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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 one of the most popular radio stations in the United Kingdom. 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: "Your audio friend"
BBC Radio 4 slogan: "Your audio friend"
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News about BBC Radio 4
BBC to close The World Tonight on Radio 4
The World Tonight will close on BBC Radio 4 from spring 2027.More >>radiotoday.co.uk - 17.06.2026
Lena Headey drama Intimacy coming to Radio 4
Lena Headey will write and star in a new BBC audio drama launching in July.More >>radiotoday.co.uk - 29.05.2026
Matthew Biggs signs off from Radio 4 show
Matthew Biggs’ final appearance on Gardeners’ Question Time will air on BBC Radio 4 during Mental Health Awareness Week.More >>radiotoday.co.uk - 15.05.2026
BBC sets June date for Radio 4 long wave closedown
BBC Radio 4 long wave will close on 27 June after years of uncertainty over the future of its 198 kHz service.More >>radiotoday.co.uk - 12.05.2026
BBC confirms Radio 4 long wave service closure this year
BBC Radio 4 long wave service will close later this year after confirmation of shutdown plans for the 198 frequency.More >>radiotoday.co.uk - 16.04.2026
Rebecca Keating appointed Editor of BBC Radio 4 Today programme
Rebecca Keating will become the new Editor of BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, starting in the coming weeks.More >>radiotoday.co.uk - 02.04.2026
BBC reveals winners of 2026 drama awards
The BBC has announced the winners of its 2026 Audio Drama Awards, recognising achievement across radio and podcasting.More >>radiotoday.co.uk - 02.03.2026
BBC Radio 2 and Radio 4 feature in BPG nominations
BBC Radio 2 and Radio 4 presenters dominate the audio shortlists at this year’s Broadcasting Press Guild Awards.More >>radiotoday.co.uk - 24.02.2026
Amol Rajan to leave Today later this year
Amol Rajan will step down from Radio 4’s Today programme later in 2026...More >>radiotoday.co.uk - 15.01.2026
New Programmes in the Archive
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Go to older programmesBBC Radio 4 Schedule24
00:00 - Midnight News
24/06/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30 - How to Spot Potential
Education, education, education
When potential to learn meets opportunity to access knowledge, wonderful things can happen
When potential to learn meets opportunity to access knowledge, wonderful things can happen
00:48 - Shipping Forecast
24/06/2026
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
24/06/2026
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:00 - News Summary
24/06/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:04 - Yesterday in Parliament
24/06/2026
Susan Hulme reports as Rachel Reeves faces MPs.
Susan Hulme reports as Rachel Reeves faces MPs.
05:34 - Shipping Forecast
24/06/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:43 - Prayer for the Day
Trusting
Morning reflection with Bryan Kerr, a Church of Scotland Minister in Kilmacolm, Inverclyde
Morning reflection with Bryan Kerr, a Church of Scotland Minister in Kilmacolm, Inverclyde
05:45 - Farming Today
24/06/2026 Agritourism - Aberdeen hosts the first global conference of its kind
Global agritourism: how producers around the world are inviting visitors onto their farms.
Global agritourism: how producers around the world are inviting visitors onto their farms.
06:00 - Today
24/06/2026
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00 - More or Less
Benefits v minimum wage: Which pays more?
Tim Harford examines benefits v work, dangerous temperatures and the World Cup draw.
Tim Harford examines benefits v work, dangerous temperatures and the World Cup draw.
09:30 - Intrigue
To Catch a King, 7. Boats, Trucks and Planes
A late-night phone call: have Sue and Rob finally unmasked the people-smuggling king pin?
A late-night phone call: have Sue and Rob finally unmasked the people-smuggling king pin?
10:00 - Woman's Hour
24/06/2026
Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
11:00 - File on 4 Investigates
Fake Marriages - The real story
The front line on tackling fake marriages
The front line on tackling fake marriages
11:40 - This Week in History
June 22nd to June 28th
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
11:45 - How to Spot Potential
Music maestros
How potential in music crosses cultural and geographical boundaries.
How potential in music crosses cultural and geographical boundaries.
12:00 - News Summary
24/06/2026
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04 - You and Yours
24/06/2026
News and discussion of consumer affairs
News and discussion of consumer affairs
12:57 - Weather
24/06/2026
The latest weather forecast
The latest weather forecast
13:00 - World at One
24/06/2026
News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
13:45 - Tony Hawks Just Wants to Play
Off Limits
From walks on the moor to games in a park, Tony looks at how access and play are linked.
From walks on the moor to games in a park, Tony looks at how access and play are linked.
14:00 - The Archers
23/06/2026
Lilian attempts to inspire the next generation.
Lilian attempts to inspire the next generation.
14:15 - Drama on 4
Finding Seaglass
A poetic exploration of love, loss, and growing up 'mixed-race' Scottish, by Hannah Lavery
A poetic exploration of love, loss, and growing up 'mixed-race' Scottish, by Hannah Lavery
15:00 - Money Box
24/06/2026
The latest news from the world of personal finance
The latest news from the world of personal finance
15:30 - The Artificial Human
Are we all AI hypocrites?
Aleks and Kevin ask why we dislike receiving AI content while quietly using it ourselves?
Aleks and Kevin ask why we dislike receiving AI content while quietly using it ourselves?
16:00 - When It Hits the Fan
24/06/2026
Who's in the news for all the wrong reasons? With David Yelland and Simon Lewis.
Who's in the news for all the wrong reasons? With David Yelland and Simon Lewis.
16:15 - The Media Show
24/06/2026
This is the programme about a revolution in media.
This is the programme about a revolution in media.
17:00 - PM
24/06/2026
Full coverage of the day's news
Full coverage of the day's news
18:00 - Six O'Clock News
24/06/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
18:30 - Ivo Graham's Obsessions
Series 1, 2. Susie McCabe & Kieran Hodgson
2/6 In Glasgow, Susie McCabe and Kieran Hodgson share their obsessions with Ivo Graham.
2/6 In Glasgow, Susie McCabe and Kieran Hodgson share their obsessions with Ivo Graham.
19:00 - The Archers
24/06/2026
Helen puts her foot in it.
Helen puts her foot in it.
19:15 - Front Row
Lauren Child on 25 years of Charlie & Lola
Former children's laureate Lauren Child on her new book.
Former children's laureate Lauren Child on her new book.
20:00 - Moral Maze
24/06/2026
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories. #moralmaze
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories. #moralmaze
21:00 - Ancient Lives with Mary Beard
Being Greek, Courtroom Drama
Mary Beard presents the first of five compelling stories from Ancient Greece.
Mary Beard presents the first of five compelling stories from Ancient Greece.
21:30 - All in the Mind
Is it ADHD or perimenopause?
What does the evidence tell us?
What does the evidence tell us?
22:00 - The World Tonight
24/06/2026
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
22:45 - Land by Maggie O'Farrell
Episode 8
8/10 A spellbinding story of an Irish family, after the Great Hunger. Read by Brian Gleeson.
8/10 A spellbinding story of an Irish family, after the Great Hunger. Read by Brian Gleeson.
23:00 - The Big Idea with Alistair Green
Series 1, Wellness guru Tabitha Beckworth
Alistair sits down with The Whisper founder and wellness guru Tabitha Beckworth.
Alistair sits down with The Whisper founder and wellness guru Tabitha Beckworth.
23:15 - Jazz Emu: The Sound of Us
The Sound of Family
Jazz Emu goes back to his foley roots to save his dying, disappointed father.
Jazz Emu goes back to his foley roots to save his dying, disappointed father.
23:30 - Today in Parliament
24/06/2026
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament