Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—04/04/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
Maybe I'm Amazed by John Harris—Episode Four
4/5John Harris's account of how music became a lifeline for his autistic son.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—04/04/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—04/04/2025
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:00
News Summary—04/04/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:04
Yesterday in Parliament—04/04/2025
Susan Hulme reports as the government launches a consultation over US tariffs.
05:34
Shipping Forecast—04/04/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:43
Prayer for the Day—Music from Iceland to Arizona
Spiritual reflection to start the day with writer and broadcaster Anna Magnusson.
05:45
Farming Today—04/04/2025 Tariffs and global food trade, Isles of Scilly flowers, university farm sell-off
What impact will new US tariffs have on international food and farming trade?
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Morning
06:00
Today—04/04/2025
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
Desert Island Discs—Lindsey Hilsum, journalist
Lindsey Hilsum, journalist, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
10:00
Woman's Hour—What is it like to be a woman in prison?
Woman's Hour takes an in-depth look at the experience of women in prison.
11:00
The Food Programme—Denmark's Food Revolution?
Sheila Dillon explores Denmark's moves towards organic and plant-based eating.
11:45
Maybe I'm Amazed by John Harris—Episode Five
5/5John Harris's account of how music became a lifeline for his autistic son.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—04/04/2025
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
Rare Earth—Paradise on the Edge
Travel to the beautiful islands of the Pacific - the front line of climate change.
12:57
Weather—04/04/2025
The latest weather forecast
13:00
World at One—04/04/2025
News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4.
13:45
Untaxing—5. The £10 Billion Fridge
Dan Neidle unpacks the bizarre, brilliant and unexpected ways tax shapes our world.
14:00
The Archers—03/04/2025
Mick struggles with recent events.
14:15
Limelight—One Five Seven Years, 5. Selwyn
5/5Alternative reality drama. A rare genetic condition makes some people live twice as long.
14:45
Why Do We Do That?—Series 2, 11. Why do we fall for the bad boy?
Paleoanthropologist Ella Al-Shamahi asks why do we like bad boys?
15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Twyford: Blueberry Dieback, Anosmia and Itchy Fingers
Peter Gibbs and the GQT team are in Twyford to answer your gardening queries.
15:45
Short Works—Up Dog Down Dog by Vicki Jarrett
A cleaner labours in a large townhouse while her client strives for inner peace.
16:00
Last Word—Val Kilmer, Jane Reed, Sir Torquil Norman, Dr Marika Sherwood
Matthew Bannister on an actor, an editor, a businessman and a historian.
16:30
More or Less—Is one in four people in the UK disabled?
Plus, what has Canada done to Donald Trump? Is Rachel Reeves chasing the model?
17:00
PM—China retaliates to Trump tariffs
China hits back at Donald Trump, with a 34% tariff on US goods.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—04/04/2025 China retaliates against US tariffs
Trillions of pounds are wiped from world markets as China hits back at Trump's tariffs
18:30
The Naked Week—Series 2, Tariffic Trump retaliation, and Woop Woop - it's the sound of the Thought Police.
5/6We plot 'tariffic' Trump retaliation, and go Woop Woop at the sound of the Thought Police.
19:00
The Archers—04/04/2025
There’s a new opportunity at the abattoir.
19:15
Add to Playlist—Tawiah and Linton Stephens round off the series
Tawiah and Linton Stephens add the final five tracks to the current playlist.
20:00
Any Questions?—Kevin Hollinrake MP, Christopher Hope, Baroness Jones, Kirsty McNeill MP
Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Clara Vale Village Hall in Gateshead.
20:55
This Week in History—March 31 - April 6
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
21:00
The Law Show—Death and the Law in England and Wales
What you need to know when someone dies in England and Wales.
21:30
Currently—Britain’s Shrinking Army
Ash Bhardwaj finds out why the British Army is shrinking.
22:00
The World Tonight—Will Trump respond to markets' tariff turbulence?
President Trump's global tariffs send shockwaves through global markets.
22:45
Maurice by E. M. Forster—5. A Letter from Greece
5/10E. M. Forster’s novel of gay love, published posthumously, now a beacon of gay literature.
23:00
Americast—Is Elon Musk leaving the White House?
Musk has called the reports "fake news"
23:30
Today in Parliament—04/04/2025
What happens if a PM loses an election but refuses to quit No 10? Sean Curran reports.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—05/04/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
Maybe I'm Amazed by John Harris—Episode Five
5/5John Harris's account of how music became a lifeline for his autistic son.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—05/04/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—05/04/2025
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:30
News Summary—05/04/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:34
Shipping Forecast—05/04/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:43
Prayer for the Day—Wonderful Women
Spiritual reflection to start the day with Rev Richard Frazer of the Church of Scotland.
05:45
Lent Talks—The Creed: That Jesus died and rose from the dead
Bishop Guli Francis-Dehqani gives a personal reflection on the Nicene Creed.
