BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Thursday 30 April 2026

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—30/04/2026
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  In Our Time—30/04/2026
  Misha Glenny and guests discuss the ideas, people and events that have shaped our world.
3. 09:45
  Strong Message Here—30/04/2026
  Armando Iannucci and Natalie Haynes decode the baffling world of political language.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—30/04/2026
  Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
5. 11:00
  This Cultural Life—30/04/2026
  In-depth conversations with some of the world's leading artists and creatives.
6. 11:45
  To the Edge of the World by Tilar J Mazzeo—Episode 4
  4/51856: At just 19 years old, Mary Ann Patten captains a merchant clipper ship.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—30/04/2026
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Scam Secrets—30/04/2026
  Exposing the secret techniques criminals use to steal your money.
3. 12:32
  Sliced Bread—30/04/2026
  Greg Foot investigates the so-called wonder products making bold claims.
4. 12:57
  Weather—30/04/2026
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  World at One—30/04/2026
  News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
6. 13:45
  Second-Hand Stories—Grace & The White Album
  4/5James Peak buys old things for Tony's antiques stall in Enfield Town, and hears stories…
7. 14:00
  The Archers—29/04/2026
  Contemporary drama in a rural setting.
8. 14:15
  Drama on 4—King's Pawn, The Prince and the Peloton
  3/3Comedy drama series set in a Cardiff pawn shop. With Lisa Palfrey and Julian Lewis Jones.
9. 15:00
  Open Country—Roadside Verges
  Martha Kearney explores the forgotten and neglected world of roadside verges
10. 15:27
  Radio 4 Appeal—National Youth Theatre of Great Britain
  Hugh Bonneville makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the National Youth Theatre
11. 15:30
  Feedback—30/04/2026
  Radio 4's forum for comments, queries, criticisms and congratulations.
12. 16:00
  The Briefing Room—30/04/2026
  David Aaronovitch presents in-depth explainers on big issues in the news.
13. 16:30
  BBC Inside Science—30/04/2026
  A weekly programme looking at the science that's changing our world.
14. 17:00
  PM—30/04/2026
  Full coverage of the day's news
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—30/04/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 18:30
  Geoff Norcott's Working Men's Club—Episode 2
  The comedian on the thing he knows most about: being a British bloke.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—30/04/2026
  Contemporary drama in a rural setting.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—30/04/2026
  Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.
5. 20:00
  When It Hits the Fan—29/04/2026
  Who's in the news for all the wrong reasons? With David Yelland and Simon Lewis.
6. 20:15
  The Media Show—29/04/2026
  This is the programme about a revolution in media.
7. 21:00
  Loose Ends—25/04/2026
  Stuart Maconie and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
8. 21:45
  Strong Message Here—30/04/2026
  Armando Iannucci and Natalie Haynes decode the baffling world of political language.
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—30/04/2026
  In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
10. 22:45
  The Prisoner by Sally Carson—Episode 4
  4/10The sequel to Sally Carson’s rediscovered masterpiece Crooked Cross.
11. 23:00
  Radical with Amol Rajan—30/04/2026
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
12. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—30/04/2026
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—01/05/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  To the Edge of the World by Tilar J Mazzeo—Episode 4
  4/51856: At just 19 years old, Mary Ann Patten captains a merchant clipper ship.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—01/05/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—01/05/2026
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—01/05/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  Yesterday in Parliament—01/05/2026
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—01/05/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—01/05/2026
  Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—01/05/2026
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.

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