Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—01/03/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
The Many Lives of James Lovelock by Jonathan Watts—Episode 5
5/5Controversy and disappointment dogged Lovelock’s later years.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—01/03/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—01/03/2025
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—01/03/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:30
News Briefing—01/03/2025
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Prayer for the Day—St David's Day
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with the Very Revd Dr Sarah Rowland Jones
05:45
Why Do We Do That?—Series 2, 6. Why do we lie?
Ella Al-Shamahi asks why do we lie?
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Morning
06:00
News and Papers—01/03/2025
The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
06:07
This Natural Life—Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall explains why the natural world is so important to him.
06:30
Farming Today—01/03/25 - Farming Today This Week: NFU Conference, Climate Change Committee report, bulbs for methane, beavers, ploughing.
NFU Conference, Climate Change Committee report, bulbs for methane, beavers, ploughing.
06:57
Weather—01/03/2025
The latest weather reports and forecast
07:00
Today—01/03/2025
Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
Saturday Live—Lindsey Burrow, Connor Allen, John McFall, Jared Harris
Lindsey Burrow shares her story of love, loss, resilience and advocacy.
10:00
You're Dead to Me—Arctic Exploration: the fatal quest for the Northwest Passage
Join Greg and his guests to learn all about the perilous history of Arctic exploration.
10:30
The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 47, Bradford
2/6Investigating every aspect of the food we eat.
11:00
The Week in Westminster—01/03/2025
George Parker of the Financial Times assesses the latest developments at Westminster.
11:30
From Our Own Correspondent—Trump, Putin and the new global order
Steve Rosenberg on how the rapprochement between the US and Russia is viewed in Moscow.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—01/03/2025
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
Money Box—Water Bills and Stamp Duty
Water bills will rise soon, but what help is there for people struggling with costs?
12:30
The News Quiz—Series 116, 8. Mr. Starmer Goes To Washington
8/8Scott Bennett and Lucy Porter join host Andy Zaltzman for the topical panel quiz show.
12:57
Weather—01/03/2025
The latest weather forecast
13:00
News—01/03/2025
The latest national and international news and weather reports from BBC Radio 4
13:10
Any Questions?—Douglas Alexander MP, Meghan Gallacher MSP, Frances Guy, Fiona Hyslop MSP
Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Dunblane Cathedral.
14:00
Any Answers?—01/03/2025
Call Any Answers? to have your say on the big issues in the news this week.
14:45
The Archers—28/02/2025
Tracy galvanises a friend.
15:00
The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter—Part Two
2/2The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter by Carson McCullers, dramatised by Amanda Dalton. Part Two.
16:00
Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman’s Hour: Tamsin Greig and Celia Imrie, Esther Ghey, Nnedi Okorafor, Same Dress Different Bodies, Fostering, Rory
Celia Imrie and Tamsin Greig are currently starring in Backstroke, a new play in London.
17:00
PM—01/03/2025
Full coverage of the day's news.
17:30
Political Thinking with Nick Robinson—The Carla Denyer 2025 One
The co-leader of the Green Party of England and Wales joins Nick for a conversation.
17:54
Shipping Forecast—01/03/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
17:57
Weather—01/03/2025
The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—01/03/2025 President Zelensky meets Sir Keir Starmer
President Zelensky meets Sir Keir Starmer after row with Donald Trump
18:15
Loose Ends—Dave Gorman, Angela Barnes, Simon Barnes, HotWax, Ni Maxine
Stuart Maconie is with Dave Gorman, Angela Barnes, Simon Barnes, HotWax and Ni Maxine.
19:00
Profile—Friedrich Merz
Germany's chancellor-in-waiting.
19:15
The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 32, How selfish are we really? - Jo Brand, Matti Wilks and Steve Jones
Brian Cox and Robin Ince are on their best behaviour as they explore altruism.
20:00
Archive on 4—No Blacks No Irish
A personal ear-popping history of Irish and Caribbean people through culture and society.
21:00
Moral Maze—How should Britain deal with Donald Trump?
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
22:00
News—01/03/2025
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
22:15
The Food Programme—Closing London's 'Kitchen of the Universe'
Sheila Dillon examines the impact of closing Smithfield and Billingsgate markets in London
23:00
Alexei Sayle's Imaginary Sandwich Bar—Series 5, 1. The Sense of an Abrupt Ending
1/4Changes of government, global power struggles and making up gossip for a living
23:30
Counterpoint—Series 38, Heat 9, 2025
9/13The general knowledge music quiz chaired by Paul Gambaccini
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—02/03/2025
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
00:15
Take Four Books—Laurent Binet
French author Laurent Binet tells us about his new book and its three influences.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—02/03/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—02/03/2025
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—02/03/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:30
News Briefing—02/03/2025
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Bells on Sunday—The Parish Church of St Peter, Tiverton in Devon
Bells on Sunday comes from the Parish Church of St Peter, Tiverton in Devon.
05:45
In Touch—Consultation Exercise at RNIB; Blind Baker
Reaction to a consultation exercise at RNIB, and a visit to a blind baker.
