Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—03/02/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
Constable's Year by Susan Owens—Episode 1: Suffolk
1/5The story of how John Constable’s relationship with the seasons shaped his life and art.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—03/02/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—03/02/2026
A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
05:00
News Summary—03/02/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:04
Yesterday in Parliament—03/02/2026
Alicia McCarthy reports as MPs debate Lord Mandelson's involvement with Jeffrey Epstein.
05:34
Shipping Forecast—03/02/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:43
Prayer for the Day—The voice is blessed - Feastday of St Blaise
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Michael Kelly.
05:45
Farming Today—03/02/26 Ban of electric shock collars for cows, grey squirrels, new egg business
RSPCA bans electric shock collars from dairy herds in its assured scheme.
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Morning
06:00
Today—03/02/2026
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
Intrigue—Ransom Man, 3. For the LOLz
Someone is suspected of being ransom_man. Jenny looks into his wild past.
09:30
Inside Health—Unlocking the mystery of Epstein-Barr Virus
How is EBV triggering autoimmune disease?
10:00
Woman's Hour—Sarah Ferguson, Child free guilt, Actor Susan Wokoma, Understanding the courts
Why has Sarah Ferguson's charity, Sarah's Trust, closed?
11:00
Screenshot—New Iranian Cinema
Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode explore new Iranian cinema and its global impact.
11:45
Constable's Year by Susan Owens—Episode 2: Spring
2/5The story of how John Constable’s relationship with the seasons shaped his life and art.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—03/02/2026
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
You and Yours—Call You and Yours
Call You and Yours - how have you made your home warmer and cheaper to run?
12:57
Weather—03/02/2026
The latest weather forecast
13:00
World at One—Conservatives pile on more pressure over Lord Mandelson and Jeffrey Epstein
The Conservatives see an opportunity to demand more information from the government.
13:45
In Detail...—Sanctuary: An Act of Defiance, Episode 2
A man begs for Sanctuary in a church. The vicar protects him, defying the government.
14:00
The Archers—02/02/2026
Amber faces a complication.
14:15
This Thing of Darkness—Series 4, 1. Admission
1/5Crime through a psychological lens.
15:00
Lady Killers with Lucy Worsley—Series 4, 58. Mary Pearcey - Murderous Lover
Lucy Worsley is on the case of Mary Pearcey accused of a horrific murder in 1890s London.
15:30
Thinking Allowed—The go-along research method
Laurie Taylor explores the value of research done in informal settings and on the move.
16:00
Artworks—A People's History of Punk, 3. I Fought the Law
3/3Chris Packham celebrates 50 years of punk attitude with the people behind the movement.
16:30
What's Up Docs?—How can you improve your focus?
Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken want to know how you can improve your ability to focus.
17:00
PM—Mandelson to step down from House of Lords
Keir Starmer says former minister 'let his country down' over alleged leaks to Epstein.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—Lord Mandelson is to step down from the House of Lords
Emails suggest Lord Mandelson gave sensitive government information to Jeffrey Epstein
18:30
You Heard It Here First—Series 3, 4. 'Your Smugness Emanates'
4/6Comedians struggle to decipher surreal soundscapes.
19:00
The Archers—03/02/2026
Will there be good news for Stella?
19:15
Front Row—Jared Bush, head of Walt Disney Animation Studios, on his record-breaking film Zootropolis 2
Jared Bush, head of Walt Disney Animation, on his record-breaking film Zootropolis 2.
20:00
Today—The Today Debate: Social Media
Amol Rajan is joined by an expert panel to discuss social media.
20:45
In Touch—Update on the Macular Society
Tensions about change at the Macular Society: We hear both sides of the argument.
21:00
Crossing Continents—India's sportswomen playing to be seen
How sport is giving some young women in India a way out of child marriage.
21:30
The Bottom Line—What Happens When Brands Change Hands?
Corporate mergers and takeovers are on the rise. Who are the winners and losers?
22:00
The World Tonight—Police investigate Mandelson over claims he leaked information to Epstein
Met Police starts criminal probe into Mandelson over alleged misconduct in public office
22:45
The White Lady of Morecambe by Jenn Ashworth—2. The Undertow
2/5Julie Hesmondhalgh continues Jenn Ashworth's original series set in the near future.
23:00
Illuminated—Bolton: The Happiest Town on Earth?
Does Bolton hold the secret to happiness?
23:30
Today in Parliament—03/02/2026
Alicia McCarthy reports on the day Peter Mandelson quit the House of Lords.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—04/02/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
Constable's Year by Susan Owens—Episode 2: Spring
2/5The story of how John Constable’s relationship with the seasons shaped his life and art.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—04/02/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—04/02/2026
A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
05:00
News Summary—04/02/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:04
Yesterday in Parliament—04/02/2026
Susan Hulme reports as MPs debate legislation that will remove benefit restrictions.
05:34
Shipping Forecast—04/02/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:43
Prayer for the Day—According to the Celtic calendar, it is already spring
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Michael Kelly.
05:45
Farming Today—04/02/26 The cost of decarbonising agriculture, young farmers in Northern Ireland, new entrant crofters
New report says the cost of decarbonising agriculture could leave many farmers in the red.
