BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 29 March 2026

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  
  Midnight News—29/03/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:15
  
  Take Four Books—Jan Carson
  
  The Northern Irish writer on her new novel and the three influences behind it.
3. 00:48
  
  Shipping Forecast—29/03/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 02:00
  
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—29/03/2026
  
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:30
  
  News Summary—29/03/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:34
  
  Shipping Forecast—29/03/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
7. 05:43
  
  Bells on Sunday—The Church of Holy Cross, Woodchurch in Merseyside
  
  Bells on Sunday comes from the Church of Holy Cross, Woodchurch in Merseyside.
8. 05:45
  
  In Touch—Technology Training in Northern Ireland
  
  In Touch visits two schools in Northern Ireland as technology training is delivered.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  
  News Summary—29/03/2026
  
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 06:05
  
  Heart and Soul—From American Pastor to Whirling Dervish
  
  Former US Christian pastor Ismail Fenter fell for Rumi and became a whirling dervish.
3. 06:35
  
  On Your Farm—The Farmer and the Food Bank
  
  Marie Lennon goes to meet Jim Webster to understand what it means to live in rural poverty
4. 06:57
  
  Weather—29/03/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  
  News and Papers—29/03/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 07:10
  
  Sunday—Bible Society 'Quiet Revival' report withdrawn over 'fraudlent' responses
  
  A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
7. 07:54
  
  Radio 4 Appeal—Amos Trust
  
  Maxine Peake makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Amos Trust.
8. 07:57
  
  Weather—29/03/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecast
9. 08:00
  
  News and Papers—29/03/2026
  
  The news headlines, including a look at the newspapers.
10. 08:10
  
  Sunday Worship—A journey through Lent: Palms and Passion – the Fife Pilgrim Way
  
  Sally Foster-Fulton, Gilbert Márkus and Mairéad Nic Craith on Palm Sunday and pilgrimage.
11. 08:48
  
  Witness History—Breaking the sound barrier
  
  In 1947, Chuck Yeager became the first pilot to fly faster than the speed of sound.
12. 08:58
  
  Tweet of the Day—Jack Baddams on the Siskin
  
  Ornithologist Jack Baddams on why March is 'siskin season' for his fellow bird ringers.
13. 09:00
  
  Broadcasting House—Iran war enters second month
  
  Bombardment of Iran marks a month of conflict in the region.
14. 10:00
  
  Desert Island Discs—Si King, cook
  
  Si King, cook and TV presenter, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
15. 11:00
  
  The Archers Omnibus—29/03/2026
  
  Josh drops a bombshell.
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Afternoon
1. 12:15
  
  Profile—Dame Sarah Mullally
  
  Dame Sarah Mullally, Archbishop of Canterbury.
2. 12:30
  
  Unspeakable—Series 3, 2. Bursting with Lethargy
  
  2/6 Bad mediums, unpopular winners, and when you've gotta go but you can't be bothered.
3. 12:57
  
  Weather—29/03/2026
  
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  
  The World This Weekend—A looming global food crisis
  
  Why the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is affecting food production and prices.
5. 13:30
  
  Currently—How Not to Kill a Politician
  
  What causes political violence, and what can we do to prevent it?
6. 14:00
  
  Gardeners' Question Time—Vale of Glamorgan
  
  Kathy Clugston and the panel of gardening experts visit the Vale of Glamorgan.
7. 14:45
  
  Opening Lines—Flight - Episode Two
  
  Flight by Walter White concerns the complex issue of ‘passing’. John Yorke investigates.
8. 15:00
  
  Drama on 4—Flight: Part 2
  
  By Adura Onashile. A music-fuelled adaptation of Walter White’s novel.
9. 16:00
  
  Take Four Books—Yann Martel
  
  The writer Yann Martel on his new novel, Son of Nobody, and its three literary influences.
10. 16:30
  
  Counterpoint—Series 39, Final, 2026
  
  13/13 The general knowledge music quiz chaired by Paul Gambaccini
11. 17:00
  
  Witness History—Operation Mincemeat
  
  In April 1943, the most audacious hoax of WWII began. It was codenamed Operation Mincemeat
12. 17:10
  
  Understand—An American Journey, 3. Establishing Justice
  
  3/4 How has 'justice' been understood by different generations of Americans?
13. 17:54
  
  Shipping Forecast—29/03/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
14. 17:57
  
  Weather—29/03/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  
  Six O'Clock News—Iran accuses US of plotting ground invasion
  
  Iran threatens to 'rain fire' on American soldiers if they enter the country
2. 18:15
  
  Pick of the Week—Jason Mohammad
  
  Jason Mohammad presents a weekly selection of the best bits of audio across the BBC.
3. 19:00
  
  The Archers—29/03/2026
  
  Brian tries to straighten things out with Miranda.
4. 19:15
  
  Illuminated—Harrier Angels
  
  Robert Macfarlane on C16th carvings of angels based on the wings of hen and marsh harriers
5. 19:45
  
  Lent Talks—Power and Community
  
  A series of personal reflections on power.
6. 20:00
  
  Feedback—Woman's Hour, Liza Tarbuck and Desert Island Discs
  
  Andrea Catherwood discusses a recent episode of Woman's Hour.
7. 20:30
  
  Last Word—Dame Jenni Murray, Len Deighton, Lynda Hale, Jurgen Habermas
  
  Matthew Bannister on a broadcaster, an author, a footballer and a philosopher.
8. 21:00
  
  Money Box—Petrol Price Rises and NS&I
  
  What can you do to save on the cost of petrol or diesel?
9. 21:25
  
  Radio 4 Appeal—Amos Trust
  
  Maxine Peake makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Amos Trust.
10. 21:30
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Cuba's crisis deepens
  
  Nationwide blackouts, food shortages, and struggling health services are taking a toll.
11. 22:00
  
  Westminster Hour—The political battle over North Sea oil drilling
  
  Would extracting more North Sea oil and gas help with cost of living pressures?
12. 23:00
  
  In Our Time—Silicon
  
  The role of silicon from chips to glass to the balance of carbon dioxide in our atmosphere
13. 23:45
  
  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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Late
1. 00:00
  
  Midnight News—30/03/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:15
  
  Great Lives—Mary Portas on Anita Roddick
  
  Mary Portas chooses the founder of The Body Shop Dame Anita Roddick as her Great Life.
3. 00:45
  
  Bells on Sunday—The Church of Holy Cross, Woodchurch in Merseyside
  
  Bells on Sunday comes from the Church of Holy Cross, Woodchurch in Merseyside.
4. 00:48
  
  Shipping Forecast—30/03/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
5. 01:00
  
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—30/03/2026
  
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
6. 05:00
  
  News Summary—30/03/2026
  
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:04
  
  Last Word—Dame Jenni Murray, Len Deighton, Lynda Hale, Jurgen Habermas
  
  Matthew Bannister on a broadcaster, an author, a footballer and a philosopher.
8. 05:34
  
  Shipping Forecast—30/03/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
9. 05:43
  
  Prayer for the Day—Surrounded by kindness
  
  Spiritual reflection for Holy Week with Rev Richard Frazer of the Church of Scotland.
10. 05:45
  
  Farming Today—30/03/2026: Fishing industry hit by fuel costs. A good time to be a sheep farmer? Wild Daffodils
  
  The fishing industry seeks government help over spiralling diesel costs.
11. 05:57
  
  Weather—30/03/2026
  
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers
12. 06:00
  
  Today—30/03/2026
  
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.

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