BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Friday 13 March 2026

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—13/03/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  To the Edge of the World by Tilar J Mazzeo—Episode 4
  4/51856: At just 19 years old, Mary Ann Patten captains a merchant clipper ship.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—13/03/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—13/03/2026
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—13/03/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  Yesterday in Parliament—13/03/2026
  News, views and features on yesterday's stories in Parliament
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—13/03/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Stitching Community
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Sofia Rehman.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—13/03/2026
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—13/03/2026
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Desert Island Discs—Jessie Buckley, actor
  Jessie Buckley, actor and singer, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
3. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—13/03/2026
  Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
4. 11:00
  The Food Programme—Posh Water
  Jaega Wise investigates our growing taste for premium mineral waters.
5. 11:45
  To the Edge of the World by Tilar J Mazzeo—Episode 5
  5/51856 Mary Ann Patten becomes the first woman to captain a merchant clipper ship.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—13/03/2026
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Rare Earth—Lakes, Lochs and Loughs
  Plunge into the chilly, much-disputed waters of the lakes of the British Isles.
3. 12:57
  Weather—13/03/2026
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  World at One—13/03/2026
  News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
5. 13:45
  Prime Ministers' Props—Series 3, Edward Heath's Yacht
  David Cannadine explores how an object or prop can come to define a political leader.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—12/03/2026
  Chris is struggling a bit.
7. 14:15
  Limelight—The Dentist, Episode 3
  Kerry’s life isn’t going to plan. Turns out posing as a dentist isn’t great either.
8. 14:45
  Life Without—Life Without Bees
  No more buzzing, no more honey, no more bees – so then what?
9. 15:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—13/03/2026
  Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
10. 15:45
  Short Works—The Shrinking by Nicola Rayner
  In a world where women seek to shrink to the 'perfect height', a miracle pill emerges.
11. 16:00
  Last Word—13/03/2026
  Radio 4's weekly obituary programme.
12. 16:30
  Sideways—11/03/2026
  Matthew Syed explores the ideas that shape our lives, making us see the world differently.
13. 17:00
  PM—13/03/2026
  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—13/03/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 18:30
  The Naked Week—Series 4, Episode 2
  2/6Andrew Hunter Murray and Jon Holmes return with a bold, audacious take on the week's news.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—13/03/2026
  Amber soothes George's fears.
4. 19:15
  Add to Playlist—13/03/2026
  Jeffrey Boakye and Anna Phoebe explore the rich web of connections in music.
5. 20:00
  Any Questions?—13/03/2026
  Topical discussion posing questions to a panel of political and media personalities
6. 20:55
  This Week in History—March 9th to March 15th
  Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
7. 21:00
  Free Thinking—Taste
  Matthew Sweet and guests explore "good taste" in decor, films and philosophical theories.
8. 22:00
  The World Tonight—13/03/2026
  In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
9. 22:45
  Nobody's Perfect by Lionel Shriver—The Best Friend
  5/5A specially commissioned story from American author Lionel Shriver.
10. 23:00
  Off air
  Programmes will resume at 23:30
11. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—13/03/2026
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—14/03/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  To the Edge of the World by Tilar J Mazzeo—Episode 5
  5/51856 Mary Ann Patten becomes the first woman to captain a merchant clipper ship.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—14/03/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—14/03/2026
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:30
  News Summary—14/03/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—14/03/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—14/03/2026
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with Father Martin Magill.
8. 05:45
  Lent Talks—Power and Relationships
  A series of personal reflections on power.

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