BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Saturday 19 September 2026

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Early
1. 00:00
  
  Midnight News—19/09/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 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.
3. 00:48
  
  Shipping Forecast—19/09/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—19/09/2026
  
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:30
  
  News Summary—19/09/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:34
  
  Shipping Forecast—19/09/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:43
  
  Prayer for the Day—A nice blank diary
  
  Spiritual reflection to start the day with writer and broadcaster Fiona Stewart.
8. 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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Morning
1. 06:00
  
  News and Papers—19/09/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 06:07
  
  Open Country—Kate Stables and Winchester
  
  Musician Kate Stables explores the landscapes around her home city of Winchester.
3. 06:30
  
  Farming Today—19/09/2026 The role of farming co-ops, Shepherd protests in Bucharest, International sheep dog trials
  
  Calls for more farming co-ops; Farmer protests in Romania; International sheep dog trials.
4. 06:57
  
  Weather—19/09/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  
  Today—19/09/2026
  
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
6. 09:00
  
  Saturday Live—Eric Idle, Caitlin Moran, Rob Brydon and the Inheritance Tracks of Jim Al-Khalili
  
  Adrian Chiles with extraordinary stories and remarkable people.
7. 10:00
  
  You're Dead to Me—The History of Fandom, 1700-1900 (Live)
  
  Join Greg Jenner and his guests to learn about the early history of fandom.
8. 10:30
  
  Rewinder—Bonds, buses and Bassey banned
  
  Greg James returns to the BBC archives using today's stories as a portal to the past.
9. 11:00
  
  Radical—Disaster Prepping: Should We All Stock Up? (Mike Chappell, prepper)
  
  A prepper argues everyone has a duty to be better prepared for a crisis.
10. 11:30
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Iran-backed Houthis rapidly advance on Red Sea coast
  
  Houthi fighters captured two port cities, consolidating their grip on a key shipping route
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  
  News Summary—19/09/2026
  
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  
  Money Box—The Future of Pensions and Bereavement "Injustice"
  
  What might the Pensions Commission recommend to improve retirement saving?
3. 12:30
  
  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?
4. 12:57
  
  Weather—19/09/2026
  
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  
  News—19/09/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 13:10
  
  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.
7. 14:05
  
  Any Answers?—19/09/2026
  
  Listeners respond to the issues raised in the preceding edition of Any Questions?
8. 14:45
  
  The Archers—18/09/2026
  
  There’s a race against time for Anna.
9. 15:00
  
  The Good Earth by Pearl S Buck—Episode 2
  
  2/2 Pearl S Buck's Pulitzer Prize-winning tale of one family's fight for land in rural China.
10. 16:00
  
  Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman's Hour: Dame Meera Syal, measles, Shauna Coxsey, GLP-1s, Therapy speak and Jordyn with a Why
  
  Dame Meera Syal talks about her new play and memoir.
11. 17:00
  
  PM—The US and Denmark reach a deal over Greenland
  
  We ask what it means, and get reaction from the Deputy Speaker of the Danish Parliament.
12. 17:30
  
  Political Thinking with Nick Robinson—"Weakness is provocative": Shadow Foreign Secretary Tom Tugendhat on the UK's role in the world
  
  Tom Tugendhat on Trump's diplomacy, Afghanistan withdrawal and being sanctioned by China.
13. 17:54
  
  Shipping Forecast—19/09/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
14. 17:57
  
  Weather—19/09/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  
  Six O'Clock News—President Trump's Greenland security deal welcomed
  
  Danish and Greenlandic leaders welcome a new US agreement on the territory
2. 18:15
  
  Loose Ends—Simon Brodkin, Elly Griffiths, Ahir Shah, Cara Dillon, Truthpaste
  
  Stuart Maconie and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
3. 19:00
  
  Profile—Amy Hunt
  
  'Academic badass, track goddess'.
4. 19:15
  
  This Cultural Life—Joel Meyerowitz
  
  American photographer Joel Meyerowitz reveals his formative cultural influences.
5. 20:00
  
  Archive on 4—Aberdeen: After the Black Goldrush
  
  How did a small city in the North East of Scotland become the “Oil Capital of Europe”?
6. 21:00
  
  Moral Maze—16/09/2026
  
  Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories. #moralmaze
7. 22:00
  
  News—19/09/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
8. 22:15
  
  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.
9. 23:00
  
  Your Mum—Series 2, 3. Lara Ricote and Maisie Adam
  
  3/8 Laura Smyth hears about famous mums, punk eras and pranks that went too far.
10. 23:30
  
  Brain of Britain—Brain of Britain - Heat 8, 2026
  
  General knowledge quiz. Spotlights on Warhammer 40,000, Guernica and sea shanties.
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Late
1. 00:00
  
  Midnight News—20/09/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:15
  
  Take Four Books—Sebastian Barry
  
  The Irish writer speaks about his latest novel, The Newer World, and its three influences.
3. 00:48
  
  Shipping Forecast—20/09/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—20/09/2026
  
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:30
  
  News Summary—20/09/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:34
  
  Shipping Forecast—20/09/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:43
  
  Bells on Sunday—St Bartholomew the Great, Smithfield in London
  
  Bells on Sunday comes from St Bartholomew the Great, Smithfield in London.
8. 05:45
  
  In Touch—Live Action Role Playing
  
  In Touch hears about how visually impaired people get involved with Live Action Role Play.

Sunday 20 September 2026