BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 1 March 2026

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—01/03/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:15
  Take Four Books—John Lanchester
  James Crawford discusses Look What You Made Me Do and its connections to three other works
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—01/03/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—01/03/2026
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:30
  News Summary—01/03/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—01/03/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—The church of St Botolph without Bishopsgate, London
  Bells on Sunday comes from the church of St Botolph without Bishopsgate, London.
8. 05:45
  In Touch—24/02/2026
  News, views and information for people who are blind or partially sighted
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Summary—01/03/2026
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 06:05
  Thinking Allowed—The demise of Grand Theory?
  Laurie Taylor charts changes in current sociological study with Les Back and Imogen Tyler.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—Smart Water Farming
  Anna Hill visits Cedars Farm in Norfolk, where technology is able to monitor scarce water.
4. 06:57
  Weather—01/03/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—01/03/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 07:10
  Sunday—01/03/2026
  A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—Build It International
  Supporter Liseli Sumbwanyambe makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Build It International
8. 07:57
  Weather—01/03/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecast
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—01/03/2026
  The news headlines, including a look at the newspapers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—St David's Day from Highfields Church, Cardiff
  Radio 4's Sunday morning service from Highfields Church in Cardiff.
11. 08:48
  Witness History—Birth of the G7
  In November 1975, leaders of six nations met in France to solve an economic crisis
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—Horatio Clare on the Buzzard
  Writer Horatio Clare remembers the slow turning of buzzards soaring above Welsh mountains.
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—01/03/2026
  The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
14. 10:00
  Desert Island Discs—Dwayne Fields, explorer
  Dwayne Fields, explorer, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
15. 11:00
  The Archers Omnibus—01/03/2026
  Chelsea's getting more hopeful about her business plans.
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Afternoon
1. 12:15
  Profile—28/02/2026
  An insight into the character of an influential person making the news headlines
2. 12:30
  Just a Minute—Series 96, 4. Do you remember the programme Changing Rooms?
  4/6Paul Merton offers his take on how to get out of jury duty.
3. 12:57
  Weather—01/03/2026
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—01/03/2026
  Radio 4's look at the week's big stories from both home and around the world.
5. 13:30
  Currently—A Place in Politics for British Muslims
  Aleem Maqbool explores levels of engagement between British Muslims and those in power.
6. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Postbag Edition: Ninewells Community Garden
  Kathy Clugston and the GQT team visit the Ninewells Community Garden in Dundee.
7. 14:45
  Opening Lines—The Virginian
  John Yorke explores Owen Wister’s Western novel The Virginian.
8. 15:00
  Drama on 4—The Virginian
  Owen Wister’s pioneering work of Cowboy fiction begins when a stranger rides into town.
9. 16:00
  Bookclub—01/03/2026
  Led by James Naughtie, readers talk to acclaimed authors about their best-known novels.
10. 16:30
  Counterpoint—Series 39, Heat 9, 2026
  9/13The general knowledge music quiz chaired by Paul Gambaccini.
11. 17:00
  Witness History—The origin of World Book Day
  23 April 1996, saw the first World Book Day. It originated from a Spanish tradition
12. 17:10
  The Verb—Sibling relationships with Blake Morrison, Natalie Shapero, Tara Bergin, and the word 'literally'
  Ian McMillan's guests are Blake Morrison, Natalie Shapero, Tara Bergin
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—01/03/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
14. 17:57
  Weather—01/03/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—01/03/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—Anneka Rice
  Anneka Rice presents a weekly selection of the best bits of audio across the BBC.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—01/03/2026
  There’s tension at Bridge Farm.
4. 19:15
  Illuminated—Cannon Fodder
  Memory, myth and meaning from lives shattered in a global conflict that resonate still.
5. 19:45
  Lent Talks—Power and Support
  A series of personal reflections on power.
6. 20:00
  Feedback—26/02/2026
  The programme that holds the BBC to account on behalf of the radio audience
7. 20:30
  Last Word—27/02/2026
  Radio 4's weekly obituary programme
8. 21:00
  Money Box—28/02/2026
  The latest news from the world of personal finance
9. 21:25
  Radio 4 Appeal—Build It International
  Supporter Liseli Sumbwanyambe makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Build It International
10. 21:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—28/02/2026
  Insight, wit and analysis from BBC correspondents, journalists and writers.
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—01/03/2026
  Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
12. 23:00
  In Our Time—The Columbian Exchange
  The impact of the spread of animals, crops and diseases between continents after 1492.
13. 23:45
  Short Works—The Forgotten Voice by Lisa Zahra
  Nia has never believed in the supernatural. Until now. Short story by Lisa Zahra.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—02/03/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:15
  Soul Music—Cranes in the Sky by Solange
  Solange's hit song from 2016 muses on themes of isolation and depression.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—The church of St Botolph without Bishopsgate, London
  Bells on Sunday comes from the church of St Botolph without Bishopsgate, London.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—02/03/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—02/03/2026
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
6. 05:00
  News Summary—02/03/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:04
  Yesterday in Parliament—02/03/2026
  News, views and features on yesterday's stories in Parliament
8. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—02/03/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
9. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—02/03/2026
  Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection
10. 05:45
  Farming Today—02/03/2026
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
11. 05:57
  Weather—02/03/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers

Monday 2 March 2026