BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Wednesday 2 September 2026

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  
  Midnight News—02/09/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  
  Off air
  
  Programmes will resume at 00:48
3. 00:48
  
  Shipping Forecast—02/09/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—02/09/2026
  
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:00
  
  News Summary—02/09/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  
  Yesterday in Parliament—02/09/2026
  
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
7. 05:34
  
  Shipping Forecast—02/09/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
8. 05:43
  
  Prayer for the Day—02/09/2026
  
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with Canon Simon Doogan
9. 05:45
  
  Farming Today—02/09/2026
  
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  
  Today—02/09/2026
  
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  
  Sideways—Know It All
  
  The story of a perpetual student prompts Matthew to interrogate the nature of wisdom.
3. 09:30
  
  Shadow World—Breakin' the Cycle, 6. The Final Act
  
  6/6 D’s arrested and imprisoned. Today he’s broken his cycle, but the film remains unfinished.
4. 10:00
  
  Woman's Hour—02/09/2026
  
  Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
5. 11:00
  
  File on 4 Investigates—Medical Emergency
  
  Dr Lalith Wijedoru investigates why one doctor dies by suicide every three weeks.
6. 11:40
  
  This Week in History—August 31st - September 6th
  
  Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
7. 11:45
  
  Off air
  
  Programmes will resume at 12:00
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  
  News Summary—02/09/2026
  
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  
  You and Yours—02/09/2026
  
  News and discussion of consumer affairs
3. 12:57
  
  Weather—02/09/2026
  
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  
  World at One—02/09/2026
  
  News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
5. 13:45
  
  Intrigue—A 9/11 Story, 3. The Helpful Man
  
  3/11 Chasing leads, FBI Special Agent Danny Gonzalez keeps hearing one name.
6. 14:00
  
  The Archers—01/09/2026
  
  Lilian attempts to offer some words of comfort.
7. 14:15
  
  Broken Colours—Episode 2
  
  2/5 Jess's new boyfriend Dan has vanished into thin air. Stars Holli Dempsey and Josef Altin.
8. 15:00
  
  Money Box—02/09/2026
  
  The latest news from the world of personal finance
9. 15:30
  
  Glasgow: Satellite City
  
  Radio 4 documentary.
10. 16:00
  
  Naturebang—Frozen Frogs and Preserved People
  
  Can we freeze ourselves and return to a future world, like a frozen wood frog over winter?
11. 16:15
  
  The Media Show—02/09/2026
  
  This is the programme about a revolution in media.
12. 17:00
  
  PM—02/09/2026
  
  Full coverage of the day's news
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Evening
1. 18:00
  
  Six O'Clock News—02/09/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 18:30
  
  Best Medicine—Series 3, Ep 6 - Team Sports, Making Sense, Pet Dog Blood Donors, Board Games
  
  6/6 Josh Pugh’s Team Sports kicks off vs Synaesthesia, Pet Dog Blood Donors and Board Games.
3. 19:00
  
  The Archers—02/09/2026
  
  Natasha hatches a plan.
4. 19:15
  
  Front Row—Jane Austen at 250 special
  
  Samira Ahmed and guests discuss one of the English language's most important novelists.
5. 20:00
  
  Moral Maze—02/09/2026
  
  Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories. #moralmaze
6. 21:00
  
  You Do Not Have to Say Anything—6. America First!
  
  The man who paved the way for Donald Trump.
7. 21:30
  
  Artworks—Michael Sheen Gets Into Character, 3. Fragility
  
  Michael Sheen explores the art of acting.
8. 22:00
  
  The World Tonight—02/09/2026
  
  In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
9. 22:45
  
  A Working Mother by Agnes Owens—Episode 3
  
  3/5 With her wage barely covering costs, Betty finds other ways to keep domestic life afloat.
10. 23:00
  
  Nora Meadows' Week of Wellness—3. Dedicated to Father Ian
  
  What secrets do couples conceal from each other? Nora's here to find out.
11. 23:15
  
  The Skewer—Series 17, Episode 1
  
  1/5 A twisted comedy treat. The news remixed. Jon Holmes presents The Skewer. Headphones on.
12. 23:30
  
  Today in Parliament—02/09/2026
  
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
1. 00:00
  
  Midnight News—03/09/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  
  Off air
  
  Programmes will resume at 00:48
3. 00:48
  
  Shipping Forecast—03/09/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—03/09/2026
  
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:00
  
  News Summary—03/09/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  
  Yesterday in Parliament—03/09/2026
  
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
7. 05:34
  
  Shipping Forecast—03/09/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
8. 05:43
  
  Prayer for the Day—03/09/2026
  
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with Canon Simon Doogan
9. 05:45
  
  Farming Today—03/09/2026
  
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.

Thursday 3 September 2026