Schedule
EARLY
00:00
Midnight News05/02/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
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.
00:48
Shipping Forecast05/02/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
ON AIRSelection of BBC World Service Programmes05/02/2026
A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
05:00
News Summary05/02/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:04
Yesterday in Parliament05/02/2026
Alicia McCarthy reports on a tense Prime Minister's Questions.
05:34
Shipping Forecast05/02/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:43
Prayer for the DayPompeii speaks of humility before nature’s power and the preciousness of now.
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Michael Kelly.
05:45
Farming Today05/02/26 EFRA Committee report on EU/UK agri-food trade deal, seed science, starting out in agriculture
MPs call for a 'national conversation' on EU/UK agri-food trade agreement.
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MORNING
06:00
Today05/02/2026
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
In Our TimeHenry IV Part 1
Shakespeare's powerful exploration of power and succession with Hotspur, Hal and Falstaff.
09:45
Strong Message HereYou've Let Your Country Down (with Emily Maitlis)
Emily Maitlis joins Armando to pore through the language of the Epstein Files.
10:00
Woman's Hour05/02/2026
Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
11:00
This Cultural LifeImogen Cooper
Pianist Dame Imogen Cooper reveals her formative cultural influences and experiences.
11:45
Constable's Year by Susan OwensEpisode 4: Autumn
4/5 The story of how John Constable’s relationship with the seasons shaped his life and art.
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AFTERNOON
12:00
News Summary05/02/2026
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
The Bottom LineDynamic Pricing: Who Profits?
How do businesses use it, and how much does it benefit the customer?
12:32
Sliced BreadVPNs
Do you really need a VPN?
12:57
Weather05/02/2026
The latest weather forecast
13:00
World at One05/02/2026
News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
13:45
In Detail...Sanctuary: An Act of Defiance, Episode 4
A man begs for Sanctuary in a church. The vicar protects him, defying the government.
14:00
The Archers04/02/2026
George makes his feelings clear.
14:15
Drama on 4Wild Woman of the North
A family tries to get back to a simpler way of life.
15:00
RamblingsTerminal Hillness in the north Lakes
Clare joins Ian Teasdale in the Lakes for a very personal walk.
15:27
Radio 4 AppealRadio 4 Appeal Fund
Charlotte Smith makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the Radio 4 Appeal Fund.
15:30
Word of MouthVincentian Creole
Michael Rosen talks to linguist Teddy Mack about Vincy, a language spoken on St Vincent.
16:00
RethinkRethink... authenticity
Is authenticity in the modern age in the eye of the beholder?
16:30
BBC Inside Science05/02/2026
A weekly programme looking at the science that's changing our world.
17:00
PM05/02/2026
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 News05/02/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
18:30
Stand-Up SpecialsFinlay Christie Is Younger Than You
Finlay Christie on why Gen Z are the worst and also the best generation to save the world.
19:00
The Archers05/02/2026
Emotions run high for the Gordon family.
19:15
Front Row05/02/2026
Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music
20:00
When It Hits the FanAre Andrew and Mandelson Beyond the Fan?
David Yelland and Simon Lewis look at reputational black holes.
20:15
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.
21:00
Loose EndsMarcus Brigstocke, Ashley Storrie, Louise Welsh, Stuart Maconie, Rum Ragged, Hen Hoose Collective
Stuart Maconie is in Glasgow for folk and world music festival Celtic Connections.
21:45
Strong Message HereYou've Let Your Country Down (with Emily Maitlis)
Emily Maitlis joins Armando to pore through the language of the Epstein Files.
22:00
The World Tonight05/02/2026
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
22:45
The White Lady of Morecambe by Jenn Ashworth4. The Burning Tide
4/5 Julie Hesmondhalgh continues Jenn Ashworth's ghost story, set in the near future.
23:00
Radical with Amol RajanSocial Media Bans: Are We at a Global Turning Point? (Jonathan Haidt)
Jonathan Haidt, author of The Anxious Generation, on how to go smartphone free.
23:30
Today in Parliament05/02/2026
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament.
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