Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—05/04/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
Maybe I'm Amazed by John Harris—Episode Five
5/5John Harris's account of how music became a lifeline for his autistic son.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—05/04/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—05/04/2025
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:30
News Summary—05/04/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:34
Shipping Forecast—05/04/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:43
Prayer for the Day—Wonderful Women
Spiritual reflection to start the day with Rev Richard Frazer of the Church of Scotland.
05:45
Lent Talks—The Creed: That Jesus died and rose from the dead
Bishop Guli Francis-Dehqani gives a personal reflection on the Nicene Creed.
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Morning
06:00
News and Papers—05/04/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
06:07
Open Country—Cornish Mining
Martha Kearney takes a trip through the past, present and future of mining in Cornwall.
06:30
Farming Today—05/04/25 Farming Today This Week: Trump's trade tariffs; Island life - from housing and ferries to dairy farming; Wildfires
Trump's trade tariffs and what it means for producers.
06:57
Weather—05/04/2025
The latest weather reports and forecast
07:00
Today—05/04/2025
Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
Saturday Live—Gyles Brandreth, Lorna Tucker, Paul Lamb, Sophie Duker
Writer and broadcaster Gyles Brandreth discusses his love of words and language.
10:00
Curious Cases—Series 23, The Diamond Throwdown
1/13Hannah Fry hates diamonds. Dara Ó Briain loves them. Can science bring them together?
10:30
Soul Music—I Feel Love
Stories of love, loss and legacy surrounding Donna Summer's iconic 1977 hit I Feel Love.
11:00
The Week in Westminster—05/04/2025
Vicki Young assesses the recent developments at Westminster.
11:30
From Our Own Correspondent—Taking back Khartoum
People in Sudan's capital tell stories of survival and solidarity during its years of war.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—05/04/2025
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
Money Box—Investments and Carers Allowance
How are tariffs affecting investments?
12:30
The Naked Week—Series 2, Tariffic Trump retaliation, and Woop Woop - it's the sound of the Thought Police.
5/6We plot 'tariffic' Trump retaliation, and go Woop Woop at the sound of the Thought Police.
12:57
Weather—05/04/2025
The latest weather forecast
13:00
News—05/04/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
13:10
Any Questions?—Kevin Hollinrake MP, Christopher Hope, Baroness Jones, Kirsty McNeill MP
Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Clara Vale Village Hall in Gateshead.
14:05
Any Answers?—05/04/2025
Topical discussion posing questions to a panel of political and media personalities
14:45
The Archers—04/04/2025
There’s a new opportunity at the abattoir.
15:00
Drama on 4—Tango Diaries by Ron Hutchinson
To some people, Tango is an obsession. To many, it is the spirit of life itself.
16:00
Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman’s Hour: Education Sec Bridget Phillipson, Author Marni Appleton, Women and prison
The Secretary of State on new early years places and SEND provision.
17:00
PM—05/04/2025
Full coverage of the day's news
17:30
Sliced Bread—Home Allergy Tests
Can home tests tell you if you have an allergy or a food intolerance?
17:54
Shipping Forecast—05/04/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
17:57
Weather—05/04/2025
The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—05/04/2025 Convoy shooting video contradicts Israeli account
A video has emerged which casts doubt on Israel's account of an attack in Gaza.
18:15
Loose Ends—Billy Porter, Deborah Frances White, Anna Chancellor, Lapsley, Anthony Joseph
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
19:00
Profile—Steve Witkoff
Trump's special envoy.
19:15
This Cultural Life—Abi Morgan
Screenwriter and playwright Abi Morgan shares her creative influences.
20:00
Archive on 4—Nato: Then, Now, Now What?
Michael Goldfarb looks back at 75 years of Nato's collective defence.
21:00
Moral Maze—Does elitism damage or protect art?
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
22:00
News—05/04/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
22:15
The Food Programme—Denmark's Food Revolution?
Sheila Dillon explores Denmark's moves towards organic and plant-based eating.
23:00
Call Jonathan Pie—Series 2, 2. A Strange Musk
3/8Pie tackles billionaires and the fallout from a dodgy tummy. With Dermot O’Leary
23:30
Nature Table—Series 1, Episode 1
1/6Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—06/04/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:15
Take Four Books—Eoin McNamee
Eoin McNamee talks about his new novel and explores its connections to three other works.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—06/04/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—06/04/2025
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:30
News Summary—06/04/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:34
Shipping Forecast—06/04/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:43
Bells on Sunday—The Church of St Mary and St Giles Buckerell in Devon
Bells on Sunday comes from the Church of St Mary and St Giles Buckerell in Devon.
05:45
In Touch—Benefits Reform; Answering Your Questions
In Touch tries to answer visually impaired people's questions about the benefit reforms.
