BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Wednesday 11 March 2026

Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—11/03/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  To the Edge of the World by Tilar J Mazzeo—Episode 2
  2/5The true story of the world’s first female captain of a merchant clipper ship.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—11/03/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—11/03/2026
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—11/03/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  Yesterday in Parliament—11/03/2026
  News, views and features on yesterday's stories in Parliament
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—11/03/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Value without Love
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Sofia Rehman.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—11/03/2026
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—11/03/2026
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Sideways—11/03/2026
  Matthew Syed explores the ideas that shape our lives, making us see the world differently.
3. 09:30
  Everything Is Fake—Everything is Fake and Nobody Cares, Fake it. Make it. Podcast it.
  People mistake Jamie Bartlett for Steven Bartlett. Jamie wants to know why.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—11/03/2026
  Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
5. 11:00
  File on 4 Investigates—Fight On The Right: The MAGA Civil War
  What's behind the growing schism within the Make America Great Again coalition?
6. 11:40
  This Week in History—March 9th to March 15th
  Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
7. 11:45
  To the Edge of the World by Tilar J Mazzeo—Episode 3
  3/51856 Mary Ann Patten's seamanship is tested when her husband falls critically ill.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—11/03/2026
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—11/03/2026
  News and discussion of consumer affairs
3. 12:57
  Weather—11/03/2026
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  World at One—11/03/2026
  News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
5. 13:45
  Prime Ministers' Props—Series 3, Clement Attlee's Family Car
  David Cannadine explores how an object or prop can come to define a political leader.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—10/03/2026
  George gets a shock.
7. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Of a Night
  Tense drama set in a Liverpool housing association call centre over one hectic night shift
8. 15:00
  The Law Show—11/03/2026
  Conversation about the laws making headlines, and the laws that shape everyday life.
9. 15:30
  The Curse
  Folklore and genetic research collide in this quest to overcome a deadly inheritance.
10. 16:00
  When It Hits the Fan—11/03/2026
  Who's in the news for all the wrong reasons? With David Yelland and Simon Lewis.
11. 16:15
  The Media Show—11/03/2026
  This is the programme about a revolution in media.
12. 17:00
  PM—11/03/2026
  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—11/03/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 18:30
  Stand-Up Specials—Live from the UK, S2 E3: You Can't Put a Head in a Briefcase
  Diona Doherty, Steffan Alun, James Ellis and Liam Bolton join Angela Barnes.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—11/03/2026
  Brian meddles in his children's lives.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—11/03/2026
  Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music
5. 20:00
  Moral Maze—11/03/2026
  Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
6. 21:00
  The Life Scientific—Jim Ashworth-Beaumont on how a near-fatal accident made him a better clinician
  Orthotist Jim Ashworth-Beaumont on how the body can adapt to life-changing injuries.
7. 21:30
  Inside Health—10/03/2026
  Series that demystifies health issues, bringing clarity to conflicting advice.
8. 22:00
  The World Tonight—11/03/2026
  In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
9. 22:45
  Nobody's Perfect by Lionel Shriver—The Farmer
  3/5A specially commissioned story from American author Lionel Shriver.
10. 23:00
  Stand-Up Specials—Slim's Guide to Life, 4. Thirties
  4/6Slim touching tale of going from comedian to carer in his 30s.
11. 23:15
  Stand-Up Specials—Aurie Styla: Tech Talk, S2 E3. Battle of the A, B, Y and X's
  The epic battle to control the gaming industry - choose your fighter!
12. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—11/03/2026
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—12/03/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  To the Edge of the World by Tilar J Mazzeo—Episode 3
  3/51856 Mary Ann Patten's seamanship is tested when her husband falls critically ill.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—12/03/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—12/03/2026
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—12/03/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  Yesterday in Parliament—12/03/2026
  News, views and features on yesterday's stories in Parliament
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—12/03/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Beeeeee like the Bee
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Sofia Rehman.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—12/03/2026
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.

Thursday 12 March 2026