Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—12/04/2024
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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00:30
The Life and Rhymes of Benjamin Zephaniah—4. London
4/5 Benjamin Zephaniah reads his autobiography. The poet and political activist meet.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—12/04/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—12/04/2024
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—12/04/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—12/04/2024
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—12/04/2024
Writer and broadcaster Anna Magnusson starts the day with reflection and prayer.
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05:45
Farming Today—12/04/24 Financial impact of extreme weather on farms, sustainable pork labelling, upland sheep farming vs conservation.
Report says extreme weather is costing Welsh farmers millions of pounds a year.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—12/04/2024
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The Reunion—That's Life!
Kirsty Wark and guests recall the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ’s ground-breaking consumer rights show That’s Life!
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Marian Keyes, Juliet open letter, Swiss climate victory
Irish author Marian Keyes talks about her latest page turner, My Favourite Mistake.
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11:00
The Food Programme—A Celebration of the Birthday Cake
Jaega Wise explores the history of the birthday cake, including tips from Dame Mary Berry
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11:45
The Life and Rhymes of Benjamin Zephaniah—5. Pain
5/5 Benjamin Zephaniah reads his autobiography. A poet yes, but a parent not to be.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—12/04/2024
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
AntiSocial—Homosexuality and "sin"
The clash between the rights of LGBT people and freedom to express Christian views.
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12:57
Weather—12/04/2024
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—12/04/2024
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment.
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13:45
The Everest Obsession—5. The future of climbing Everest
Is Everest still an adventure?
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14:00
The Archers—11/04/2024
Fallon calls in reinforcements.
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14:15
Limelight—Silos, Silos - 4. Stasis
4/5 Nat discovers that everything is connected. But have they run out of time?
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14:45
Child—Series 1, 18. Fingers and Toes
How are mother and baby developing? Sure, we’ve counted their toes - but what happens now?
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Harris Garden
Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
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15:45
Short Works—When Love Sucks by Naomi Wood
In a new story by Naomi Wood a woman turns to an AI dating coach to mend her broken heart.
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16:00
Last Word—Peter Higgs, Trevor Griffiths, Hella Pick, Margaret Tynes
Matthew Bannister on a physicist, a playwright, a journalist and a singer.
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16:30
Life Changing—It's the little things
As midwife Agnes’ third baby is delivered, she’s confronted by a profound need for change
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17:00
PM—12/04/2024
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—12/04/2024 Labour deputy leader Angela Rayner faces police investigation for potential breach of electoral law
She said if she had committed a criminal offence she would step down
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18:30
The Now Show—Series 64, Episode 5
5/6 Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
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19:00
The Archers—12/04/2024
Alarm bells ring for Lilian.
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19:15
Screenshot—Interlopers
Ellen and Mark explore Patricia Highsmith's Ripley and other social strivers on screen.
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20:00
Any Questions?—Dan Jarvis MP, Alex Phillips, Enver Solomon, Andrew Stephenson MP
Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Halifax Minster in West Yorkshire.
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20:50
A Point of View—It's all right for you
Sara Wheeler reflects on being a sibling to her brother who has a lifelong disability.
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21:00
Free Thinking—Change, Scrabble and Cultural Christianity
Matthew Sweet and guests look at ideas about change: political, climate, personal.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Survivor of Kingsmills massacre calls for a public inquiry
Inquest finds that the IRA killed 10 men in County Armagh in 1976
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22:45
Prophet Song by Paul Lynch—Episode 5
5/10 The Stack family’s home is attacked.
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23:00
Americast—Has Abortion Eclipsed Trump’s Campaign?
The former president has angered some Republicans with his stance.
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23:30
Love's Growth
Michael Symmons Roberts celebrates John Donne’s great poem of spring, Love’s Growth.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—13/04/2024
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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00:30
The Life and Rhymes of Benjamin Zephaniah—5. Pain
5/5 Benjamin Zephaniah reads his autobiography. A poet yes, but a parent not to be.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—13/04/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—13/04/2024
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—13/04/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—13/04/2024
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—13/04/2024
A reflection and prayer to start the day with Rev Dr Bert Tosh.
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05:45
Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Enjoy Olive Oil
How a glug of olive oil can protect your heart, boost your brain, and help you live longer
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