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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, thus the second most popular radio in the United Kingdom right after the BBC Radio 2. The station almost completely leaves out music programmes, so broadcasts almost solely speech related programmes, it pursues a deeper insight into a more thoughtful viewpoint through world politics, domestic politics, journalism, and keeps up the diversity with refreshing comedy, and gripping readings and drama, but the arts, science, and history topics are also parts of the talkative programme structure. The station offers shipping forecasts, news, and weather reports regularly. At night, from 1:00am to 5:20am, a selection from BBC World Service is broadcasted.
The breakfast show of BBC Radio Four is the "Today" programme, which is the most popular in the schedule of the broadcaster. On weekdays from 6am to 9am and on Saturdays from 7am to 9am Today brings national and international news and affairs and sports under the scope. Furthermore Today has a three-minute slot around 7:45am for the "Thought for the Day", which is an inspirational thought pack from religious thinkers. Most of the existing religions are represented in this block, and most times the broadcasted thought has some context with one of the main events of the day. "Today" programme's presenters are Justin Webb, Martha Kearney, Mishal Husain, Nick Robinson and Amol Rajan
BBC Radio 4 slogan: "Funny, fascinating, surprising, moving, informative... All the time"
The breakfast show of BBC Radio Four is the "Today" programme, which is the most popular in the schedule of the broadcaster. On weekdays from 6am to 9am and on Saturdays from 7am to 9am Today brings national and international news and affairs and sports under the scope. Furthermore Today has a three-minute slot around 7:45am for the "Thought for the Day", which is an inspirational thought pack from religious thinkers. Most of the existing religions are represented in this block, and most times the broadcasted thought has some context with one of the main events of the day. "Today" programme's presenters are Justin Webb, Martha Kearney, Mishal Husain, Nick Robinson and Amol Rajan
BBC Radio 4 slogan: "Funny, fascinating, surprising, moving, informative... All the time"
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BBC Radio 4 frequencies
Aberdare area - 104.7 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 - 94.7 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 FMCentral Northern Ireland - 96.0 FMYou can listen to the broadcast on the traditional analogue radio on 92-95 FM, and on 103-105 FM, and on several MW frequencies. The digital solutions like DAB Digital Radio and DigitalTV are also available, we recommend the online radio stream.
DigitalTV: Freeview - Channel 704 (FM schedule)
Freesat - Channel 704 (FM schedule) and Channel 710 (LW schedule)
SkyTV - Channel 0104 (FM schedule) and Channel 0143 (LW schedule)
Virgin - Channel 904 (FM schedule) and Channel 911 (LW schedule)BBC Radio 4 Frequency map
DigitalTV: Freeview - Channel 704 (FM schedule)
Freesat - Channel 704 (FM schedule) and Channel 710 (LW schedule)
SkyTV - Channel 0104 (FM schedule) and Channel 0143 (LW schedule)
Virgin - Channel 904 (FM schedule) and Channel 911 (LW schedule)BBC Radio 4 Frequency map
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Times Radio has signed Dominic O’Connell as its first Business Correspondent. Dominic joins the NewsUK station on Monday 1 November to provide business reporting from 6am every weekday morning. He previously worked as a business presenter on BBC Radio 4’s Today Programme, and prior to that was the Business Editor of the Sunday Times...More >>radiotoday.co.uk - 22.10.2021
BBC wins Broadcaster of the Year at New York Festivals Awards
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BBC Radio 4's programmes31
00:00 - Midnight News
31/03/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
00:30 - Humanly Possible by Sarah Bakewell
Episode 4 - Darwin, Huxley and scientific humanism.
4/5 Sarah Bakewell turns to Darwin's ground-breaking work and its contribution to humanism.
4/5 Sarah Bakewell turns to Darwin's ground-breaking work and its contribution to humanism.
00:48 - Shipping Forecast
31/03/2023
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
31/03/2023
A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
05:20 - Shipping Forecast
31/03/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:30 - News Briefing
31/03/2023
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
05:43 - Prayer for the Day
31/03/2023
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rt Rev Dr Rosemarie Mallett.
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rt Rev Dr Rosemarie Mallett.
05:45 - Farming Today
31/03/23 Trans-Pacific trade deal; "green day" policies; TB in Wales; SNP cabinet reshuffle; recycling shotgun cartridges
Trans-Pacific trade deal; net zero plan; TB in Wales; SNP cabinet; recycling cartridges.
Trans-Pacific trade deal; net zero plan; TB in Wales; SNP cabinet; recycling cartridges.
