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
Rethink
What are the lessons the UK can be learn from recent wars, to defend the country from future threats?
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 to start the day with Sian Wyn Rees, Bible Society's Head of Wales.
05:45 AM - 06:00 AM
Farming Today
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
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
The Reunion
The films of director Bill Forsyth blazed a trail for the 1980s Scottish movie industry. Cast members from two of his landmark films Gregory's Girl and Local Hero are reunited.
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
BBC Food & Farming Awards judges Sheila Dillon and Paula McIntyre meet the three finalists in this year's Best Food Producer category.
11:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Redwood by Ben Macintyre
5/5. Ben Macintyre's latest book tells a story of Cold War espionage set against the backdrop of Iran's revolution in the 1980s. Today, there is a reckoning. Read by Jamie Parker.
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
Can the legal system protect the environment? Tom Heap and Helen Czerski gather together a panel of legal and environmental experts to discuss their fights for the planet.
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 Hitler Diaries Scandal
5/11. It's spring 1983 and Stern magazine is making frenzied preparations to launch its scoop of the century. Deals are being cut in media empires from London to Paris to New York.
02:00 PM - 02:15 PM
The Archers
It's action stations for Lynda, and George waves the white flag.
02:15 PM - 02:45 PM
Underground
A new tutor arrives in a luxury bunker. What happened to her predecessor? Claustrophobic near-future thriller set in a billionaire's haunted bunker.
02:45 PM - 03:00 PM
When Banksy Comes to Town
2/6. What happens when Banksy leaves an unsolicited artwork on your wall? In Margate and Lowestoft, our Banksy owners must contend with crowds, councils and chancers.
03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Gardeners' Question Time
Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
BBC National Short Story Award 2026
5/5. Two Minutes to Midnight by Laura Beatty is the final story in contention for the 2026 BBC National Short Story Award with Cambridge University. Sian Thomas reads.
04:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Last Word
Radio 4's weekly obituary programme.
04:30 PM - 05:00 PM
More or Less
Tim Harford explains the numbers and statistics used in everyday life.
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 News Quiz
3/8. The panel this week is Ashley Storrie, Cody Dahler, Catherine Bohart and Stephen Bush. What will they make of the headlines?
07:00 PM - 07:15 PM
The Archers
There's a race against time for Anna, while Lily is given some ground rules.
07:15 PM - 08:00 PM
Add to Playlist
Harpist Amanda Whiting and keyboard player Rick Wakeman join Anna and Jeffrey to add the final five tracks of the series.
08:00 PM - 08:55 PM
Any Questions?
Alex Forsyth presents political debate from St John's Methodist Church in St Austell.
08:55 PM - 09:00 PM
This Week in History
Fascinating stories from the past, including the discovery of Ötzi the iceman, a Welsh rebellion in the year 1400, and 11 'disappearing' days for the British Empire.
09:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Teen Spirit: Nevermind
Douglas Coupland examines how Nirvana's Nevermind changed the outlook of a generation, from music to art to activism.
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
Exhibition by Alex Hyde
5/10. 'The next day Clive called and said he'd bought everything you'd done.' The graduate show marks a watershed for the young artists. Read by Maxine Peake.
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
Soul Music
4 Extra Debut. The lasting impact of the 80s disco classic where a young gay man escapes small town homophobia for big city freedom. From 2021.
12:00 AM - 12:30 AM
Midnight News
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:30 AM - 12:48 AM
Redwood by Ben Macintyre
5/5. Ben Macintyre's latest book tells a story of Cold War espionage set against the backdrop of Iran's revolution in the 1980s. Today, there is a reckoning. Read by Jamie Parker.
12:48 AM - 01:00 AM
Shipping Forecast
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.