BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Wednesday 8 April 2026

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—08/04/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  Lifeboat at the End of the World by Dominic Gregory—Episode 2
  2/5Dominic makes his first visit to the lifeboat station, where he is to watch and learn.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—08/04/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—08/04/2026
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—08/04/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  BBC Inside Science—Responding to your science questions
  Why men have nipples and how gravity slingshots work; your science questions answered.
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—08/04/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—St Peter - a new life begun
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Bishop David Walker.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—08/04/2026
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—08/04/2026
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Life Changing—I fled for my life at 16 to escape the Iranian regime
  Dr Sian Williams talks to a young woman forced to flee her Iranian home to save her life.
3. 09:30
  Everything Is Fake—Everything Is Fake and Nobody Cares, 5. Doctor’s Orders
  Who do you trust - the BBC or a cardiologist with millions of followers?
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—08/04/2026
  Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
5. 11:00
  File on 4 Investigates—The Experiments
  An investigation into widespread medical abuse in German children's homes.
6. 11:40
  This Week in History—April 6th to April 12th
  Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
7. 11:45
  Lifeboat at the End of the World by Dominic Gregory—Episode 3
  3/5Dominic joins the crew on board the lifeboat as it heads out to a yacht in difficulties.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—08/04/2026
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—08/04/2026
  News and discussion of consumer affairs
3. 12:57
  Weather—08/04/2026
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  World at One—08/04/2026
  News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
5. 13:45
  Puffed Up: Inventions Out of Thin Air—A Trip to the Dentist
  3/5Mark Miodownik reveals how we have air to thank for our shiny teeth and healthy bodies
6. 14:00
  The Archers—07/04/2026
  Adam has some news for David.
7. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Celia's Secret, Episode 2
  2/2Michael Frayn confides his shame to Radio 4 listeners at misunderstanding so much.
8. 15:00
  Money Box—08/04/2026
  The latest news from the world of personal finance.
9. 15:30
  Currently—Power to The People: Rewiring Britain
  Douglas Fraser explores the scale and the challenges of rewiring Britain's national grid.
10. 16:00
  The Bottom Line—The Decisions That Made Me, Alan French (Thomas Cook, CEO)
  Alan French on being at the helm of a collapsing company and turning it around.
11. 16:15
  The Media Show—08/04/2026
  This is the programme about a revolution in media.
12. 17:00
  PM—08/04/2026
  Full coverage of the day's news
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—08/04/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 18:30
  Stand-Up Specials—Amy Annette: I Survived the Noughties
  Award-winning comedian Amy Annette survived the Noughties. Now they're back.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—08/04/2026
  David is full of the joys of spring.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—08/04/2026
  Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.
5. 20:00
  Moral Maze—08/04/2026
  Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories. #moralmaze
6. 21:00
  The Life Scientific—Hiranya Peiris on unravelling the story of the universe
  Hiranya Peiris on discovering the origin and evolution of the universe.
7. 21:30
  Through Persian Eyes—Episode 1
  1/3Ali Ansari takes us on a Persian grand tour from 3000 BC to the present.
8. 22:00
  The World Tonight—08/04/2026
  In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
9. 22:45
  Seascraper by Benjamin Wood—Episode 8
  8/10Rescued from the sinking sand, a shaken Thomas is welcomed into a nearby inn to recover.
10. 23:00
  Brian & Roger—2. The Bet
  Brian is in a fix. Roger extends the hand of friendship.
11. 23:15
  Misguided Meditations—2. Wintery Wonderland
  A series of surreal stories parodying the guided meditation boom. Starring Mina Anwar.
12. 23:30
  Money, Influence and the NHS—Nice shoes, now about those drugs!
  1/3Dr Margaret McCartney’s quest to reveal conflicts of interest.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—09/04/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  Lifeboat at the End of the World by Dominic Gregory—Episode 3
  3/5Dominic joins the crew on board the lifeboat as it heads out to a yacht in difficulties.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—09/04/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—09/04/2026
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—09/04/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  Crossing Continents—Albania: Land, Money and the Sea
  Ivanka Trump, a beach full of sheep and the changing landscape of southern Albania.
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—09/04/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Mary - a mother consoled
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Bishop David Walker.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—09/04/2026
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.

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