Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—14/03/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—14/03/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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.
05:30
News Summary—14/03/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:34
Shipping Forecast—14/03/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:43
Prayer for the Day—Remembering Mothers
A reflection and prayer to start the day with Father Martin Magill.
05:45
Lent Talks—Power and Relationships
A series of personal reflections on power.
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Morning
06:00
News and Papers—14/03/2026
The news headlines, including a look at the newspapers.
06:07
Open Country—The Rock Houses of Staffordshire
Martha Kearney visits the cave dwellings at Kinver Edge that were lived in until the 1960s
06:30
Farming Today—14/03/2026: Fuel and fertiliser price rises, sheep shearing visas, robotics research, farm incomes
How the Middle East conflict is affecting rural communities and growers.
06:57
Weather—14/03/2026
The latest weather reports and forecast
07:00
Today—14/03/2026
Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
Saturday Live—Nigel Kennedy, Grief, Red Nose Day and the Inheritance Tracks of Adam Fleming
Nigel Kennedy joins Adrian for extraordinary stories from remarkable people.
10:00
You're Dead to Me—El Cid: the life and legend of a medieval Spanish warrior
Join Greg and his guests to learn about the medieval Spanish warrior known as El Cid.
10:30
The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 51, Abergavenny
4/6Jay Rayner and The Kitchen Cabinet panel visit Abergavenny.
11:00
The Week in Westminster—14/03/2026
Pippa Crerar of The Guardian assesses the latest developments at Westminster.
11:30
From Our Own Correspondent—Iran War: Living under bombardment
As US-Israeli attacks intensify, Iranians speak about what daily life is like.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—14/03/2026
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
Money Box—Mortgage Rates and Banknotes
Mortgage rates rise amid fears of a rise in inflation - what's the best advice?
12:30
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.
12:57
Weather—14/03/2026
The latest weather forecast
13:00
News—14/03/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
13:10
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.
14:05
Any Answers?—14/03/2026
Listeners respond to the issues raised in the preceding edition of Any Questions?
14:45
The Archers—13/03/2026
Amber soothes George's fears.
15:00
Secrets and Lies—Candour
Al Smith’s drama about healthcare inequality and systemic failure in maternity care.
16:00
Woman's Hour—Leeds Maternity Review, Forgetting birthdays, the term ‘rough wooing’, Ashley Dalton MP, Maimuna Memon
Donna Ockenden will lead a review into maternity services at Leeds Teaching Hospitals.
17:00
PM—14/03/2026
Full coverage of the day's news
17:30
Political Thinking with Nick Robinson—From Sky boss to Number 10: Shadow Business Secretary Andrew Griffith
Griffith on why government sometimes has to say 'no' and why Murdoch was the "best boss".
17:54
Shipping Forecast—14/03/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
17:57
Weather—14/03/2026
The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—Trump urges UK to send warships to Strait of Hormuz
He vows the key shipping route will soon be open
18:15
Loose Ends—Chris McCausland, Flo and Joan, The Orielles, Dallas Campbell, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Dorothy Koomson
Kiri Pritchard-McLean and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
19:00
Profile—Wunmi Mosaku
Oscar-nominated actress Wunmi Mosaku.
19:15
The History Podcast—The Second Map, 1. Bonnie Laddie
The other story of the Second World War.
20:00
Archive on 4—Wilson's Way Out
The astonishing story of PM Harold Wilson's sensational resignation fifty years ago.
21:00
Moral Maze—Pragmatism and Principle: what is the role of morality in foreign policy?
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
22:00
News—14/03/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
22:15
The Food Programme—Posh Water
Jaega Wise investigates our growing taste for premium mineral waters.
23:00
The Matt Forde Focus Group—Series 2, 1. The Politics of Boredom
1/6Is boredom the secret driving force behind our politics?
23:30
Counterpoint—Series 39, Semi-final 1, 2026
10/13The general knowledge music quiz chaired by Paul Gambaccini.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—15/03/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:15
Take Four Books—Colm Tóibín
On his new short story collection and its connections to three other literary works.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—15/03/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—15/03/2026
A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
05:30
News Summary—15/03/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:34
Shipping Forecast—15/03/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:43
Bells on Sunday—The church of St Mary, Great Bedwyn in Wiltshire
Bells on Sunday comes from the church of St Mary, Great Bedwyn in Wiltshire
05:45
In Touch—Usher Syndrome Helpline, Eye Matter
In Touch discusses a new helpline specifically for people with Usher Syndrome.
