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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, BBC Radio 4 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. BBC 4 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 Emma Barnett, Justin Webb, Mishal Husain, Amol Rajan, Martha Kearney and Nick Robinson.
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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News about BBC Radio 4
More funny stuff going on at BBC Radio 4 including the return of Frank Skinner on the radio
BBC Radio 4 has today announced new comedy commissions including the return of Frank Skinner’s One Person Found This Helpful.More >>radiotoday.co.uk - 04.11.2024
Presenter made of felt to debut on BBC Radio 4 in new series
Randy Feltface’s Destruction Manual is a news series coming to BBC Radio 4 later this month.More >>radiotoday.co.uk - 04.09.2024
New drama commissions announced by BBC Radio 4
BBC Radio 4 has announced new audio drama commissions including Central Intelligence, showcasing world-renowned talent.More >>radiotoday.co.uk - 30.07.2024
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
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Go to older programmesBBC Radio 4's programmes24
00:00 - Midnight News
24/11/2024
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
00:15 - Inside The Wasp Factory
Simon Pegg explores Iain Banks's controversial novel, 40 years after publication.
00:48 - Shipping Forecast
24/11/2024
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
24/11/2024
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20 - Shipping Forecast
24/11/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:30 - News Briefing
24/11/2024
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
05:43 - Bells on Sunday
The parish church of All Saints in Ashbocking, Suffolk
Bells on Sunday comes from the parish church of All Saints in Ashbocking, Suffolk.
Bells on Sunday comes from the parish church of All Saints in Ashbocking, Suffolk.
05:45 - In Touch
Speech Radio, Showdown
In Touch is having a showdown.
In Touch is having a showdown.
06:00 - News Summary
24/11/2024
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
06:05 - Surrealism Remixed
Transformations
2/3 Russell Tovey explores a century of surrealism and how it remains relevant.
2/3 Russell Tovey explores a century of surrealism and how it remains relevant.
06:35 - On Your Farm
BBC Food & Farming Awards finalist: Trout Aquaponics at the Burnt Hill Herb Co
The Burnt Hill Herb Co is a finalist in the BBC Food and Farming Awards.
The Burnt Hill Herb Co is a finalist in the BBC Food and Farming Awards.
06:57 - Weather
24/11/2024
The latest weather reports and forecast
The latest weather reports and forecast
07:00 - News and Papers
24/11/2024
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
07:10 - Sunday
24/11/2024
A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
07:54 - Radio 4 Appeal
Bees for Development
Monty Don makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Bees for Development.
Monty Don makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Bees for Development.
07:57 - Weather
24/11/2024
The latest weather reports and forecast
The latest weather reports and forecast
08:00 - News and Papers
24/11/2024
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the Sunday papers
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the Sunday papers
08:10 - Sunday Worship
St Thomas, Fifth Avenue
A service of Choral Morning Prayer from St Thomas’ Church on Fifth Avenue, New York.
A service of Choral Morning Prayer from St Thomas’ Church on Fifth Avenue, New York.
08:48 - A Point of View
The New Centre Ground
John Gray argues that we urgently need a new centre ground in British politics.
John Gray argues that we urgently need a new centre ground in British politics.
08:58 - Tweet of the Day
Tolga Aktas on the Wren
When conservation biologist Tolga Aktas sees a wren, it reminds him of his partner.
When conservation biologist Tolga Aktas sees a wren, it reminds him of his partner.
09:00 - Broadcasting House
24/11/2024
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
10:00 - Desert Island Discs
Baroness Hale of Richmond, former judge
Baroness Hale of Richmond shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
Baroness Hale of Richmond shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
10:45 - Uncharted with Hannah Fry
2. The Hockey Stick
A climate scientist who shocked the world and provoked a scandal.
A climate scientist who shocked the world and provoked a scandal.
11:00 - The Archers Omnibus
24/11/2024
Contemporary drama in a rural setting.
Contemporary drama in a rural setting.
12:15 - Profile
Sir Ridley Scott
The film director responsible for Thelma & Louise, Alien and Gladiator.
The film director responsible for Thelma & Louise, Alien and Gladiator.
12:30 - Paul Sinha's Perfect Pub Quiz
Series 3, Bradford - a load of bulls
4/6 Paul tests a Bradford audience with a series of bull-themed quiz questions.
