BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Friday 9 October 2026

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  
  Midnight News—09/10/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  
  To Go or Not to Go by Sara Wheeler—4. Their Hearts Were Hot
  
  4/5 Can extraordinary stories from past women travellers unlock Sara’s motives for travel?
3. 00:48
  
  Shipping Forecast—09/10/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—09/10/2026
  
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:00
  
  News Summary—09/10/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  
  The Briefing Room—08/10/2026
  
  David Aaronovitch presents in-depth explainers on big issues in the news.
7. 05:34
  
  Shipping Forecast—09/10/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
8. 05:43
  
  Prayer for the Day—09/10/2026
  
  Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection
9. 05:45
  
  Farming Today—09/10/2026
  
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  
  Today—09/10/2026
  
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  
  Desert Island Discs—Professor Dame Parveen Kumar
  
  Doctor Prof Dame Parveen Kumar shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
3. 10:00
  
  Woman's Hour—09/10/2026
  
  Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
4. 11:00
  
  The Food Programme—The Sunday Roast
  
  Pass the gravy boat! Jimi Famurewa indulges in the institution of the Sunday roast dinner.
5. 11:45
  
  To Go or Not to Go by Sara Wheeler—5. The Bet
  
  5/5 Is there no place like home or will Sara keep travelling?
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  
  News Summary—09/10/2026
  
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  
  AntiSocial—09/10/2026
  
  Peace talks for the culture wars.
3. 12:57
  
  Weather—09/10/2026
  
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  
  World at One—09/10/2026
  
  News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
5. 13:45
  
  The Turning Point—Somewhere to Belong
  
  Two young men describe some of the interventions that can help to reduce youth violence
6. 14:00
  
  The Archers—08/10/2026
  
  Anna stumbles upon some shocking information.
7. 14:15
  
  Limelight—Underground, Episode 4
  
  Claustrophobic near-future thriller set in a billionaire’s haunted bunker
8. 14:45
  
  The Banksy Story—When Banksy Comes to Town, 5. Deal and No Deal
  
  5/6 What happens when Banksy chooses your wall for mischief? Tensions run high for Sam and Rod
9. 15:00
  
  Gardeners' Question Time—09/10/2026
  
  Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
10. 15:45
  
  Short Works—One Bear From Happiness by Shelley Roche-Jacques
  
  Lizzie's plan to break the cycle of addiction has gone off the rails. The bears have to go
11. 16:00
  
  Last Word—09/10/2026
  
  Radio 4's weekly obituary programme
12. 16:30
  
  More or Less—07/10/2026
  
  Tim Harford explains the numbers and statistics used in everyday life
13. 17:00
  
  PM—09/10/2026
  
  Full coverage of the day's news
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Evening
1. 18:00
  
  Six O'Clock News—09/10/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 18:30
  
  The News Quiz—Series 121, Episode 6
  
  6/8 Andy Zaltzman quizzes the week's news.
3. 19:00
  
  The Archers—09/10/2026
  
  Ambridge says farewell to a friend.
4. 19:15
  
  Screenshot—Graphic Novels
  
  Ellen and Mark investigate the relationship between graphic novels, comics and film.
5. 20:00
  
  Any Questions?—09/10/2026
  
  Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Soudley in Gloucestershire
6. 20:55
  
  This Week in History—October 5th - October 11th
  
  Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
7. 21:00
  
  Free Thinking—Reading against the grain
  
  As Woman's Hour marks 80 years, Matthew Sweet and guests explore women's voices in history
8. 22:00
  
  The World Tonight—09/10/2026
  
  In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
9. 22:45
  
  Stations by Louise Kennedy—Episode 10
  
  10/10 Róisín prepares to return home to Ireland.
10. 23:00
  
  Americast—09/10/2026
  
  Join Americast for insights and analysis on what's happening inside Trump's White House.
11. 23:30
  
  Artworks—Mr and Mrs Angadi
  
  Sindhu Vee joins the dots between the UK's first yoga class, a family home and The Beatles
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Late
1. 00:00
  
  Midnight News—10/10/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  
  To Go or Not to Go by Sara Wheeler—5. The Bet
  
  5/5 Is there no place like home or will Sara keep travelling?
3. 00:48
  
  Shipping Forecast—10/10/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—10/10/2026
  
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:30
  
  News Summary—10/10/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:34
  
  Shipping Forecast—10/10/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:43
  
  Prayer for the Day—10/10/2026
  
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Jo Moir
8. 05:45
  
  The Banksy Story—When Banksy Comes to Town, 5. Deal and No Deal
  
  5/6 What happens when Banksy chooses your wall for mischief? Tensions run high for Sam and Rod

Saturday 10 October 2026