Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—27/03/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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00:30
A History of Mystery by Cal Flyn—Mysterious Girl
4/5 On her journey around mystery, writer Cal Flyn confronts the divine feminine.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—27/03/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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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.
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05:00
News Summary—27/03/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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05:04
Yesterday in Parliament—27/03/2026
Sean Curran reports from Westminster as MPs are updated about resident doctors' strikes.
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—27/03/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—The Power of Theatre
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day Fleur Dorrell.
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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
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06:00
Today—27/03/2026
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—Sara Pascoe, comedian and writer
Sara Pascoe, comedian and writer, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
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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.
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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.
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11:45
A History of Mystery by Cal Flyn—Cosy Mysteries
5/5 Cal Flyn's journey around mystery nears an end as the writer explores crime fiction.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—27/03/2026
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
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12:04
Rare Earth—Hot Sport
Ahead of the 2026 World Cup we ask how to cut the environmental cost of sport.
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12:57
Weather—27/03/2026
The latest weather forecast
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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.
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13:45
What Do Our Politicians Need to Know Now?—The need to know checklist
5/5 Isabel Hardman asks if our politicians need to upgrade their skill set.
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14:00
The Archers—26/03/2026
George has plans, Ben has news.
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14:15
Limelight—The Dentist, Episode 5
Between the high body count and the raging gangster, Kerry’s world is in freefall.
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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?
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Vale of Glamorgan
Kathy Clugston and the panel of gardening experts visit the Vale of Glamorgan.
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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.
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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.
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16:30
Sideways—86. The Talent Trap
A conductor walks away from a life built on decades of honing her talent.
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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
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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
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18:30
The Naked Week—Series 4, Who ya gonna call...? (Clue: It's Donald Trump)
4/6 Who ya gonna call...? (Clue: it's Donald Trump)
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19:00
The Archers—27/03/2026
Brian changes his plans.
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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
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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
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20:55
This Week in History—March 23rd - March 29th
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
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21:00
Free Thinking—Humility
From Spinoza's thinking to the "humble brag" - Matthew Sweet and guests explore humility.
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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
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22:45
The Woman Who Saw Atoms by Pippa Goldschmidt—Exposure
5/5 Etta's travelling is over as she returns to a city on edge after the Allies' departure.
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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”
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23:30
Today in Parliament—27/03/2026
Susan Hulme with the latest on the assisted dying bill.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—28/03/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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00:30
A History of Mystery by Cal Flyn—Cosy Mysteries
5/5 Cal Flyn's journey around mystery nears an end as the writer explores crime fiction.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—28/03/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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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.
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05:30
News Summary—28/03/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—28/03/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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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.
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05:45
Lent Talks—Power and Wealth
A series of personal reflections on power.
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