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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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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
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BBC Radio 4's programmes23
00:00 - Midnight News
23/02/2025
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
00:15 - Take Four Books
Susan Barker
Writer Susan Barker speaks about her new book - Old Soul - and three other influences.
Writer Susan Barker speaks about her new book - Old Soul - and three other influences.
00:48 - Shipping Forecast
23/02/2025
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
23/02/2025
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20 - Shipping Forecast
23/02/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:30 - News Briefing
23/02/2025
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
05:43 - Bells on Sunday
The church of Saint Milburga in Stoke St Milborough, Shropshire
Bells on Sunday comes from the church of Saint Milburga in Stoke St Milborough, Shropshire
Bells on Sunday comes from the church of Saint Milburga in Stoke St Milborough, Shropshire
05:45 - In Touch
Myths and Assumptions about Blindness
What is blindness? We discuss reality versus assumptions.
What is blindness? We discuss reality versus assumptions.
06:00 - News Summary
23/02/2025
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
06:05 - Thinking Allowed
Underwear
From the humorous to the sensual, the hidden story of underwear.
From the humorous to the sensual, the hidden story of underwear.
06:35 - On Your Farm
Climber, Contractor, Farmer: The Man Who Does Everything
Welsh mountaineer Ioan Doyle balances two conflicting passions: climbing and farming
Welsh mountaineer Ioan Doyle balances two conflicting passions: climbing and farming
06:57 - Weather
23/02/2025
The latest weather reports and forecast
The latest weather reports and forecast
07:00 - News and Papers
23/02/2025
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
07:10 - Sunday
Pope Francis; Ukraine; Sowing for God
A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week.
A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week.
07:54 - Radio 4 Appeal
Trauma Treatment International
Christopher Harper makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Trauma Treatment International
Christopher Harper makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Trauma Treatment International
07:57 - Weather
23/02/2025
The latest weather reports and forecast
The latest weather reports and forecast
08:00 - News and Papers
23/02/2025
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the Sunday papers
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the Sunday papers
08:10 - Sunday Worship
The Central Church of the RAF
Marking 25 years since the lifting of the ban on LGBTQ+ personnel serving in HM Forces.
Marking 25 years since the lifting of the ban on LGBTQ+ personnel serving in HM Forces.
08:48 - A Point of View
Print the Legend
Tom Shakespeare explores the pitfalls of dramatised history and its influence on real life
Tom Shakespeare explores the pitfalls of dramatised history and its influence on real life
08:58 - Tweet of the Day
Trai Anfield on the Osprey
Wildlife photographer Trai Anfield is in awe of the osprey.
Wildlife photographer Trai Anfield is in awe of the osprey.
09:00 - Broadcasting House
23/02/2025
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
10:00 - Desert Island Discs
Sir Jony Ive, designer
Sir Jony Ive, designer, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
Sir Jony Ive, designer, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
11:00 - The Archers Omnibus
23/02/2025
The pressure mounts on the Tearoom and there’s a changing of the guard at The Bull
The pressure mounts on the Tearoom and there’s a changing of the guard at The Bull
12:15 - Profile
Mark Rutte
The man overseeing Nato's response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
The man overseeing Nato's response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
12:30 - Just a Minute
Series 94, 5. Does a Strawberry Have Dreams?
5/6 How hard can it be to talk for 60 seconds without hesitation, repetition or deviation?
5/6 How hard can it be to talk for 60 seconds without hesitation, repetition or deviation?
12:57 - Weather
23/02/2025
The latest weather forecast
The latest weather forecast
13:00 - The World This Weekend
23/02/2025
Radio 4's look at the week's big stories from both home and around the world.
Radio 4's look at the week's big stories from both home and around the world.
13:30 - Road Wars: Cycling in Paris
How a recent killing in Paris reveals a dark side to the city's cycling revolution.
14:00 - Gardeners' Question Time
Walsall: Rainwater v Tap Water, Caffeinated Ants and Daffodil Diaries
Kathy and the panel are in Walsall to solve gardening conundrums from the audience.
