Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—01/04/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
The Radio Universe—2. Moving to Mars
2/5Emma Chapman's love letter to radio astronomy.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—01/04/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—01/04/2026
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:00
News Summary—01/04/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:04
BBC Inside Science—The future of space travel
A nuclear-powered spacecraft promises deeper and more explorative space travel.
05:34
Shipping Forecast—01/04/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—'It was night'
Spiritual reflection for Holy Week with Rev Richard Frazer of the Church of Scotland.
05:45
Farming Today—01/04/26 Rural fuel poverty; emissions from sheep; Marine Protected Areas.
Fuel poverty hits deeper and is growing more quickly in rural areas, new figures show.
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Morning
06:00
Today—01/04/2026
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
Life Changing—The agony of losing my son in Nottingham attack
Emma Webber talks about the agony of losing Barnaby, and her campaign for an inquiry.
09:30
Everything Is Fake—Everything Is Fake and Nobody Cares, 4. The Lance Armstrong Defence
If everyone is faking it and getting away with it, why wouldn't you?
10:00
Woman's Hour—Women in Iran, Miscarriage cradle, Zoom bombing
We take a look at the impact of the war in Iran on women and children.
11:00
File on 4 Investigates—Sunshine and Secrets: The hidden side of IVF
What happens when the IVF sperm or egg donor you choose isn’t the one you get?
11:40
This Week in History—March 30th to April 5th
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
11:45
The Radio Universe—3. Beyond the Pale Blue Dot
3/5Astrophysicist Emma Chapman's love letter to radio astronomy.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—01/04/2026
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
You and Yours—Crypto Theft, Charity Giving and Shrinking Easter Eggs
Crypto theft, charity giving and shrinking Easter eggs.
12:57
Weather—01/04/2026
The latest weather forecast
13:00
World at One—UK to host talks on Strait of Hormuz
The UK will hold meetings with allies tomorrow on re-opening the Strait of Hormuz.
13:45
The Shadow of the Cutteslowe Walls—Episode 3
3/5The former council estate which sat behind two eight-foot walls for 25 years.
14:00
The Archers—31/03/2026
Lynda recruits for the Easter Promises Tree.
14:15
The Citadel—Series 10, Episode 1
1/2The tenth and final series based on the book by AJ Cronin. It's 1934 and unsettling times.
15:00
Money Box—Money Box Live: Making Tax Digital Guide
Everything you need to know about the new tax system for sole traders and landlords.
15:30
Money, Influence and the NHS—New World Order
3/3Dr Margaret McCartney’s quest to reveal conflicts of interest that may impact your care
16:00
When It Hits the Fan—Don't Panic!!!
David Yelland and Farzana Baduel discuss how to keep the public calm in a crisis.
16:15
The Media Show—Scott Mills' exit & Tim Davie's final week at the BBC, AI-assisted journalism, new UK research project on teens & social media
New details prompt scrutiny of how the BBC responded to concerns about Scott Mills.
17:00
PM—President Trump warns the US could leave NATO
President Trump says he'll be "discussing my disgust" with NATO in a speech tonight.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—President Trump says Iran has asked him for a ceasefire
Tehran dismisses the claim as false and baseless
18:30
Stand-Up Specials—Ray Bradshaw Hears You
Award-winning comedian Ray on the trials and tribulations of growing up with deaf parents.
19:00
The Archers—01/04/2026
Azra pushes forward with her Mental Health Initiative.
19:15
Front Row—SNL UK Cast, plus Trash Cinema Icon Mink Stole
Mink Stole, Live Comedy Day, the art of catwalk fashion.
20:00
Moral Maze—Artemis 2 and the ethics of human space flight
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories. #moralmaze
21:00
Stand-Up Specials—Live from the UK, S2 E6: Live Comedy Day
Seann Walsh, Christopher Macarthur-Boyd, Emer Maguire and Carwyn Blayney join Angela.
21:45
Short Works—Morags
A tourist receives an eerie gift during an off season visit to the Callanish Stones.
22:00
The World Tonight—NASA to launch its first crewed mission to the Moon in over half a century
NASA is set to launch its first crewed mission to the Moon in more than half a century
22:45
Seascraper by Benjamin Wood—Episode 3
3/10Thomas agrees to help Edgar Acheson and Acheson writes a cheque.
23:00
Brian & Roger—1. Carla
Love is in the air for Roger.
23:15
Misguided Meditations—1. Fluffy Bunny Island
A series of surreal stories parodying the guided meditation boom. Starring Mina Anwar.
23:30
The Artificial Human—AI's Bubble Trouble?, 2. What are the consequences of an AI economic crash?
2/3Aleks and Kevin ask, what are the consequences of the AI financial bubble bursting?
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—02/04/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
The Radio Universe—3. Beyond the Pale Blue Dot
3/5Astrophysicist Emma Chapman's love letter to radio astronomy.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—02/04/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—02/04/2026
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:00
News Summary—02/04/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:04
Inside Health—New treatment for menopausal hot flush
James Gallagher finds out how a hot flush feels - and delves into a new treatment.
05:34
Shipping Forecast—02/04/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—The washing of feet
Spiritual reflection for Holy Week with Rev Richard Frazer of the Church of Scotland.
05:45
Farming Today—02/04/26 Ferries and islanders on Barra, rare breed sheep, soil
Major disruption to Scottish ferry services and its toll on a small Hebridean island.
