Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—03/01/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
Larkin Revisited—The Whitsun Weddings
Simon Armitage explores Philip Larkin's poem The Whitsun Weddings.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—03/01/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—03/01/2026
A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
05:30
News Summary—03/01/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:34
Shipping Forecast—03/01/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:43
Prayer for the Day—Gifts that keep giving
Radio 4’s daily prayer and reflection, with Bishop Mary Stallard.
05:45
You're Dead to Me—Dead Funny History, The Brontës
Tragedy and triumph in the Brontë story.
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Morning
06:00
News and Papers—03/01/2026
The news headlines, including a look at the newspapers.
06:07
This Natural Life—Kiri Pritchard-McLean
Comedian Kiri Pritchard-McLean takes Martha Kearney to visit her favourite island.
06:30
Farming Today—03/01/26 Farming Today This Week: Farms for City Children at 50, horse-powered pints, mart tradition, 18th century farmer diary
Farms for City Children turns 50, horse-powered pints, livestock mart traditions
06:57
Weather—03/01/2026
The latest weather reports and forecast
07:00
Today—03/01/2026
Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
Saturday Live—Josh Widdicombe, Helen Sharman and the Inheritance Tracks of Emily Watson
Adrian Chiles is joined by Josh Widdicombe, Dr Helen Sharman and Finlay Wilson.
10:00
You're Dead to Me—Emperor Nero: ancient Rome’s most infamous ruler
Join Greg and his guests in ancient Rome to learn all about Emperor Nero.
10:30
Soul Music—Porcelain by Moby
The ethereal sound of Moby's massive hit from 2000.
11:00
Radical with Amol Rajan—Radical History: Greek Gods, Roman Emperors and Religion (with Tom Holland from The Rest Is History)
Historian and podcaster Tom Holland on the origins and evolution of radical ideas.
11:30
From Our Own Correspondent—Rebuilding a life amid Syria's ruins
In the ruins of the district of Ghouta a man starts to rebuild his home - and his life.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—03/01/2026
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
Money Box—Making Tax Digital and Savings Rates
The big change coming for small traders and landlords in April.
12:30
The News Quiz—Best of The News Quiz 2025
A satirical smorgasbord of the best of 2025
12:57
Weather—03/01/2026
The latest weather forecast
13:00
News—03/01/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
13:10
Correspondents' Look Ahead—Looking Ahead to 2026
BBC journalists gaze into their crystal balls to predict what 2026 might have in store.
14:05
The Media Show—How to Make a Hit TV Show
TV’s top format-makers reveal what works, and what doesn't, in unscripted TV.
14:45
The Archers—02/01/2026
A vigil is held at the hospital
15:00
Hardy's Women—Two on a Tower, Part 1 - The Astronomer
1/2Hardy's romantic melodrama sets two lovers' lives against the backdrop of the universe.
16:00
Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman's Hour: Toni Collette, Adults regressing, The Archers special
The Muriel's Wedding actor on her new film, Goodbye June
17:00
PM—US Strikes Venezuela and Captures Maduro
An extended edition of PM, covering the US capture of Venzuela's president.
17:54
Shipping Forecast—03/01/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
17:57
Weather—03/01/2026
The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—Trump: US will "run" Venezuela
US launches strikes on Venezuela and captures its president, Nicolas Maduro
18:15
Loose Ends—Sally Magnusson, Ray Bradshaw, Grado, Clive Anderson, Nathan Evans x SAINT PHNX, Mairi Campbell
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
19:00
Profile—Zohran Mamdani
The new mayor of New York and at just 34, the youngest since 1892.
19:15
This Cultural Life—Ricky Gervais
Comedian and writer Ricky Gervais reveals his formative creative influences.
20:00
Archive on 4—Robert Graves and 'I Claudius', L years on
A portrait of Robert Graves, 50 years on from the TV adaptation of I, Claudius.
21:00
The Reunion—Downton Abbey
Kirsty Wark's guests reflect on the launch of TV drama series Downton Abbey.
22:00
News—03/01/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
22:15
The Food Programme—A Wild Mushroom Chase
Sheila Dillon goes foraging for wild mushrooms in the Peak District in Derbyshire.
23:00
Time of the Week—Series 2, 3. Feminist Poetry, Betrayal, Pool Parties
3/4Host Chloe Slack is joined by a guest editor, and it’s time for the annual charity appeal.
23:30
Artworks—Roleplay, Lady Macbeth
Stories and reflections of actors from across the world who have all played the same part.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—04/01/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:15
Take Four Books—Andrew Michael Hurley
Andrew Michael Hurley discusses his novel Saltwash and its connection to three books.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—04/01/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—04/01/2026
A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
05:30
News Summary—04/01/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:34
Shipping Forecast—04/01/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:43
Bells on Sunday—Christ Church Calgary in Alberta, Canada
Bells on Sunday comes from Christ Church Calgary in Alberta, Canada.
05:45
In Touch—The Year in Review: Benefits & Access to Work
In Touch discusses the events of this year in the world of visual impairment.
