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About BBC Radio 4
Listen online to the internet radio of BBC Radio 4 live, which has more than 10 million weekly listeners, making it the second most popular radio station in the United Kingdom, just behind BBC Radio 2. The station primarily focuses on speech-related programmes, with very limited music content. Its programming delves into in-depth perspectives on world politics, domestic politics, journalism, and offers diversity through refreshing comedy, compelling readings, and drama. Additionally, topics in arts, science, and history are integral parts of its engaging programme structure. Radio 4 regularly provides shipping forecasts, news updates, and weather reports. During the night, from 1:00am to 5:20am, BBCR4 broadcasts a selection from BBC World Service. The breakfast show on BBC Radio 4 is the immensely popular "Today" programme, airing on weekdays from 6am to 9am, and on Saturdays from 7am to 9am. "Today" covers national and international news, as well as sports. Furthermore, the "Thought for the Day", which features inspirational thoughts from religious thinkers, is included in the programme, typically around 7:45am. Presenters of the "Today" programme include Justin Webb, Martha Kearney, Mishal Husain, Nick Robinson, and Amol Rajan.
BBC Radio 4 slogan: "Funny, fascinating, surprising, moving, informative... All the time"
BBC Radio 4 slogan: "Funny, fascinating, surprising, moving, informative... All the time"
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BBC Radio 4 frequencies
Aberdare area - 104.7 FMAberdeen - 1449 MW, 95.3 FMAberdeenshire - 95.3 FMAberfeldy - 103.9 FMAbergavenny - 93.1 FMAbersychan - 92.9 FMAbertillery - 93.4 FMAlexandria - 104.1 FMAmbleside - 92.7 FMAnglesey - 103.6 FMAngus - 94.9 FMAxminster - 93.9 FMAyrshire - 104.3 FMBakewell - 94.2 FMBallachulish - 94.7 FMBallycastle - 93.2 FMBarmouth area - 104.8 FMBarnoldswick area - 94.1 FMBasingstoke - 94.5 FMBath - 93.4 FMBeds - 94.5 FMBelfast - 720 MWBerks - 93.9 FMBerwick-upon-Tweed - 93.0 FMBetws-y-Coed - 104.9 FMBexhill - 94.6 FMBlaenavon - 92.9 FMBlairgowrie - 95.5 FMBodmin area - 93.2 FMBorder coast - 104.6 FMBorder Region - 103.9 FMBradford - 92.9 FMBrecon - 104.7 FMBrighton - 94.5 FMBristol - 93.7 FMBristol area - 94.3 FMBucks - 93.9 FMBurnley - 94.6 FMBuxton - 94.4 FMCalne - 92.6 FMCambridge area - 93.3 FMCambs - 94.5 FMCampbeltown - 95.2 FMCarlisle - 1485 MWCarmarthen - 95.5 FMCarmarthenshire - 92.8 FMCaterham - 94.1 FMCentral Lancashire - 93.0 FMBBC Radio 4 Frequency map
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News about BBC Radio 4
Sports presenter Garry Richardson to leave BBC Radio 4 Today programme
Garry Richardson is to step down from presenting sports news on BBC Radio 4’s Today this autumn.More >>radiotoday.co.uk - 05.04.2024
Date set for the closure of BBC Radio 4 medium wave frequencies
BBC Radio 4 will turn off its medium wave frequencies and end its separate schedule for LW by April 15th 2024. Daily Service and the extended edition of Yesterday in Parliament will be available on BBC Radio 4 Extra on DAB, Digital TV and BBC Sounds from April 1st.More >>radiotoday.co.uk - 21.03.2024
Third anniversary marked for BBC’s Across the UK plan
The BBC has given an update on the third anniversary of its Across the UK plan to boost production out of London.More >>radiotoday.co.uk - 19.03.2024
Emma Barnett steps down from Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour to host Today
BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour host Emma Barnett is stepping down from the show to present the Today programme.More >>ontheradio.co.uk - 15.03.2024
BBC Radio to broadcast rediscovered historic dramas
BBC Radio 4, 4 Extra and Radio 3 are to broadcast a season of plays that have been returned to the BBC Archives.More >>radiotoday.co.uk - 12.03.2024
BBC Radio 4’s The Now Show to come to an end after 25 years
