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Thu Mar 26
Open Country

Thursday 15:00 - 15:27

The RSPB has transformed Wallasea Island in Essex into a magical landscape of marshland, lagoons, ditches and sea, and Martha Kearney visits to see the birds that now flock there.

The Radio 4 Appeal

Thursday 15:27 - 15:30

Broadcaster Helen Skelton makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Comic Relief.

Feedback

Thursday 15:30 - 16:00

Andrea Catherwood discusses a recent episode of Woman's Hour, and an end of an era for Liza Tarbuck on Radio 2.

The Briefing Room

Thursday 16:00 - 16:30

David Aaronovitch and his guests discuss the reasons behind the large number of young people who are not employed or in education or training.

BBC Inside Science

Thursday 16:30 - 17:00

A weekly programme that illuminates the mysteries and challenges the controversies behind the science that's changing our world.

PM

Thursday 17:00 - 18:00

News and current affairs, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines.

Six O'Clock News

Thursday 18:00 - 18:30

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

The Matt Forde Focus Group

Thursday 18:30 - 19:00

3/6. Top comedian Matt Forde is joined by Salma Shah, John Nicolson and Pierre Novellie to explore how the ancient instinct for tribal belonging is reshaping our politics.

The Archers

Thursday 19:00 - 19:15

George has plans, and Ben breaks some news to David and Ruth.

Front Row

Thursday 19:15 - 20:00

Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.

When It Hits the Fan

Thursday 20:00 - 20:15

David Yelland and Farzana Baduel discuss crossing the great PR divide.

The Media Show

Thursday 20:15 - 21:00

Who is Matt Brittin, the BBC's new director general?

Loose Ends

Thursday 21:00 - 21:45

Stuart Maconie enjoys music from Bridgerton and a new One Day musical, a memoir filled with the love of food, and guests from Glasgow International Comedy Festival.

Strong Message Here

Thursday 21:45 - 22:00

Why do politicians simultaneously spend all their time in Westminster, then rail against it? Armando and Stewart head to Laugharne to hear what 'real people' have to say.

The World Tonight

Thursday 22:00 - 22:45

In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective.

The Woman Who Saw Atoms by Pippa Goldschmidt

Thursday 22:45 - 23:00

4/5. Driven out of Austria by the Nazi annexation, scientist Etta Blau has found it tricky to build on the pioneering discoveries of her early career. Read by Liza Sadovy.

Radical with Amol Rajan

Thursday 23:00 - 23:30

The doctor who thinks that we are getting diagnosis wrong.

Today in Parliament

Thursday 23:30 - 00:00

News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament.

Fri Mar 27
Midnight News

Today 00:00 - 00:30

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

A History of Mystery by Cal Flyn

Today 00:30 - 00:48

4/5. As she explores the profound power of mystery, writer Cal Flyn finds herself face to face with the divine feminine.

Shipping Forecast

Today 00:48 - 01:00

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

World Service

Today 01:00 - 05:00

BBC Radio 4 presents a selection of news and current affairs, arts and science programmes from the BBC World Service.

News Summary

Today 05:00 - 05:04

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Yesterday in Parliament

Today 05:04 - 05:34

News, views and features on yesterday's stories in Parliament.

Shipping Forecast

Today 05:34 - 05:43

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

Prayer for the Day

Today 05:43 - 05:45

A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day Fleur Dorrell.

Farming Today

Today 05:45 - 06:00

The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.

Today

Today 06:00 - 09:00

News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.

Desert Island Discs

Today 09:00 - 10:00

Sara Pascoe, comedian and writer, shares the eight tracks, book and luxury item she would take with her if cast away to a desert island. With Lauren Laverne.

Woman's Hour

Today 10:00 - 11:00

Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.

The Food Programme

Today 11:00 - 11:45

Dan Saladino follows up the debate on if the eel should be off the menu.

A History of Mystery by Cal Flyn

Today 11:45 - 12:00

5/5. Award-winning writer Cal Flyn considers crime fiction and the true crime genre, including fans who are so eager to dispel mystery that they take the law into their own hands.

News Summary

Today 12:00 - 12:04

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Rare Earth

Today 12:04 - 12:57

The 2026 World Cup is expected to be the most environmentally costly yet. But are there alternative models that provide sporting thrills without the carbon cost?

Weather Forecast

Today 12:57 - 13:00

The latest weather forecast.

The World at One

Today 13:00 - 13:45

News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4.

What Do Our Politicians Need to Know Now

Today 13:45 - 14:00

. 5/5. Isabel Hardman puts suggestions of how MPs can keep up to speed with the future to the oldest and youngest MPs in the house.

The Archers

Today 14:00 - 14:15

George has plans, and Ben breaks some news to David and Ruth.

The Dentist

Today 14:15 - 14:45

Between the high body count and the raging gangster, Kerry's world is in freefall.

Life Without

Today 14:45 - 15:00

How many of us even use a pen these days and what if we never picked one up ever again? Alan Davies looks at our ancient skill of handwriting, if we could no longer write.

Gardeners' Question Time

Today 15:00 - 15:45

Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.

