BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Friday 27 March 2026

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—27/03/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  A History of Mystery by Cal Flyn—Mysterious Girl
  4/5On her journey around mystery, writer Cal Flyn confronts the divine feminine.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—27/03/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—27/03/2026
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—27/03/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  Yesterday in Parliament—27/03/2026
  Sean Curran reports from Westminster as MPs are updated about resident doctors' strikes.
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—27/03/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—The Power of Theatre
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day Fleur Dorrell.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—27/03/26: Trail hunting ban consultation, How WWII shaped farming
  The government is pressing ahead with its ban on trail hunting in England and Wales.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—27/03/2026
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Desert Island Discs—Sara Pascoe, comedian and writer
  Sara Pascoe, comedian and writer, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
3. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Olivia Dean's success, Esports, Andi Osho
  Following her three MOBO awards, we look at Olivia Dean's hugely successful year so far.
4. 11:00
  The Food Programme—Consider the Eel: Part 2
  Dan Saladino follows up the debate on if the eel should be off the menu.
5. 11:45
  A History of Mystery by Cal Flyn—Cosy Mysteries
  5/5Cal Flyn's journey around mystery nears an end as the writer explores crime fiction.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—27/03/2026
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Rare Earth—Hot Sport
  Ahead of the 2026 World Cup we ask how to cut the environmental cost of sport.
3. 12:57
  Weather—27/03/2026
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  World at One—What is the strategy for the Iran war?
  How closely aligned are US and Israeli aims in the war against Iran.
5. 13:45
  What Do Our Politicians Need to Know Now?—The need to know checklist
  5/5Isabel Hardman asks if our politicians need to upgrade their skill set.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—26/03/2026
  George has plans, Ben has news.
7. 14:15
  Limelight—The Dentist, Episode 5
  Between the high body count and the raging gangster, Kerry’s world is in freefall.
8. 14:45
  Life Without—Life Without Writing
  How many of us even use a pen these days and what if we never picked one up ever again?
9. 15:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Vale of Glamorgan
  Kathy Clugston and the panel of gardening experts visit the Vale of Glamorgan.
10. 15:45
  Short Works—My Favourite Holobiont by Ever Dundas
  A new story from Ever Dundas about the challenges of living in a neurotypical world.
11. 16:00
  Last Word—Dame Jenni Murray, Len Deighton, Lynda Hale, Jurgen Habermas
  Matthew Bannister on a broadcaster, an author, a footballer and a philosopher.
12. 16:30
  Sideways—86. The Talent Trap
  A conductor walks away from a life built on decades of honing her talent.
13. 17:00
  PM—US secretary of state says Iran war will end in 'weeks'
  Marco Rubio, US secretary of state, tells G7 that Iran aims will be completed in 'weeks'.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—Marco Rubio says the US expects its operation in Iran to end within weeks
  The US Secretary of State said this was not going to be a prolonged conflict
2. 18:30
  The Naked Week—Series 4, Who ya gonna call...? (Clue: It's Donald Trump)
  4/6Who ya gonna call...? (Clue: it's Donald Trump)
3. 19:00
  The Archers—27/03/2026
  Brian changes his plans.
4. 19:15
  Add to Playlist—Neil Brand and Matilda Lloyd celebrate the mambo
  Matilda Lloyd and Neil Brand join Jeffrey and Anna to add the last 5 tracks in the series
5. 20:00
  Any Questions?—Darren Grimes, Rachel Millward, Baroness Stowell, Anna Turley MP
  Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Ponteland High School near Newcastle-upon-Tyne
6. 20:55
  This Week in History—March 23rd - March 29th
  Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
7. 21:00
  Free Thinking—Humility
  From Spinoza's thinking to the "humble brag" - Matthew Sweet and guests explore humility.
8. 22:00
  The World Tonight—UN says Lebanon at risk of ‘humanitarian catastrophe’
  The UN has said there's no longer any safe space for civilians to find refuge in Lebanon
9. 22:45
  The Woman Who Saw Atoms by Pippa Goldschmidt—Exposure
  5/5Etta's travelling is over as she returns to a city on edge after the Allies' departure.
10. 23:00
  Americast—What is RFK doing to vaccines for children in America?
  Trump’s Health Secretary hits a major setback to “Make America Healthy Again”
11. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—27/03/2026
  Susan Hulme with the latest on the assisted dying bill.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—28/03/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  A History of Mystery by Cal Flyn—Cosy Mysteries
  5/5Cal Flyn's journey around mystery nears an end as the writer explores crime fiction.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—28/03/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—28/03/2026
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:30
  News Summary—28/03/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—28/03/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—The smell of summer
  Spiritual reflection for Holy Week with the Rev Richard Frazer of the Church of Scotland.
8. 05:45
  Lent Talks—Power and Wealth
  A series of personal reflections on power.

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