FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—26/04/2024
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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00:30
Knife by Salman Rushdie—4. On surviving and healing after a violent attack
4/5 The renowned author on surviving and healing after a brutal act of violence.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—26/04/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—26/04/2024
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—26/04/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—26/04/2024
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—26/04/2024
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Dabinderjit Singh
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05:45
Farming Today—26/04/2024: Red Tractor, Tree nursery, Universal Credit, Isle of Luing cattle
Red Tractor scheme's executive has lost the confidence of the National Sheep Association.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—26/04/2024
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The Reunion—The Passion of Port Talbot
Kirsty Wark reunites Michael Sheen and other key players from The Passion of Port Talbot.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—26/04/2024
Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
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11:00
The Food Programme—The secrets of sport food
From the explosion in sport food and drink to the diet diaries of top athletes.
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11:45
Knife by Salman Rushdie—5. Concluding meditations on an attempted murder
5/5 The renowned author's meditations on an attempted murder and the road towards recovery.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—26/04/2024
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
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12:04
On airAntiSocial—26/04/2024
Adam Fleming helps you work out what the culture war arguments are really about.
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12:57
Weather—26/04/2024
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—26/04/2024
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment.
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13:45
Growing Solo—Year's End
Max Cotton's year of food self-sufficiency in Somerset.
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14:00
The Archers—25/04/2024
There’s light at the end of the tunnel for Lilian.
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14:15
Limelight—Money Gone, Money Gone – 1. Insufficient Funds
1/5 Chaos descends on the UK when no one can access any money. An apocalyptic satire.
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14:45
Child—20. Playtime
What makes great playtime, and why do humans play?
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Hammersmith & Fulham
Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
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15:45
Short Works—At Heart Centre by Bernie McGill
It’s been years since Stella went to yoga. Fifty-eight years, to be exact.
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16:00
Last Word—Terry Anderson, Trina Robbins, Lord Field, Ann Trevenen Jenkin
Matthew Bannister on a journalist, a politician, as cartoonist, a bard.
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16:30
Life Changing—Chérie
Su’s in a race against time to finally meet her birth mother, on the last day of her life.
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17:00
PM—26/04/2024
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—26/04/2024
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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18:30
Dead Ringers—Series 24, Episode 1
1/6 Mordant topical satire from the usual team.
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19:00
The Archers—26/04/2024
Alistair takes the plunge.
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19:15
Screenshot—Fashion and Film
Mark Kermode and Ellen E Jones examine the rich history of style and the moving image.
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20:00
Any Questions?—Kate Andrews, Carla Denyer, John Glen MP, Darren Jones MP
Alex Forsyth presents political discussion from Pinhoe Road Baptist Church in Exeter.
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20:50
A Point of View—26/04/2024
Weekly reflections on topical issues from a range of contributors.
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21:00
Free Thinking—26/04/2024
Shahidha Bari and guests look back at the week exploring the ideas shaping our lives today
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22:00
The World Tonight—26/04/2024
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective.
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22:45
The Blue Book of Nebo—Episode 5
5/5 Dylan and Rowenna have to find a way to bridge the silence between them.
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23:00
Americast—Americast on campus: Students protest over Gaza
Police have been called into several universities across the US.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—26/04/2024
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—27/04/2024
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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00:30
Knife by Salman Rushdie—5. Concluding meditations on an attempted murder
5/5 The renowned author's meditations on an attempted murder and the road towards recovery.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—27/04/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—27/04/2024
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—27/04/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—27/04/2024
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—MIddle of Passover
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg.
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05:45
Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Try Flax Seeds
Why feasting on flaxseeds could reduce inflammation, blood pressure and benefit your skin
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