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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
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
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 programmes25
00:48 - Shipping Forecast
25/12/2024
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
25/12/2024
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20 - Shipping Forecast
25/12/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:30 - News Briefing
25/12/2024
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
05:43 - Prayer for the Day
Merry Christmas!
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Canon Ann Easter.
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Canon Ann Easter.
05:45 - Farming Today
25/12/24 - Farming and star gazing in an International Dark Skies Reserve
Farming in an an international dark sky reserve: Cranborne Chase National Landscape.
Farming in an an international dark sky reserve: Cranborne Chase National Landscape.
06:00 - Archive on 4
A Child's Christmas
Cerys Matthews steps into a world of Christmas tales written through the eyes of a child.
Cerys Matthews steps into a world of Christmas tales written through the eyes of a child.
07:00 - Christmas Service
A feast of festive music, readings and reflections recorded at the Royal Albert Hall.
07:57 - Tweet of the Day
Michael Palin on the Robin
Sir Michael Palin brings to Tweet of the Day a seasonal story of the robin.
Sir Michael Palin brings to Tweet of the Day a seasonal story of the robin.
08:00 - The Reunion
Absolutely Fabulous
Series which reunites a group of people intimately involved in a moment of modern history.
Series which reunites a group of people intimately involved in a moment of modern history.
09:00 - Young Again
19. Nigel Slater at Christmas
Kirsty Young asks food writer Nigel Slater what advice he would give his younger self.
Kirsty Young asks food writer Nigel Slater what advice he would give his younger self.
09:30 - How to Play
Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf with Manchester Camerata and Josie d'Arby
A musician's-eye view of classical music's best-loved works.
A musician's-eye view of classical music's best-loved works.
10:00 - Woman's Hour
Comfort: A Woman's Hour Christmas Day special
Christmas Day edition on 'Comfort'. Co-presented by Nuala McGovern and Anita Rani.
Christmas Day edition on 'Comfort'. Co-presented by Nuala McGovern and Anita Rani.
11:00 - Café Hope
Café Hope's Christmas Dinner
How people are helping others to make Christmas better for their community.
How people are helping others to make Christmas better for their community.
11:45 - The Dead of Winter by Sarah Clegg
Episode 3: Horse Skulls and Hoodenings
3/5 Haunting ‘Hoodenings’ and horrible happenings with horses’ heads. And people.
3/5 Haunting ‘Hoodenings’ and horrible happenings with horses’ heads. And people.
12:00 - Pick of the Year
Pick of the Year 2024
Garry Richardson chooses the audio highlights across the BBC over the last twelve months.
Garry Richardson chooses the audio highlights across the BBC over the last twelve months.
12:57 - Weather
25/12/2024
The latest weather forecast
The latest weather forecast
13:00 - News
25/12/2024
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
13:14 - Comb 'n' Paper
Ian Sansom goes into intensive training for the 2024 World Paper and Comb Championships
13:43 - My Poetry and Other Animals
Slugs and Snails
The poet laureate, Simon Armitage, meets some molluscs, to help inspire a new animal poem.
The poet laureate, Simon Armitage, meets some molluscs, to help inspire a new animal poem.
13:57 - Tweet of the Day
Michael Palin on the Robin
Sir Michael Palin brings to Tweet of the Day a seasonal story of the robin.
Sir Michael Palin brings to Tweet of the Day a seasonal story of the robin.
14:00 - The Archers
24/12/2024
There’s a Christmas Eve surprise in Ambridge.
There’s a Christmas Eve surprise in Ambridge.
14:15 - Punt & Dennis: Route Masters
Series 1: From Beer to Eternity, 10 – From Flying Reindeers to Eternity
10/10 Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis travel from flying reindeer to eternity with Zoe Lyons.
10/10 Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis travel from flying reindeer to eternity with Zoe Lyons.
15:00 - HM The King
HM The King
The King's Christmas message to the Commonwealth and the nation.
The King's Christmas message to the Commonwealth and the nation.
15:05 - News Summary
25/12/2024
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
15:15 - Short Works
Not Even a Mouse
Adrian Scarborough reads John Finnemore's specially-commissioned short story for Christmas
Adrian Scarborough reads John Finnemore's specially-commissioned short story for Christmas
15:30 - Drama on 4
Waiting in the Wings
A vibrant, poignant, often witty play about the lives of a group of retired actresses.
A vibrant, poignant, often witty play about the lives of a group of retired actresses.
17:00 - With Great Pleasure
With Jo Brand
Comedian Jo Brand chooses favourite pieces of writing, with Alan Davies and Isy Suttie.
Comedian Jo Brand chooses favourite pieces of writing, with Alan Davies and Isy Suttie.
18:00 - Six O'Clock News
25/12/2024
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
18:15 - The Wombles to the Rescue
Episode 3: Wellington Vanishes
3/7 There are Human Beings on the Common, but what are they up to, and where is Wellington?
3/7 There are Human Beings on the Common, but what are they up to, and where is Wellington?
18:30 - One Person Found This Helpful
Xmas Special
“Christmas Tree - One Star”
“Christmas Tree - One Star”
19:00 - The Archers
25/12/2024
Joy has a big question to ask.
Joy has a big question to ask.
19:15 - This Cultural Life
Judi Dench
Dame Judi Dench on her pivotal moments performing Shakespeare on stage and screen.
Dame Judi Dench on her pivotal moments performing Shakespeare on stage and screen.
20:00 - Archive on 4
Victoria Wood - Loose Chippings
Victoria Wood’s audio diaries with never-before-heard material.
Victoria Wood’s audio diaries with never-before-heard material.
21:00 - Illuminated
Ceefax Strikes Back... with Count Binface
Count Binface resurrects the mighty Ceefax. With one small hitch. It’s on the radio.
Count Binface resurrects the mighty Ceefax. With one small hitch. It’s on the radio.
21:30 - All in the Mind
The Psychology of Nostalgia
How nostalgia shapes our feelings and behaviour, and how we can harness it for wellbeing.
How nostalgia shapes our feelings and behaviour, and how we can harness it for wellbeing.
22:00 - Add to Playlist
Festive classics with Amy Harman, Francesca Ter-Berg and Roderick Williams
A special festive episode, with Amy Harman, Francesca Ter-Berg and Roderick Williams.
A special festive episode, with Amy Harman, Francesca Ter-Berg and Roderick Williams.
22:45 - South Sea Tales by W. Somerset Maugham
The Force of Circumstance
3/5 A local woman threatens to disrupt the marriage of Guy and Doris in a Malay outpost.
3/5 A local woman threatens to disrupt the marriage of Guy and Doris in a Malay outpost.
23:00 - Uncanny
Uncanny Christmas, Christmas Special: Return to Luibeilt
Danny Robins ventures to the Scottish Highlands for this special Christmas episode.
Danny Robins ventures to the Scottish Highlands for this special Christmas episode.
