BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Thursday 26 March 2026

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—26/03/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  A History of Mystery by Cal Flyn—The Secrets of Nature
  3/5Cal Flyn on how the Scientific Revolution changed our relationship with the natural world.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—26/03/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—26/03/2026
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—26/03/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  Yesterday in Parliament—26/03/2026
  News, views and features on yesterday's stories in Parliament
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—26/03/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—26/03/2026
  Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—26/03/2026
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—26/03/2026
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  In Our Time—26/03/2026
  The ideas, people and events that have shaped our world.
3. 09:45
  Strong Message Here—26/03/2026
  Armando Iannucci and guests decode the utterly baffling world of political language
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—26/03/2026
  Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
5. 11:00
  The History Podcast—The Second Map, 3. The Battered Suitcase
  The other story of the Second World War.
6. 11:45
  A History of Mystery by Cal Flyn—Mysterious Girl
  4/5On her journey around mystery, writer Cal Flyn confronts the divine feminine.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—26/03/2026
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Evan Davis's Heat Pump Challenge—Episode 3
  3/3Evan Davis invites listeners to get in touch with their questions about heat pumps.
3. 12:32
  Sliced Bread—Dough - Food
  Could lab-grown meat and ancient grains help to feed a growing, future population?
4. 12:57
  Weather—26/03/2026
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  World at One—26/03/2026
  News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
6. 13:45
  What Do Our Politicians Need to Know Now?—Episode 4
  4/5Isabel Hardman asks if our politicians need to upgrade their skill set.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—25/03/2026
  Esme is celebrating on Lady Day.
8. 14:15
  Faith, Hope and Glory—43. Faith
  Epic drama series charting the emergence of modern multicultural Britain.
9. 15:00
  Open Country—Wallasea Island Wild Coast Restoration Project
  The island in Essex is transforming into a magical landscape of marshland, lagoons and sea
10. 15:27
  Radio 4 Appeal—Comic Relief
  Broadcaster Helen Skelton makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Comic Relief
11. 15:30
  Feedback—26/03/2026
  The programme that holds the BBC to account on behalf of the radio audience
12. 16:00
  The Briefing Room—26/03/2026
  David Aaronovitch presents in-depth explainers on big issues in the news.
13. 16:30
  BBC Inside Science—26/03/2026
  A weekly programme looking at the science that's changing our world.
14. 17:00
  PM—26/03/2026
  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—26/03/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 18:30
  The Matt Forde Focus Group—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/6Political comedy hosted by Matt Forde.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—26/03/2026
  George has plans, Ben has news.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—26/03/2026
  Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music
5. 20:00
  When It Hits the Fan—25/03/2026
  Who's in the news for all the wrong reasons? With David Yelland and Simon Lewis.
6. 20:15
  The Media Show—25/03/2026
  This is the programme about a revolution in media.
7. 21:00
  Loose Ends—21/03/2026
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
8. 21:45
  Strong Message Here—26/03/2026
  Armando Iannucci and guests decode the utterly baffling world of political language
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—26/03/2026
  In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
10. 22:45
  The Woman Who Saw Atoms by Pippa Goldschmidt—Episode 4
  4/5Pippa Goldschmidt's new serial imagines the hidden life of scientist Marietta Blau.
11. 23:00
  Radical with Amol Rajan—26/03/2026
  Conversations about tomorrow, from Today.
12. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—26/03/2026
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—27/03/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  A History of Mystery by Cal Flyn—Mysterious Girl
  4/5On her journey around mystery, writer Cal Flyn confronts the divine feminine.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—27/03/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—27/03/2026
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—27/03/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  Yesterday in Parliament—27/03/2026
  News, views and features on yesterday's stories in Parliament
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—27/03/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—27/03/2026
  Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—27/03/2026
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.

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