Hugh Dennis and Steve Punt are to launch a new comedy podcast for BBC Radio 4 as The Now Show is to end after 25 years.More >>radiotoday.co.uk - 06.03.2024
Media Show extended as part of Spring schedule on BBC Radio 4
BBC Radio 4 is introducing a raft of new shows and commissions this Spring including a longer Media Show.More >>radiotoday.co.uk - 04.03.2024
Martha Kearney to step down from Radio 4 Today programme
Martha Kearney is stepping down from presenting BBC Radio 4’s Today after the UK general election.More >>radiotoday.co.uk - 26.02.2024
BBC Studios Audio appoints two new writers to join its comedy team
BBC Studios has appointed two new staff writers, Christina Riggs and Peter Tellouche, to work across comedy productions for BBC Studios Audio.More >>radiotoday.co.uk - 22.02.2024
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00:00 - Midnight News
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National and international news from BBC Radio 4
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30 - The Immune Mind by Monty Lyman
Episode 5
5/5 Dr Monty Lyman explores a new way of thinking about disease. Read by Gunnar Cauthery.
5/5 Dr Monty Lyman explores a new way of thinking about disease. Read by Gunnar Cauthery.
00:48 - Shipping Forecast
18/05/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00 - Selection of BBC World Service Programmes
18/05/2024
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20 - Shipping Forecast
18/05/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:30 - News Briefing
18/05/2024
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
05:43 - Prayer for the Day
18/05/2024
A reflection and prayer to start the day with George Craig
A reflection and prayer to start the day with George Craig
05:45 - Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley
Read a poem
How reading poetry could boost your mood and relax your body..
How reading poetry could boost your mood and relax your body..
06:00 - News and Papers
18/05/2024
The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
06:07 - Open Country
Gibraltar Point
Martha Kearney explores the shifting sands of Gibraltar Point, on the Lincolnshire coast.
Martha Kearney explores the shifting sands of Gibraltar Point, on the Lincolnshire coast.
06:30 - Farming Today
18/05/24 - Farming Today This Week: Farm to Form Summit and the Balmoral Show
We report from the Farm to Fork Summit in Downing Street and the Balmoral Show.
We report from the Farm to Fork Summit in Downing Street and the Balmoral Show.
06:57 - Weather
18/05/2024
The latest weather reports and forecast
The latest weather reports and forecast
07:00 - Today
18/05/2024
Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00 - Saturday Live
Michael Sheen, Preet Chandi, Anthony Horowitz, Reece Shearsmith
Radio 4's Saturday morning show brings you extraordinary stories and remarkable people.
Radio 4's Saturday morning show brings you extraordinary stories and remarkable people.
10:00 - Your Place or Mine with Shaun Keaveny
Sammi Kinghorn: Safari in Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
Will Shaun visit the land of the Lion King? Sammi thinks so.
Will Shaun visit the land of the Lion King? Sammi thinks so.
10:30 - The Kitchen Cabinet
Series 44, Letchworth
2/7 Jay Rayner and his panel are in Letchworth.
2/7 Jay Rayner and his panel are in Letchworth.
11:00 - The Week in Westminster
18/05/2024
Sonia Sodha assesses the latest developments at Westminster.
Sonia Sodha assesses the latest developments at Westminster.
11:30 - From Our Own Correspondent
Inside the trial of Donald Trump
Our correspondent recounts the dramatic twists and turns and its impact on the campaign.
Our correspondent recounts the dramatic twists and turns and its impact on the campaign.
12:00 - News Summary
18/05/2024
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04 - Money Box
18/05/2024
Paul Lewis presents the latest news from the world of personal finance.
