BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 13 September 2026

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  
  Midnight News—13/09/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:15
  
  Bookclub—Irvine Welsh
  
  The Scottish writer speaks to Bookclub about his era-defining 1993 debut, Trainspotting.
3. 00:48
  
  Shipping Forecast—13/09/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—13/09/2026
  
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:30
  
  News Summary—13/09/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:34
  
  Shipping Forecast—13/09/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:43
  
  Bells on Sunday—St Mary the Virgin Staunton on Wye
  
  Bells on Sunday comes from St Mary the Virgin Staunton on Wye.
8. 05:45
  
  In Touch—08/09/2026
  
  News, views and information for people who are blind or partially sighted
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Morning
1. 06:00
  
  News Summary—13/09/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 06:05
  
  Heart and Soul—Following the Path of the Rose
  
  What does it mean to walk in Mary Magdalene’s footsteps today?
3. 06:35
  
  On Your Farm—Old Knowledge New Tricks
  
  How do you farm sheep and cattle in the driest part of England? Learn from your forebears.
4. 06:57
  
  Weather—13/09/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  
  News and Papers—13/09/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 07:10
  
  Sunday—13/09/2026
  
  A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
7. 07:54
  
  Radio 4 Appeal—Lifebox Foundation
  
  Co-founder Atul Gawande makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Lifebox Foundation.
8. 07:57
  
  Weather—13/09/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecast
9. 08:00
  
  News and Papers—13/09/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
10. 08:10
  
  Sunday Worship—Journeying Towards Bangor
  
  Radio 4's Sunday morning service led by Manon Ceridwen James.
11. 08:48
  
  Witness History—The discovery of Mungo Man
  
  On 26 February 1974, Dr Jim Bowler discovered a 42,000-year-old skeleton in Australia.
12. 08:58
  
  Tweet of the Day—13/09/2026
  
  Fascinating stories about birds inspired by their calls, songs and behaviour.
13. 09:00
  
  Broadcasting House—13/09/2026
  
  The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
14. 10:00
  
  The Reunion—Gregory’s Girl and Local Hero
  
  Cast members from landmark Scottish films Gregory's Girl and Local Hero are reunited.
15. 11:00
  
  The Archers Omnibus—13/09/2026
  
  Carol takes surprising action, and the ground shifts for Fallon.
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Afternoon
1. 12:15
  
  Profile—12/09/2026
  
  An insight into the character of an influential person making the news headlines
2. 12:30
  
  Unspeakable—Series 4, 2. Something for Everyone
  
  2/6 Highs, sighs and throwing people under buses.
3. 12:57
  
  Weather—13/09/2026
  
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  
  The World This Weekend—13/09/2026
  
  A look at the week's big stories and preview of the week to come.
5. 13:30
  
  Currently—Can Britain’s Broken Energy System Be Fixed?
  
  Britain has some of the highest electricity prices in the world. Jonathan Ford asks why.
6. 14:00
  
  Gardeners' Question Time—11/09/2026
  
  Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
7. 14:45
  
  Naturebang—Rats, Risk and Reward
  
  What can we learn about chasing the big win, from rats, in a tiny rat casino?
8. 15:00
  
  Drama on 4—The Things They Carried, Episode 2
  
  2/2 A platoon digs through the mud of Vietnam for the friend they won't leave behind.
9. 16:00
  
  Take Four Books—13/09/2026
  
  James Crawford discusses an author's new book and its connections to three other works.
10. 16:30
  
  Brain of Britain—13/09/2026
  
  General knowledge in which listeners compete for the title of Brain of Britain.
11. 17:00
  
  Witness History—Jackie Kennedy renovates the White House
  
  In 1962, first lady Jackie Kennedy took the cameras on a tour of the restored White House
12. 17:10
  
  Understand—All Kinds of Minds, 3. Neurodivergence and Adulthood
  
  3/4 Navigating neurodivergence in adulthood.
13. 17:54
  
  Shipping Forecast—13/09/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
14. 17:57
  
  Weather—13/09/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  
  Six O'Clock News—13/09/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 18:15
  
  Pick of the Week—Jan Carson
  
  Jan Carson presents a weekly selection of the best bits of audio across the BBC.
3. 19:00
  
  The Archers—13/09/2026
  
  Harrison has a confession to make.
4. 19:15
  
  The Ocean Within Us
  
  Humans are around 70% water. But where is it all? And what's it doing inside us?
5. 19:45
  
  Shadow World—Thief at the British Museum, 1. The Man with the Cardboard Box
  
  People have called him Sherlock Holmes, if Holmes were Danish and obsessed with gems.
6. 20:00
  
  Word of Mouth—Bias against women's voices
  
  Michael Rosen talks to phonetician Jane Setter about women's voices.
7. 20:30
  
  Last Word—11/09/2026
  
  Radio 4's weekly obituary programme
8. 21:00
  
  Money Box—12/09/2026
  
  The latest news from the world of personal finance
9. 21:25
  
  Radio 4 Appeal—Lifebox Foundation
  
  Co-founder Atul Gawande makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Lifebox Foundation.
10. 21:30
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—12/09/2026
  
  Insight and analysis from BBC correspondents around the world.
11. 22:00
  
  Westminster Hour—13/09/2026
  
  Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
12. 23:00
  
  Great Lives—Ellen E Jones nominates Florynce Kennedy
  
  Film journalist Ellen E Jones nominates the flamboyant American activist Florynce Kennedy.
13. 23:30
  
  Hoax—5. The Pursuit of Parrots
  
  Australia's night parrot has driven birders mad for decades.
14. 23:45
  
  Short Works—Nothing to Report
  
  Conway's early morning run veers off course thanks to a strange figure by the Clyde.
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Late
1. 00:00
  
  Midnight News—14/09/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:15
  
  Crossing Continents—Ukraine: Fighting Russia, Fighting Russian
  
  Is Russian an enemy language in Ukraine? Or just the language of millions of citizens?
3. 00:45
  
  Bells on Sunday—St Mary the Virgin Staunton on Wye
  
  Bells on Sunday comes from St Mary the Virgin Staunton on Wye.
4. 00:48
  
  Shipping Forecast—14/09/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—14/09/2026
  
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:00
  
  News Summary—14/09/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:04
  
  Yesterday in Parliament—14/09/2026
  
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
8. 05:34
  
  Shipping Forecast—14/09/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
9. 05:43
  
  Prayer for the Day—14/09/2026
  
  Spiritual reflection to start the day with Siȃn Wyn Rees.
10. 05:45
  
  Farming Today—14/09/2026
  
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
11. 05:57
  
  Weather—14/09/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers

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