Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—18/09/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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00:30
Redwood by Ben Macintyre—4. On the Road
4/5 In Ben Macintyre's new book a KGB double agent makes a perilous journey.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—18/09/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—18/09/2026
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
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05:00
News Summary—18/09/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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05:04
Rethink—Rethink... warfare
Is the UK ready for the challenges of modern war?
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—18/09/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Time to Rest and Recover
Spiritual reflection to start the day with Siȃn Wyn Rees.
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05:45
Farming Today—18/09/2026: Lib Dem Party Conference, Glutinous Snails, BBC Awards finalists, The Farmers Wife on stage.
The Liberal Democrats want greater funding, and less red tape, for on-farm reservoirs.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—18/09/2026
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The Reunion—Gregory’s Girl and Local Hero
Cast members from landmark Scottish films Gregory's Girl and Local Hero are reunited.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Runner Georgia Hunter Bell, Liquid breast augmentation, Jordyn with a Why
World champion and Olympic medalist Georgia Hunter Bell on new all-female event Athlos.
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11:00
The Food Programme—The BBC Food and Farming Awards 2026: The Food Producers
Sheila Dillon and Paula McIntyre meet this year's Best Food Producer finalists.
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11:45
Redwood by Ben Macintyre—5. A Reckoning
5/5 In Ben Macintyre's new book his Cold War story of espionage in 1980s Iran concludes.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—18/09/2026
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
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12:04
Rare Earth—Can lawyers save the planet?
How can the legal system protect the environment? Tom Heap and Helen Czerski investigate.
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12:57
Weather—18/09/2026
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—MI5 accepts it gave evidence based on lies in neo-Nazi spy case
The security service has accepted it gave evidence based on lies to three courts.
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13:45
The History Podcast—The Hitler Diaries Scandal, 5. Money for Old Roper
5/11 Stern magazine is making frenzied preparations to launch its scoop of the century.
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14:00
The Archers—17/09/2026
It’s action stations for Lynda.
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14:15
Limelight—Underground, Episode 1
A new tutor arrives in a luxury bunker. What happened to her predecessor?
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14:45
The Banksy Story—When Banksy Comes to Town, 2. Beside the Seaside
2/6 What happens when Banksy paints on your wall? Things kick off in Margate and Lowestoft.
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Summer Garden Party RHS Wisley: Show 2
Kathy Clugston hosts GQT from the Summer Garden Party 2026 held at RHS Garden Wisley.
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15:30
BBC National Short Story Award—BBC National Short Story Award 2026, Two Minutes to Midnight by Laura Beatty
5/5 Two Minutes to Midnight by Laura Beatty is up for this award for the short story.
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16:00
Last Word—“A powerful wordsmith and artist” – remembering the playwright and cultural critic Bonnie Greer
Also, farmer Wendell Berry, historian Frances Stonor Saunders and producer Jeremy Thomas.
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16:30
More or Less—Are bad teeth the number one reason kids go to A&E?
Tim Harford investigates kids’ teeth, Israeli drugs, NEETs and the chances AI kills us all
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17:00
PM—Flight chaos caused by 'millisecond' software defect.
More details emerge on the fault which left 2,000 flights cancelled.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—Earl Spencer defends claims about King Charles
Princess Diana's brother has told the BBC that he is "telling the truth" in his book
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18:30
The News Quiz—Series 121, 3. The Robots Are/Aren't Coming
3/8 Is this the first time an Orangeman has called for a united Ireland?
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19:00
The Archers—18/09/2026
There’s a race against time for Anna.
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19:15
Add to Playlist—Rick Wakeman and Amanda Whiting close out the series
Rick Wakeman and Amanda Whiting add the final five tracks of the series.
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20:00
Any Questions?—Ben Maguire MP, Luke Pollard MP, Rebecca Smith MP, Ella Whelan
Alex Forsyth presents political debate from St John's Methodist Church in St Austell.
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20:55
This Week in History—September 14th - September 20th
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
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21:00
Archive on 4—Teen Spirit: Nevermind
Douglas Coupland examines how Nirvana’s Nevermind changed the outlook of a generation.
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22:00
The World Tonight—French President warns of escalating Russian hybrid attacks
Macron orders plan to protect France in latest warning from European leader
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22:45
Exhibition by Alex Hyde—5: The Negatives
5/10 The graduate show marks an ending as the young artists move on to an uncertain future.
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23:00
Americast—US v China: The AI race
Who wins in the rush to develop Artificial Intelligence, and at what cost?
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23:30
Soul Music—Smalltown Boy by Bronski Beat
The '80s disco classic that tells a powerful story
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—19/09/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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00:30
Redwood by Ben Macintyre—5. A Reckoning
5/5 In Ben Macintyre's new book his Cold War story of espionage in 1980s Iran concludes.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—19/09/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—19/09/2026
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
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05:30
News Summary—19/09/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—19/09/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—A nice blank diary
Spiritual reflection to start the day with writer and broadcaster Fiona Stewart.
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05:45
The Banksy Story—When Banksy Comes to Town, 2. Beside the Seaside
2/6 What happens when Banksy paints on your wall? Things kick off in Margate and Lowestoft.
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