4/6 Paul tests a Bradford audience with a series of bull-themed quiz questions.
12:57 - Weather
24/11/2024
The latest weather forecast
The latest weather forecast
13:00 - The World This Weekend
24/11/2024
Radio 4's look at the week's big stories from both home and around the world.
Radio 4's look at the week's big stories from both home and around the world.
13:30 - Inheriting the Earth
Charlotte Smith explores Labour's 2024 budget and asks why farmers are so cross about it.
14:00 - Gardeners' Question Time
Postbag Edition: Regent's Park, London
Peter Gibbs and panel explore Regent's Park while answering your gardening questions.
Peter Gibbs and panel explore Regent's Park while answering your gardening questions.
14:45 - Opening Lines
The Lay of the Land
John Yorke looks at The Lay of the Land by Richard Ford.
John Yorke looks at The Lay of the Land by Richard Ford.
15:00 - Frank Bascombe: An American Life
The Lay of the Land
Thanksgiving 2000 and Frank Bascombe is in trouble again, with his wife and his prostate.
Thanksgiving 2000 and Frank Bascombe is in trouble again, with his wife and his prostate.
16:00 - Take Four Books
Graeme Macrae Burnet
James Crawford looks at Graeme Macrae Burnet's new book and its links to three other works
James Crawford looks at Graeme Macrae Burnet's new book and its links to three other works
16:30 - Brain of Britain
Semi-final 1, 2024
Russell Davies chairs the classic general knowledge quiz.
Russell Davies chairs the classic general knowledge quiz.
17:00 - Witness History
Arrested for 'immorality' in South Africa
The couple arrested under South Africa's Immorality Act.
The couple arrested under South Africa's Immorality Act.
17:10 - Complex
Episode 3: Hospice
Documenting the round-the-clock care of Nora, a non-verbal seven-year-old.
Documenting the round-the-clock care of Nora, a non-verbal seven-year-old.
17:54 - Shipping Forecast
24/11/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
17:57 - Weather
24/11/2024
The latest weather reports and forecast
The latest weather reports and forecast
18:00 - Six O'Clock News
24/11/2024
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
18:15 - Pick of the Week
Kathy Clugston
Kathy Clugston chooses audio highlights from the past week.
Kathy Clugston chooses audio highlights from the past week.
19:00 - The Archers
24/11/2024
Jakob finds himself on the spot.
Jakob finds himself on the spot.
19:15 - Illuminated
Dark Crossing
A cross-Atlantic journey turns into a gripping psychological thriller.
A cross-Atlantic journey turns into a gripping psychological thriller.
19:45 - Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley
Swim
Why going for a swim is so good for your blood vessels, your joints and mental agility!
Why going for a swim is so good for your blood vessels, your joints and mental agility!
20:00 - Feedback
BBC Radio 3 Unwind, and farmers' inheritance tax.
Andrea Catherwood hears listeners' views on BBC Radio 3 Unwind, and more.
Andrea Catherwood hears listeners' views on BBC Radio 3 Unwind, and more.
20:30 - Last Word
Lord Prescott, Stephanie Collie, Dame Janet Nelson, Frank Auerbach
Matthew Bannister on a politician, a costume designer, an historian and an artist.
Matthew Bannister on a politician, a costume designer, an historian and an artist.
21:00 - Money Box
Reporting Scams and Lifetime ISAs
Thousands of calls have been made to a number dedicated for scam victims since it opened.
Thousands of calls have been made to a number dedicated for scam victims since it opened.
21:25 - Radio 4 Appeal
Bees for Development
Monty Don makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Bees for Development.
Monty Don makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Bees for Development.
21:30 - From Our Own Correspondent
Life in the Shadow of a Melting Glacier
For villagers in the remote Karakorum mountains, climate change is a present danger.
For villagers in the remote Karakorum mountains, climate change is a present danger.
22:00 - Westminster Hour
Ben Wright and his panel of MPs look ahead to the big debate in Parliament on assisted dying
Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
23:00 - In Our Time
Italo Calvino
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the influential 20th-century Italian novelist and essayist
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the influential 20th-century Italian novelist and essayist
23:45 - Short Works
Martinmas Wind
'It was the time of year for memories...' A new short work from Zoe Strachan.
'It was the time of year for memories...' A new short work from Zoe Strachan.
