Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—03/04/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
The Radio Universe—4. Little Green Men
4/5Astrophysicist Emma Chapman's love letter to radio astronomy.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—03/04/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—03/04/2026
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:00
News Summary—03/04/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:04
The Briefing Room—What's happened to the Gaza peace plan?
As the Middle East is engulfed by war, what prospects are there for peace in Gaza?
05:34
Shipping Forecast—03/04/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—The weight of human existence
Spiritual reflection for Good Friday with Rev Richard Frazer of the Church of Scotland.
05:45
Farming Today—03/04/26 "Muddy Fingers" McGurn
The potter using clay from the land to tell the story of a County Fermanagh farm.
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Morning
06:00
Today—03/04/2026
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
Desert Island Discs—Si King, cook
Si King, cook and TV presenter, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Childhood epilepsy, Pre-loved fashion, Mary Magdalene music, Women only societies
Filmmaker Emma Matthews on the struggle to get treatment for her son's epilepsy.
11:00
The Food Programme—Generation Z
Jaega Wise investigates how economics and social media are effecting how young people eat.
11:45
The Radio Universe—5. The Dark Side of the Moon
5/5From the ruins of Arecibo to the Dark Side of the Moon. Read by Jasmine Hyde.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—03/04/2026
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
Rare Earth—The Joy of Soil
Beneath your feet is a world wide web that keeps us all alive. Dig the joy of soil.
12:57
Weather—03/04/2026
The latest weather forecast
13:00
World at One—President Trump threatens further strikes on Iranian infrastructure
US President warns the government in Tehran they know what needs to be done 'fast'.
13:45
The Shadow of the Cutteslowe Walls—Episode 5
5/5The former council estate which sat behind two eight-foot walls for 25 years.
14:00
The Archers—02/04/2026
Miranda learns about Brian’s past.
14:15
Limelight—Sabine, Episode 1
1/5When Sabine’s body is found beneath the cliffs, her sister is convinced she was murdered.
14:45
Life Without—Life Without Sleep
We all know the importance of sleep, but what happens if we literally can’t?
15:00
Good Friday Meditation - Notes on an Execution
Rhidian Brook reflects on the day Jesus died.
15:30
Café Hope—Pet Blood Bank
How a charity providing blood services for pets is helping to save the lives of dogs.
15:45
Short Works—Union Jacq by Bita Taghavi
A story about self-discovery, courage and hope by Bita Taghavi.
16:00
Last Word—Robert Fox, Mary Rand MBE, Sir Tony Hoare, Biruté Galdikas
John Wilson on theatre producer, an athlete, a computer scientist, a primatologist.
16:30
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.
17:00
PM—One crew member rescued as US jet is downed over Iran
A search mission is under way as Iran claims to have shot down an American aircraft.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—Reports say a US fighter jet has come down over Iran
US media say a pilot has been rescued
18:30
The Naked Week—Series 4, Jesus Christ Superstarmer, and Dark Satanic Mills
5/6And was The Naked Week builded here, among these dark satanic Mills?
19:00
The Archers—03/04/2026
Brian tries to speak to Miranda.
19:15
On airScreenshot—Fishing
Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode examine fishing on screen. Guests include Mark Jenkin.
20:00
Any Questions?—Lord Falconer, Heledd Fychan MS, Ben Maguire MP, Dame Penny Mordaunt
James Cook presents political debate from Stanley Arts in Croydon, south London.
20:55
This Week in History—March 30th to April 5th
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
21:00
Archive on 4—Jim Kerr on Jim Morrison
Jim Kerr from Simple Minds describes the impact and influence of The Doors' Jim Morrison.
22:00
The World Tonight—03/04/2026
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
22:45
Seascraper by Benjamin Wood—Episode 5
5/10Thomas is due to take Edgar out into the bay at evening low water.
23:00
Americast—Are the Democrats ready to win back Congress?
We speak to Obama's former adviser about the party’s chances in the midterms
23:30
BBC Inside Science—Responding to your science questions
Why men have nipples and how gravity slingshots work; your science questions answered.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—04/04/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
The Radio Universe—5. The Dark Side of the Moon
5/5From the ruins of Arecibo to the Dark Side of the Moon. Read by Jasmine Hyde.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—04/04/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—04/04/2026
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:30
News Summary—04/04/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:34
Shipping Forecast—04/04/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—The Roman Centurion - a mystery to ponder
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Bishop David Walker.
05:45
Lent Talks—Power and Community
A series of personal reflections on power.
