. 23:00
  
  Americast—11/09/2026
  
  Join Americast for insights and analysis on what's happening inside Trump's White House.
12. 23:30
  
  Today in Parliament—11/09/2026
  
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
1. 00:00
  
  Midnight News—12/09/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  
  You Do Not Have to Say Anything—Episode 10: Righting Wrongs
  
  The jury are sent home and the prison van drives off, but the case isn't necessarily over.
3. 00:48
  
  Shipping Forecast—12/09/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—12/09/2026
  
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:30
  
  News Summary—12/09/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:34
  
  Shipping Forecast—12/09/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:43
  
  Prayer for the Day—12/09/2026
  
  Spiritual reflection to start the day with Siȃn Wyn Rees.
8. 05:45
  
  The Banksy Story—When Banksy Comes to Town, 1. A Tale of Two Banksys
  
  1/6 What happens when Banksy draws on your wall? James Peak finds out in Margate and Lowestoft

Saturday 12 September 2026