BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Tuesday 24 March 2026

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Morning
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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—24/03/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  A History of Mystery by Cal Flyn—The Cult of Mystery
  1/5Cal Flyn explores the power of mystery, beginning with the gods of the ancient world.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—24/03/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—24/03/2026
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—24/03/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  Yesterday in Parliament—24/03/2026
  News, views and features on yesterday's stories in Parliament
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—24/03/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—24/03/2026
  Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—24/03/2026
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—24/03/2026
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  The Life Scientific—Lucy Carpenter on how our oceans are destroying ozone
  Atmospheric chemist Lucy Carpenter explains how natural marine processes impact ozone.
3. 09:30
  Inside Health—24/03/2026
  Series that demystifies health issues, bringing clarity to conflicting advice.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—24/03/2026
  Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
5. 11:00
  Add to Playlist—Anne Dudley and Guy Barker
  Jeffrey Boakye and Anna Phoebe explore the rich web of connections in music.
6. 11:45
  A History of Mystery by Cal Flyn—Arts & Mysteries
  2/5Cal Flyn continues her exploration of mystery, uncovering links with artisan guilds.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—24/03/2026
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—24/03/2026
  News and discussion of consumer affairs
3. 12:57
  Weather—24/03/2026
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  World at One—24/03/2026
  News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
5. 13:45
  What Do Our Politicians Need to Know Now?—Episode 2
  2/5Isabel Hardman asks if our politicians need to upgrade their skill set.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—23/03/2026
  George is up in court again.
7. 14:15
  Faith, Hope and Glory—41.
  Epic drama series charting the emergence of modern multicultural Britain.
8. 15:00
  History's Heroes—Xuanzang Levels Up
  A 10,000-mile journey from China to India and back in search of lost knowledge.
9. 15:30
  Heart and Soul—From American Pastor to Whirling Dervish
  Former US Christian pastor, Ismail Fenter, fell for Rumi and became a whirling dervish.
10. 16:00
  Artworks—The Last Sweeping Beams
  Helen Mort explores the allure of the lighthouse as their sweeping beams are modernised
11. 16:30
  What's Up Docs?—Can buildings make us healthier?
  Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken want to know: can buildings make us healthier?
12. 17:00
  PM—24/03/2026
  News and current affairs, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—24/03/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 18:30
  Wing It—Series 2, 4. Under A Cover
  4/4Love at the turkey farm, a harrowing snowfall fight and a screaming toilet.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—24/03/2026
  Alice checks in on Brian.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—24/03/2026
  Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music
5. 20:00
  File on 4 Investigates—Are our transplant services in decline?
  Is our once world-beating heart and lung transplant service in decline?
6. 20:40
  In Touch—24/03/2026
  News, views and information for people who are blind or partially sighted
7. 21:00
  The Law Show—18/03/2026
  Conversation about the laws making headlines, and the laws that shape everyday life.
8. 21:30
  Evan Davis's Heat Pump Challenge—Episode 2
  2/3Evan explores why electricity is so expensive, and why that's a barrier for heat pumps.
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—24/03/2026
  In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
10. 22:45
  The Woman Who Saw Atoms by Pippa Goldschmidt—Episode 2
  2/5Pippa Goldschmidt's new serial imagines the hidden life of scientist Marietta Blau.
11. 23:00
  Illuminated—Outpatient
  In 2018, Harriet Madeley found out she was going to die. Then again, aren't we all?
12. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—24/03/2026
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—25/03/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  A History of Mystery by Cal Flyn—Arts & Mysteries
  2/5Cal Flyn continues her exploration of mystery, uncovering links with artisan guilds.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—25/03/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—25/03/2026
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—25/03/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  Yesterday in Parliament—25/03/2026
  News, views and features on yesterday's stories in Parliament
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—25/03/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—25/03/2026
  Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—25/03/2026
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.

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