Schedule
Early
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.
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Morning
06:00
Today—29/04/2026
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
Life Changing—From gym workout to world champion
Approaching 50, Anna Bailey tried out the gym - and discovered a world-beating talent.
09:30
Currently—Playing Spies
Gordon Corera investigates Russia's new front line of amateur espionage.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Maureen Lipman, Memoirs, Black maternal health, Women in security, Afghan women's football
As Lena Dunham’s Famesick tops the bestseller charts, what makes a great memoir?
11:00
File on 4 Investigates—Searching for Soldier Dad
DNA detectives track down the British soldiers who fathered children in Kenya
11:40
This Week in History—April 27th to May 3rd
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
11:45
To the Edge of the World by Tilar J Mazzeo—Episode 3
3/51856 Mary Ann Patten's seamanship is tested when her husband falls critically ill.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—29/04/2026
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
You and Yours—Housing Secretary, Weather Apps and Cheap Perfume
Housing Secretary, Weather Apps and Cheap Perfume.
12:57
Weather—29/04/2026
The latest weather forecast
13:00
World at One—Two Jewish men stabbed in Golders Green
A man has been arrested. We have the latest and speak to the local rabbi.
13:45
Second-Hand Stories—Deirdre & The Ruby Ring
3/5James Peak buys old things for Tony's antiques stall in Enfield Town, and hears stories...
14:00
The Archers—28/04/2026
Tensions rise at Home Farm.
14:15
Drama on 4—The Voice in My Ear
Charlotte Riley stars in a real-time drama about a romantic weekend away thrown off course
15:00
Money Box—Renters and Landlords: Your Questions Answered
Money Box Live answers your questions on the Renters' Rights Act.
15:30
Currently—Sophia v AI Slop
Sophia Smith Galer investigates an AI-generated biography of herself being sold online.
16:00
When It Hits the Fan—Trouble at the FBI
David Yelland and Farzana Baduel on how to fight claims of going missing in action.
16:15
The Media Show—King Charles's US visit, attacks on journalists, I'm a Celeb editing row
This is the programme about a revolution in media.
17:00
PM—Police chief faces fury after two Jewish men stabbed in North London
Police declare terrorist incident after two Jewish men stabbed in North London.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—Police declare terror incident after two Jewish men stabbed in London
Suspect with a history of violence and mental health issues is in custody, police say
18:30
Stand-Up Specials—Emer Maguire: Patron Saint of Bad Luck
Comedian Emer Maguire has her worst year but learns how to live her best life.
19:00
The Archers—29/04/2026
Bert doesn’t want to be alone.
19:15
Front Row—Paul Weller on his musical evolution
As he releases Weller at the BBC Volume 2, Paul Weller talks to Kirsty Wark.
20:00
AntiSocial—Is the UK a Christian country?
A report suggesting a spike in church attendance reignites a long-standing debate.
20:45
Human Intelligence—Series 1, Collectors: Denis Diderot
The Enlightenment encyclopaedist; the ultimate interdisciplinary thinker.
21:00
The Life Scientific—Dean Lomax on discovering ichthyosaurs and defying nay-sayers
Dean Lomax on his unconventional route into palaeontology and making BIG discoveries.
21:30
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?
22:00
The World Tonight—Golders Green attack declared a terrorist incident
A man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after two Jewish men were stabbed
22:45
The Prisoner by Sally Carson—Episode 3
3/10The sequel to Sally Carson’s rediscovered masterpiece Crooked Cross.
23:00
Brian & Roger—5. Agamemnon
Roger is intrigued by Brian’s mission to help thousands of other men.
23:15
The Skewer—Series 16, 2. Lie Back and Think of England
2/5Trump has a ballroom blitz and Charles lies back and thinks of England.
23:30
Today in Parliament—29/04/2026
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—30/04/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
To the Edge of the World by Tilar J Mazzeo—Episode 3
3/51856 Mary Ann Patten's seamanship is tested when her husband falls critically ill.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—30/04/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—30/04/2026
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:00
News Summary—30/04/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:04
Yesterday in Parliament—30/04/2026
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
05:34
Shipping Forecast—30/04/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—Mentorship or friendship?
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Furaha Mussanzi.
05:45
Farming Today—30/04/26 Agro-forestry pioneer, Welsh election, decline in dawn chorus birds
Why the key to resilient farming could be trees.
