BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Friday 10 April 2026

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—10/04/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  Lifeboat at the End of the World by Dominic Gregory—Episode 4
  4/5A kitesurfer stubbornly refuses help as he struggles to swim back to shore.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—10/04/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—10/04/2026
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—10/04/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  The Briefing Room—Will Trump take Cuba?
  Donald Trump says he might 'take' Cuba, but what would that mean for Cubans and Americans?
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—10/04/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—St Thomas - doubts assuaged
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Bishop David Walker.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—10/04/12 Wildfire season and recovery after moorland fires last year, planting herbs
  UK wildfire season and the farmer recovering after a moorland blaze last year.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—10/04/2026
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  The Reunion—Scotland at the World Cup 1998
  Kirsty Wark and guests look back on the Scotland football team's World Cup of 1998.
3. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Riki Lindhome, Dutch appeal, Student loans, Author Lucy Apps
  Comedy songwriter and actor Riki Lindhome on her poignant new show about her infertility.
4. 11:00
  The Food Programme—About the Girls
  A look at what’s driving the rise in eating disorders among teenage girls today.
5. 11:45
  Lifeboat at the End of the World by Dominic Gregory—Episode 5
  5/5Once more, on a bitter December, night the lifeboat is sent to assist a sinking dinghy.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—10/04/2026
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  AntiSocial—The Guides and single sex organisations
  The Girl Guides says that trans girls will have to leave but do we need single sex groups?
3. 12:57
  Weather—10/04/2026
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  World at One—All eyes on Islamabad ahead of US Iran peace talks
  But will Iran attend? We'll have a report from the city as Pakistan prepares to for talks.
5. 13:45
  Puffed Up: Inventions Out of Thin Air—Space Inflations
  5/5From inflatable spaceships to cleaner fuel, Mark Miodownik explores our inflatable future
6. 14:00
  The Archers—09/04/2026
  Alan rallies the troops.
7. 14:15
  Limelight—Sabine, Episode 2
  2/5Hunting for clues in Sabine’s uni room, Elly's desperate to find out who ‘F’ is.
8. 14:45
  Life Without—Life Without Standard Time
  Spring Forward, Fall Back or what if we just didn’t?
9. 15:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Edgworth & District
  Kathy Clugston and the panel visit the picturesque Lancashire village of Edgworth.
10. 15:45
  Short Works—Nora's Abyss by Aimée Walsh
  Lou visits her elderly mother on a challenging day.
11. 16:00
  Last Word—Sir Craig Reedie, Bronwen Naish, Geoff Yeadon, Margareta Magnusson
  Matthew Bannister on a sports administrator, a musician, a cave diver and an author.
12. 16:30
  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.
13. 17:00
  PM—US Vice-President Vance flies to Pakistan for talks with Iran
  Can talks between the USA and Iran secure peace?
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—The US Vice President heads to Islamabad for peace talks with Iran
  JD Vance warns that his team won't tolerate Iran 'playing'
2. 18:30
  The Naked Week—Series 4, Swearing, Steeplechase and Strikes
  6/6Following Trump's tirade, The Naked Week team bleep the hell out of the bleeping news.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—10/04/2026
  David persuades Pip to talk to Ruth.
4. 19:15
  Screenshot—Telephones
  Ellen and Mark trace the history of the cinematic call, from stick phones to smartphones.
5. 20:00
  Any Questions?—Douglas Alexander MP, Miles Briggs, Stephen Flynn MP, Gillian Mackay
  Alex Forsyth presents political debate from the Parish Church of St Cuthbert, Edinburgh.
6. 20:55
  This Week in History—April 6th to April 12th
  Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
7. 21:00
  Archive on 4—Bowie in Berlin
  How David Bowie saved his life and career in 1970s Berlin.
8. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Artemis astronauts prepare to return to Earth
  The crew on board Artemis have just completed the last major manoeuvre of their mission
9. 22:45
  Seascraper by Benjamin Wood—Episode 10
  10/10Edgar’s mother Mildred has intervened in her son’s plans to film at Longferry.
10. 23:00
  Americast—Is Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth waging a holy war against Iran?
  And his purge of top generals at the Pentagon
11. 23:30
  Money, Influence and the NHS—New World Order
  3/3Dr Margaret McCartney’s quest to reveal conflicts of interest that may impact your care
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—11/04/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  Lifeboat at the End of the World by Dominic Gregory—Episode 5
  5/5Once more, on a bitter December, night the lifeboat is sent to assist a sinking dinghy.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—11/04/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—11/04/2026
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:30
  News Summary—11/04/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—11/04/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Finding Inspiration
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with Andrea Rea.
8. 05:45
  Life Without—Life Without Standard Time
  Spring Forward, Fall Back or what if we just didn’t?

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