BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Thursday 16 April 2026

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—16/04/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  City of Lies: Love, Sex, Death and the Search for Truth in Tehran by Ramita Navai—Episode 3
  3/5Revealing portraits of the challenges ordinary people face in the Islamic Republic of Iran
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—16/04/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—16/04/2026
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—16/04/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  Yesterday in Parliament—16/04/2026
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—16/04/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—16/04/2026
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with Andrea Rea.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—16/04/2026
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—16/04/2026
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  In Our Time—16/04/2026
  Misha Glenny and guests discuss the ideas, people and events that have shaped our world.
3. 09:45
  Strong Message Here—16/04/2026
  Armando Iannucci and guests decode the utterly baffling world of political language.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—16/04/2026
  Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
5. 11:00
  This Cultural Life—16/04/2026
  In-depth conversations with some of the world's leading artists and creatives.
6. 11:45
  City of Lies: Love, Sex, Death and the Search for Truth in Tehran by Ramita Navai—Episode 4
  4/5Revealing portraits of the challenges ordinary people face in the Islamic Republic of Iran
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—16/04/2026
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Scam Secrets—16/04/2026
  Exposing the secret techniques criminals use to steal your money.
3. 12:32
  Sliced Bread—Infrared Saunas
  Greg Foot investigates the so-called wonder products making bold claims.
4. 12:57
  Weather—16/04/2026
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  World at One—16/04/2026
  News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
6. 13:45
  About the Girls—Sex and Consent
  4/5Girls all over the country talk to Catherine Carr about sex, consent and relationships.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—15/04/2026
  Contemporary drama in a rural setting.
8. 14:15
  Drama on 4—King's Pawn, Smells of Bale
  1/3Comedy drama series set in a Cardiff pawn shop. With Lisa Palfrey and Julian Lewis Jones.
9. 15:00
  Open Country—Deer culling
  Mary-Ann Ochota finds out about deer culling.
10. 15:27
  Radio 4 Appeal—Born Free Foundation
  Jenny Seagrove makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the Born Free Foundation
11. 15:30
  Feedback—16/04/2026
  Radio 4's forum for comments, queries, criticisms and congratulations.
12. 16:00
  The Briefing Room—16/04/2026
  David Aaronovitch presents in-depth explainers on big issues in the news.
13. 16:30
  BBC Inside Science—16/04/2026
  A weekly programme looking at the science that's changing our world.
14. 17:00
  PM—16/04/2026
  Full coverage of the day's news
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—16/04/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 18:30
  The Matt Forde Focus Group—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6Political comedy hosted by Matt Forde
3. 19:00
  The Archers—16/04/2026
  Contemporary drama in a rural setting.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—16/04/2026
  Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.
5. 20:00
  The Bottom Line—The Decisions That Made Me, Sophie O’Brien (Pollen Careers, CEO)
  Sophie O’Brien on how she plans to disrupt the recruitment industry.
6. 20:15
  The Media Show—15/04/2026
  This is the programme about a revolution in media.
7. 21:00
  Loose Ends—Ralf Little, Nina Gilligan, Sam Riley, Janet Devlin, Will Brown, Kiri Pritchard-McLean
  Kiri Pritchard-McLean and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
8. 21:45
  Strong Message Here—16/04/2026
  Armando Iannucci and guests decode the utterly baffling world of political language.
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—16/04/2026
  In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
10. 22:45
  Few and Far Between by Jan Carson—Episode Four
  4/10Marion introduces Alex to the Sleepers.
11. 23:00
  Radical with Amol Rajan—16/04/2026
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
12. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—16/04/2026
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—17/04/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  City of Lies: Love, Sex, Death and the Search for Truth in Tehran by Ramita Navai—Episode 4
  4/5Revealing portraits of the challenges ordinary people face in the Islamic Republic of Iran
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—17/04/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—17/04/2026
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—17/04/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  Yesterday in Parliament—17/04/2026
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—17/04/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—17/04/2026
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with Andrea Rea.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—17/04/2026
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.

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