Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—28/04/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
To the Edge of the World by Tilar J Mazzeo—Episode 1
1/5The true story of the world’s first female captain of a merchant clipper ship.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—28/04/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—28/04/2026
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:00
News Summary—28/04/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:04
Yesterday in Parliament—28/04/2026
Sean Curran reports as MPs and peers argue over whether to ban social media for under-16s.
05:34
Shipping Forecast—28/04/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—Preparing the ground for growth
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Furaha Mussanzi.
05:45
Farming Today—28/04/2026 Cornish fishing strategy; agroforestry - trees and pasture; potato surplus
Fishermen and scientists come together in Cornwall to better manage fisheries.
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Morning
06:00
Today—28/04/2026
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
The Life Scientific—Dean Lomax on discovering ichthyosaurs and defying nay-sayers
Dean Lomax on his unconventional route into palaeontology and making BIG discoveries.
09:30
All in the Mind—How to be OK in a world that isn’t
And should we plan in 20 minutes a day dedicated to worrying?
10:00
Woman's Hour—Royal state visit to US and Epstein survivors, Abortion law, Plastic waste art
Could the planned round table of Epstein survivors overshadow the King & Queen's US visit?
11:00
Screenshot—Nudity
Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode explore nudity on screen.
11:45
To the Edge of the World by Tilar J Mazzeo—Episode 2
2/5The true story of the world’s first female captain of a merchant clipper ship.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—28/04/2026
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
You and Yours—Call You & Yours: Why's it good to exercise with others?
Call You & Yours: Why's it good to exercise with others?
12:57
Weather—28/04/2026
The latest weather forecast
13:00
World at One—Morgan McSweeney apologises for Mandelson appointment
It comes as MPs are set to vote on whether the prime minister will face a sleaze inquiry.
13:45
Second-Hand Stories—Jenny & The Figurine
2/5James Peak buys old things for Tony's antiques stall in Enfield Town, and hears stories...
14:00
The Archers—27/04/2026
David has an idea...
14:15
Takeover—Series 1, Episode 2
2/4High-stake deals and sibling rivalry set in the world of the super wealthy.
15:00
History's Heroes—Miss La La and Kaira Fly Through the Air
A circus performer and her acrobatic partner defy convention to become icons of the ring
15:30
Beyond Belief—War and Peace
How do different faiths define a 'just war'?
16:00
Moving Pictures—The Boating Party by Mary Cassatt
A long, slow look at great artworks, photographed in extraordinary detail.
16:30
What's Up Docs?—Should you improve your balance?
Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken explore how we can improve our balance.
17:00
PM—President Trump hails ‘most cherished friendship'
Royals welcomed at the White House as a leaked video of the UK ambassador emerges.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—President Trump welcomes the King and Queen
The King has held private talks with Donald Trump at the White House
18:30
Nature Table—Series 5, 4: Common Frogs & Promiscuous Oaks
4/6Promiscuous Oak Trees wow the guests.
19:00
The Archers—28/04/2026
Tensions rise at Home Farm.
19:15
Front Row—Children's Laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce on the new Children's Booker Prize
Children's Laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce on the power of books and Kae Tempest's new novel
20:00
File on 4 Investigates—Searching for Soldier Dad
DNA detectives track down the British soldiers who fathered children in Kenya
20:40
In Touch—Barriers at the Ballot
The latest news on enabling secret and independent voting for blind people.
21:00
Crossing Continents—Driving Against Net Zero
How populists are driving against the politics of Net Zero.
21:30
Great Lives—Coco Khan picks Edith Garrud, the jujitsu fighting suffragette
Journalist Coco Khan picks the formidable jujitsu fighting suffragette, Edith Garrud.
22:00
The World Tonight—King delivers historic address to US Congress
Charles III's visit comes at a low point in recent transatlantic relations
22:45
The Prisoner by Sally Carson—Episode 2
2/10The sequel to Sally Carson’s rediscovered masterpiece Crooked Cross.
23:00
Uncanny—Cold Cases, Case 4: The Cock Lane Poltergeist
4/12What happens when a ghost accuses someone of murder? Danny Robins investigates.
23:30
Today in Parliament—28/04/2026
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—29/04/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
To the Edge of the World by Tilar J Mazzeo—Episode 2
2/5The true story of the world’s first female captain of a merchant clipper ship.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—29/04/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—29/04/2026
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:00
News Summary—29/04/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:04
Yesterday in Parliament—29/04/2026
Alicia McCarthy reports as MPs reject calls for an inquiry into the prime minister.
05:34
Shipping Forecast—29/04/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—The gift of hospitality
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Furaha Mussanzi.
05:45
Farming Today—29/04/26 Giant greenhouse, silvohorticulture, Scottish election
Giant greenhouse, silvohorticulture, Scottish election.
