Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—27/09/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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00:15
Take Four Books—Donal Ryan
The Irish writer on his latest novel, Where Are The Kings, and its three key influences.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—27/09/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—27/09/2026
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
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05:30
News Summary—27/09/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—27/09/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—The church of St Swithin in Hempsted, Gloucestershire
Bells on Sunday comes from the church of St Swithin in Hempsted, Gloucestershire.
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05:45
In Touch—Access to Theatre and London Fashion Week
In Touch reports on a project helping visually impaired people access London Fashion Week.
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Morning
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06:00
News Summary—27/09/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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06:05
Beyond Belief—Belief and Beards
Giles and the panel discuss the spiritual dimensions of facial hair.
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06:35
On Your Farm—Farming on Holy Island alongside thousands of tourists
The perils of farming on Holy Island which welcomes up to 750,000 visitors a year.
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06:57
Weather—27/09/2026
The latest weather reports and forecast
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07:00
News and Papers—27/09/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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07:10
Sunday—Jehovah’s Witnesses blood u-turn, billionaire ethics, Laurence Olivier’s vicar father
A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—Lymphoma Action
Beneficiary Jacqueline Durban makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Lymphoma Action.
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07:57
Weather—27/09/2026
The latest weather reports and forecast
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08:00
News and Papers—27/09/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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08:10
Sunday Worship—‘Praise the Lord’ - A Celebration of Black British Gospel Music
Gospel choir directors Bazil Meade and Karen Gibson chat to Swarzy Shire.
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08:48
Witness History—Australia's first Big Thing
In 1963, a giant sculpture of a Scotsman began one of the country's quirkiest phenomena
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Tom McKinney on the Fieldfare
Broadcaster Tom McKinney on the spectacular autumn arrival of fieldfare.
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09:00
Broadcasting House—Burnham prepares for first Labour conference as leader
Paddy O'Connell interviews an ally of the prime minister, housing secretary Angela Rayner.
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10:00
Desert Island Discs—Matt Haig, writer
Matt Haig, writer, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
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11:00
The Archers Omnibus—27/09/2026
It’s a big day for the Grundys, and Alan comes to the rescue.
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Afternoon
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12:15
Profile—Alice Weidel
German co-leader of the AfD.
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12:30
Unspeakable—Series 4, 4. Should You Help a Pigeon?
4/6 Annoying announcements, autumn's passage into winter, and when trying to help goes wrong.
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12:57
Weather—27/09/2026
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
The World This Weekend—Major incident at air force base
Multiple arrests at RAF Fairford on suspicion of offences under the Explosives Act.
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13:30
Currently—The Silence of the Oligarchs
Russia's super-rich once ruled the country - could they restore their political influence?
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14:00
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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14:45
Naturebang—Plants and the Mystery of Consciousness
Are plants intelligent? Could they help us unravel the mystery of consciousness?
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15:00
Drama on 4—The Soldier's Return, Episode 1
1/2 A Burma veteran struggles to return to civilian life in this Melvyn Bragg drama adaptation
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16:00
Take Four Books—Louise Kennedy
The award-winning writer on her latest novel - Stations - and its three key influences.
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16:30
Brain of Britain—Brain of Britain - Heat 10, 2026
General knowledge quiz. Spotlights on popes, Julia Donaldson and the Paris Opera Ballet.
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17:00
Witness History—Mstislav Rostropovich: Virtuoso cellist
In 1978, Rostropovich lost Soviet citizenship for 'unpatriotic activity'
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17:10
The Verb—This Verb Contains Strong Language
Ian McMillan and the best in poetry live from the Contains Strong Language festival.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—27/09/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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17:57
Weather—27/09/2026
The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—Five men arrested after RAF Fairford incident
Five men are arrested for explosive and terrorism offences near an RAF airbase.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Jane Steel
Jane Steel presents a weekly selection of the best bits of audio across the BBC.
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19:00
The Archers—27/09/2026
Reality sets in for Amber.
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19:15
Illuminated—Faithless
Examining the line between religious devotion and unhealthy control.
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19:45
Shadow World—Thief at the British Museum, 3. Lightbulb Moment
For Ittai, the clues finally fall into place. Has he identified the thief?
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20:00
Word of Mouth—Bouncer George Bass on de-escalating conflict
Michael Rosen talks to a security guard who says that words are his riot shield in his job
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20:30
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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21:00
Money Box—AI Money Advice and Heating Oil Costs Rise
What's the best advice for using AI to help with your personal finance?
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21:25
Radio 4 Appeal—Lymphoma Action
Beneficiary Jacqueline Durban makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Lymphoma Action.
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21:30
From Our Own Correspondent—Xi, Trump and the battle for AI supremacy
China is promoting an alternative vision of AI beyond simply matching the US.
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22:00
Westminster Hour—Analysis from the Labour Party conference in Liverpool
The PM's pledge to fix social care, the conference mood and 50 years since the IMF crisis.
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23:00
In Our Time—Particle Accelerators
The enormous machines that seek to answer the fundamental questions about our universe.
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23:45
Short Works—Valerie and the Mothers by Deborah Kay Davies
A disturbing story of a girl who yearns to disappear.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—28/09/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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00:15
Crossing Continents—Has Poland fallen out of love with Ukraine?
Why has anti-Ukrainian feeling been growing in Poland, especially in recent months?
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—The church of St Swithin in Hempsted, Gloucestershire
Bells on Sunday comes from the church of St Swithin in Hempsted, Gloucestershire.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—28/09/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—28/09/2026
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
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05:00
News Summary—28/09/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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05:04
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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05:34
Shipping Forecast—28/09/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Whether I have a good or a bad day I am equally valuable
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Haydon Spenceley.
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05:45
Farming Today—28/09/2026: Disease resilience, getting young people into agriculture
Disease resilience, getting young people into agriculture.
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05:57
Weather—28/09/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers
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