Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—24/03/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
A History of Mystery by Cal Flyn—The Cult of Mystery
1/5Cal Flyn explores the power of mystery, beginning with the gods of the ancient world.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—24/03/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—24/03/2026
A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
05:00
News Summary—24/03/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:04
Yesterday in Parliament—24/03/2026
Alicia McCarthy reports as the Prime Minister faces questions from MPs on the Middle East.
05:34
Shipping Forecast—24/03/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:43
Prayer for the Day—Losing my Shoe
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day Fleur Dorrell.
05:45
Farming Today—24/03/26 Middle East conflict and supply chains, processing shellfish, medieval farming.
Will continuing conflict in the Middle East now lead to price hikes in the supermarket?
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Morning
06:00
Today—24/03/2026
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
The Life Scientific—Lucy Carpenter on how our oceans are destroying ozone
Atmospheric chemist Lucy Carpenter explains how natural marine processes impact ozone.
09:30
Inside Health—Could the Kent meningitis outbreak happen again?
James Gallagher is joined by experts to answer key questions on the meningitis outbreak.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Naz Shah, 'Alpine divorce', Sexism at football matches
MP Naz Shah talks about her personal journey into politics.
11:00
Add to Playlist—Anne Dudley and Guy Barker are Thunderstruck
Anne Dudley and Guy Barker join Anna and Jeffrey to choose the next five tracks.
11:45
A History of Mystery by Cal Flyn—Arts & Mysteries
2/5Cal Flyn continues her exploration of mystery, uncovering links with artisan guilds.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—24/03/2026
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
You and Yours—Call You and Yours: Consumer Confidence
How confident do you feel about spending?
12:57
Weather—24/03/2026
The latest weather forecast
13:00
World at One—Reeves planning support for 'those who need it most'
The chancellor confirms contingency plans are being made to offset the energy price shock.
13:45
What Do Our Politicians Need to Know Now?—A school for MPs?
2/5Isabel Hardman asks if our politicians need to upgrade their skill set.
14:00
The Archers—23/03/2026
George is up in court again.
14:15
Faith, Hope and Glory—41. Joy and Glory
Epic drama series charting the emergence of modern multicultural Britain.
15:00
History's Heroes—Xuanzang Levels Up
A 10,000-mile journey from China to India and back in search of lost knowledge.
15:30
Heart and Soul—From American Pastor to Whirling Dervish
Former US Christian pastor Ismail Fenter fell for Rumi and became a whirling dervish.
16:00
Artworks—The Last Sweeping Beams
Helen Mort explores the allure of the lighthouse as their sweeping beams are modernised.
16:30
What's Up Docs?—Can buildings make us healthier?
Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken want to know: can buildings make us healthier?
17:00
PM—Iran war: is escalation or de-escalation more likely?
Israel and Iran carry out fresh strikes while talk of negotiations continues.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—The owner of Royal Mail apologises for late deliveries
Daniel Kretinsky insists that the business is not in decline
18:30
Wing It—Series 2, 4. Under A Cover
4/4Love at the turkey farm, a harrowing snowfall fight and a screaming toilet.
19:00
The Archers—24/03/2026
Alice checks in on Brian.
19:15
Front Row—Noah Wyle on hit hospital drama The Pitt
Noah Wyle on hit hospital drama The Pitt.
20:00
File on 4 Investigates—The battle for hearts and lungs: Transplants in trouble.
Is the UK's heart and lung transplant service still world beating?
20:40
In Touch—Technology Training in Northern Ireland
In Touch visits two schools in Northern Ireland as technology training is delivered.
21:00
The Law Show—When is it legal to go to war?
Under international law, when can a country use force against another?
21:30
Evan Davis's Heat Pump Challenge—Episode 2: The Spark Gap
2/3Evan explores why electricity is so expensive, and why that's a barrier for heat pumps.
22:00
The World Tonight—Trump says Iran wants deal to end the war "so badly"
US President says negotiations with Iran are underway as Israel and Iran exchange strikes
22:45
The Woman Who Saw Atoms by Pippa Goldschmidt—Measurement
2/5With the men of Vienna at war, the female scientists graduate to the laboratory.
23:00
Illuminated—Outpatient
In 2018, Harriet Madeley found out she was going to die. Then again, aren't we all?
23:30
Today in Parliament—24/03/2026
Alicia McCarthy reports from Westminster, as MPs discuss the Iran war economic impact
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—25/03/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
A History of Mystery by Cal Flyn—Arts & Mysteries
2/5Cal Flyn continues her exploration of mystery, uncovering links with artisan guilds.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—25/03/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—25/03/2026
A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
05:00
News Summary—25/03/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:04
Yesterday in Parliament—25/03/2026
Sean Curran reports as MPs question the chancellor about support with energy bills.
05:34
Shipping Forecast—25/03/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:43
Prayer for the Day—Feast of the Annunciation to Mary
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day Fleur Dorrell.
05:45
Farming Today—25/03/26 Environmental regulation, geese, The Enclosure Act and the farming landscape.
Should the Environment Agency and Natural England be merged?
