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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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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
BBC Radio 4's programmes27
00:00 - Midnight News
27/07/2024
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30 - Child
10. Due Date
When the due date is so hard to predict, what are they for and how are they calculated?
When the due date is so hard to predict, what are they for and how are they calculated?
00:48 - Shipping Forecast
27/07/2024
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
27/07/2024
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20 - Shipping Forecast
27/07/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:30 - News Briefing
27/07/2024
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
05:43 - Prayer for the Day
Travelling at the speed of God
A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Revd Dr Craig Gardiner
A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Revd Dr Craig Gardiner
05:45 - Frontlines of Journalism
3. All for nothing
Journalism as activism. Is it enough to just report it straight?
Journalism as activism. Is it enough to just report it straight?
06:00 - News and Papers
27/07/2024
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 - Ramblings
Surrey - from Oaks Park to Kingswood
Clare meets two friends who run a walking website for a hike in Surrey
Clare meets two friends who run a walking website for a hike in Surrey
06:30 - Farming Today
27/07/24 Farming Today This Week: what next for agriculture in Wales?
A special panel programme recorded in front of an audience at the Royal Welsh Show.
A special panel programme recorded in front of an audience at the Royal Welsh Show.
06:57 - Weather
27/07/2024
The latest weather reports and forecast
The latest weather reports and forecast
07:00 - Today
27/07/2024
Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00 - Saturday Live
Carol Kirkwood, Clive Bailey, Michelle Braiser, Nicola Adams
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 - You're Dead to Me
Minoan Civilisation
Join Greg and his guests to learn all about the Minoan civilisation.
Join Greg and his guests to learn all about the Minoan civilisation.
10:30 - Alexei Sayle's Strangers on a Train
Series 3, London to Hereford
2/5 Alexei Sayle meets strangers on a train as he travels from London to Hereford.
2/5 Alexei Sayle meets strangers on a train as he travels from London to Hereford.
11:00 - The Week in Westminster
27/07/2024
The FT's George Parker on the last full week in Westminster before the summer break.
The FT's George Parker on the last full week in Westminster before the summer break.
11:30 - From Our Own Correspondent
Fears of a wider war between Hezbollah and Israel
Cross-border attacks between Hezbollah and Israel have devastated communities.
Cross-border attacks between Hezbollah and Israel have devastated communities.
12:00 - News Summary
27/07/2024
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04 - Money Box
Benefit Overpayments and Travel Money
The people seeking free debt advice because of accidental benefit overpayments.
The people seeking free debt advice because of accidental benefit overpayments.
12:30 - Catherine Bohart: TL;DR
Series 1, We Need To Talk About Kamala
1/6 We Need To Talk About Kamala.
1/6 We Need To Talk About Kamala.
12:57 - Weather
27/07/2024
The latest weather forecast
The latest weather forecast
13:00 - News and Weather
27/07/2024
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?
Douglas Alexander MP, Angela Haggerty, Lord Offord, Pete Wishart MP
Alex Forsyth presents political discussion from the Scottish Maritime Museum in Irvine.
Alex Forsyth presents political discussion from the Scottish Maritime Museum in Irvine.
14:00 - Any Answers?
27/07/2024
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
26/07/2024
Denise fears the worst.
Denise fears the worst.
15:00 - Breaking the Rules
A House Called Insanity
True story of one woman’s remarkable fight against malpractices in the building industry.
True story of one woman’s remarkable fight against malpractices in the building industry.
16:00 - Woman's Hour
Weekend Woman’s Hour: Olympics preview, Holocaust documentary, Poet Zara Sehar, Sculptor Dominique White, Comedian Sashi Perera
BBC Sports presenter Jeanette Kwakye on the sportswomen to look out for at Paris 2024.
BBC Sports presenter Jeanette Kwakye on the sportswomen to look out for at Paris 2024.
17:00 - PM
27/07/2024
Full coverage of the day's news.
Full coverage of the day's news.
17:30 - Political Thinking with Nick Robinson
The Liz Kendall One
Is Work and Pensions the toughest cabinet job?
Is Work and Pensions the toughest cabinet job?
17:54 - Shipping Forecast
27/07/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
17:57 - Weather
27/07/2024
The latest weather reports and forecast
The latest weather reports and forecast
18:00 - Six O'Clock News
27/07/2024
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
18:15 - Loose Ends
Damian Lewis; Elf Lyons; Gareth Malone; Rachel Ramsay; Gia Ford; Esme Emerson; Clive Anderson; Emma Freud
Clive Anderson and guests at Latitude Festival.
Clive Anderson and guests at Latitude Festival.
19:00 - Growing Solo
One Million Calories
Max Cotton's year of food self-sufficiency in Somerset.
Max Cotton's year of food self-sufficiency in Somerset.
19:15 - The Infinite Monkey Cage
Series 30, 'Beastly Bodies' Kids Special - Steve Backshall, Jess French and Adam Kay
Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by special guests and put to the test by curious kids.
Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by special guests and put to the test by curious kids.
20:00 - Archive on 4
The Vet with Two Brains on Tour
Claudia Hammond is in Malawi, hearing what life is like after brain surgery.
Claudia Hammond is in Malawi, hearing what life is like after brain surgery.
21:00 - Moral Maze
24/07/2024
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
22:00 - News
27/07/2024
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
Becoming Michelin
Sheila Dillon speaks to women who lead some of the UK's top fine dining restaurants.
Sheila Dillon speaks to women who lead some of the UK's top fine dining restaurants.
23:00 - Time of the Week
4. Plastic Surgery, Inducing Childbirth, Sabotage
Will a song that induces labour lead to childbirth live on air?
Will a song that induces labour lead to childbirth live on air?
23:30 - The 3rd Degree
Series 13, 2. University of St Andrews
8/12 The students v profs quiz.
8/12 The students v profs quiz.