BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Thursday 9 April 2026

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—09/04/2026
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  In Our Time—Handel's Messiah
  The origin and development of Handel's great sacred oratorio, premiered in Dublin in 1742.
3. 09:45
  Strong Message Here—09/04/2026
  Armando Iannucci and guests decode the utterly baffling world of political language.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—09/04/2026
  Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
5. 11:00
  This Cultural Life—Danielle de Niese
  Soprano Danielle de Niese reveals her cultural influences and formative experiences.
6. 11:45
  Lifeboat at the End of the World by Dominic Gregory—Episode 4
  4/5A kitesurfer stubbornly refuses help as he struggles to swim back to shore.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—09/04/2026
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Scam Secrets—09/04/2026
  Exposing the secret techniques criminals use to steal your money.
3. 12:32
  Sliced Bread—Earwax Removers
  Greg Foot investigates the so-called wonder products making bold claims.
4. 12:57
  Weather—09/04/2026
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  World at One—09/04/2026
  News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
6. 13:45
  Puffed Up: Inventions Out of Thin Air—When the Balloon Bursts
  4/5Mark Miodownik explores the inventions that blew up… and then flopped
7. 14:00
  The Archers—08/04/2026
  David is full of the joys of spring.
8. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Hope Bourne
  Eileen Atkins and Alex Jennings in Hope Bourne, a portrait of the writer/artist’s life.
9. 15:00
  Open Country—Carrifran Wildwood
  Martha Kearney visits an eco-restoration project in lowland Scotland.
10. 15:27
  Radio 4 Appeal—The Leprosy Mission
  Broadcaster Pam Rhodes makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of The Leprosy Mission
11. 15:30
  Feedback—09/04/2026
  Radio 4's forum for comments, queries, criticisms and congratulations.
12. 16:00
  The Briefing Room—09/04/2026
  David Aaronovitch presents in-depth explainers on big issues in the news.
13. 16:30
  BBC Inside Science—09/04/2026
  A weekly programme looking at the science that's changing our world.
14. 17:00
  PM—09/04/2026
  Full coverage of the day's news
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—09/04/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 18:30
  The Matt Forde Focus Group—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/6Political comedy hosted by Matt Forde.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—09/04/2026
  Alan rallies the troops.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—09/04/2026
  Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.
5. 20:00
  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.
6. 20:15
  The Media Show—08/04/2026
  This is the programme about a revolution in media.
7. 21:00
  Loose Ends—Jen Brister, Angelique Kidjo, Giles Terera, Jojo Moyes, Tessa Rose Jackson
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
8. 21:45
  Strong Message Here—09/04/2026
  Armando Iannucci and guests decode the utterly baffling world of political language.
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—09/04/2026
  In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
10. 22:45
  Seascraper by Benjamin Wood—Episode 9
  9/10The morning after he was rescued from the sinkpit Thomas wakes up at home.
11. 23:00
  Radical with Amol Rajan—09/04/2026
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
12. 23:30
  Money, Influence and the NHS—It’s Time Patients Knew
  2/3Dr Margaret McCartney’s quest to reveal conflicts of interest that may impact your care.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—10/04/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  Lifeboat at the End of the World by Dominic Gregory—Episode 4
  4/5A kitesurfer stubbornly refuses help as he struggles to swim back to shore.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—10/04/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—10/04/2026
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—10/04/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  The Briefing Room—09/04/2026
  David Aaronovitch presents in-depth explainers on big issues in the news.
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—10/04/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—St Thomas - doubts assuaged
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Bishop David Walker.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—10/04/2026
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.

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