Kathy and the panel are in Walsall to solve gardening conundrums from the audience.
14:45 - Opening Lines
Spring Awakening - Episode 1
John Yorke looks at Spring Awakening by German dramatist Frank Wedekind.
John Yorke looks at Spring Awakening by German dramatist Frank Wedekind.
15:00 - Drama on 4
Spring Awakening, Part 1
1/2 A fresh take on Wedekind’s controversial play about teenagers discovering sex and identity
1/2 A fresh take on Wedekind’s controversial play about teenagers discovering sex and identity
16:00 - Take Four Books
Laurent Binet
French author Laurent Binet tells us about his new book and its three influences.
French author Laurent Binet tells us about his new book and its three influences.
16:30 - Counterpoint
Series 38, Heat 9, 2025
9/13 The general knowledge music quiz chaired by Paul Gambaccini
9/13 The general knowledge music quiz chaired by Paul Gambaccini
17:00 - Witness History
Charlie Hebdo attack
On 7 January 2015, 12 people were shot dead at a satirical magazine in France
On 7 January 2015, 12 people were shot dead at a satirical magazine in France
17:10 - The Verb
Rebecca Watts, Brian Bilston, Cristina Rivera Garza, Deryn Rees-Jones
Rebecca Watts, Brian Bilston, Cristina Rivera Garza and Deryn Rees-Jones join Ian McMillan
Rebecca Watts, Brian Bilston, Cristina Rivera Garza and Deryn Rees-Jones join Ian McMillan
17:54 - Shipping Forecast
23/02/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
17:57 - Weather
23/02/2025
The latest weather reports and forecast
The latest weather reports and forecast
18:00 - Six O'Clock News
23/02/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
18:15 - Pick of the Week
Pat Nevin
Pat Nevin brings us his selection of the best of audio across the BBC in the last week.
Pat Nevin brings us his selection of the best of audio across the BBC in the last week.
19:00 - The Archers
23/02/2025
Lynda has a controversial suggestion.
Lynda has a controversial suggestion.
19:15 - Illuminated
Thirty Eulogies
The story of haemophiliac Suresh Vaghela.
The story of haemophiliac Suresh Vaghela.
19:45 - Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley
Get an Early Night
How getting an early night could boost your brain, your heart and help you lose weight.
How getting an early night could boost your brain, your heart and help you lose weight.
20:00 - Word of Mouth
Old English, New English
Michael Rosen on the Old English words used in daily life then and now, with Hana Videen.
Michael Rosen on the Old English words used in daily life then and now, with Hana Videen.
20:30 - Last Word
Rick Buckler, Margaret Miles-Bramwell, Harry Stewart Jr, Maureen Halton
John Wilson on a musician, a businesswoman, a fighter pilot and an entrepreneur.
John Wilson on a musician, a businesswoman, a fighter pilot and an entrepreneur.
21:00 - Money Box
Ofgem Back Billing and Pensions and IHT
The energy regulator gives its response to our investigation into back billing.
The energy regulator gives its response to our investigation into back billing.
21:25 - Radio 4 Appeal
Trauma Treatment International
Christopher Harper makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Trauma Treatment International
Christopher Harper makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Trauma Treatment International
21:30 - From Our Own Correspondent
Disappeared in Ukraine
The war has killed thousands of Ukrainians, but many have simply disappeared without trace
The war has killed thousands of Ukrainians, but many have simply disappeared without trace
22:00 - Westminster Hour
23/02/2025
Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
23:00 - In Our Time
Oliver Goldsmith
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss this influential and prolific 18th-century Irish writer.
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss this influential and prolific 18th-century Irish writer.
23:45 - Short Works
Nothing Happened by David Szalay
Indira Varma reads a original short story for Radio 4 by the acclaimed writer David Szalay
Indira Varma reads a original short story for Radio 4 by the acclaimed writer David Szalay
