12:48 AM - 01:00 AM
Shipping Forecast
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00 AM - 05:00 AM
World Service
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:00 AM - 05:04 AM
News Summary
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
05:04 AM - 05:34 AM
The Briefing Room
As the Middle East is engulfed by war, David Aaronovitch and his guests discuss the prospects for peace in Gaza.
05:34 AM - 05:43 AM
Shipping Forecast
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:43 AM - 05:45 AM
Prayer for the Day
Spiritual reflection for Good Friday with Rev Richard Frazer of the Church of Scotland.
05:45 AM - 06:00 AM
Farming Today
How local clay moulded by potter Anna McGurn aims to represent the people, the folklore and the landscapes of a family farm on the shores of Lough Erne.
06:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Today
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Desert Island Discs
Si King, cook and TV presenter, shares the eight tracks, book and luxury item he would take with him if cast away to a desert island. With Lauren Laverne.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Woman's Hour
Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
The Food Programme
Jaega Wise investigates how economics and social media are effecting how young people eat.
11:45 AM - 12:00 PM
The Radio Universe by Emma Chapman
5/5. From the ruins of Arecibo to the silent far side of the Moon. As Earth grows noisier, radio astronomers consider relocating. Read by Jasmine Hyde.
12:00 PM - 12:04 PM
News Summary
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04 PM - 12:57 PM
Rare Earth
Beneath our feet is a world wide web that keeps us all alive. Helen Czerski and Tom Heap dig into the hidden drama of soil.
12:57 PM - 01:00 PM
Weather Forecast
The latest weather forecast.
01:00 PM - 01:45 PM
The World at One
News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4.
01:45 PM - 02:00 PM
The Shadow of the Cutteslowe Walls
5/5. For 25 years, eight-foot-high walls separated the residents of an Oxford council estate from their middle-class neighbours. This is the story of Cutteslowe nearly 70 years on.
02:00 PM - 02:15 PM
The Archers
Miranda learns about Brian's past, and Oliver wonders if he should give up riding.
02:15 PM - 02:45 PM
Sabine
1/5. When Sabine's body is found beneath the cliffs, her sister Elly is convinced she was murdered. New five-part murder mystery by Mark Healy. Starring Sorcha Groundsell.
02:45 PM - 03:00 PM
Life Without
We all know the importance of sleep, but what happens if we literally can't? Alan Davies breaks down how long a world full of sleepy people could function.
03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Good Friday Meditation
Rhidian Brook explores the events leading up to the death of Jesus, reimagining them in today's context. He speaks to Bishop Richard Harries and Jackie Pullinger.
03:30 PM - 03:45 PM
Café Hope
Lara Howe from the Pet Blood Bank tells Rachel Burden how the charity supports vets by providing a blood donation service for pets.
03:45 PM - 04:00 PM
Short Works
A new story about self-discovery, courage and hope by Bita Taghavi.
04:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Last Word
Radio 4's weekly obituary programme.
04:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Life Changing
Emma Webber remembers facing the very public and horrific news that her son Barnaby had been killed in the 2023 Nottingham attack, and why she fought for an inquiry into his death.
05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
PM
Full coverage of the day's news.
06:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Six O'Clock News
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
06:30 PM - 07:00 PM
The Naked Week
5/6. Andrew Hunter Murray and Jon Holmes return with a bold, audacious take on the week's news.
07:00 PM - 07:15 PM
The Archers
Brian tries to speak to Miranda, and Robert finally comes clean to Lynda.
07:15 PM - 08:00 PM
Screenshot
Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode examine fishing on screen. Guests include Mark Jenkin, John Lurie and Gagga Jónsdóttir.
08:00 PM - 08:55 PM
Any Questions?
James Cook presents political debate from Stanley Arts Centre in Croydon, South London.
08:55 PM - 09:00 PM
This Week in History
A former president surrenders, ruins are discovered, and an inspirational leader is assassinated.
09:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Jim Kerr on Jim Morrison
Jim Kerr, co-founder and lead singer of Scottish band Simple Minds, describes the impact that poet/singer Jim Morrison from The Doors has had on his personal and professional life.
10:00 PM - 10:45 PM
The World Tonight
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective.
10:45 PM - 11:00 PM
Seascraper by Benjamin Wood
5/10. Thomas finds himself waiting for Edgar at the Metropole Hotel, it is evening low water and Edgar is keen to see the shoreline.
11:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Americast
Join Americast for insights and analysis on what's happening inside Trump's White House.
11:30 PM - 12:00 AM
BBC Inside Science
From why men have nipples to how gravity slingshots work, we put your science questions to our expert panel.
12:00 AM - 12:30 AM
Midnight News
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:30 AM - 12:48 AM
The Radio Universe by Emma Chapman
5/5. From the ruins of Arecibo to the silent far side of the Moon. As Earth grows noisier, radio astronomers consider relocating. Read by Jasmine Hyde.
12:48 AM - 01:00 AM
Shipping Forecast
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.