Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—16/04/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
Language City by Ross Perlin—Husniya
2/5Linguist Ross Perlin meets speakers of little-known languages across New York.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—16/04/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—16/04/2025
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:00
News Summary—16/04/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:04
BBC Inside Science—How can science help us fight wildfires?
In the past few days, UK firefighters have been tackling wildfires across the UK.
05:34
Shipping Forecast—16/04/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:43
Prayer for the Day—Real Listening
A reflection and prayer to start the day with Dr Geraldine Smyth OP.
05:45
Farming Today—16/04/25 - India trade deal, Scottish ferries, digital sheep farming
India trade deal, Scottish ferries, digital sheep farming, spring on the farm.
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Morning
06:00
Today—16/04/2025
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
Life Changing—The Piano Tuner's Tale
Ed Stewart reveals how his life and career were defined by a violent row at a teen party.
09:30
The History Podcast—Invisible Hands, 4. The Big Bang
4/6How one man brought down Britain's oldest bank.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Supreme Court definition of a woman, Disabled children and social care support, Parental infidelity
The UK Supreme Court rules the legal definition of a woman is based on biological sex.
11:00
File on 4 Investigates—What’s Happening to Your Vet Bills?
Investigation into veterinary surgery prices.
11:40
This Week in History—April 14 - April 20
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
11:45
Language City by Ross Perlin—Boris
3/5Linguist Ross Perlin meets speakers of little-known languages across New York.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—16/04/2025
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
You and Yours—Doorstep Crime, Private Tutoring, Buy-to-let Parking
Doorstep crime increased by more than 7% last year, according to Action Fraud.
12:57
Weather—16/04/2025
The latest weather forecast
13:00
World at One—Supreme Court: legal definition of a woman based on biological sex
Judges rule say the "concept of sex is binary".
13:45
Beyond Lonely—Ever So Lonely
Jason Arday explores loneliness from a personal perspective.
14:00
The Archers—15/04/2025
A mystery deepens for Freddie.
14:15
The Interrogation—Series 8, Stephen
2/3Roy Williams's crime drama starring Kenneth Cranham and Alex Lanipekun. 2/3 Stephen
15:00
Money Box—Money Box Live: Social Housing
Money Box Live asks who qualifies for social housing and how it works.
15:30
Flight of the Vulture
Sacha Dench investigates the plight of one of the world's most persecuted birds.
16:00
The Media Show—Reporting on the British Steel crisis, should we 'ditch' intellectual property law? and Saturday Night Live for Britain?
Reporting on the British Steel crisis, and Sky brings Saturday Night Live to the UK.
17:00
PM—16/04/2025
Full coverage of the day's news
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—16/04/2025 Supreme Court rules that the legal definition of a woman is based on biological sex
The judge warns that the ruling should not be seen as victory for one side over another
18:30
The Ultimate Choice—Series 2, Episode 3: Dad's Army v Spice Girls
3/6Steph McGovern poses devilishly devious dilemmas to guests Darren Harriott and Zoe Lyons.
19:00
The Archers—16/04/2025
Brian attempts to keep the peace.
19:15
Front Row—Photographer Susan Meiselas, The Impact of Trump's Tariffs on Musical Instrument Manufacturers, Author Ewan Morrison.
Kirsty Wark speaks to documentary photographer Susan Meiselas and author Ewan Morrison.
20:00
Moral Maze—What is the ethical purpose of the NHS?
Debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
21:00
Payslip Britain—Making Ends Meet
Sean Farrington talks to people who need a second job so they can afford to live.
21:30
Inside Health—Can you be addicted to sugar?
James explores the science of a sweet tooth and then gets tips on how to brush like a pro.
22:00
The World Tonight—What's the impact of Supreme Court's gender ruling?
Judges rule a woman is defined by biological sex.
22:45
One Came Back by Rose McDonagh—Episode 3
3/10Emily revisits the past after catching another glimpse of Nicky's doppelganger.
23:00
DMs Are Open—Series 4, 5. Enemies
5/6DMs Are Open continues with more sketches written by the great British public.
23:15
The Skewer—Series 13, Man of Steel and Art of the Deal
1/6The week's news - remixed. This week Charlie XCX's Trump Bump and Starmer: Man of Steel.
23:30
BBC National Short Story Award—BBC National Short Story Award 2024, Pieces by Manish Chauhan
3/5The third of the five shortlisted stories for this year's BBC National Short Story Award.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—17/04/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
Language City by Ross Perlin—Boris
3/5Linguist Ross Perlin meets speakers of little-known languages across New York.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—17/04/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—17/04/2025
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:00
News Summary—17/04/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:04
Flight of the Vulture
Sacha Dench investigates the plight of one of the world's most persecuted birds.
05:34
Shipping Forecast—17/04/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:43
Prayer for the Day—Out of the Mouths of Babes
A reflection and prayer to start the day with Dr Geraldine Smyth OP.
05:45
Farming Today—170425 - food standards, farmers' mental health, spring lambing
Food standards, farmers' mental health, spring lambing.
