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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
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
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
BBC Radio 4's programmes24
00:00 - Midnight News
24/01/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30 - The History Podcast
Shadow War: China and the West, Shadow War: 4. Who’s Listening?
The battle over who controls communications.
The battle over who controls communications.
00:48 - Shipping Forecast
24/01/2025
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
24/01/2025
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20 - Shipping Forecast
24/01/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:30 - News Briefing
24/01/2025
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
05:43 - Prayer for the Day
The Need for Compliments
A reading and a reflection to start the day on Radio 4, with Jonathan Rea.
A reading and a reflection to start the day on Radio 4, with Jonathan Rea.
05:45 - Farming Today
24/01/25 - Inheritance tax, sheep scanning, neonics and stolen Ukrainian grain
The supermarkets weigh in on farm inheritance tax.
The supermarkets weigh in on farm inheritance tax.
06:00 - Today
24/01/2025
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 - Desert Island Discs
Harriet Wistrich, lawyer
Harriet Wistrich, lawyer, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
Harriet Wistrich, lawyer, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
10:00 - Woman's Hour
24/01/2025
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 Food Programme
Food and Exercise: A Puzzle
Want to lose weight? How much can you achieve through exercise? Dan Saladino investigates.
Want to lose weight? How much can you achieve through exercise? Dan Saladino investigates.
11:45 - The History Podcast
Shadow War: China and the West, Shadow War: 5. All That Glitters
How Britain and China launched a Golden Period.
How Britain and China launched a Golden Period.
12:00 - News Summary
24/01/2025
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04 - AntiSocial
24/01/2025
Adam Fleming helps you work out what the culture war arguments are really about.
Adam Fleming helps you work out what the culture war arguments are really about.
12:57 - Weather
24/01/2025
The latest weather forecast
The latest weather forecast
13:00 - World at One
24/01/2025
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment.
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment.
13:45 - Human Intelligence
Collectors: Charles Darwin
A life-long collector of curiosities, Darwin saw massive significance in tiny changes.
A life-long collector of curiosities, Darwin saw massive significance in tiny changes.
14:00 - The Archers
23/01/2025
Josh attempts to stir the pot.
Josh attempts to stir the pot.
14:15 - Limelight
Don't Listen to This, Episode 5
5/5 In a dangerous race to catch the killer, Cressida makes a shocking discovery.
5/5 In a dangerous race to catch the killer, Cressida makes a shocking discovery.
14:45 - Why Do We Do That?
Why do we gossip?
Join anthropologist Ella Al-Shamahi as she delves into the origins of gossip.
Join anthropologist Ella Al-Shamahi as she delves into the origins of gossip.
15:00 - Gardeners' Question Time
Shepton Mallet: Garlic Rust, Mushroom Compost and Plant Renaissance
Peter Gibbs and the GQT team visit Shepton Mallet to answer your gardening questions.
Peter Gibbs and the GQT team visit Shepton Mallet to answer your gardening questions.
15:45 - Short Works
Feathertongue by Anthony Shapland
An original short story by Anthony Shapland, read by Nathan Sussex.
An original short story by Anthony Shapland, read by Nathan Sussex.
16:00 - Last Word
24/01/2025
Weekly obituary programme telling the life stories of those who have died recently.
Weekly obituary programme telling the life stories of those who have died recently.
16:30 - Sideways
68. Bliss in Suffering
Matthew Syed ponders the possibility of experiencing bliss in the midst of suffering.
Matthew Syed ponders the possibility of experiencing bliss in the midst of suffering.
17:00 - PM
24/01/2025
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
18:00 - Six O'Clock News
24/01/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
18:30 - The News Quiz
Series 116, Episode 3
3/8 Topical panel quiz show, taking its questions from the week's news stories.
3/8 Topical panel quiz show, taking its questions from the week's news stories.
19:00 - The Archers
24/01/2025
Disaster strikes for Joy.
Disaster strikes for Joy.
19:15 - Screenshot
Mike Leigh
Ellen and Mark explore the visionary world of the veteran British filmmaker.
Ellen and Mark explore the visionary world of the veteran British filmmaker.
20:00 - Any Questions?
Mims Davies MP, Eluned Morgan MS, Rupert Soames, Sioned Williams MS
Alex Forsyth presents political debate from All Saints Church in Porthcawl.
Alex Forsyth presents political debate from All Saints Church in Porthcawl.
20:50 - A Point of View
24/01/2025
Weekly reflections on topical issues from a range of contributors.
Weekly reflections on topical issues from a range of contributors.
21:00 - Free Thinking
Diaries and the day to day
Michael Crick, Irving Finkel, Sophie Coulombeau and Oliver Burkeman join Matthew Sweet.
Michael Crick, Irving Finkel, Sophie Coulombeau and Oliver Burkeman join Matthew Sweet.
22:00 - The World Tonight
24/01/2025
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 - Turtle Diary by Russell Hoban
Episode 10
10/10 William observes the comings and goings in the house and begins to worry about Miss Neap.
10/10 William observes the comings and goings in the house and begins to worry about Miss Neap.
23:00 - Americast
24/01/2025
Join the Americast team for insights from across the US.
Join the Americast team for insights from across the US.
23:30 - Today in Parliament
24/01/2025
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
