BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Tuesday 31 March 2026

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—31/03/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  The Radio Universe—1. The birth of radio astronomy
  1/5Astrophysicist Emma Chapman's love letter to radio astronomy.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—31/03/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
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  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—31/03/2026
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
  Listen live
5. 05:00
  News Summary—31/03/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  Currently—How Not to Kill a Politician
  What causes political violence, and what can we do to prevent it?
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—31/03/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—31/03/2026
  Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—31/03/26 Record livestock mart figures, lambing list, Ramblers report
  Livestock markets report a record turnover - how much longer can high prices last?
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—31/03/2026
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  The Life Scientific—Washington Yotto Ochieng on the navigation tech that keeps our world moving
  Washington Yotto Ochieng reveals just how dependent we are on navigation systems like GPS.
3. 09:30
  Inside Health—New treatment for menopausal hot flush
  James Gallagher finds out how a hot flush feels - and delves into a new treatment.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—31/03/2026
  Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
5. 11:00
  Add to Playlist—Neil Brand and Matilda Lloyd celebrate the mambo
  Matilda Lloyd and Neil Brand join Jeffrey and Anna to add the last 5 tracks in the series
6. 11:45
  The Radio Universe—2. Moving to Mars
  2/5Emma Chapman's love letter to radio astronomy.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—31/03/2026
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—Call You & Yours: Are you investing in green tech and is it lowering your bills?
  Call You & Yours: Are you investing in green tech, and is it lowering your bills?
3. 12:57
  Weather—31/03/2026
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  World at One—31/03/2026
  News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
5. 13:45
  The Shadow of the Cutteslowe Walls—Episode 2
  2/5The former council estate which sat behind two eight-foot walls for 25 years.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—30/03/2026
  Pip’s doing some gardening.
7. 14:15
  Drama on 4—31/03/2026
  A failed cartoonist turns bomb-maker in a real-life game of cat and mouse.
8. 15:00
  History's Heroes—Jessica Mitford Finds Her Voice
  A rebel aristocrat becomes a civil rights activist.
9. 15:30
  Heart and Soul—Leaving Isis: Is redemption possible?
  A former Isis recruit reflects on radicalisation, faith, regret and redemption.
10. 16:00
  Artworks—Stoppard at Work
  Actors, directors and more share insights on working with the playwright Tom Stoppard.
11. 16:30
  What's Up Docs?—Why do we feel happier when the sun’s out?
  Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken look at why the sun improves mood.
12. 17:00
  PM—31/03/2026
  News and current affairs, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—31/03/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 18:30
  Zoe Lyons: Now What?
  The comedian Zoe Lyons bursts out the other side of her midlife crisis and asks Now What?
3. 19:00
  The Archers—31/03/2026
  Lynda recruits for the Easter Promises Tree.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—31/03/2026
  Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music
5. 20:00
  File on 4 Investigates—Sunshine and Secrets: The hidden side of IVF
  What happens when the IVF sperm or egg donor you choose isn’t the one you get?
6. 20:40
  In Touch—31/03/2026
  News, views and information for people who are blind or partially sighted
7. 21:00
  The Law Show—How tough are the UK's asylum laws?
  We look at the biggest changes to asylum since the Second World War.
8. 21:30
  Evan Davis's Heat Pump Challenge—Episode 3: Heat Pumps, Your Questions Answered
  3/3Evan Davis invites listeners to get in touch with their questions about heat pumps.
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—31/03/2026
  In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
10. 22:45
  Seascraper by Benjamin Wood—Episode 2
  2/10Edgar Acheson introduces himself to Thomas and explains his idea.
11. 23:00
  Illuminated—Harrier Angels
  Robert Macfarlane on C16th carvings of angels based on the wings of hen and marsh harriers
12. 23:30
  The Artificial Human—AI's Bubble Trouble?, 1. Is the AI bubble about to burst?
  1/3Aleks and Kevin explore the biggest story in the AI business. Is it all about to crash?
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—01/04/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  The Radio Universe—2. Moving to Mars
  2/5Emma Chapman's love letter to radio astronomy.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—01/04/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—01/04/2026
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—01/04/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  BBC Inside Science—The future of space travel
  A nuclear-powered spacecraft promises deeper and more explorative space travel.
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—01/04/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—01/04/2026
  Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—01/04/2026
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.