BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Tuesday 17 March 2026

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—17/03/2026
  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—17/03/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—17/03/2026
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—17/03/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  Yesterday in Parliament—17/03/2026
  News, views and features on yesterday's stories in Parliament
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—17/03/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—17/03/2026
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with Father Martin Magill
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—17/03/2026
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—17/03/2026
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  The Life Scientific—Jens Juul Holst on the gut hormone discovery behind weight-loss drugs
  Physiologist Jens Juul Holst on how gut hormone GLP-1 paved the way for weight loss drugs.
3. 09:30
  Inside Health—17/03/2026
  Series that demystifies health issues, bringing clarity to conflicting advice.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—17/03/2026
  Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
5. 11:00
  Add to Playlist—13/03/2026
  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—17/03/2026
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—17/03/2026
  News and discussion of consumer affairs
3. 12:57
  Weather—17/03/2026
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  World at One—17/03/2026
  News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
5. 13:45
  The Race to Control the World—2: Robot Wars
  2/5Humanoid robots will revolutionise our lives but at what cost?
6. 14:00
  The Archers—16/03/2026
  Ruairi's got a lot on his mind.
7. 14:15
  Drama on 4—The Counsellor
  Abby Walker's award-winning debut audio drama.
8. 15:00
  History's Heroes—The Fairytale Life of Hans Christian Andersen
  A Danish man writes a story about human suffering with an unusual hero at its heart.
9. 15:30
  Heart and Soul—The Divine Gift of Sex
  Sex and faith are intertwined, sex therapist Dr Rica Cruz explains why.
10. 16:00
  Artworks—Under a Cloud
  The poet laureate, Simon Armitage, gets his head in the clouds.
11. 16:30
  What's Up Docs?—How can you look after your hips?
  Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken want to know how to look after your hips.
12. 17:00
  PM—17/03/2026
  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—17/03/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 18:30
  Wing It—Series 2, A Miracle At Spoons
  3/4Excited nuns, enemies who become lovers, and a fairy godmother.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—17/03/2026
  Ruairi helps George out.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—17/03/2026
  Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music
5. 20:00
  Today—The Today Debate
  Anna Foster and an expert panel consider a topical issue in front of a live audience.
6. 20:45
  In Touch—17/03/2026
  News, views and information for people who are blind or partially sighted.
7. 21:00
  The Law Show—11/03/2026
  Conversation about the laws making headlines, and the laws that shape everyday life.
8. 21:30
  Evan Davis's Heat Pump Challenge—Episode 1
  1/3Evan Davis explores how heat pumps work and why government wants us to install them.
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—17/03/2026
  In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
10. 22:45
  Banshee—The Swans by Naoise Dolan
  A modern reimagining of The Children of Lír.
11. 23:00
  Illuminated—Swimming with Jimmy
  There’s joy and peace in the depths of a swimming pool, if only you can learn to let go.
12. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—17/03/2026
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—18/03/2026
  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—18/03/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—18/03/2026
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—18/03/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  Yesterday in Parliament—18/03/2026
  News, views and features on yesterday's stories in Parliament
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—18/03/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—18/03/2026
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with Father Martin Magill
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—18/03/2026
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.

Wednesday 18 March 2026