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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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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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Go to older programmesBBC Radio 4's programmes15
00:00 - Midnight News
15/04/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30 - Language City by Ross Perlin
Rasmina
1/5 Linguist Ross Perlin meets speakers of little-known languages across New York.
1/5 Linguist Ross Perlin meets speakers of little-known languages across New York.
00:48 - Shipping Forecast
15/04/2025
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
15/04/2025
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:00 - News Summary
15/04/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:04 - Currently
Laila Soueif: A Mother's Life
A mother goes on hunger strike to protest the continued imprisonment of her son.
A mother goes on hunger strike to protest the continued imprisonment of her son.
05:34 - Shipping Forecast
15/04/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:43 - Prayer for the Day
Unbound and Set Free
A reflection and prayer to start the day with Dr Geraldine Smyth OP.
A reflection and prayer to start the day with Dr Geraldine Smyth OP.
05:45 - Farming Today
Foot and mouth personal meat import ban, gearing up for sheep shearing as overseas shearer visas granted
Travellers banned from bringing meat from the EU into the UK, due to Foot and Mouth risk.
Travellers banned from bringing meat from the EU into the UK, due to Foot and Mouth risk.
06:00 - Today
15/04/2025
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 - Payslip Britain
Making Ends Meet
Sean Farrington talks to people who need a second job so they can afford to live.
Sean Farrington talks to people who need a second job so they can afford to live.
09:30 - Inside Health
Can you be addicted to sugar?
James explores the science of a sweet tooth and then gets tips on how to brush like a pro.
James explores the science of a sweet tooth and then gets tips on how to brush like a pro.
10:00 - Woman's Hour
15/04/2025
The programme that offers a female perspective on the world
The programme that offers a female perspective on the world
11:00 - Screenshot
Doppelgangers
Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode explore the world of doppelgangers on screen.
Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode explore the world of doppelgangers on screen.
11:45 - Language City by Ross Perlin
Husniya
2/5 Linguist Ross Perlin meets speakers of little-known languages across New York.
2/5 Linguist Ross Perlin meets speakers of little-known languages across New York.
12:00 - News Summary
15/04/2025
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
Call You and Yours: Consumer Spending
What you are spending your money on at the moment?
What you are spending your money on at the moment?
12:57 - Weather
15/04/2025
The latest weather forecast
The latest weather forecast
13:00 - World at One
15/04/2025
News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
13:45 - Beyond Lonely
Young and Lonely in the Connected World
Professor Jason Arday looks at loneliness.
Professor Jason Arday looks at loneliness.
14:00 - The Archers
14/04/2025
Emma makes a valuable connection.
Emma makes a valuable connection.
14:15 - Drama on 4
An Inspector Calls on Moscow
It’s 1945, and JB Priestley (Rory Kinnear) gets his new play staged in Soviet Russia.
It’s 1945, and JB Priestley (Rory Kinnear) gets his new play staged in Soviet Russia.
15:00 - History's Heroes
History's Secret Heroes: Series 3, Leif Larsen and the Shetland Bus
Will the Nazis uncover the secret of the Shetland Bus?
Will the Nazis uncover the secret of the Shetland Bus?
15:30 - Beyond Belief
Claiming Christianity
Giles Fraser and the panel explore right-wing appropriation of Christianity.
Giles Fraser and the panel explore right-wing appropriation of Christianity.
16:00 - Artworks
Art that Conquered the World, The Scream
James Fox asks how Munch's The Scream became one of the most famous artworks in the world.
James Fox asks how Munch's The Scream became one of the most famous artworks in the world.
16:30 - What's Up Docs?
Do I need testosterone?
Drs Chris and Xand ask - what are the pros and cons of testosterone replacement therapy?
Drs Chris and Xand ask - what are the pros and cons of testosterone replacement therapy?
17:00 - PM
15/04/2025
Full coverage of the day's news
Full coverage of the day's news
18:00 - Six O'Clock News
15/04/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
18:30 - Meet David Sedaris
Series 10, 3. Goodyear
3/6 Another slice of the master storyteller's life - this week we meet his friend Dawn.
3/6 Another slice of the master storyteller's life - this week we meet his friend Dawn.
19:00 - The Archers
15/04/2025
A mystery deepens for Freddie.
A mystery deepens for Freddie.
19:15 - Front Row
Anne Sebba on her book The Women’s Orchestra of Auschwitz, Ryan Coogler on Sinners, a supernatural horror film
Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music
Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music
20:00 - File on 4 Investigates
What’s Happening to Your Vet Bills?
Investigation into veterinary surgery prices.
Investigation into veterinary surgery prices.
20:40 - In Touch
15/04/2025
News, views and information for people who are blind or partially sighted
News, views and information for people who are blind or partially sighted
21:00 - Crossing Continents
Spain - can an algorithm predict murder?
How a risk assessment tool is used by police in Spain to predict gender-based violence.
How a risk assessment tool is used by police in Spain to predict gender-based violence.
21:30 - Stakeknife
2. Sin É (Part 2)
3/12 Mark speaks to the brother of one of the first people interrogated by Stakeknife.
3/12 Mark speaks to the brother of one of the first people interrogated by Stakeknife.
22:00 - The World Tonight
15/04/2025
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 - One Came Back by Rose McDonagh
Episode 2
2/10 Emily is troubled after glimpsing someone resembling a friend who died years ago.
2/10 Emily is troubled after glimpsing someone resembling a friend who died years ago.
23:00 - The Witch Farm
Episode 1: Heol Fanog
The true story behind "Britain’s most haunted house". A brand-new paranormal cold case
The true story behind "Britain’s most haunted house". A brand-new paranormal cold case
23:30 - BBC National Short Story Award
BBC National Short Story Award 2024, The Barber of Erice by Will Boast
2/10 The second of five stories in contention for this year's BBC National Short Story Award.
2/10 The second of five stories in contention for this year's BBC National Short Story Award.
