Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—01/09/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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00:30
Off airProgrammes will resume at 00:48
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—01/09/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—01/09/2026
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
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05:00
News Summary—01/09/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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05:04
Currently—The Dictators' Survival Guide
Why Xi Jinping's purge of China's most senior military general matters to us all.
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—01/09/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—01/09/2026
A reflection and prayer to start the day with Canon Simon Doogan
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05:45
Farming Today—01/09/2026
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—01/09/2026
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
You Do Not Have to Say Anything—6. America First!
The man who paved the way for Donald Trump.
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09:30
Artworks—Michael Sheen Gets Into Character, 3. Fragility
Michael Sheen explores the art of acting.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—01/09/2026
Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
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11:00
Add to Playlist—RuthAnne and Gavin Higgins get in the Flow
RuthAnne and Gavin Higgins create a five-track playlist.
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11:45
Off airProgrammes will resume at 12:00
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—01/09/2026
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
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12:04
You and Yours—01/09/2026
News and discussion of consumer affairs
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12:57
Weather—01/09/2026
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—01/09/2026
News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
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13:45
Intrigue—A 9/11 Story, 2. Mommy's Okay
2/11 Terry Strada is unable to comprehend how her life is about to change.
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14:00
The Archers—31/08/2026
Alan loses his temper.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Downstream, Episode 3
3/3 A return to Nick Warburton's drama set on Platters' boatyard and the river that runs by it
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15:00
History's Heroes—History's Secret Heroes - Series 4, The Cockleshell Heroes
2/11 A marine’s madcap plan to attack German ships, using canoes.
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15:30
Heart and Soul—The missionary soldier
A self-described missionary soldier on faith, fear, and the cost of going towards gunfire.
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16:00
Artworks—Beryl Cook: Artist or Entertainer?
A shy, self-taught, gloriously rude seaside landlady. But was she a serious artist?
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16:30
What's Up Docs?—Should you get back into a routine?
Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken weigh the pros and cons of sticking to a routine.
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17:00
PM—01/09/2026
Full coverage of the day's news
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—01/09/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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18:30
Paul Sinha's Perfect Pub Quiz—Series 5, S5 E4: Always Listen to the Question!
4/6 Paul challenges his audience in Boston, Lincolnshire, to listen very carefully.
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19:00
The Archers—01/09/2026
Lilian attempts to offer some words of comfort.
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19:15
Front Row—Who are the Founding Fathers and Mothers of American Culture?
250 years after American Independence, who are key figures that shaped American culture?
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20:00
File on 4 Investigates—Medical Emergency
Dr Lalith Wijedoru investigates why one doctor dies by suicide every three weeks.
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20:40
In Touch—01/09/2026
News, views and information for people who are blind or partially sighted
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21:00
Crossing Continents—01/09/2026
Insight and analysis from BBC correspondents around the world.
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21:30
Scam Secrets—How to Help Someone Who's Being Scammed
What do you do if a loved one is under the spell?
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22:00
The World Tonight—01/09/2026
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
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22:45
A Working Mother by Agnes Owens—Episode 2
2/5 Betty finds a job but her new independence is putting a strain on her domestic life.
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23:00
The History Podcast—Half-Life, 2. The Quiet Town by the River
Dangers lurk beneath the soil, in the town where Joe's great-grandfather worked.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—01/09/2026
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—02/09/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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00:30
Off airProgrammes will resume at 00:48
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—02/09/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—02/09/2026
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
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05:00
News Summary—02/09/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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05:04
Yesterday in Parliament—02/09/2026
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—02/09/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—02/09/2026
A reflection and prayer to start the day with Canon Simon Doogan
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05:45
Farming Today—02/09/2026
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
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