Schedule
EARLY
00:00
Midnight News04/02/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
Constable's Year by Susan OwensEpisode 2: Spring
2/5 The story of how John Constable’s relationship with the seasons shaped his life and art.
00:48
Shipping Forecast04/02/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
ON AIRSelection of BBC World Service Programmes04/02/2026
A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
05:00
News Summary04/02/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:04
Yesterday in Parliament04/02/2026
Susan Hulme reports as MPs debate legislation that will remove benefit restrictions.
05:34
Shipping Forecast04/02/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:43
Prayer for the DayAccording to the Celtic calendar, it is already spring
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Michael Kelly.
05:45
Farming Today04/02/26 The cost of decarbonising agriculture, young farmers in Northern Ireland, new entrant crofters
New report says the cost of decarbonising agriculture could leave many farmers in the red.
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MORNING
06:00
Today04/02/2026
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
Sideways79. The Scientist and the Miracle
Matthew Syed considers whether miracles can be compatible with scientific thinking.
09:30
The History BureauPutin and the Apartment Bombs, 3. The TV Show
3/7 What if the truth behind the bombs could be revealed, on a television show?
10:00
Woman's Hour04/02/2026
Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
11:00
TodayThe Today Debate: Social Media
Amol Rajan is joined by an expert panel to discuss social media.
11:45
Constable's Year by Susan OwensEpisode 3: Summer
3/5 The story of how John Constable’s relationship with the seasons shaped his life and art.
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AFTERNOON
12:00
News Summary04/02/2026
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
You and Yours04/02/2026
News and discussion of consumer affairs
12:57
Weather04/02/2026
The latest weather forecast
13:00
World at One04/02/2026
News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
13:45
In Detail...Sanctuary: An Act of Defiance, Episode 3
A man begs for Sanctuary in a church. The vicar protects him, defying the government.
14:00
The Archers03/02/2026
Will there be good news for Stella?
14:15
DeaconDeacon: A Reckoning
Supernatural drama from Edson Burton. With Don Warrington and Ram John Holder.
15:00
Money Box04/02/2026
The latest news from the world of personal finance
15:30
The Artificial HumanAI's Bubble Trouble?, 2. What are the consequences of an AI economic crash?
2/3 Aleks and Kevin ask, what are the consequences of the AI financial bubble bursting?
16:00
When It Hits the Fan04/02/2026
Who's in the news for all the wrong reasons? With David Yelland and Simon Lewis.
16:15
The Media ShowTina Brown on the latest Epstein files, the boundaries of behind-the-scenes access in sport, reporting on a rocket launch
The Epstein files, cameras in sport, and why covering space launches is so unpredictable.
17:00
PM04/02/2026
News and current affairs, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines
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EVENING
18:00
Six O'Clock News04/02/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
18:30
Crossing the Floor
Political satire. Former Tory MP Rosie Holt defects to Labour to become a useful fool.
19:00
The Archers04/02/2026
George makes his feelings clear.
19:15
Front RowMusician Martin Carthy on retiring from performing live
Folk musician Martin Carthy and a retrospective of artist Gwen John in Cardiff.
20:00
AntiSocialChild-free spaces
Should we have more child-free spaces?
20:45
Magic ConsultantsAffairs of State
How close is the relationship between management consultants and the government?
21:00
IntrigueRansom Man, 3. For the LOLz
Someone is suspected of being ransom_man. Jenny looks into his wild past.
21:30
Inside HealthUnlocking the mystery of Epstein-Barr Virus
How is EBV triggering autoimmune disease?
22:00
The World Tonight04/02/2026
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
22:45
The White Lady of Morecambe by Jenn Ashworth3. King Tide Night
3/5 Julie Hesmondhalgh continues Jenn Ashworth's eco-gothic story, set in the very near future
23:00
Doctors On HoldSeries 1, 4. Peter Has a Bit of a Meltdown
4/5 When Peter's wife is caught on the job, his tantrum goes viral, can AI save the day?
23:15
The SkewerSeries 15, Episode 5
5/5 Jon Holmes brings you the week's biggest stories like you've never heard them before.
23:30
Today in Parliament04/02/2026
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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