BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Wednesday 29 April 2026

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—29/04/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  To the Edge of the World by Tilar J Mazzeo—Episode 2
  2/5The true story of the world’s first female captain of a merchant clipper ship.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—29/04/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—29/04/2026
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—29/04/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  Yesterday in Parliament—29/04/2026
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—29/04/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—29/04/2026
  Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—29/04/2026
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—29/04/2026
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Life Changing—From gym workout to world champion
  Approaching 50, Anna Bailey tried out the gym - and discovered a world-beating talent.
3. 09:30
  Intrigue—To Catch a King
  A new investigation from the Intrigue strand
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—29/04/2026
  Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
5. 11:00
  File on 4 Investigates—DNA Dads
  File on 4 Investigates: News-making original journalism.
6. 11:40
  This Week in History—April 27th to May 3rd
  Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
7. 11:45
  To the Edge of the World by Tilar J Mazzeo—Episode 3
  3/51856 Mary Ann Patten's seamanship is tested when her husband falls critically ill.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—29/04/2026
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—29/04/2026
  News and discussion of consumer affairs
3. 12:57
  Weather—29/04/2026
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  World at One—29/04/2026
  News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
5. 13:45
  Second-Hand Stories—Deirdre & The Ruby Ring
  3/5James Peak buys old things for Tony's antiques stall in Enfield Town, and hears stories...
6. 14:00
  The Archers—28/04/2026
  Contemporary drama in a rural setting.
7. 14:15
  Off air
  Programmes will resume at 15:00
8. 15:00
  Money Box—29/04/2026
  The latest news from the world of personal finance
9. 15:30
  Off air
  Programmes will resume at 16:00
10. 16:00
  When It Hits the Fan—29/04/2026
  Who's in the news for all the wrong reasons? With David Yelland and Simon Lewis.
11. 16:15
  The Media Show—29/04/2026
  This is the programme about a revolution in media.
12. 17:00
  PM—29/04/2026
  Full coverage of the day's news
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—29/04/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 18:30
  Stand-Up Specials—Emer Maguire: Patron Saint of Bad Luck
  Comedian Emer Maguire has her worst year but learns how to live her best life.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—29/04/2026
  Contemporary drama in a rural setting.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—29/04/2026
  Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.
5. 20:00
  AntiSocial—24/04/2026
  Peace talks for the culture wars.
6. 20:45
  Human Intelligence—Series 1, Collectors: Denis Diderot
  The Enlightenment encyclopaedist; the ultimate interdisciplinary thinker.
7. 21:00
  The Life Scientific—28/04/2026
  Professor Jim Al-Khalili talks to leading scientists about their life and work.
8. 21:30
  All in the Mind—28/04/2026
  The show with the latest evidence on psychology, mental health and neuroscience.
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—29/04/2026
  In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
10. 22:45
  The Prisoner by Sally Carson—Episode 3
  3/10The sequel to Sally Carson’s rediscovered masterpiece Crooked Cross.
11. 23:00
  Brian & Roger—5. Agamemnon
  Roger is intrigued by Brian’s mission to help thousands of other men.
12. 23:15
  The Skewer—Series 16, Episode 2
  2/5Jon Holmes brings you the week's biggest stories like you've never heard them before.
13. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—29/04/2026
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—30/04/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  To the Edge of the World by Tilar J Mazzeo—Episode 3
  3/51856 Mary Ann Patten's seamanship is tested when her husband falls critically ill.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—30/04/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—30/04/2026
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—30/04/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  Yesterday in Parliament—30/04/2026
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—30/04/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—30/04/2026
  Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—30/04/2026
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.

Thursday 30 April 2026