BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Thursday 2 April 2026

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—02/04/2026
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  In Our Time—02/04/2026
  Misha Glenny and guests discuss the ideas, people and events that have shaped our world.
3. 09:45
  Strong Message Here—02/04/2026
  Armando Iannucci and guests decode the utterly baffling world of political language.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—02/04/2026
  Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
5. 11:00
  This Cultural Life—02/04/2026
  Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.
6. 11:45
  The Radio Universe—4. Little Green Men
  4/5Astrophysicist Emma Chapman's love letter to radio astronomy.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—02/04/2026
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Scam Secrets—02/04/2026
  Exposing the secret techniques criminals use to steal your money.
3. 12:32
  Sliced Bread—02/04/2026
  Greg Foot investigates the so-called wonder products making bold claims.
4. 12:57
  Weather—02/04/2026
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  World at One—02/04/2026
  News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
6. 13:45
  The Shadow of the Cutteslowe Walls—Episode 4
  4/5The council estate which sat behind two ten-foot walls for 25 years.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—01/04/2026
  Contemporary drama in a rural setting.
8. 14:15
  The Citadel—Series 10, Episode 2
  2/2The final series based on the book by AJ Cronin. Unsettling times for Denny and Manson.
9. 15:00
  Open Country—02/04/2026
  Martha Kearney starts a new series of Open Country celebrating the daffodil in Thriplow.
10. 15:27
  Radio 4 Appeal—Amos Trust
  Maxine Peake makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Amos Trust.
11. 15:30
  Feedback—02/04/2026
  Radio 4's forum for comments, queries, criticisms and congratulations.
12. 16:00
  The Briefing Room—02/04/2026
  Combining original insights into major news stories with topical investigations.
13. 16:30
  BBC Inside Science—02/04/2026
  A weekly programme looking at the science that's changing our world.
14. 17:00
  PM—02/04/2026
  Full coverage of the day's news
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—02/04/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 18:30
  The Matt Forde Focus Group—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6Political comedy hosted by Matt Forde.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—02/04/2026
  Contemporary drama in a rural setting.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—02/04/2026
  Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.
5. 20:00
  Off air
  Programmes will resume at 20:15
6. 20:15
  The Media Show—01/04/2026
  This is the programme about a revolution in media.
7. 21:00
  Loose Ends—28/03/2026
  Stuart Maconie and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
8. 21:45
  Strong Message Here—02/04/2026
  Armando Iannucci and guests decode the utterly baffling world of political language.
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—02/04/2026
  In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
10. 22:45
  Seascraper by Benjamin Wood—Episode 4
  4/10Thomas is sent to the Post Office to pay in the cheque that Acheson has written them.
11. 23:00
  Radical with Amol Rajan—02/04/2026
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
12. 23:30
  The Artificial Human—AI's Bubble Trouble?, 3. If the bubble bursts, where next for AI?
  3/3Aleks and Kevin look at what a burst AI bubble would mean for the future direction of AI.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—03/04/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  The Radio Universe—4. Little Green Men
  4/5Astrophysicist Emma Chapman's love letter to radio astronomy.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—03/04/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—03/04/2026
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—03/04/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  The Briefing Room—02/04/2026
  Combining original insights into major news stories with topical investigations.
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—03/04/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—03/04/2026
  Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—03/04/2026
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.

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