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Remember the Date

It’s finally time for Mitch and Ellie’s much postponed date, Morris leaves an intriguing text message, and a solo Will tries to celebrate his birthday. Stars Angus Deayton.

It’s finally time for Mitch and Ellie’s much postponed date, Morris leaves an intriguing text message, and a solo Will tries to celebrate his birthday. Stars Angus Deayton.

14:45 BST

Opening Lines

Transcription

John Yorke takes a look at Transcription by Kate Atkinson, a dramatic story of wartime espionage, betrayal, and loyalty.

John Yorke takes a look at Transcription by Kate Atkinson, a dramatic story of wartime espionage, betrayal, and loyalty.

15:00 BST

Great Lives

William Gladstone, four-time PM

Trevor Lyttleton picks William Gladstone, Victorian prime minister and tory turned liberal

Trevor Lyttleton picks William Gladstone, Victorian prime minister and tory turned liberal

15:30 BST

Artworks

When Kevin Met Sadie

Chris Page first read Joan Lingard’s Kevin and Sadie novels as a boy. He hears from readers in Northern Ireland about how the stories have shaped their understanding of the past.

Chris Page first read Joan Lingard’s Kevin and Sadie novels as a boy. He hears from readers in Northern Ireland about how the stories have shaped their understanding of the past.

16:00 BST

The Documentary

Back to books: Sweden’s digital backlash

Why tech-savvy Sweden is ditching screens for books and pens in its schools.

Why tech-savvy Sweden is ditching screens for books and pens in its schools.

16:30 BST

The Kitchen Cabinet

Stockport

Jay Rayner and the panel are in Stockport answering questions on fish sauce and cooking with orange, and finding out about Cambodian cookery.

Jay Rayner and the panel are in Stockport answering questions on fish sauce and cooking with orange, and finding out about Cambodian cookery.

17:00 BST

PM

20/04/2026

Full coverage of the day's news

Full coverage of the day's news

18:00 BST

Six O'Clock News

20/04/2026

National and international news from BBC Radio 4

National and international news from BBC Radio 4

18:30 BST

Unspeakable

6. Wondrous Words from Wales

Phil Wang and Susie Dent challenge guests to invent new words and help create the new ultimate Unspeakable dictionary. With guests Mike Bubbins, Jason Byrne and Charlotte Church.

Phil Wang and Susie Dent challenge guests to invent new words and help create the new ultimate Unspeakable dictionary. With guests Mike Bubbins, Jason Byrne and Charlotte Church.

19:00 BST

The Archers

20/04/2026

Adam thinks about the future, and Helen has a decision to make.

Adam thinks about the future, and Helen has a decision to make.

19:15 BST

Front Row

20/04/2026

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

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