Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—22/04/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
Self-Help from the Middle Ages by Peter Jones—Pride
2/5Historian Peter Jones explores the deadly sin of Superbia, or as we know it - pride.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—22/04/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—22/04/2026
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:00
News Summary—22/04/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:04
Yesterday in Parliament—22/04/2026
Susan Hulme reports as ex-Foreign Office chief Sir Olly Robbins talks to MPs in Parliament
05:34
Shipping Forecast—22/04/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—Held in loving arms
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Elizabeth Rawlinson-Mills.
05:45
Farming Today—22/04/26 Bird flu jab for people, fairness in supply chain, vertical farming
New vaccine trial to protect people against bird flu.
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Morning
06:00
Today—22/04/2026
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
Life Changing—I fell 900ft to the ground - and survived
A mid-air collision plunged Rob Bugden 900ft to the ground - miraculously, he survived.
09:30
Currently—Inside ARIA
Evan Davis goes inside the UK’s ambitious new Advanced Research and Invention Agency.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Naomi Parry, Breast reconstruction delays, Passport Bros
Why are there continued and long delays for some women waiting for breast reconstruction?
11:00
Today—The Today Debate - The future of the monarchy
Anna Foster chairs a debate on the future of the monarchy.
11:45
Self-Help from the Middle Ages by Peter Jones—Anger
3/5Historian Peter Jones explores the deadly sin of Ira, or as we know it today - anger.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—22/04/2026
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
You and Yours—Anatomy of a Romance Scam
How it feels to be in the grip of a sophisticated romance scam.
12:57
Weather—22/04/2026
The latest weather forecast
13:00
World at One—How safe is the prime minister's job?
The opposition renews calls for Keir Starmer to resign over the Lord Mandelson affair.
13:45
Last Word: Doing Death Differently—Lay this body down
3/5Matthew Bannister on changing attitudes to dying, death and how we memorialise our dead.
14:00
The Archers—21/04/2026
Ruth has things on her mind.
14:15
Drama on 4—Follow the Money
The story behind the making of the 1976 movie classic All the President’s Men.
15:00
Money Box—Money Box Live: Your Summer Holidays
How is the conflict in the Middle East affecting your travel plans?
15:30
Lab Rats
The Lab Rats recreate one of science's greatest experiments.
16:00
The Bottom Line—The Decisions That Made Me: Richard Farleigh (Dragon’s Den, entrepreneur)
Richard Farleigh on becoming a successful investor and his humble stumbles along the way.
16:15
The Media Show—The future of teleshopping, Hungary's media post Orban defeat, Danny Robins from Uncanny, Mandelson vetting row scoop
Future of teleshopping, Hungary's media post Orban defeat, Danny Robins from Uncanny.
17:00
PM—22/04/2026
Full coverage of the day's news
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—Iran says it's seized two cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz
President Trump has agreed to extend the ceasefire between the US and Iran
18:30
Stand-Up Specials—Matt Hutchinson: Are You Really the Doctor?
Life as a comedian and black doctor in the NHS.
19:00
The Archers—22/04/2026
The countryside is coming to life at the Rewilding.
19:15
Front Row—Michael Jackson biopic controversy
We review the new biopic Michael, which stars Michael Jackson's nephew Jaafar.
20:00
AntiSocial—Super skinny celebs
What does Hollywood’s ultra-thin trend mean for body positivity?
20:45
Human Intelligence—Series 1, Collectors: Sei Shōnagon
The author of a Japanese masterpiece who saw the beauty and absurdity in everyday life.
21:00
The Life Scientific—Helen Hastie on the future of human-robot relations
Professor Helen Hastie on the positive future role for robots in our world.
21:30
Through Persian Eyes—Episode 3
3/3Ali Ansari concludes his grand tour of Iranian history travelling from the 1700s to today.
22:00
The World Tonight—Labour MPs share frustration with embattled Starmer
Hostile briefings against the Prime Minister after sacking of top civil servant
22:45
Few and Far Between by Jan Carson—Episode 8
8/10As the storm hits Lough Neagh, Alex confronts the Connollys.
23:00
Brian & Roger—4. Old Habits
Brian is tempted by a discovery made under the stairs.
23:15
The Skewer—Series 16, 1. The Incredible Starmer. (You wouldn't like him when he's angry)
1/5The Incredible Starmer (you wouldn't like him when he's angry).
23:30
Today in Parliament—22/04/2026
Mandelson vetting row at PMQs.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—23/04/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
Self-Help from the Middle Ages by Peter Jones—Anger
3/5Historian Peter Jones explores the deadly sin of Ira, or as we know it today - anger.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—23/04/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—23/04/2026
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:00
News Summary—23/04/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:04
Yesterday in Parliament—23/04/2026
Sean Curran reports on Prime Minister's Questions - and more.
05:34
Shipping Forecast—23/04/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—Hamlet’s philosophy
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Elizabeth Rawlinson-Mills.
05:45
Farming Today—23/04/26 Fertiliser, fossil fuels, recycling farm plastics.
New report warns UK is too reliant on global supply chains for its fertiliser.