Paul Lewis presents the latest news from the world of personal finance.
12:30 - Dead Ringers
Series 24, Episode 4
4/6 Politics, world affairs, the culture wars and Mr Blobby.
4/6 Politics, world affairs, the culture wars and Mr Blobby.
12:57 - Weather
18/05/2024
The latest weather forecast
The latest weather forecast
13:00 - News and Weather
18/05/2024
The latest national and international news and weather reports from BBC Radio 4
The latest national and international news and weather reports from BBC Radio 4
13:10 - Any Questions?
Fatima Ibrahim, David Johnston MP, Tim Montgomerie, Karin Smyth MP
Alex Forsyth presents political discussion from Tetbury Goods Shed in Gloucestershire.
Alex Forsyth presents political discussion from Tetbury Goods Shed in Gloucestershire.
14:00 - Any Answers?
18/05/2024
Call Any Answers? to have your say on the big issues in the news this week.
Call Any Answers? to have your say on the big issues in the news this week.
14:45 - The Archers
17/05/2024
There’s a sad goodbye for Chris.
There’s a sad goodbye for Chris.
15:00 - Drama on 4
Song from Far Away
Will Young's solo tour de force about family, loss and the faces of love. Strong language.
Will Young's solo tour de force about family, loss and the faces of love. Strong language.
16:00 - Woman's Hour
Weekend Woman’s Hour: Royal Navy exclusive, Tamsin Grieg, Period Tracker Apps, Formula One, Sleepwalking, Choral music
Tamsin Greig on her latest role in Terence Rattigan’s The Deep Blue Sea.
Tamsin Greig on her latest role in Terence Rattigan’s The Deep Blue Sea.
17:00 - PM
18/05/2024
Full coverage of the day's news.
Full coverage of the day's news.
17:30 - Political Thinking with Nick Robinson
The Victoria Atkins One
How personal memories of 'darker corners' of the NHS influence the health secretary's work
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17:54 - Shipping Forecast
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The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
17:57 - Weather
18/05/2024
The latest weather reports and forecast
The latest weather reports and forecast
18:00 - Six O'Clock News
18/05/2024
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
18:15 - Loose Ends
Frank Skinner, Maxine Peake, Kathryn Hughes, Rachel Fairburn join Stuart Maconie with music by Willy Vlautin and Phoebe Green
Stuart Maconie and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
Stuart Maconie and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
19:00 - Profile
Baroness Floella Benjamin
From Play School to Parliament, Baroness Floella Benjamin.
From Play School to Parliament, Baroness Floella Benjamin.
19:15 - This Cultural Life
John Adams
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American composer John Adams reveals his influences and formative cultural experiences.
20:00 - Archive on 4
Turning 50: Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
Christopher Harding journeys through the legacy of Robert Pirsig's cult classic.
Christopher Harding journeys through the legacy of Robert Pirsig's cult classic.
21:00 - Shadow War: China and the West
Shadow War - Omnibus, Part 1
1/2 Could growing tensions between China and the west lead to conflict?
1/2 Could growing tensions between China and the west lead to conflict?
22:00 - News
18/05/2024
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
22:15 - The Food Programme
The Hong Kongers finding a new home through food
Jimi Famurewa finds out how food is helping a new wave of Hong Kongers settle in the UK.
Jimi Famurewa finds out how food is helping a new wave of Hong Kongers settle in the UK.
23:00 - Michael Spicer: No Room
1. Yellow
Taking on the great, the good and men called Tim
Taking on the great, the good and men called Tim
23:15 - Michael Spicer: No Room
2. Orange
Politicians. Louis Theroux. Pundits.
Politicians. Louis Theroux. Pundits.
23:30 - Round Britain Quiz
Programme 10, 2024
The contest of wordplay and cryptic connections chaired by Kirsty Lang
The contest of wordplay and cryptic connections chaired by Kirsty Lang