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
  Shock and War: Iraq 20 Years On—4. The Inspectors
  UN inspectors hunt for weapons of mass destruction and find… nothing.
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
  Alicia McCarthy reports on moves to prevent election candidates facing harassment.
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—13/03/26 The foods of the future, farm incomes, chicken muck
  Regulating foods of the future, for instance lab-grown meat, insects and 3D printed foods.
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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—CPR on women, AI toys, Maimuna Memon
  Women are less likely to receive CPR, due to nervousness of touching a woman's chest.
4. 11:00
  The Food Programme—Posh Water
  Jaega Wise investigates our growing taste for premium mineral waters.
5. 11:45
  Shock and War: Iraq 20 Years On—5. No Way Out
  As the clock ticks down, Tony Blair’s options begin to run out.
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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—US lifts sanctions on some Russian oil
  How is Russia benefiting from the war in Iran?
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—Sully & District: Blooming Cacti, Shallow Depth and Signs of Spring
  Kathy Clugston and the GQT panel answer questions from an audience in Sully & District.
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—Paul Conroy, Kenith Trodd, Astrid Llewellyn, Jo Purvis
  Matthew Bannister on a photojournalist, a TV producer, a sailor, a DJ.
12. 16:30
  Sideways—84. Absurdity on Toast
  A young man is arrested in his home, and his ordinary life turns absurd.
13. 17:00
  PM—Petrol prices hit an 18-month high
  Petrol retailers hit out at the government's 'inflammatory language' on profiteering.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—Six US military personnel dead in operations against Iran
  Washington says their refuelling plane crashed in Iraq
2. 18:30
  The Naked Week—Series 4, The Naked Week team party like it's the 2003 Iraq War.
  2/6The Naked Week team party like it's the 2003 Iraq War.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—13/03/2026
  Amber soothes George's fears.
4. 19:15
  Add to Playlist—Nicholas McCarthy and Amy Harman watch the clock
  Nicholas McCarthy and Amy Harman add five more tracks to the playlist.
5. 20:00
  Any Questions?—Sir Chris Bryant MP, James Evans MS, Delyth Jewell MS, Darren Millar MS
  Alex Forsyth presents political debate from the Princess Gwenllian Centre in Kidwelly.
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 what it means to have 'good taste'.
8. 22:00
  The World Tonight—US military to send Marines and more warships to Middle East, reports say
  The US is expected to send a marine unit and more warships to the Middle East
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
  Americast—Is Cuba Trump’s next target after Iran?
  The US president threatens Cuba with a “friendly takeover”
11. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—13/03/2026
  Susan Hulme examines the issues of voting for war, women in parliament and stablecoins.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—14/03/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  Shock and War: Iraq 20 Years On—5. No Way Out
  As the clock ticks down, Tony Blair’s options begin to run out.
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—Remembering Mothers
  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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