05:58 - Tweet of the Day
Tiffany Francis on the Yellowhammer
Tiffany Francis recalls her encounters with yellowhammers.
Tiffany Francis recalls her encounters with yellowhammers.
06:00 - Today
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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 - Desert Island Discs
Dara Ó Briain, comedian and television presenter
Dara Ó Briain, comedian, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
Dara Ó Briain, comedian, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
09:45 - Humanly Possible by Sarah Bakewell
Episode 5 - Humanism is confronted by the rise of Fascism
5/5 Sarah Bakewell turns to humanism's response to the rise of fascism in the 20th century.
5/5 Sarah Bakewell turns to humanism's response to the rise of fascism in the 20th century.
10:00 - Woman's Hour
31/03/2023
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 - The Battle for Liberal Democracy
Justice
Tom Fletcher examines how democracies can offer better opportunities than autocracies.
Tom Fletcher examines how democracies can offer better opportunities than autocracies.
11:30 - Ability
Series 4, Girlfriend with Benefits
1/4 Matt is worried that Anna is becoming more carer than girlfriend.
1/4 Matt is worried that Anna is becoming more carer than girlfriend.
12:00 - News Summary
31/03/2023
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04 - AntiSocial
31/03/2023
Peace talk for the culture wars with Adam Fleming.
Peace talk for the culture wars with Adam Fleming.
12:57 - Weather
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The latest weather forecast
The latest weather forecast
13:00 - World at One
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Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Jonny Dymond.
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13:45 - Rental Health
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14:00 - The Archers
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Jim grills David for some key information, and why is Brian being so mysterious?
Jim grills David for some key information, and why is Brian being so mysterious?
14:15 - Limelight
Who Killed Aldrich Kemp?, Who Killed Aldrich Kemp? - Chapter Two: The Man Who Sold the World
2/5 Clara finds herself back amongst friends - or does she?
2/5 Clara finds herself back amongst friends - or does she?
14:45 - Understand: The Economy
Series 1, The Economy: 11. Pricing and discounting
How does pricing work, and when is a bargain really a bargain?
How does pricing work, and when is a bargain really a bargain?
15:00 - Gardeners' Question Time
Postbag: Attingham Park
Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
15:45 - Sunil Patel: An Idiot's Guide to Cryptocurrency
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In a last-ditch effort to get rich, comedian Sunil Patel creates his own cryptocurrency.
16:00 - Last Word
Paul O’Grady, Gordon Moore, Vera Selby, Simon Emmerson
Matthew Bannister on an entertainer, a tech entrepreneur, a snooker player and a musician.
Matthew Bannister on an entertainer, a tech entrepreneur, a snooker player and a musician.
16:30 - Feedback
31/03/2023
The programme that holds the BBC to account on behalf of the radio audience
The programme that holds the BBC to account on behalf of the radio audience
17:00 - PM
31/03/2023
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
18:00 - Six O'Clock News
31/03/2023
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
18:30 - The Now Show
Series 62, Episode 3
3/6 Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
3/6 Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
19:00 - The Archers
31/03/2023
Helen and Tom are at loggerheads, and Alice uncovers the truth.
Helen and Tom are at loggerheads, and Alice uncovers the truth.
19:15 - Add to Playlist
Isobel Waller-Bridge and Roderick Williams round off the series
Isobel Waller-Bridge and Roderick Williams add the final five tracks to the series.
Isobel Waller-Bridge and Roderick Williams add the final five tracks to the series.
20:00 - Any Questions?
Trudy Harrison MP, Jo Lappin MBE, Lisa Nandy MP, Tommy Sheppard MP
Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Victory Hall in Broughton-in-Furness, Cumbria.
Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Victory Hall in Broughton-in-Furness, Cumbria.
20:50 - A Point of View
31/03/2023
A weekly reflection on a topical issue from a range of contributors.
A weekly reflection on a topical issue from a range of contributors.
21:00 - National Health Stories
Omnibus 2
The series which traces decisive moments in the history of the NHS.
The series which traces decisive moments in the history of the NHS.
22:00 - The World Tonight
31/03/2023
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 - How One Becomes Lonely
Episode 5
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5/5 Archie is left reeling after a bitter bust-up with 'credence' over his friend's misogyny.
23:00 - Americast
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Americast delves into the issues and controversies that define the US as a nation
Americast delves into the issues and controversies that define the US as a nation
23:30 - Today in Parliament
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All the news from today's sitting at Westminster.
All the news from today's sitting at Westminster.