Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—28/02/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
Unspeakable: Survival and Transformation After Trauma by Dr Gwen Adshead and Eileen Horne—The Trainee
5/5Leading forensic psychiatrist Gwen Adshead reflects on her work with survivors of trauma.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—28/02/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—28/02/2026
A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
05:30
News Summary—28/02/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:34
Shipping Forecast—28/02/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:43
Prayer for the Day—St David and the Pilgrim Life
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with the Very Rev Dr Sarah Rowland Jones.
05:45
Lent Talks—Power and Poverty
A series of personal reflections on power.
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Morning
06:00
News and Papers—28/02/2026
The news headlines, including a look at the newspapers.
06:07
Open Country—Savernake Forest
Martha Kearney visits Savernake Forest in Wiltshire
06:30
Farming Today—28/02/2026 Farming Today This Week: mackerel's off, farming minister, NFU Conference, farming in Ukraine
A major retailer is to stop selling mackerel because of concerns about over-fishing.
06:57
Weather—28/02/2026
The latest weather reports and forecast
07:00
Today—28/02/2026
Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
Saturday Live—Maggie Aderin, Shipwreck Hunting, Sea Shanties, and the Inheritance Tracks of Andy Zaltzman
Dame Maggie Aderin joins Adrian for extraordinary stories from remarkable people.
10:00
You're Dead to Me—History of the Telephone: 150th anniversary special
Join Greg and his guests to learn about the telephone on its 150th anniversary.
10:30
The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 51, Margate
2/6Jay Rayner and the panel are in Margate answering questions from a hungry audience.
11:00
The Week in Westminster—28/02/2026
Sonia Sodha assesses the latest developments at Westminster.
11:30
From Our Own Correspondent—Mexico's deadly drug cartel feud
After Mexico's most-wanted kingpin was killed, cartel henchmen rampaged across the country
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—28/02/2026
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
Money Box—Civil Service Pension Loans and Pokémon Cards
What's the latest for former civil servants who are facing delays for pension payments?
12:30
The News Quiz—Series 119, 8. Flight risks and fly-tips
8/8Simon Evans and Zoe Lyons join Andy for the last episode of this series.
12:57
Weather—28/02/2026
The latest weather forecast
13:00
News—28/02/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
13:10
Any Questions?—Lord Blunkett, Ellie Chowns MP, Jack Elsom, Baroness Maclean
Alex Forsyth presents political debate from St Alkmund's Church in Derby.
14:05
Any Answers?—28/02/2026
Listeners respond to the issues raised in the preceding edition of Any Questions?
14:45
The Archers—27/02/2026
Helen is in reflective mood.
15:00
Secrets and Lies—Like a Brother
A gripping, twisty drama where loyalty, deception, hidden motives and friendship collide.
16:00
Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman's Hour: Tracey Emin, SEND reforms, Student midwives
Groundbreaking artist Tracey Emin talks about her body of work in a new exhibition.
17:00
PM—USA and Israel strike Iran in "massive and ongoing" attacks
President Trump calls for regime change. Iran hits back against regional targets.
17:54
Shipping Forecast—28/02/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
17:57
Weather—28/02/2026
The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—Iran launches attacks across Middle East after US and Israel strikes on its territory
The United States and Israel attack targets across Iran
18:15
Loose Ends—Joanna Scanlan, Adèle Anderson, Faye Tozer, Elles Bailey, ERNIE
Stuart Maconie and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
19:00
Profile—Mackenzie Crook
The magical world of the Small Prophets creator Mackenzie Crook.
19:15
The Body Politic—Pre-natal screening
Sonia Sodha explores thorny ethical questions around the beginning and the end of life.
20:00
Archive on 4—Concorde: The Future We Flew Away From
Rory Sutherland explores our obsession with speed through the prism of Concorde.
21:00
Shadow World—Impulsive: Omnibus (part 2)
Noel Titheradge uncovers the devastating side effects of dopamine agonist drugs.
22:00
News—28/02/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
22:15
The Food Programme—Food Stories from the Philippines
Shaped by colonialism and challenged by climate, what is future food for the Philippines?
23:00
Stand-Up Specials—Eddie Kadi and Friends, Leroy Brito, Emmanuel Sonubi and Annette Fagon
1/2Highlights from 1Xtra's Comedy Gala showcasing some of the UK's top black comedians.
23:30
Counterpoint—Series 39, Heat 8, 2026
8/13The general knowledge music quiz chaired by Paul Gambaccini.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—01/03/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:15
Take Four Books—John Lanchester
James Crawford discusses Look What You Made Me Do and its connections to three other works
00:48
Shipping Forecast—01/03/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—01/03/2026
A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
05:30
News Summary—01/03/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:34
Shipping Forecast—01/03/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:43
Bells on Sunday—The church of St Botolph without Bishopsgate, London
Bells on Sunday comes from the church of St Botolph without Bishopsgate, London.
05:45
In Touch—SEND Reforms
What do the government's new SEND reform plans mean for visually impaired children?
