BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Saturday 2 May 2026

Early

1. 00:00

   Midnight News—02/05/2026

   National and international news from BBC Radio 4

2. 00:30

   To the Edge of the World by Tilar J Mazzeo—Episode 5

   5/51856. Mary Ann Patten becomes the first woman to captain a merchant clipper ship.

3. 00:48

   Shipping Forecast—02/05/2026

   The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

4. 01:00

   Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—02/05/2026

   BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.

5. 05:30

   News Summary—02/05/2026

   National and international news from BBC Radio 4

6. 05:34

   Shipping Forecast—02/05/2026

   The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

7. 05:43

   Prayer for the Day—02/05/2026

   Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection

8. 05:45

   The Hackers—Series 1, The Worm

   2/10Biella Coleman tells the story of the first global internet worm.