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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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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
Rahila Bano bids farewell to the BBC after 35 years
After nearly 36 years of service, Rahila Bano is set to leave the BBC on March 28, marking the conclusion of a long career in journalism and broadcasting.More >>radiotoday.co.uk - 24.03.2025
Anna Foster to join presenting team at BBC Radio 4’s Today Programme
Anna Foster is joining BBC Radio 4’s Today from April, working from London and Salford as one of the programme's main presenters.More >>radiotoday.co.uk - 10.03.2025
Emma Barnett interview tops BBC Radio 4’s Feedback listener’s poll
An interview conducted by Emma Barnett on the Today programme has been judged the overall winner of “Interview of the Year” by listeners to BBC Radio 4’s Feedback.More >>radiotoday.co.uk - 28.12.2024
Gavin and Stacey’s Nessa to read BBC Radio 4 Shipping Forecast
Actress Ruth Jones is to read the Shipping Forecast on BBC Radio 4 as part of a celebration of 100 years of it being broadcast on the BBC.More >>ontheradio.co.uk - 28.12.2024
BBC Radio 4 Today presenter and journalist Mishal Husain is leaving the BBC for Bloomberg
Mishal Husain is departing the BBC in the new year to become Editor-at-Large on Bloomberg Weekend Edition.More >>radiotoday.co.uk - 27.11.2024
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
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BBC Radio 4's programmes05
00:00 - Midnight News
05/05/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:15 - Crossing Continents
Leaving Israel for Cyprus
Thousands of Israelis are making a new home in Cyprus in the wake of 7th October
Thousands of Israelis are making a new home in Cyprus in the wake of 7th October
00:45 - Bells on Sunday
All Hallows Church in Twickenham, Greater London.
Bells on Sunday comes from All Hallows Church in Twickenham, Greater London.
Bells on Sunday comes from All Hallows Church in Twickenham, Greater London.
00:48 - Shipping Forecast
05/05/2025
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
05/05/2025
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:00 - News Summary
05/05/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:04 - Last Word
Virginia Giuffre, Rosy Bremer, LJ Smith, Wizz Jones
Matthew Bannister on a campaigner, an activist, an author and a musician.
Matthew Bannister on a campaigner, an activist, an author and a musician.
05:34 - Shipping Forecast
05/05/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:43 - Prayer for the Day
A week of remembering
Spiritual reflection to start the day with Rev Neil Gardner of Canongate Kirk, Edinburgh.
Spiritual reflection to start the day with Rev Neil Gardner of Canongate Kirk, Edinburgh.
05:45 - Farming Today
Farming in War and Peace
How war changed farming for ever.
How war changed farming for ever.
05:57 - Weather
05/05/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers
The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers
06:00 - Today
05/05/2025
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 - Start the Week
Smell – the underrated sense
Adam Rutherford with Jonas Olofsson, Ally Louks and Alan Chalmers.
Adam Rutherford with Jonas Olofsson, Ally Louks and Alan Chalmers.
09:45 - Café Hope
Hi-vis hose down
How one man is cleaning up parks in Liverpool in his free time.
How one man is cleaning up parks in Liverpool in his free time.
10:00 - Woman's Hour
05/05/2025
The programme that offers a female perspective on the world
The programme that offers a female perspective on the world
11:00 - Indispensable Relations
Deepening
Tom Bateman examines the history of the special relationship between the US and Israel.
Tom Bateman examines the history of the special relationship between the US and Israel.
11:45 - Is a River Alive? by Robert Macfarlane
Episode 1: Anima
1/5 Robert Macfarlane explores an idea that changes the world – that a river is alive.
1/5 Robert Macfarlane explores an idea that changes the world – that a river is alive.
12:00 - News Summary
05/05/2025
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
05/05/2025
News and discussion of consumer affairs
News and discussion of consumer affairs
12:57 - Weather
05/05/2025
The latest weather forecast
The latest weather forecast
13:00 - World at One
05/05/2025
News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4.
