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22:15 BST

The Food Programme

What the Normans did for our diet

Food Historian Dr Annie Gray considers how the Norman Conquest changed what we eat and drink.

Food Historian Dr Annie Gray considers how the Norman Conquest changed what we eat and drink.

23:00 BST

Your Mum

1. Sara Barron and Nish Kumar

Laura Smyth is joined by comedians Sara Barron and Nish Kumar to hear about the indelible mark their mothers left on them.

Laura Smyth is joined by comedians Sara Barron and Nish Kumar to hear about the indelible mark their mothers left on them.

23:30 BST

Brain of Britain

Brain of Britain - Heat 6, 2026

Nationwide general knowledge competition for the title Brain of Britain. Spotlights on Angela Merkel, the Inca Empire, Isambard Kingdom Brunel and mustard.

Nationwide general knowledge competition for the title Brain of Britain. Spotlights on Angela Merkel, the Inca Empire, Isambard Kingdom Brunel and mustard.

00:00 BST

Midnight News

06/09/2026

National and international news from BBC Radio 4

National and international news from BBC Radio 4

00:15 BST

Take Four Books

Colson Whitehead

Colson Whitehead speaks to Take Four Books about his novel, Cool Machine, and, together with presenter James Crawford, they explore its connections to three other works of fiction.

Colson Whitehead speaks to Take Four Books about his novel, Cool Machine, and, together with presenter James Crawford, they explore its connections to three other works of fiction.

00:48 BST

Shipping Forecast

06/09/2026

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.