BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Friday 17 April 2026

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Evening
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Early
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—Stepping out of your Expertise
  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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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—17/04/2026
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  The Reunion—The Iraq War Peace Bus
  Kirsty Wark reunites peace campaigners who travelled to Baghdad to act as human shields.
3. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—17/04/2026
  Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
4. 11:00
  The Food Programme—A Day in the Life of a Hospital Chef
  Frank Fiore is the chef leading a new approach at Milton Keynes hospital. This is his day.
5. 11:45
  City of Lies: Love, Sex, Death and the Search for Truth in Tehran by Ramita Navai—Episode 5
  5/5Revealing portraits of the challenges ordinary people face in the Islamic Republic of Iran
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—17/04/2026
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  AntiSocial—17/04/2026
  Peace talks for the culture wars.
3. 12:57
  Weather—17/04/2026
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  World at One—17/04/2026
  News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
5. 13:45
  About the Girls—Friendship
  5/5Girls in the UK talk to Catherine Carr about their friendships and friendship groups.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—16/04/2026
  Pip goes to her appointment.
7. 14:15
  Limelight—Sabine, Episode 3
  3/5After a terrifying night, Elly is sure she knows who killed Sabine.
8. 14:45
  Life Without—Life Without North America
  What would happen to the world if the USA disappears?
9. 15:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—17/04/2026
  Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
10. 15:45
  Short Works—All the Brightest Colours by Rebecca F John
  Life's full of beauty and hardship for Annie, on the remote Welsh coast. By Rebecca F John
11. 16:00
  Last Word—17/04/2026
  Radio 4's weekly obituary programme
12. 16:30
  Life Changing—40 years to find my birth father
  Dr Sian Williams talks to a woman whose long search for her birth father ends just in time
13. 17:00
  PM—17/04/2026
  Full coverage of the day's news
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—17/04/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 18:30
  The News Quiz—Series 120, Episode 1
  1/8Andy is back with a brand new series of The News Quiz.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—17/04/2026
  Alice thinks she needs to take action.
4. 19:15
  Screenshot—Boxing
  Screenshot explore boxing on screen and guests include Tony Bellew and Amir El-Masry.
5. 20:00
  Any Questions?—17/04/2026
  Topical discussion posing questions to a panel of political and media personalities
6. 20:55
  This Week in History—April 13th to April 19th
  Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
7. 21:00
  Archive on 4—Sinéad O'Connor - A Life in Ten Songs
  Jo Whiley looks back at the artist's music and legacy.
8. 22:00
  The World Tonight—17/04/2026
  In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
9. 22:45
  Few and Far Between by Jan Carson—Episode Five
  5/10Alex learns more about Sandra.
10. 23:00
  Americast—17/04/2026
  Join Americast for insights and analysis on what's happening inside Trump's White House.
11. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—17/04/2026
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—18/04/2026
  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 5
  5/5Revealing portraits of the challenges ordinary people face in the Islamic Republic of Iran
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—18/04/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—18/04/2026
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:30
  News Summary—18/04/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—18/04/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—18/04/2026
  Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection
8. 05:45
  Life Without—Life Without North America
  What would happen to the world if the USA disappears?

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