News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4.
13:45 - The Autism Curve
1. The Data
What do the data showing a steep rise in autism diagnoses reveal - and hide?
What do the data showing a steep rise in autism diagnoses reveal - and hide?
14:00 - The Archers
04/05/2025
Joy faces a rude awakening.
Joy faces a rude awakening.
14:15 - Conversations from a Long Marriage
Series 5, 5. Get the Party Started
5/6 Roger feels abandoned as Joanna heads off for a daily sunrise swim.
5/6 Roger feels abandoned as Joanna heads off for a daily sunrise swim.
14:45 - Miss Buncle's Book by DE Stevenson
Episode 6
6/10 The novel stirs the residents of Silverstream into action – beginning with its author.
6/10 The novel stirs the residents of Silverstream into action – beginning with its author.
15:00 - Great Lives
Series 53, Dervla Murphy, author of the classic Full Tilt
Famous guests pick someone who has inspired their lives
Famous guests pick someone who has inspired their lives
15:30 - Curious Cases
Series 23, Furnishing with Fungi
5/13 Hannah Fry and Dara Ó Briain investigate the surprising materials we can make from fungi.
5/13 Hannah Fry and Dara Ó Briain investigate the surprising materials we can make from fungi.
16:00 - Currently
The Landscape Revolution
Charlotte Smith on the current reform of agricultural policy and spending across the UK.
Charlotte Smith on the current reform of agricultural policy and spending across the UK.
16:30 - Soul Music
Series 21, Mr Blue Sky
1/5 An exploration of the impact of ELO's 1978 off-beam classic, Mr Blue Sky.
1/5 An exploration of the impact of ELO's 1978 off-beam classic, Mr Blue Sky.
17:00 - PM
05/05/2025
Full coverage of the day's news
Full coverage of the day's news
18:00 - Six O'Clock News
05/05/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
18:30 - The Unbelievable Truth
Series 31, Episode 4
4/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game.
4/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game.
19:00 - The Archers
05/05/2025
Usha offers her support.
Usha offers her support.
19:15 - Front Row
A snapshot of culture on VE Day 1945
The music, books, films and theatre that defined VE Day 1945.
The music, books, films and theatre that defined VE Day 1945.
20:00 - The Briefing Room
Are India and Pakistan on the brink of war over Kashmir?
Tension between India and Pakistan rises following the killing of tourists in Kashmir.
Tension between India and Pakistan rises following the killing of tourists in Kashmir.
20:30 - BBC Inside Science
How vulnerable is our power supply?
Massive power cuts brought parts of Spain, Portugal and France to a standstill this week.
Massive power cuts brought parts of Spain, Portugal and France to a standstill this week.
21:00 - Start the Week
Smell – the underrated sense
Adam Rutherford with Jonas Olofsson, Ally Louks and Alan Chalmers.
Adam Rutherford with Jonas Olofsson, Ally Louks and Alan Chalmers.
21:45 - Café Hope
Hi-vis hose down
How one man is cleaning up parks in Liverpool in his free time.
How one man is cleaning up parks in Liverpool in his free time.
22:00 - The World Tonight
05/05/2025
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 - The Artist by Lucy Steeds
6: 'Where is the female Degas? The female Tartuffe?’
6/10 An intoxicating debut set in 1920s Provence about art, passion and the chance of freedom.
6/10 An intoxicating debut set in 1920s Provence about art, passion and the chance of freedom.
23:00 - Nuremberg
The 24 Names
4/8 Who will be indicted? Will they have lawyers? And will the courtroom ever be ready?
4/8 Who will be indicted? Will they have lawyers? And will the courtroom ever be ready?
23:30 - You're Dead to Me
The Indus Civilisation: life in Bronze Age South Asia
Join Greg and his guests in the Bronze Age to explore the ancient Indus civilisation.
Join Greg and his guests in the Bronze Age to explore the ancient Indus civilisation.