Short Works

Today 15:45 - 16:00

In a new original story from Ever Dundas, Joe's aunt reflects on her own experiences to help her autistic nephew stay true to himself and take on the world. Read by Ashley Storrie.

Last Word

Today 16:00 - 16:30

Matthew Bannister tells the life stories of people who have recently died, from the rich and famous to unsung but significant.

Sideways

Today 16:30 - 17:00

Matthew Syed asks if we have a moral duty to use our talents. When music prodigy Holly Mathieson quit her career as a renowned conductor, she faced that question head-on.

PM

Today 17:00 - 18:00

News and current affairs, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines.

Six O'Clock News

Today 18:00 - 18:30

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

The Naked Week

Today 18:30 - 19:00

4/6. Andrew Hunter Murray and Jon Holmes return with a bold, audacious take on the week's news.

The Archers

Today 19:00 - 19:15

Brian changes his plans, and Tony makes peace with Helen.

Add to Playlist

Today 19:15 - 20:00

Trumpeter Matilda Lloyd and pianist Neil Brand join Anna and Jeffrey to add the final five tracks to the current playlist.

Any Questions?

Today 20:00 - 20:55

Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Ponteland High School near Newcastle-upon-Tyne with Darren Grimes, Rachel Millward, Baroness Stowell and Anna Turley MP.

This Week in History

Today 20:55 - 21:00

The Palace of Knossos discovered, Beeching makes his cuts to the UK rail network, and Beethoven makes his first concert appearance.

Free Thinking

Today 21:00 - 22:00

Is humility a vice or a virtue? Matthew Sweet talks to Lamorna Ash, Aaron Reeves, Ceri Sullivan and Dan Taylor.

The World Tonight

Today 22:00 - 22:45

In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective.

The Woman Who Saw Atoms by Pippa Goldschmidt

Today 22:45 - 23:00

5/5. Etta returns to a Vienna on edge after the Allies' departure, hoping to complete the experiment that the Nazis stole from her years earlier. Read by Liza Sadovy.

Americast

Today 23:00 - 23:30

Join Americast for insights and analysis on what's happening inside Trump's White House.

Today in Parliament

Today 23:30 - 00:00

News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament.

Sat Mar 28
Midnight News

Tomorrow 00:00 - 00:30

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

A History of Mystery by Cal Flyn

Tomorrow 00:30 - 00:48

5/5. Award-winning writer Cal Flyn considers crime fiction and the true crime genre, including fans who are so eager to dispel mystery that they take the law into their own hands.

Shipping Forecast

Tomorrow 00:48 - 01:00

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

World Service

Tomorrow 01:00 - 05:30

BBC Radio 4 presents a selection of news and current affairs, arts and science programmes from the BBC World Service.

News Summary

Tomorrow 05:30 - 05:34

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Shipping Forecast

Tomorrow 05:34 - 05:43

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

Prayer for the Day

Tomorrow 05:43 - 05:45

Spiritual reflection to start the day in Holy Week with the Rev Richard Frazer of the Church of Scotland.

Lent Talks

Tomorrow 05:45 - 06:00

A series of personal reflections on power.

News, Weather and Papers

Tomorrow 06:00 - 06:07

The news headlines, including a look at the newspapers.

Open Country

Tomorrow 06:07 - 06:30

The RSPB has transformed Wallasea Island in Essex into a magical landscape of marshland, lagoons, ditches and sea, and Martha Kearney visits to see the birds that now flock there.

Farming Today This Week

Tomorrow 06:30 - 06:57

The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.

Weather Forecast

Tomorrow 06:57 - 07:00

The latest weather reports and forecast.

Today

Tomorrow 07:00 - 09:00

Today (Saturday).

Saturday Live

Tomorrow 09:00 - 10:00

Radio 4's Saturday morning show brings you extraordinary stories and remarkable people.

You're Dead to Me

Tomorrow 10:00 - 10:30

Greg Jenner is joined in Ancient China by Professor Julia Lovell and special guest Phil Wang as they take a closer look at The Terracotta Army.

The Kitchen Cabinet

Tomorrow 10:30 - 11:00

6/6. Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

The Week in Westminster

Tomorrow 11:00 - 11:30

Radio 4's assessment of developments at Westminster.

From Our Own Correspondent

Tomorrow 11:30 - 12:00

Insight, wit and analysis from BBC correspondents, journalists and writers from around the world.

News Summary

Tomorrow 12:00 - 12:04

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Money Box

Tomorrow 12:04 - 12:30

The latest news from the world of personal finance.

The Naked Week

Tomorrow 12:30 - 12:57

4/6. Andrew Hunter Murray and Jon Holmes return with a bold, audacious take on the week's news.

Weather Forecast

Tomorrow 12:57 - 13:00

The latest weather forecast.

News Bulletin

Tomorrow 13:00 - 13:10

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Any Questions?

Tomorrow 13:10 - 14:05

Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Ponteland High School near Newcastle-upon-Tyne with Darren Grimes, Rachel Millward, Baroness Stowell and Anna Turley MP.

Any Answers?

Tomorrow 14:05 - 14:45

Listeners respond to the issues raised in the preceding edition of Any Questions?

The Archers

Tomorrow 14:45 - 15:00

Brian changes his plans, and Tony makes peace with Helen.

