Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—23/09/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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00:30
All About My Mother: A Memoir of Diana Rigg by Rachael Stirling—Episode 2
2/5 Rachael Stirling’s frank, funny and poignant memoir about her mother, actress Diana Rigg.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—23/09/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—23/09/2026
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
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05:00
News Summary—23/09/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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05:04
BBC Inside Science—AI to solve the energy crisis?
Might the UK and US joining their AI forces help solve nuclear fusion?
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—23/09/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—A game of Consequences
Spiritual reflection to start the day with writer and broadcaster, Fiona Stewart.
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05:45
Farming Today—23/09/2026: Bluetongue, Defra funding, Growing pulses
Bluetongue causing infertility, Defra funding, Growing pulses
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Morning
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06:00
Today—23/09/2026
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
More or Less—Has the UK’s productivity puzzle been solved?
Tim Harford investigates bad productivity data, AI carbon, nuns and quiet album ends.
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09:30
I'm Not A Monster Presents...—Where Is Austin Tice?, 3. The American Journalist
The Austin Tice files begin to give up their secrets.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Catherine Zeta-Jones, Diana's Legacy, Booker Prize short list, Curly & Afro hair
Catherine Zeta-Jones talks about her new action thriller, Kill Jackie.
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11:00
File on 4 Investigates—Has a cult come to town?
The Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light are based in Crewe. Who are they?
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11:40
This Week in History—September 21st - September 27th
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
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11:45
All About My Mother: A Memoir of Diana Rigg by Rachael Stirling—Episode 3
3/5 Rachael Stirling’s frank, funny and poignant memoir about her mother, actress Diana Rigg.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—23/09/2026
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
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12:04
You and Yours—Scripting scams, solicitors, and air traffic control issues
People are being given scripts by criminals in an attempt to defraud them of money.
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12:57
Weather—23/09/2026
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—Drug deaths rise sharply in Scotland
Figures remain worst in Europe
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13:45
The History Podcast—The Hitler Diaries Scandal, 8. Bunker Mentality
8/11 Stern magazine digs in, sticking by their story and their journalist Gerd Heidemann.
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14:00
The Archers—22/09/2026
Alan comes to the rescue.
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14:15
Broken Colours—Episode 5
5/5 Jess is sucked even deeper into Ronnie's criminal gang. Holli Dempsey and Josef Altin star
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15:00
Money Box—Money Box Live: Saving for Your Future Self
How to save for your future self whilst navigating the financial pressures of life.
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15:30
The Artificial Human—Are Gen Z Already Over AI?
Aleks and Kevin ask why more and more Gen Z believe AI's downsides outweigh its benefits.
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16:00
When It Hits the Fan—A Statement from the King
David Yelland and Farzana Baduel on the royal response to Earl Spencer's bombshell book.
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16:15
The Media Show—Trump’s legal battle with White House press, the global media spotlight on the village of Piddington, Diana media narratives
The dispute over press access to Donald Trump and its implications for media freedom.
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17:00
PM—Two small boats reach UK without detection
The Home Secretary orders a review after the first uncontrolled landings since 2025.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—UK military expands into space
The RAF has been jamming signals from satellites used by hostile states, the BBC learns
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18:30
Jessica Fostekew: Sturdy Girl Club—Series 2, Wrestling
3/4 Stand-up series about big strong women who do 'unladylike' sports.
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19:00
The Archers—23/09/2026
It’s action stations for Amber.
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19:15
Front Row—Review Show: Exit Party by Emily St John Mandel, South Korean alien invasion thriller Hope and an adaptation of 1984.
Our critics review three new dystopian thrillers - in novel form, on screen and on stage.
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20:00
Moral Maze—Can we separate pop from politics?
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories. #moralmaze
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21:00
The Life Scientific—David Canter on how psychology can save lives and catch killers
David Canter on how he came to found the field of 'investigative psychology'.
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21:30
All in the Mind—The psychology of ghosting
And how effective is early intervention for psychosis?
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22:00
The World Tonight—Blood tests in Lancashire reveal cancer-causing chemicals
People living near a factory have higher levels of a so-called 'forever chemical'
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22:45
Exhibition by Alex Hyde—8: The Fire Escape
8/10 The graduate show marks an ending as the young artists move on to an uncertain future.
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23:00
Nora Meadows' Week of Wellness—Nora Meadows’ Week of Wellness - 6. A Big Mug of Slime Straight from the Swamp
Nora is always amazed that some couples work better than others, often despite her advice.
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23:15
The Skewer—Series 17, The Days of Earl(y) Spencer
4/5 The Days of Earl(y) Spencer, as Jon Holmes remixes the news into a satirical soundscape.
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23:30
Soul Music—Take Me Home, Country Roads
Stories of what the song Take Me Home, Country Roads means to people.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—24/09/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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00:30
All About My Mother: A Memoir of Diana Rigg by Rachael Stirling—Episode 3
3/5 Rachael Stirling’s frank, funny and poignant memoir about her mother, actress Diana Rigg.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—24/09/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—24/09/2026
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
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05:00
News Summary—24/09/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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05:04
More or Less—Has the UK’s productivity puzzle been solved?
Tim Harford investigates bad productivity data, AI carbon, nuns and quiet album ends.
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—24/09/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Lowry's revelation
Spiritual reflection to start the day with writer and broadcaster, Fiona Stewart.
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05:45
Farming Today—24/09/26 'Shambolic' and 'disheartening' SFI application process, British baked beans
The aftermath of the dash for cash from England's biggest environmental scheme.
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