BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 15 March 2026

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—15/03/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:15
  Take Four Books—Colm Tóibín
  On his new short story collection and its connections to three other literary works.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—15/03/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—15/03/2026
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:30
  News Summary—15/03/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—15/03/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—The church of St Mary, Great Bedwyn in Wiltshire
  Bells on Sunday comes from the church of St Mary, Great Bedwyn in Wiltshire
8. 05:45
  In Touch—Usher Syndrome Helpline, Eye Matter
  In Touch discusses a new helpline specifically for people with Usher Syndrome.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Summary—15/03/2026
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 06:05
  Thinking Allowed—Debt and Wealth Inequality
  Living with debt - and has inequality become ingrained? Laurie Taylor hears new research.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—Robocrops
  Robin Markwell explores the future of robots in agriculture at the University of Lincoln.
4. 06:57
  Weather—15/03/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—15/03/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 07:10
  Sunday—15/03/2026
  A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—Bone Cancer Research Trust
  Supporter Ben Phelps makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Bone Cancer Research Trust.
8. 07:57
  Weather—15/03/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecast
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—15/03/2026
  The news headlines, including a look at the newspapers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—A Journey though Lent - The Servant of All
  From Northern Ireland on the Fourth Sunday in Lent with the New Irish Choir and Orchestra.
11. 08:48
  Witness History—South Africa's referendum on apartheid
  The last whites-only vote in South Africa was held in 1992
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—Juliet Vickery on the Dipper
  The head of the BTO Juliet Vickery fell in love with dippers studying them for her PhD.
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—15/03/2026
  The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
14. 10:00
  Desert Island Discs—Professor Stephen Westaby, surgeon and writer
  Professor Stephen Westaby, surgeon, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
15. 11:00
  The Archers Omnibus—15/03/2026
  Brian meddles in his children's lives.
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Afternoon
1. 12:15
  Profile—Wunmi Mosaku
  Oscar-nominated actress Wunmi Mosaku.
2. 12:30
  Just a Minute—Series 96, 6. The time I spent New Year's Eve with Sue Perkins
  6/6Paul Merton, Lucy Porter, Zoe Lyons and Chris Cantrill.
3. 12:57
  Weather—15/03/2026
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—15/03/2026
  Radio 4's look at the week's big stories from both home and around the world.
5. 13:30
  Currently—Britain By Bodycam
  Aidan Tulloch talks to the people who process the UK's bodycam security footage.
6. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Sully & District: Blooming Cacti, Shallow Depth and Signs of Spring
  Kathy Clugston and the GQT panel answer questions from an audience in Sully & District.
7. 14:45
  Opening Lines—My Antonia
  John Yorke explores Willa Cather’s novel of frontier life, My Ántonia.
8. 15:00
  Drama on 4—My Ántonia
  Dramatisation of Willa Cather’s classic novel - a Little House on the Prairie for adults.
9. 16:00
  Take Four Books—Susan Choi
  On her Booker-shortlisted novel, Flashlight, and its links to three other literary works.
10. 16:30
  Counterpoint—Series 39, Semi-final 2, 2026
  11/13The general knowledge music quiz chaired by Paul Gambaccini.
11. 17:00
  Witness History—Paul Keating's Redfern speech
  In 1992, Australia's prime minister addressed atrocities inflicted upon Indigenous people.
12. 17:10
  Understand—An American Journey, 1. The Pursuit of Happiness
  1/4How have Americans understood the connection between economic and democratic freedom?
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—15/03/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
14. 17:57
  Weather—15/03/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—15/03/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—Nikki Bedi
  Nikki Bedi presents a weekly selection of the best bits of audio across the BBC.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—15/03/2026
  Tom and Helen are worried about Tony.
4. 19:15
  Illuminated—Swimming with Jimmy
  There’s joy and peace in the depths of a swimming pool, if only you can learn to let go.
5. 19:45
  Lent Talks—Power and Vulnerability
  A series of personal reflections on power.
6. 20:00
  Feedback—Illuminated, Charter Renewal, News Avoidance
  Andrea Catherwood discusses BBC Charter Renewal with an expert.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—Paul Conroy, Kenith Trodd, Astrid Llewellyn, Jo Purvis
  Matthew Bannister on a photojournalist, a TV producer, a sailor, a DJ.
8. 21:00
  Money Box—Mortgage Rates and Banknotes
  Mortgage rates rise amid fears of a rise in inflation - what's the best advice?
9. 21:25
  Radio 4 Appeal—Bone Cancer Research Trust
  Supporter Ben Phelps makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Bone Cancer Research Trust.
10. 21:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—Iran: Lives under bombardment
  As US-Israeli attacks intensify, Iranians speak about what daily life is like.
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—How is the Iran war affecting the cost of living in the UK?
  Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
12. 23:00
  In Our Time—Archaea
  How a discovery in the 1970s changed the theory of the origin of complex life on earth.
13. 23:45
  Short Works—The Shrinking by Nicola Rayner
  In a world where women seek to shrink to the 'perfect height', a miracle pill emerges.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—16/03/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:15
  Great Lives—Lady Rachel MacRobert, chosen by Hayaatun Sillem
  Dr Hayaatun Sillem chooses the extraordinary life of Lady Rachel MacRobert.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—The church of St Mary, Great Bedwyn in Wiltshire
  Bells on Sunday comes from the church of St Mary, Great Bedwyn in Wiltshire
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—16/03/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—16/03/2026
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
6. 05:00
  News Summary—16/03/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:04
  Yesterday in Parliament—16/03/2026
  Susan Hulme examines the issues of voting for war, women in parliament and stablecoins.
8. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—16/03/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
9. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—A Day Off
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with Father Martin Magill
10. 05:45
  Farming Today—16/03/2026
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
11. 05:57
  Weather—16/03/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers

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