400 Strangers

Tomorrow 15:00 - 16:30

When 400 asylum-seeking men are housed in two East Midlands hotels, a community fractures. Contains language which some may find offensive.

Weekend Woman's Hour

Tomorrow 16:30 - 17:00

Highlights from the Woman's Hour week.

Saturday PM

Tomorrow 17:00 - 17:30

Full coverage of the day's news.

Dough

Tomorrow 17:30 - 17:54

Could lab-grown meat and ancient grains help to feed a growing population? Greg Foot examines the rise of wonder products of the future.

Shipping Forecast

Tomorrow 17:54 - 17:57

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

Weather Forecast

Tomorrow 17:57 - 18:00

The latest weather reports and forecast.

Six O'Clock News

Tomorrow 18:00 - 18:15

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Loose Ends

Tomorrow 18:15 - 19:00

Stuart Maconie is joined by Derren Brown, Maria Sheheta, Alison Larkin and there's music from Peter's Field and Dilettante.

Profile

Tomorrow 19:00 - 19:15

An insight into the character of an influential person making the news headlines.

The Second Map

Tomorrow 19:15 - 20:00

80 years after the war against Japan, remembrance of it in Britain, India and Japan is complex. And new discoveries are being made by the descendants of those who were there.

The Ghosts of Maida Vale

Tomorrow 20:00 - 21:00

For 91 years, the world's greatest musicians performed at BBC Maida Vale studios. As new owners take over, Matthew Sweet summons the spirits of Bowie, Boulez and others.

The Moral Maze

Tomorrow 21:00 - 22:00

William Crawley chairs a live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories. With panellists: Carmody Grey, Tim Stanley, Mona Siddiqui and Anne McElvoy.

News Bulletin

Tomorrow 22:00 - 22:15

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

The Food Programme

Tomorrow 22:15 - 23:00

Dan Saladino follows up the debate on if the eel should be off the menu.

The Matt Forde Focus Group

Tomorrow 23:00 - 23:30

3/6. Top comedian Matt Forde is joined by Salma Shah, John Nicolson and Pierre Novellie to explore how the ancient instinct for tribal belonging is reshaping our politics.

Counterpoint

Tomorrow 23:30 - 00:00

12/13. Paul Gambaccini is in the chair as the ultimate music quiz returns, with questions on music of all varieties and eras.

Sun Mar 29
Midnight News

Sunday 00:00 - 00:15

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Take Four Books

Sunday 00:15 - 00:48

Northern Irish writer and multi-award-winning novelist Jan Carson talks to James Crawford about her new book and the three key influences that shaped it.

Shipping Forecast

Sunday 00:48 - 02:00

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

World Service

Sunday 02:00 - 05:30

BBC Radio 4 presents a selection of news and current affairs, arts and science programmes from the BBC World Service.

News Summary

Sunday 05:30 - 05:34

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Shipping Forecast

Sunday 05:34 - 05:43

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

Bells on Sunday

Sunday 05:43 - 05:45

Bells on Sunday comes from the Church of Holy Cross, Woodchurch in Merseyside.

In Touch

Sunday 05:45 - 06:00

Jackie Brown of STRIVE Ability delivers technology training to visually impaired pupils across Northern Ireland. In Touch joins her as she meets with two pupils in two schools.

News Summary

Sunday 06:00 - 06:05

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Heart and Soul

Sunday 06:05 - 06:35

Ismail Fenter, a former American Christian pastor, says he 'fell for Rumi', converted to Islam and moved from LA to Turkey's Central Anatolia to live in Rumi's spiritual home.

On Your Farm

Sunday 06:35 - 06:57

Marie Lennon goes to North West England to meet Jim Webster, who alongside running his family farm, also volunteers for a range of rural poverty charities and committees.

Weather Forecast

Sunday 06:57 - 07:00

The latest weather reports and forecast.

News and Sunday Papers

Sunday 07:00 - 07:10

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Sunday

Sunday 07:10 - 07:54

A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week.

The Radio 4 Appeal

Sunday 07:54 - 07:57

Actress Maxine Peake makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Amos Trust.

Weather Forecast

Sunday 07:57 - 08:00

The latest weather reports and forecast.

News and Sunday Papers

Sunday 08:00 - 08:10

The news headlines, including a look at the newspapers.

Sunday Worship

Sunday 08:10 - 08:48

Sally Foster-Fulton, Gilbert Márkus and Mairéad Nic Craith visit points on the medieval pilgrim route in Fife. Readings: Matthew 21: 1-11, Isaiah 50: 4-9a.

Witness History

Sunday 08:48 - 08:58

On 14 October 1947, American Chuck Yeager became the first pilot to fly faster than the speed of sound.

Tweet of the Day

Sunday 08:58 - 09:00

Tweet of the Day is a series of fascinating stories about birds inspired by their calls, songs and behaviour.

Broadcasting House

Sunday 09:00 - 10:00

The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.

Desert Island Discs

Sunday 10:00 - 11:00

Si King, cook and TV presenter, shares the eight tracks, book and luxury item he would take with him if cast away to a desert island. With lauren Laverne.

The Archers Omnibus

Sunday 11:00 - 12:15

Josh drops a bombshell, and Justin thinks he knows what's the matter with Brian.

Profile

Sunday 12:15 - 12:30

An insight into the character of an influential person making the news headlines.

Unspeakable

Sunday 12:30 - 12:57

2/6. Phil Wang and Susie Dent challenge guests to invent new words and help create the new ultimate Unspeakable dictionary. With guests Sam Nicoresti, Alison Spittle and Mark Watson.

Weather Forecast

Sunday 12:57 - 13:00

The latest weather forecast.

The World This Weekend

Sunday 13:00 - 13:30

Radio 4's look at the week's big stories from both home and around the world.

How Not to Kill a Politician

Sunday 13:30 - 14:00

What is it that drives ordinary people to condone political violence, and some to commit it, and what can we do to prevent it?

Gardeners' Question Time

Sunday 14:00 - 14:45

Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.

Opening Lines

Sunday 14:45 - 15:00

Flight by Walter White concerns the complex issue of 'passing'. John Yorke investigates and asks if this is why the book as largely been forgotten.

Flight: Part 2

Sunday 15:00 - 16:00

The story of a young black woman as she journeys through identity politics in early 20th-century America. Contains strong language.

Take Four Books

Sunday 16:00 - 16:30

Presented by James Crawford, Take Four Books, speaks to Canadian writer and former Booker Prize winner Yann Martel about his new novel, Son of Nobody, and its three influences.

Counterpoint

Sunday 16:30 - 17:00

13/13. Paul Gambaccini is in the chair as the ultimate music quiz returns, with questions on music of all varieties and eras.

Witness History

Sunday 17:00 - 17:10

In 1943, the most audacious hoax of WWII began. The Nazis discovered secret papers on the body of a British officer washed ashore in Spain. They didn't know every detail was false.

An American Journey

Sunday 17:10 - 17:54

3/4. James Naughtie continues his look at the ideas tying America's founding to the modern United States, asking how 'justice' has been understood by different generations of Americans.

Shipping Forecast

Sunday 17:54 - 17:57

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

Weather Forecast

Sunday 17:57 - 18:00

The latest weather reports and forecast.

Six O'Clock News

Sunday 18:00 - 18:15

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Pick of the Week

Sunday 18:15 - 19:00

Jason Mohammad presents a weekly selection of the best bits of audio across the BBC.

The Archers

Sunday 19:00 - 19:15

Brian tries to straighten things out with Miranda, and money problems loom for Natasha and Tom.

Harrier Angels

Sunday 19:15 - 19:45

Robert Macfarlane tells the story of C16th carvings of angels in the roof of St Wendreda's church, their wings based on harriers'. Carvings and raptors were persecuted, but survive.

Lent Talks

Sunday 19:45 - 20:00

A series of personal reflections on power.

Feedback

Sunday 20:00 - 20:30

Andrea Catherwood discusses a recent episode of Woman's Hour, and an end of an era for Liza Tarbuck on Radio 2.

Last Word

Sunday 20:30 - 21:00

Matthew Bannister tells the life stories of people who have recently died, from the rich and famous to unsung but significant.

Money Box

Sunday 21:00 - 21:25

The latest news from the world of personal finance.

The Radio 4 Appeal

Sunday 21:25 - 21:30

Actress Maxine Peake makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Amos Trust.

From Our Own Correspondent

Sunday 21:30 - 22:00

Insight, wit and analysis from BBC correspondents, journalists and writers from around the world.

The Westminster Hour

Sunday 22:00 - 23:00

Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.

In Our Time

Sunday 23:00 - 23:45

Misha Glenny and guests discuss the biology, physics and chemistry of one of the most abundant elements in the Earth's crust and its impact on our atmosphere and on technology.

Short Works

Sunday 23:45 - 00:00

In a new original story from Ever Dundas, Joe's aunt reflects on her own experiences to help her autistic nephew stay true to himself and take on the world. Read by Ashley Storrie.

Mon Mar 30
Midnight News

Monday 00:00 - 00:15

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Great Lives

Monday 00:15 - 00:45

Retail consultant Mary Portas chooses Dame Anita Roddick, another Queen of Shops, as her Great Life.

Bells on Sunday

Monday 00:45 - 00:48

Bells on Sunday comes from the Church of Holy Cross, Woodchurch in Merseyside.

Shipping Forecast

Monday 00:48 - 01:00

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

World Service

Monday 01:00 - 05:00

BBC Radio 4 presents a selection of news and current affairs, arts and science programmes from the BBC World Service.

News Summary

Monday 05:00 - 05:04

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Last Word

Monday 05:04 - 05:34

Matthew Bannister tells the life stories of people who have recently died, from the rich and famous to unsung but significant.

Shipping Forecast

Monday 05:34 - 05:43

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

Prayer for the Day

Monday 05:43 - 05:45

Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection.

Farming Today

Monday 05:45 - 05:57

The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.

Weather for Farmers

Monday 05:57 - 06:00

The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers.

Today

Monday 06:00 - 09:00

News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.

Start the Week

Monday 09:00 - 09:45

The historian David Torrance, academic and union activist Jane Holgate and journalist Isabel Berwick explore the legacy of the 1926 General Strike, and the future of work.

Like and Subscribe: How YouTube Changed the World

Monday 09:45 - 10:00

YouTube has reshaped the world, from fame to freedom. Now, AI threatens to erase the human connection that fuelled it. What's next?

Woman's Hour

Monday 10:00 - 11:00

Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.

The Invention Of...

Monday 11:00 - 11:45

Have the Balkans always been unstable? Misha Glenny returns to the powder keg of Europe to find out.

The Radio Universe by Emma Chapman

Monday 11:45 - 12:00

1/5. Astrophysicist Emma Chapman takes us on an electrifying voyage through the cosmos using one of the most powerful, yet overlooked, tools in science - the radio wave.

News Summary

Monday 12:00 - 12:04

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

You and Yours

Monday 12:04 - 12:57

News and discussion of consumer affairs.

Weather Forecast

Monday 12:57 - 13:00

The latest weather forecast.

The World at One

Monday 13:00 - 13:45

News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4.

The Shadow of the Cutteslowe Walls

Monday 13:45 - 14:00

1/5. For 25 years, eight-foot-high walls separated the residents of an Oxford council estate from their middle class neighbours. This is the story of Cutteslowe nearly 70 years on.

The Archers

Monday 14:00 - 14:15

Brian tries to straighten things out with Miranda, and money problems loom for Natasha and Tom.

Prepper

Monday 14:15 - 14:45

4/4. Are you prepared? Two remarkable women prepare for the end of the world and make a weekly podcast about it. Award-winning comedy by Caz Moran, starring Sue Johnston and Lydia West.

Opening Lines

Monday 14:45 - 15:00

Flight by Walter White concerns the complex issue of 'passing'. John Yorke investigates and asks if this is why the book as largely been forgotten.

A Good Read

Monday 15:00 - 15:30

More favourite books with Harriett Gilbert and guests Patrick Grant and Mary-Ann Ochota.

You're Dead to Me

Monday 15:30 - 16:00

Greg Jenner is joined in Ancient China by Professor Julia Lovell and special guest Phil Wang as they take a closer look at The Terracotta Army.

How Not to Kill a Politician

Monday 16:00 - 16:30

What is it that drives ordinary people to condone political violence, and some to commit it, and what can we do to prevent it?

The Kitchen Cabinet

Monday 16:30 - 17:00

6/6. Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

PM

Monday 17:00 - 18:00

News and current affairs, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines.

Six O'Clock News

Monday 18:00 - 18:30

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Unspeakable

Monday 18:30 - 19:00

3/6. Phil Wang and Susie Dent challenge guests to invent new words and help create the new ultimate Unspeakable dictionary. With guests Ivo Graham, Harriet Kemsley and Nish Kumar.

The Archers

Monday 19:00 - 19:15

Pip's doing some gardening, and Henry's goats are going off to Market.

Front Row

Monday 19:15 - 20:00

Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.

How Did We Get Here?

Monday 20:00 - 20:30

8/10. The back-story of the Middle East conflict, explored by leading experts. This episode covers the 1987 Palestinian uprising, the 1993 Oslo Accords, and the 2000 Camp David Summit.

BBC Inside Science

Monday 20:30 - 21:00

A weekly programme that illuminates the mysteries and challenges the controversies behind the science that's changing our world.

Start the Week

Monday 21:00 - 21:45

The historian David Torrance, academic and union activist Jane Holgate and journalist Isabel Berwick explore the legacy of the 1926 General Strike, and the future of work.

Like and Subscribe: How YouTube Changed the World

Monday 21:45 - 22:00

YouTube has reshaped the world, from fame to freedom. Now, AI threatens to erase the human connection that fuelled it. What's next?

The World Tonight

Monday 22:00 - 22:45

In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective.

Seascraper by Benjamin Wood

Monday 22:45 - 23:00

1/10. 20 year old Thomas Flett comes home, exhausted from dredging the sands for shrimp, to find his mother has an unusual visitor.

An Eye For A Killing

Monday 23:00 - 23:30

3/5. In his prison cell, William Burke confesses to 16 murders in the space of ten months. Jamie Wilson, a young boy living on the streets of Edinburgh, is one of his victims.

Power to the People: Rewiring Britain

Monday 23:30 - 00:00

From electricity generated off the north coast of Scotland to the power socket in your living room, Douglas Fraser examines the scale and the challenges of rewiring Britain.

Tue Mar 31
Midnight News

Tuesday 00:00 - 00:30

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

The Radio Universe by Emma Chapman

Tuesday 00:30 - 00:48

1/5. Astrophysicist Emma Chapman takes us on an electrifying voyage through the cosmos using one of the most powerful, yet overlooked, tools in science - the radio wave.

Shipping Forecast

Tuesday 00:48 - 01:00

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

World Service

Tuesday 01:00 - 05:00

BBC Radio 4 presents a selection of news and current affairs, arts and science programmes from the BBC World Service.

News Summary

Tuesday 05:00 - 05:04

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

How Not To Kill a Politician

Tuesday 05:04 - 05:34

What is it that drives ordinary people to condone political violence, and some to commit it, and what can we do to prevent it?

Shipping Forecast

Tuesday 05:34 - 05:43

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

Prayer for the Day

Tuesday 05:43 - 05:45

Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection.

Farming Today

Tuesday 05:45 - 06:00

The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.

Today

Tuesday 06:00 - 09:00

News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.

The Life Scientific

Tuesday 09:00 - 09:30

Jim Al-Khalili finds out about the satellites systems and additional navigation technologies that not only get us from A to B, but underpin the world's critical infrastructure.

Inside Health

Tuesday 09:30 - 10:00

Series that demystifies health issues, separating fact from fiction and bringing clarity to conflicting health advice.

Woman's Hour

Tuesday 10:00 - 11:00

Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.

Add to Playlist

Tuesday 11:00 - 11:45

Trumpeter Matilda Lloyd and pianist Neil Brand join Anna and Jeffrey to add the final five tracks to the current playlist.

The Radio Universe by Emma Chapman

Tuesday 11:45 - 12:00

2/5. With Earth's growing crises, is moving to Mars the distant dream it once was? What might it look like? Reader Jasmine Hyde.

News Summary

Tuesday 12:00 - 12:04

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Call You and Yours

Tuesday 12:04 - 12:57

News and discussion of consumer affairs.

Weather Forecast

Tuesday 12:57 - 13:00

The latest weather forecast.

The World at One

Tuesday 13:00 - 13:45

News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4.

The Shadow of the Cutteslowe Walls

Tuesday 13:45 - 14:00

2/5. For 25 years, eight-foot-high walls separated the residents of an Oxford council estate from their middle-class neighbours. This is the story of Cutteslowe nearly 70 years on.

The Archers

Tuesday 14:00 - 14:15

Pip's doing some gardening, and Henry's goats are going off to Market.

The Scrooge Identity

Tuesday 14:15 - 15:00

After a bomb and a ransom note signed 'Uncle Scrooge', Hamburg police are drawn into a cat-and-mouse game with a lone eccentric whose gadgetry keeps leaving them empty-handed.

History's Heroes

Tuesday 15:00 - 15:30

An aristocrat rebels against her family to become a civil rights activist.

Heart and Soul

Tuesday 15:30 - 16:00

A former Isis recruit reflects on radicalisation, faith, regret and redemption.

Stoppard at Work

Tuesday 16:00 - 16:30

Actors, directors, producers and editors give us a glimpse behind the scenes into working with playwright Tom Stoppard; delivering a new play, in rehearsal and more.

What's Up Docs?

Tuesday 16:30 - 17:00

Chris and Xand look at the power of light on our wellbeing and why the winter months can be a difficult time for many of us.

PM

Tuesday 17:00 - 18:00

News and current affairs, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines.

Six O'Clock News

Tuesday 18:00 - 18:30

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Zoe Lyons: Now What?

Tuesday 18:30 - 19:00

Mixing interviews and stand-up comedy, Zoe Lyons explores careers, aging and success with the help of fellow comics Helen Lederer, Jenny Eclair, Amelia Hamilton and Kerry Godliman.

The Archers

Tuesday 19:00 - 19:15

Lynda recruits for the Easter Promises Tree, and Robert interrogates Oliver.

Front Row

Tuesday 19:15 - 20:00

Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.

File on 4 Investigates

Tuesday 20:00 - 20:40

The British families who have made disturbing discoveries about their IVF treatment in Northern Cyprus.

In Touch

Tuesday 20:40 - 21:00

News, views and information for people who are blind or partially sighted.

The Law Show

Tuesday 21:00 - 21:30

There are huge changes to the rules that cover asylum, and also how long refugees - as well as people on work and study visas - have to wait before they can settle in the UK.

Evan Davis's Heat Pump Challenge

Tuesday 21:30 - 22:00

3/3. In a live show, Evan hears listener's questions about heat pumps and experiences of people who already have them, alongside an expert panel.

The World Tonight

Tuesday 22:00 - 22:45

In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective.

Seascraper by Benjamin Wood

Tuesday 22:45 - 23:00

2/10. Thomas finds himself sitting in his own front room whilst an American film director pitches the story of a film to him.

Harrier Angels

Tuesday 23:00 - 23:30

Robert Macfarlane tells the story of C16th carvings of angels in the roof of St Wendreda's church, their wings based on harriers'. Carvings and raptors were persecuted, but survive.

The Artificial Human

Tuesday 23:30 - 00:00

1/3. Aleks and Kevin explore the biggest story in the AI business. Markets are growing sceptical the huge sums being invested in AI will show a return. Is the AI bubble about to burst?

Wed Apr 01
Midnight News

Wednesday 00:00 - 00:30

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

The Radio Universe by Emma Chapman

Wednesday 00:30 - 00:48

2/5. With Earth's growing crises, is moving to Mars the distant dream it once was? What might it look like? Reader Jasmine Hyde.

Shipping Forecast

Wednesday 00:48 - 01:00

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

World Service

Wednesday 01:00 - 05:00

BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.

News Summary

Wednesday 05:00 - 05:04

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

BBC Inside Science

Wednesday 05:04 - 05:34

A weekly programme that illuminates the mysteries and challenges the controversies behind the science that's changing our world.

Shipping Forecast

Wednesday 05:34 - 05:43

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

Prayer for the Day

Wednesday 05:43 - 05:45

Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection.

Farming Today

Wednesday 05:45 - 06:00

The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.

Today

Wednesday 06:00 - 09:00

News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.

Life Changing

Wednesday 09:00 - 09:30

Emma Webber remembers facing the very public and horrific news that her son Barnaby had been killed in the 2023 Nottingham attack, and why she fought for an inquiry into his death.

Everything is Fake and Nobody Cares

Wednesday 09:30 - 10:00

From fake essays to dodgy ratings to Silicon Valley fraud, Jamie Bartlett traces the moment cheating stopped feeling like cheating and became a way to get ahead.

Woman's Hour

Wednesday 10:00 - 11:00

Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.

File on 4 Investigates

Wednesday 11:00 - 11:40

The British families who have made disturbing discoveries about their IVF treatment in Northern Cyprus.

This Week in History

Wednesday 11:40 - 11:45

A former president surrenders, ruins are discovered, and an inspirational leader is assassinated.

The Radio Universe by Emma Chapman

Wednesday 11:45 - 12:00

3/5. Beyond the Pale Blue Dot: An exploration through radio eyes of Milky Way's hidden architecture, explosive past and humbling scale.

News Summary

Wednesday 12:00 - 12:04

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

You and Yours

Wednesday 12:04 - 12:57

News and discussion of consumer affairs.

Weather Forecast

Wednesday 12:57 - 13:00

The latest weather forecast.

The World at One

Wednesday 13:00 - 13:45

News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4.

The Shadow of the Cutteslowe Walls

Wednesday 13:45 - 14:00

3/5. For 25 years, eight-foot-high walls separated the residents of an Oxford council estate from their middle-class neighbours. This is the story of Cutteslowe nearly 70 years on.

The Archers

Wednesday 14:00 - 14:15

Lynda recruits for the Easter Promises Tree, and Robert interrogates Oliver.

The Citadel

Wednesday 14:15 - 15:00

1/2. The tenth and final series based on the book by AJ Cronin. It's 1934 and unsettling times and Denny and Manson are as busy as ever in their surgery in Wales with inadequate funds.

Money Box Live

Wednesday 15:00 - 15:30

The latest news from the world of personal finance.

Money, Influence and the NHS

Wednesday 15:30 - 16:00

3/3. Dr Margaret McCartney's quest to reveal conflicts of interest in medicine that may impact your treatments and your trust.

The Decisions That Made Me

Wednesday 16:00 - 16:15

Alan French was at the helm when Thomas Cook collapsed in 2019. The next year he relaunched it as a digital-only company. He talks to Evan Davis about how he turned it around.

The Media Show

Wednesday 16:15 - 17:00

This is the programme about a revolution in media.

PM

Wednesday 17:00 - 18:00

Full coverage of the day's news.

Six O'Clock News

Wednesday 18:00 - 18:30

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Ray Bradshaw Hears You

Wednesday 18:30 - 19:00

Both Ray's parents are deaf, but he is not. This award-winning comedian recounts the trials and tribulations of growing up as a CODA (child of deaf parents).

The Archers

Wednesday 19:00 - 19:15

Azra pushes forward with her Mental Health Initiative, and Pip has a nasty shock.

Front Row

Wednesday 19:15 - 20:00

Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.

The Moral Maze

Wednesday 20:00 - 21:00

Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories. #moralmaze.

Live from the UK

Wednesday 21:00 - 21:45

In a special extended episode, Angela brings acts from all 4 nations of the UK, chats to comedy course legend Jill Edwards, and comedians share their first gig memories.

Short Works

Wednesday 21:45 - 22:00

An off season tourist receives an unsettling gift at the Callanish Stones, in a haunting short work by Camilla Grudova. Read by Nicola Roy.

The World Tonight

Wednesday 22:00 - 22:45

In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective.

Seascraper by Benjamin Wood

Wednesday 22:45 - 23:00

3/10. Urged on by his mother, Thomas agrees to help Edgar Acheson scout out locations for his film, and promises that he can navigate the treacherous sands of Longferry beach.

Brian & Roger

Wednesday 23:00 - 23:15

Brian and Roger are friends that met at a support group for divorced men. One of them is nice. By Harry Peacock and Dan Skinner.

Misguided Meditations

Wednesday 23:15 - 23:30

A delightfully surreal mini-story in the form of a guided meditation led by our narrator, Mina Anwar. In this episode, Captain Snugglebottom asks some seriously awkward questions.

The Artificial Human

Wednesday 23:30 - 00:00

2/3. In part two of their exploration of the economics of AI, Aleks and Kevin ask, what are the consequences of the anticipated financial bubble bursting, and would a crash stop there?

Thu Apr 02
Midnight News

Thursday 00:00 - 00:30

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

The Radio Universe by Emma Chapman

Thursday 00:30 - 00:48

3/5. Beyond the Pale Blue Dot: An exploration through radio eyes of Milky Way's hidden architecture, explosive past and humbling scale.

Shipping Forecast

Thursday 00:48 - 01:00

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

World Service

Thursday 01:00 - 05:00

BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.

