Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—25/09/2026
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 4
4/5 Rachael Stirling’s frank, funny and poignant memoir about her mother, actress Diana Rigg.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—25/09/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—25/09/2026
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
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05:00
News Summary—25/09/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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05:04
Rethink—Rethink... what we put into space
Are we putting too much material into orbit and is space the next environmental frontier?
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—25/09/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—When gladness meets need
Spiritual reflection to start the day with writer and broadcaster, Fiona Stewart.
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05:45
Farming Today—25/09/2026: Heating oil costs, Bluetongue lessons, Beans as chicken feed
Heating oil costs, Bluetongue lessons, Fava beans as chicken feed.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—25/09/2026
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The Reunion—Blair's Education Reforms 1997
Reflecting on the education reforms of the Blair government.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Breast cancer scandal, Clothes recycling, Campaign against 'shame lips'
How are women dealing with the Durham breast cancer scandal?
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11:00
The Food Programme—The Cost of Food
Sheila Dillon hosts a panel discussion at Abergavenny Food Festival.
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11:45
All About My Mother: A Memoir of Diana Rigg by Rachael Stirling—Episode 5
5/5 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—25/09/2026
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
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12:04
AntiSocial—Breaking the ice on iced coffee
Peace talks for the culture wars.
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12:57
Weather—25/09/2026
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—Sir Mark Rowley: Justice is letting victims down
A former Justice Secretary and Chief Inspector of Constabulary discuss the intervention.
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13:45
The History Podcast—The Hitler Diaries Scandal, 10. Downfall
10/11 Andrew Hunter Murray tracks down Hitler’s faked diaries to the Bundesarchiv in Koblenz.
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14:00
The Archers—24/09/2026
Helen bears the brunt.
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14:15
Limelight—Underground, Episode 2
A voice from the past returns. Can Charly trust what she hears?
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14:45
The Banksy Story—When Banksy Comes to Town, 3. Off the Wall
3/6 What happens when Banksy uses your wall as a canvas? The seagull is removed! And so is VDM
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Gardeners Question Time Meets DIY SOS: Redcatch Community Garden Special
Gardeners Question Time Meets DIY:SOS for a special postbag episode.
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15:45
Short Works—Valerie and the Mothers by Deborah Kay Davies
A disturbing story of a girl who yearns to disappear.
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16:00
Last Word—"A woman who wears my clothes is not afraid to be noticed" fashion designer Bob Mackie
Also actor Stephanie Cole, BSL interpreter Peter Llewellyn-Jones and activist Emma Bonino.
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16:30
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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17:00
PM—Man City found guilty of majority of 115 financial rule breaches - sources tell BBC
What sanctions could the club face? City's former chairman joins us live.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—Man City found guilty of most of 115 financial rule breaches
Sources have told BBC Sport that an independent panel has reached its decision
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18:30
The News Quiz—Series 121, 4. 'Demonstrable lies'
4/8 How does Andy Burnham get on meeting Donald Trump?
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19:00
The Archers—25/09/2026
It’s a big day for the Grundys.
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19:15
Screenshot—Nature
Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode consider the role of natural history film and TV today.
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20:00
Any Questions?—Sir Chris Bryant MP, Sarah Elliott, John Glen MP, Paul Nowak
Alex Forsyth presents political debate from The Greig Hall in Alcester.
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20:55
This Week in History—September 21st - September 27th
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
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21:00
Free Thinking—Intellectuals
Matthew Sweet discusses the role of intellectuals in public life.
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22:00
The World Tonight—UK diesel prices approach all-time high
Prime Minister Andy Burnham says fuel costs aren't in the government's control
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22:45
Exhibition by Alex Hyde—10: Retrospective
10/10 In Brooklyn and working collaboratively again, Rab shepherds a fierce burst of creativity.
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23:00
Americast—Has Trump’s ban against the media backfired?
The US president loses his court battle with US media outlets… for now
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23:30
Soul Music—Some Enchanted Evening from South Pacific
Personal memories of one of the most beloved songs written by Rodgers & Hammerstein
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—26/09/2026
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 5
5/5 Rachael Stirling’s frank, funny and poignant memoir about her mother, actress Diana Rigg.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—26/09/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—26/09/2026
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
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05:30
News Summary—26/09/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—26/09/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Saturdays are my favourite day of the week
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Haydon Spenceley
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05:45
The Banksy Story—When Banksy Comes to Town, 3. Off the Wall
3/6 What happens when Banksy uses your wall as a canvas? The seagull is removed! And so is VDM
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