BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 22 March 2026

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—22/03/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:15
  Take Four Books—Susan Choi
  On her Booker-shortlisted novel, Flashlight, and its links to three other literary works.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—22/03/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—22/03/2026
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:30
  News Summary—22/03/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—22/03/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—The church of Saints Peter and Paul Lavenham, Suffolk
  Bells on Sunday comes from the church of Saints Peter and Paul Lavenham, Suffolk.
8. 05:45
  In Touch—17/03/2026
  News, views and information for people who are blind or partially sighted.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Summary—22/03/2026
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 06:05
  Heart and Soul—The Divine Gift of Sex
  Sex and faith are intertwined, sex therapist Dr Rica Cruz explains why.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—Dumpies, ducks and dentures
  Nancy Nicolson meets Paul Rowlston who unites making dentures with life as a crofter.
4. 06:57
  Weather—22/03/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—22/03/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 07:10
  Sunday—22/03/2026
  A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—Comic Relief
  Broadcaster Helen Skelton makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Comic Relief
8. 07:57
  Weather—22/03/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecast
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—22/03/2026
  The news headlines, including a look at the newspapers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—A Journey Through Lent - Cleansed and made new
  A service for the Fifth Sunday of Lent from Manchester Cathedral.
11. 08:48
  Witness History—Paul Keating's Redfern speech
  In 1992, Australia's prime minister addressed atrocities inflicted upon Indigenous people.
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—22/03/2026
  Fascinating stories about birds inspired by their calls, songs and behaviour.
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—22/03/2026
  The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
14. 10:00
  Desert Island Discs—Sara Pascoe, comedian and writer
  Sara Pascoe, comedian and writer, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
15. 11:00
  The Archers Omnibus—22/03/2026
  Tom and Helen are worried about Tony.
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Afternoon
1. 12:15
  Profile—21/03/2026
  An insight into the character of an influential person making the news headlines
2. 12:30
  Unspeakable—Series 3, 1. Skedaddling Squirrels
  1/6Suspicious squirrels, egosurfing, and strategic skedaddling.
3. 12:57
  Weather—22/03/2026
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—22/03/2026
  Radio 4's look at the week's big stories from both home and around the world.
5. 13:30
  Currently—Licence to Hate - Racism on the Front Line
  Factual from Radio 4
6. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—20/03/2026
  Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
7. 14:45
  Opening Lines—Flight - Episode One
  John Yorke on a fascinating insight into Black American history: Flight, by Walter White.
8. 15:00
  Drama on 4—Flight: Part 1
  A music-fuelled adaptation of Walter White’s novel by Adura Onashile.
9. 16:00
  Take Four Books—22/03/2026
  James Crawford discusses an author's new book and its connections to three other works.
10. 16:30
  Counterpoint—Series 39, Semi-final 3, 2026
  12/13The general knowledge music quiz chaired by Paul Gambaccini
11. 17:00
  Witness History—Breaking the sound barrier
  In 1947, Chuck Yeager became the first pilot to fly faster than the speed of sound.
12. 17:10
  Understand—An American Journey, 2. A More Perfect Union
  2/4What does it mean to be an American?
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—22/03/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
14. 17:57
  Weather—22/03/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—22/03/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—Sean Cooney
  A weekly selection of the best bits of audio across the BBC.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—22/03/2026
  Josh drops a bombshell.
4. 19:15
  Illuminated—Outpatient
  In 2018, Harriet Madeley found out she was going to die. Then again, aren't we all?
5. 19:45
  Lent Talks—Power and Wealth
  A series of personal reflections on power.
6. 20:00
  Feedback—19/03/2026
  The programme that holds the BBC to account on behalf of the radio audience.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—20/03/2026
  Radio 4's weekly obituary programme
8. 21:00
  Money Box—21/03/2026
  The latest news from the world of personal finance
9. 21:25
  Radio 4 Appeal—Comic Relief
  Broadcaster Helen Skelton makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Comic Relief
10. 21:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—21/03/2026
  Insight, wit and analysis from BBC correspondents, journalists and writers.
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—22/03/2026
  Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
12. 23:00
  In Our Time—Dadaism
  How, in 1916 in Zurich, artists responded to the absurdity of war by creating absurd art.
13. 23:45
  Short Works—The Real Housewives of the Wife House
  An uncanny new comedy by Andrew Doherty, read by Ambika Mod.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—23/03/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:15
  Great Lives—Harriet Harman on Maria Callas
  Harriet Harman nominates opera star Maria Callas.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—The church of Saints Peter and Paul Lavenham, Suffolk
  Bells on Sunday comes from the church of Saints Peter and Paul Lavenham, Suffolk.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—23/03/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—23/03/2026
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
6. 05:00
  News Summary—23/03/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:04
  Yesterday in Parliament—23/03/2026
  News, views and features on yesterday's stories in Parliament
8. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—23/03/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
9. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Mirror Image: Narcissus and Echo
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day Fleur Dorrell.
10. 05:45
  Farming Today—23/03/2026
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
11. 05:57
  Weather—23/03/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers

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