BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Wednesday 1 April 2026

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Afternoon
Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—01/04/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  The Radio Universe—2. Moving to Mars
  2/5Emma Chapman's love letter to radio astronomy.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—01/04/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—01/04/2026
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—01/04/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  BBC Inside Science—26/03/2026
  A weekly programme looking at the science that's changing our world.
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—01/04/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—01/04/2026
  Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—01/04/2026
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—01/04/2026
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Life Changing—01/04/2026
  Extraordinary stories of life's turning points.
3. 09:30
  Everything Is Fake—Everything Is Fake and Nobody Cares, 4. The Lance Armstrong Defence
  If everyone is faking it and getting away with it, why wouldn't you?
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—01/04/2026
  Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
5. 11:00
  File on 4 Investigates—31/03/2026
  News-making original journalism investigating stories at home and abroad
6. 11:40
  This Week in History—01/04/2026
  Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
7. 11:45
  The Radio Universe—3. Beyond the Pale Blue Dot
  3/5Astrophysicist Emma Chapman's love letter to radio astronomy.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—01/04/2026
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—01/04/2026
  News and discussion of consumer affairs
3. 12:57
  Weather—01/04/2026
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  World at One—01/04/2026
  News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
5. 13:45
  The Shadow of the Cutteslowe Walls—Episode 3
  3/5The council estate which sat behind two ten-foot walls for 25 years.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—31/03/2026
  Contemporary drama in a rural setting
7. 14:15
  The Citadel—Series 10, Episode 1
  1/2The tenth and final series based on the book by AJ Cronin. It's 1934 and unsettling times.
8. 15:00
  Money Box—01/04/2026
  The latest news from the world of personal finance
9. 15:30
  Money, Influence and the NHS—New World Order
  3/3Dr Margaret McCartney’s quest to reveal conflicts of interest that may impact your care
10. 16:00
  Off air
  Programmes will resume at 16:15
11. 16:15
  The Media Show—01/04/2026
  This is the programme about a revolution in media.
12. 17:00
  PM—01/04/2026
  Full coverage of the day's news
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—01/04/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 18:30
  Stand-Up Specials—Ray Bradshaw Hears You
  Award-winning comedian Ray on the trials and tribulations of growing up with deaf parents.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—01/04/2026
  Contemporary drama in a rural setting.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—01/04/2026
  Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.
5. 20:00
  Moral Maze—01/04/2026
  Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories. #moralmaze
6. 21:00
  Stand-Up Specials—Live from the UK, S2 E6: Live Comedy Day
  Seann Walsh, Christopher Macarthur-Boyd, Emer Maguire and Carwyn Blayney join Angela.
7. 21:45
  Off air
  Programmes will resume at 22:00
8. 22:00
  The World Tonight—01/04/2026
  In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
9. 22:45
  Seascraper by Benjamin Wood—Episode 3
  3/10Thomas agrees to help Edgar Acheson and Acheson writes a cheque.
10. 23:00
  Brian & Roger—1. The Bet
  Brian is in a fix. Roger extends the hand of friendship.
11. 23:15
  Misguided Meditations—Episode 1 - Fluffy Bunny Island
  A series of surreal stories parodying the guided meditation boom. Starring Mina Anwar.
12. 23:30
  The Artificial Human—AI's Bubble Trouble?, 2. What are the consequences of an AI economic crash?
  2/3Aleks and Kevin ask, what are the consequences of the AI financial bubble bursting?
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—02/04/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  The Radio Universe—3. Beyond the Pale Blue Dot
  3/5Astrophysicist Emma Chapman's love letter to radio astronomy.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—02/04/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—02/04/2026
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—02/04/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  Inside Health—31/03/2026
  Series that demystifies health issues, bringing clarity to conflicting advice.
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—02/04/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—02/04/2026
  Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—02/04/2026
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.

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