Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—04/04/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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00:30
The Radio Universe—5. The Dark Side of the Moon
5/5 From the ruins of Arecibo to the Dark Side of the Moon. Read by Jasmine Hyde.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—04/04/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—04/04/2026
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
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05:30
News Summary—04/04/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—04/04/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—The Roman Centurion - a mystery to ponder
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Bishop David Walker.
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05:45
Lent Talks—Power and Community
A series of personal reflections on power.
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Morning
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06:00
News and Papers—04/04/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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06:07
Open Country—In Celebration of the Daffodil
Martha Kearney is in Cambridgeshire to celebrate the humble daffodil.
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06:30
Farming Today—04/04/2026 Farming Today This Week: Ferry disruption, fishing industry hit by fuel costs, lambing, wild daffodils
Warnings ferry service disruption putting animal welfare at risk on Scottish islands.
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06:57
Weather—04/04/2026
The latest weather reports and forecast
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07:00
Today—04/04/2026
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Saturday Live—Bear Grylls, Music Composition, Flaming Feasts, and the Inheritance Tracks of Lesley Joseph
Bear Grylls joins Adrian for extraordinary stories from remarkable people.
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10:00
Opening Lines—Celebrating Stoppard
John Yorke celebrates the radio dramas of Tom Stoppard.
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10:15
Spotlight—Celebrating Stoppard: The Dissolution of Dominic Boot
Tom Stoppard's first play for BBC Radio. A man, a taxi and a mounting problem.
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10:30
Artworks—Stoppard at Work
Actors, directors and more share insights on working with the playwright Tom Stoppard.
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11:00
Radical with Amol Rajan—Rethinking Democracy: Would Citizens Do a Better Job than Politicians? (Hélène Landemore)
The Yale Political Theorist and author makes the case for citizen rule.
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11:30
From Our Own Correspondent—Viktor Orbán's anti-Ukraine election gambit
The Hungarian PM is seeking re-election with tough rhetoric about Ukraine and the EU.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—04/04/2026
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
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12:04
Money Box—Pension Age Rise and April Tax Changes
Millions of people are set to work for longer as the State Pension age starts to rise.
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12:30
The Naked Week—Series 4, Jesus Christ Superstarmer, and Dark Satanic Mills
5/6 And was The Naked Week builded here, among these dark satanic Mills?
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12:57
Weather—04/04/2026
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
News—04/04/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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13:10
Any Questions?—Lord Falconer, Heledd Fychan MS, Ben Maguire MP, Dame Penny Mordaunt
James Cook presents political debate from Stanley Arts in Croydon, south London.
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14:05
Any Answers?—04/04/2026
Listeners respond to the issues raised in the preceding edition of Any Questions?
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14:45
The Archers—03/04/2026
Brian tries to speak to Miranda.
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15:00
Spotlight—Celebrating Stoppard: Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, 1. In the Wings
Tom Stoppard's comedy about two minor characters from Shakespeare's Hamlet.
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16:00
Spotlight—Celebrating Stoppard: Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, 2. Mission
Tom Stoppard's existential comedy about two minor characters from Hamlet.
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17:00
PM—President Trump says Tehran has 48 hours to make a deal
The president pressures Iran as the search intensifies for a missing US crew airman.
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17:30
Sliced Bread—Collagen (2026 update)
What's the latest on Collagen?
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—04/04/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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17:57
Weather—04/04/2026
The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—President Trump issues ultimatum to Iran
President Trump tells Iran to make a deal, or face Hell in 48 hours.
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18:15
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.
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19:00
Profile—Jed Mercurio
The man with the midas touch, Jed Mercurio, one of the UK’s most successful screenwriters.
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19:15
This Cultural Life—Don McCullin
Photographer Sir Don McCullin reveals his cultural influences and formative experiences.
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20:00
Archive on 4—Tom Stoppard: Verbatim
Sir Tom Stoppard's life story in his own words.
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21:00
Spotlight—Celebrating Stoppard: Darkside
A play for radio by Sir Tom Stoppard incorporating The Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd
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22:00
News—04/04/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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22:15
The Food Programme—Generation Z
Jaega Wise investigates how economics and social media are effecting how young people eat.
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23:00
The Matt Forde Focus Group—Series 2, 4. The Politics of Utopia
4/6 Is the dream of a perfect society the most dangerous idea in politics?
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23:30
Counterpoint—Series 39, Final, 2026
13/13 The general knowledge music quiz chaired by Paul Gambaccini
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—05/04/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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00:15
Take Four Books—Yann Martel
The writer Yann Martel on his new novel, Son of Nobody, and its three literary influences.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—05/04/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—05/04/2026
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
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05:30
News Summary—05/04/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—05/04/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—The Cathedral Church of Saint Peter and Saint Wilfrid, Ripon in North Yorkshire
Bells on Sunday comes from the Cathedral Church of Saint Peter and Saint Wilfrid, Ripon.
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05:45
In Touch—Payment Card Accessibility, Changes to the Motability Scheme
UK Finance has recently published new guidance to improve payment card accessibility.
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