News Summary

Thursday 05:00 - 05:04

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Inside Health

Thursday 05:04 - 05:34

Series that demystifies health issues, separating fact from fiction and bringing clarity to conflicting health advice.

Shipping Forecast

Thursday 05:34 - 05:43

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

Prayer for the Day

Thursday 05:43 - 05:45

Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection.

Farming Today

Thursday 05:45 - 06:00

The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.

Today

Thursday 06:00 - 09:00

News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.

In Our Time

Thursday 09:00 - 09:45

Misha Glenny and guests discuss the imperial war in which the US took the Philippines, Guam and Puerto Rico from Spain and gained greater influence over newly-independent Cuba.

Strong Message Here

Thursday 09:45 - 10:00

Armando Iannucci and guests decode the utterly baffling world of political language.

Woman's Hour

Thursday 10:00 - 11:00

Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.

This Cultural Life

Thursday 11:00 - 11:45

Award-winning photographer Sir Don McCullin talks to John Wilson about his cultural influences and formative experiences.

The Radio Universe by Emma Chapman

Thursday 11:45 - 12:00

4/5. In 1967, PhD student Jocelyn Bell Burnell detected a mysterious repeating signal. Could it be 'little green men'?

News Summary

Thursday 12:00 - 12:04

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Scam Secrets

Thursday 12:04 - 12:32

Two criminals, one victim - the Scam Secrets team take a look at the emergence of hybrid - or so-called pig butchering - scams.

Sliced Bread

Thursday 12:32 - 12:57

Greg Foot investigates the wonder products promising to make you happier, healthier or greener. Does Collagen rejuvenate your skin, hair and nails - and even help with bone health?

Weather Forecast

Thursday 12:57 - 13:00

The latest weather forecast.

The World at One

Thursday 13:00 - 13:45

News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4.

The Shadow of the Cutteslowe Walls

Thursday 13:45 - 14:00

4/5. For 25 years, eight-foot-high walls separated the residents of an Oxford council estate from their middle-class neighbours. This is the story of Cutteslowe nearly 70 years on.

The Archers

Thursday 14:00 - 14:15

Azra pushes forward with her Mental Health Initiative, and Pip has a nasty shock.

The Citadel

Thursday 14:15 - 15:00

2/2. The tenth and final series based on the book by AJ Cronin. It's unsettling times for both Great Britain and our doctors Denny and Manson. Each having to make a momentous decision.

Open Country

Thursday 15:00 - 15:27

The spring series of Open Country begins at Thriplow Daffodil Festival in Cambridgeshire. Martha Kearney celebrates the humble vergeside flower.

The Radio 4 Appeal

Thursday 15:27 - 15:30

Actress Maxine Peake makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Amos Trust.

Feedback

Thursday 15:30 - 16:00

Radio 4's forum for comments, queries, criticisms and congratulations.

The Briefing Room

Thursday 16:00 - 16:30

Combining original insights into major news stories with topical investigations.

BBC Inside Science

Thursday 16:30 - 17:00

A weekly programme looking at the science that's changing our world.

PM

Thursday 17:00 - 18:00

Full coverage of the day's news.

Six O'Clock News

Thursday 18:00 - 18:30

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

The Matt Forde Focus Group

Thursday 18:30 - 19:00

4/6. Top political comedian Matt Forde is joined by comedians, politicians and political thinkers to chew the fat in front of a live theatre audience.

The Archers

Thursday 19:00 - 19:15

Miranda learns about Brian's past, and Oliver wonders if he should give up riding.

Front Row

Thursday 19:15 - 20:00

Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.

The Decisions That Made Me

Thursday 20:00 - 20:15

Alan French was at the helm when Thomas Cook collapsed in 2019. The next year he relaunched it as a digital-only company. He talks to Evan Davis about how he turned it around.

The Media Show

Thursday 20:15 - 21:00

This is the programme about a revolution in media.

Loose Ends

Thursday 21:00 - 21:45

Stuart Maconie is joined by Derren Brown, Maria Sheheta, Alison Larkin and there's music from Peter's Field and Dilettante.

Strong Message Here

Thursday 21:45 - 22:00

Armando Iannucci and guests decode the utterly baffling world of political language.

The World Tonight

Thursday 22:00 - 22:45

In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective.

Seascraper by Benjamin Wood

Thursday 22:45 - 23:00

4/10. Unable to succumb to sleep, Thomas goes to the Post Office to pay in the £100 cheque from Acheson. He is hoping he might see Joan Wyeth, the sister of his friend Harry.

Radical with Amol Rajan

Thursday 23:00 - 23:30

News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.

The Artificial Human

Thursday 23:30 - 00:00

3/3. In the final instalment of our AI Bubble mini-series, Aleks & Kevin look at what a burst AI bubble would mean for the industry and the future direction of artificial intelligence.

Fri Apr 03
Midnight News

Friday 00:00 - 00:30

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

The Radio Universe by Emma Chapman

Friday 00:30 - 00:48

4/5. In 1967, PhD student Jocelyn Bell Burnell detected a mysterious repeating signal. Could it be 'little green men'?

Shipping Forecast

Friday 00:48 - 01:00

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.