Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—31/03/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
The Radio Universe—1. The birth of radio astronomy
1/5Astrophysicist Emma Chapman's love letter to radio astronomy.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—31/03/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—31/03/2026
A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
05:00
News Summary—31/03/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:04
Currently—How Not to Kill a Politician
What causes political violence, and what can we do to prevent it?
05:34
Shipping Forecast—31/03/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:43
Prayer for the Day—Signs from nature
Spiritual reflection for Holy Week with Rev Richard Frazer of the Church of Scotland.
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
06:00
Today—31/03/2026
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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.
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.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Violence against women in NI, Singer Rita Wilson, Fashion getting skinnier?
We put a spotlight on violence against women and girls in Northern Ireland.
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
11:45
The Radio Universe—2. Moving to Mars
2/5Emma Chapman's love letter to radio astronomy.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—31/03/2026
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
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?
12:57
Weather—31/03/2026
The latest weather forecast
13:00
World at One—King's state visit to the US to go ahead in April
Sir Ed Davey tells us it's a "mistake" for the visit to take place as planned.
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.
14:00
The Archers—30/03/2026
Pip’s doing some gardening.
14:15
Drama on 4—The Scrooge Identity
A failed cartoonist turns bomb-maker in a real-life game of cat and mouse.
15:00
History's Heroes—Jessica Mitford Finds Her Voice
A rebel aristocrat becomes a civil rights activist.
15:30
Heart and Soul—Leaving Isis: Is redemption possible?
A former Isis recruit reflects on radicalisation, faith, regret and redemption.
16:00
Artworks—Stoppard at Work
Actors, directors and more share insights on working with the playwright Tom Stoppard.
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.
17:00
PM—Buckingham Palace confirms US state visit to go ahead
Should the royal state visit to the US go ahead as President Trump criticises Britain?
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—President Trump launches another social media attack on allies of the US
Donald Trump tells the UK and others to 'get your own oil' from the Strait of Hormuz
18:30
Zoe Lyons: Now What?
The comedian Zoe Lyons bursts out the other side of her midlife crisis and asks Now What?
19:00
The Archers—31/03/2026
Lynda recruits for the Easter Promises Tree.
19:15
Front Row—Robert MacFarlane on the revelations to be found underground
Robert MacFarlane on going underground, dancing with your younger self and protest music.
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?
20:40
In Touch—Payment Card Accessibility, Changes to the Motability Scheme
UK Finance has recently published new guidance to improve payment card accessibility.
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.
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.
22:00
The World Tonight—Britain to send more troops and air defence systems to Gulf
Defence Secretary confirms deployment after Trump lashes out at British government again
22:45
Seascraper by Benjamin Wood—Episode 2
2/10Edgar Acheson introduces himself to Thomas and explains his idea.
23:00
Illuminated—Harrier Angels
Robert Macfarlane on C16th carvings of angels based on the wings of hen and marsh harriers
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
00:00
Midnight News—01/04/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
The Radio Universe—2. Moving to Mars
2/5Emma Chapman's love letter to radio astronomy.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—01/04/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—01/04/2026
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:00
News Summary—01/04/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:04
BBC Inside Science—The future of space travel
A nuclear-powered spacecraft promises deeper and more explorative space travel.
05:34
Shipping Forecast—01/04/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—'It was night'
Spiritual reflection for Holy Week with Rev Richard Frazer of the Church of Scotland.
05:45
Farming Today—01/04/26 Rural fuel poverty; emissions from sheep; Marine Protected Areas.
Fuel poverty hits deeper and is growing more quickly in rural areas, new figures show.
