Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—08/04/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
Lifeboat at the End of the World by Dominic Gregory—Episode 2
2/5Dominic makes his first visit to the lifeboat station, where he is to watch and learn.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—08/04/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—08/04/2026
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:00
News Summary—08/04/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:04
BBC Inside Science—Responding to your science questions
Why men have nipples and how gravity slingshots work; your science questions answered.
05:34
Shipping Forecast—08/04/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—St Peter - a new life begun
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Bishop David Walker.
05:45
Farming Today—08/04/26 Avian influenza, tenant farmer code in Wales, spring barley.
Free range poultry can range freely outdoors again as housing order is lifted.
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Morning
06:00
Today—08/04/2026
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
Life Changing—I fled for my life at 16 to escape the Iranian regime
Dr Sian Williams talks to a young woman forced to flee her Iranian home to save her life.
09:30
Everything Is Fake—Everything Is Fake and Nobody Cares, 5. Doctor’s Orders
Who do you trust - the BBC or a cardiologist with millions of followers?
10:00
Woman's Hour—Arrest of stalked woman, Endometriosis, Ageism at work, Egg donation
Student Jodie Morrow on how police arrested her although she was being stalked.
11:00
File on 4 Investigates—The Experiments
An investigation into widespread medical abuse in German children's homes.
11:40
This Week in History—April 6th to April 12th
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
11:45
Lifeboat at the End of the World by Dominic Gregory—Episode 3
3/5Dominic joins the crew on board the lifeboat as it heads out to a yacht in difficulties.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—08/04/2026
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
You and Yours—Fuel Prices, Subscription Charges, Pokemon Cards
Fuel prices, subscription charges, 'bro-brands'.
12:57
Weather—08/04/2026
The latest weather forecast
13:00
World at One—08/04/2026
News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
13:45
Puffed Up: Inventions Out of Thin Air—A Trip to the Dentist
3/5Mark Miodownik reveals how we have air to thank for our shiny teeth and healthy bodies
14:00
The Archers—07/04/2026
Adam has some news for David.
14:15
Drama on 4—Celia's Secret, Episode 2
2/2Michael Frayn confides his shame to Radio 4 listeners at misunderstanding so much.
15:00
Money Box—Money Box Live: Changes to Rights at Work
What does the Employment Rights Act mean for your finances?
15:30
Currently—Power to The People: Rewiring Britain
Douglas Fraser explores the scale and the challenges of rewiring Britain's national grid.
16:00
The Bottom Line—The Decisions That Made Me, Alan French (Thomas Cook, CEO)
Alan French on being at the helm of a collapsing company and turning it around.
16:15
The Media Show—Ronan Farrow on investigating OpenAI and Sam Altman, Misha Glenny, Bel Trew & Madhumita Murgia
Ronan Farrow on investigating OpenAI & Sam Altman, Misha Glenny, Bel Trew & Madhu Murgia.
17:00
PM—Israel strikes Lebanon despite Iran ceasefire
Israel insists Lebanon is not covered by America's ceasefire deal with Iran.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—The US and Iran agree a ceasefire
Both sides will observe a ceasefire for the next two weeks
18:30
Stand-Up Specials—Amy Annette: I Survived the Noughties
Award-winning comedian Amy Annette survived the Noughties. Now they're back.
19:00
The Archers—08/04/2026
David is full of the joys of spring.
19:15
Front Row—W1A creator John Morton on Twenty Twenty Six
The new comedy Twenty Twenty Six, set in the run-up to this year's football World Cup.
20:00
Moral Maze—What is education for?
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
21:00
The Life Scientific—Hiranya Peiris on unravelling the story of the universe
Hiranya Peiris on discovering the origin and evolution of the universe.
21:30
Through Persian Eyes—Episode 1
1/3Ali Ansari takes us on a Persian grand tour from 3000 BC to the present.
22:00
The World Tonight—Can the US-Iran truce survive?
Both Iran and the US declare victory as the ceasefire approaches its 24th hour
22:45
Seascraper by Benjamin Wood—Episode 8
8/10Rescued from the sinking sand, a shaken Thomas is welcomed into a nearby inn to recover.
23:00
Brian & Roger—2. The Bet
Brian is in a fix. Roger extends the hand of friendship.
23:15
Misguided Meditations—2. Wintery Wonderland
A series of surreal stories parodying the guided meditation boom. Starring Mina Anwar.
23:30
Money, Influence and the NHS—Nice shoes, now about those drugs!
1/3Dr Margaret McCartney’s quest to reveal conflicts of interest.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—09/04/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
Lifeboat at the End of the World by Dominic Gregory—Episode 3
3/5Dominic joins the crew on board the lifeboat as it heads out to a yacht in difficulties.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—09/04/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—09/04/2026
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:00
News Summary—09/04/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:04
Crossing Continents—Albania: Land, Money and the Sea
Ivanka Trump, a beach full of sheep and the changing landscape of southern Albania.
05:34
Shipping Forecast—09/04/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—Mary - a mother consoled
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Bishop David Walker.
05:45
Farming Today—09/04/26 C02 plant back up and running, planting in a bog, oilseed rape
Farmers can once again sell their wheat for bioethanol, as CO2 plant reopens.
