Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—02/04/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
Maybe I'm Amazed by John Harris—Episode Two
2/5John Harris's account of how music became a lifeline for his autistic son.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—02/04/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—02/04/2025
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:00
News Summary—02/04/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:04
Yesterday in Parliament—02/04/2025
Alicia McCarthy reports on the justice secretary's statement about sentencing guidelines.
05:34
Shipping Forecast—02/04/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:43
Prayer for the Day—When fire is a blessing
Spiritual reflection to start the day with writer and broadcaster Anna Magnusson.
05:45
Farming Today—02/04/25 Housing shortages in Scottish islands, Farming Minister quizzed on farm support, tree planting.
Housing shortages on the Scottish islands and how they affect young people.
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Morning
06:00
Today—02/04/2025
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
More or Less—Is one in four people in the UK disabled?
Plus, what has Canada done to Donald Trump? Is Rachel Reeves chasing the model?
09:30
The History Podcast—Invisible Hands, 2. The Mad Monk
2/6Keith Joseph sets out on a campaign for capitalism that will transform Britain forever.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson, Anorexia legal case, Feminist yodelling
The Secretary of State on new early years places and SEND provision.
11:00
File on 4 Investigates—The Carbon Offset Trap
Max de Haldevang investigates problems with carbon offset projects.
11:40
This Week in History—March 31 - April 6
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
11:45
Maybe I'm Amazed by John Harris—Episode Three
3/5John Harris's account of how music became a lifeline for his autistic son.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—02/04/2025
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
You and Yours—Fraud Reduction, Motability, Almshouses
The UK’s fraud minister explains how the government is tackling fraud.
12:57
Weather—02/04/2025
The latest weather forecast
13:00
World at One—New details emerge about attack on aid convoy in Gaza, which left 15 emergency workers dead
Munther Abed, a volunteer with the Red Crescent, disputes the IDF's account of the attack.
13:45
Untaxing—3. Jaffa Cake or Biscuit?
Dan Neidle reveals the unexpected ways tax shapes our world.
14:00
The Archers—01/04/2025
The Grundys band together.
14:15
Drama on 4—Keeping the Wolf Out, The Light of Dawn
Crime drama set behind the Iron Curtain in 1960s Hungary. With Leo Bill and Clare Corbett.
15:00
The Law Show—Death and the Law in England and Wales
What you need to know when someone dies in England and Wales.
15:30
Currently—The Price of Equality
Anushka Asthana investigates why illegal pay discrimination is still happening in Britain.
16:00
The Media Show—Impact of Adolescence drama, Nintendo Switch 2 launch, The Young Turks
Getting past our misunderstandings about boys' media consumption.
17:00
PM—'Liberation Day' in the US
President Trump prepares his 'Liberation Day' for the US - what will it mean for others?
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—02/04/2025 5 days after the earthquake in Myanmar we have a special report from our correspondent
A BBC correspondent is one of the first foreign journalists in Myanmar since the disaster
18:30
The Ultimate Choice—Series 2, 1: Jane Austen v Where's Wally
1/6Steph McGovern poses devilishly devious dilemmas to guests Jason Cook and Lauren Pattison.
19:00
The Archers—02/04/2025
Emma decides to take the lead.
19:15
Front Row—Tilda Swinton, Michael Sheen on the new Welsh National Theatre, Richard Burton's influential teacher
Tilda Swinton on her latest film, and Michael Sheen on the new Welsh National Theatre.
20:00
Moral Maze—Does elitism damage or protect art?
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
21:00
Payslip Britain—Work's Performance Review
Sean Farrington sheds light on invisible trends affecting our lives at work.
21:30
Inside Health—Assisted dying: How can we be certain someone wants to die?
James Gallagher and the panel discuss the safeguarding implications of the proposed bill
22:00
The World Tonight—Trump announces ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs
The US president has announced sweeping tariffs of at least 10% on all US imports
22:45
Maurice by E. M. Forster—3. A Declaration of Love
3/10E. M. Forster’s novel of gay love, published posthumously, now a beacon of gay literature.
23:00
DMs Are Open—Series 4, 3. Late
3/6DMs Are Open continues with more sketches written by the next generation of comedy writers
23:15
Jamie MacDonald: Life on the Blink—Series 2, Toxic Role Model
4/4Stand-up comedian Jamie MacDonald’s unique perspective on living life with his blindness.
23:30
Today in Parliament—02/04/2025
Alicia McCarthy reports from Westminster on Prime Minister's Questions and more.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—03/04/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
Maybe I'm Amazed by John Harris—Episode Three
3/5John Harris's account of how music became a lifeline for his autistic son.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—03/04/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—03/04/2025
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:00
News Summary—03/04/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:04
Yesterday in Parliament—03/04/2025
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
05:34
Shipping Forecast—03/04/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:43
Prayer for the Day—Building the snore of memories
Spiritual reflection to start the day with writer and broadcaster Anna Magnusson.
05:45
Farming Today—03/04/25 Extreme risk of wildfires, review of environmental regulations, Rathlin Island, hunting turtle doves
Warnings of extreme risk of wildfires in Scotland.
