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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 one of the most popular radio stations in the United Kingdom. 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.

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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 FM

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Lucy Porter and Ian Smith join Radio 4 for comedy

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Long wave ends but mast campaign begins

A listing campaign has begun for Droitwich’s Wychbold masts after Radio 4 Long Wave was switched offMore >>

radiotoday.co.uk - 27.06.2026

BBC to close The World Tonight on Radio 4

The World Tonight will close on BBC Radio 4 from spring 2027.More >>

radiotoday.co.uk - 17.06.2026

Lena Headey drama Intimacy coming to Radio 4

Lena Headey will write and star in a new BBC audio drama launching in July.More >>

radiotoday.co.uk - 29.05.2026

Matthew Biggs signs off from Radio 4 show

Matthew Biggs’ final appearance on Gardeners’ Question Time will air on BBC Radio 4 during Mental Health Awareness Week.More >>

radiotoday.co.uk - 15.05.2026

BBC sets June date for Radio 4 long wave closedown

BBC Radio 4 long wave will close on 27 June after years of uncertainty over the future of its 198 kHz service.More >>

radiotoday.co.uk - 12.05.2026

BBC confirms Radio 4 long wave service closure this year

BBC Radio 4 long wave service will close later this year after confirmation of shutdown plans for the 198 frequency.More >>

radiotoday.co.uk - 16.04.2026

Rebecca Keating appointed Editor of BBC Radio 4 Today programme

Rebecca Keating will become the new Editor of BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, starting in the coming weeks.More >>

radiotoday.co.uk - 02.04.2026

BBC reveals winners of 2026 drama awards

The BBC has announced the winners of its 2026 Audio Drama Awards, recognising achievement across radio and podcasting.More >>

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BBC Radio 4 Schedule14

00:00 - Midnight News

14/07/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4

00:30 - Cash Cow by Alev Scott

Episode 1
1/5 Alev’s Scott’s compelling investigation into the global fertility industry.

00:48 - Shipping Forecast

14/07/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

01:00 - Selection of BBC World Service Programmes

14/07/2026
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.

05:00 - News Summary

14/07/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4

05:04 - Yesterday in Parliament

14/07/2026
MPs reflect on Ann Widdecombe's death. Sean Curran reports.

05:34 - Shipping Forecast

14/07/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

05:43 - Prayer for the Day

14/07/2026
Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection

05:45 - Farming Today

14/07/26 Wildfires on farms, England's environmental farm payments
Tinderbox conditions on fellsides and moorland have led to wildfires across the country.

06:00 - Today

14/07/2026
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.

09:00 - Ancient Lives with Mary Beard

Being Greek, The Greengrocer Who Saved Democracy
Mary Beard meets Gerys the Greengrocer as he faces up to the army of Sparta.

09:30 - Inside Health

Could we eliminate cervical cancer?
Does the success of the HPV vaccine mean that cervical screening can be reduced?

10:00 - Woman's Hour

Sally Phillips, When cohabiting couples separate, God of War
Actors Sally Phillips and Charlotte Jordan on new BBC drama The Hairdresser Mysteries.

11:00 - Screenshot

Hospital Dramas
Ellen and Mark look at television’s long love affair with the medical drama.

11:45 - Cash Cow by Alev Scott

Episode 2
2/5 Alev Scott discovers more about the history of breast-feeding.

12:00 - News Summary

14/07/2026
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

12:04 - You and Yours

Call You & Yours: "What are you donating to charity shops?"
Call You & Yours: "What are you donating to charity shops?"

12:57 - Weather

14/07/2026
The latest weather forecast

13:00 - World at One

14/07/2026
News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4

13:45 - New Storytellers

New Storytellers 2026, Proud
2/5 One conversation about identity changed everything after 14 years misunderstanding.

14:00 - The Archers

13/07/2026
There’s a reunion for Fallon.

14:15 - Our Friends in the North

Episode 8: 1987
8/10 Award-winning series Our Friends in the North re-written for audio by Peter Flannery.

15:00 - Lady Killers with Lucy Worsley

Lady on Trial, Trial by Media
5/11 Lucy Worsley discusses the first four cases of the series and puts the media on trial.

15:30 - Heart and Soul

War, God and the Islamic Republic
How Iranians are turning away from state-imposed religion.

16:00 - Artworks

Where’s Michael Clark?
Nick Grimshaw speaks to innovative dancer and choreographer Michael Clark.

16:30 - What's Up Docs?

What can AI medicine do for you?
Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken explore the use of AI in medicine.

17:00 - PM

14/07/2026
Full coverage of the day's news

18:00 - Six O'Clock News

14/07/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4

18:30 - Meet David Sedaris

Series 9, 3. Pussytoes
3/6 Pussytoes is this week’s essay from the American master storyteller.

19:00 - The Archers

14/07/2026
Tempers flare for Kirsty.

19:15 - Front Row

14/07/2026
Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.

20:00 - File on 4 Investigates

Epstein Files: Lutnick, the Royals and the British Whistleblower
Trading influence: US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, the Royals and the Epstein Files.

20:40 - In Touch

14/07/2026
News, views and information for people who are blind or partially sighted

21:00 - The Day the Jellyfish Came

What do jellyfish have to tell us about the state of our changing oceans?

21:30 - The Bottom Line

Imposter Syndrome
Why do so many capable people still feel like frauds, despite clear evidence of success?

22:00 - The World Tonight

14/07/2026
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective

22:45 - Kane by Edson Burton

Episode 2
2/5 A coming-of-age story set in an alternative world where slavery has never been abolished.

23:00 - Uncanny

Summer Specials 2026, Summer Special 2: Cold Cases Live – The Enfield Poltergeist
2/3 Danny Robins and the Cold Cases team reopen the files on The Enfield Poltergeist

23:30 - Today in Parliament

14/07/2026
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament