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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.
BBC Radio 4 slogan: "Your audio friend"
BBC Radio 4 slogan: "Your audio friend"
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BBC Radio 4 frequencies
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News about BBC Radio 4
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 >>radiotoday.co.uk - 02.03.2026
BBC Radio 2 and Radio 4 feature in BPG nominations
BBC Radio 2 and Radio 4 presenters dominate the audio shortlists at this year’s Broadcasting Press Guild Awards.More >>radiotoday.co.uk - 24.02.2026
Amol Rajan to leave Today later this year
Amol Rajan will step down from Radio 4’s Today programme later in 2026...More >>radiotoday.co.uk - 15.01.2026
The Archers turns 75 with Radio 4 celebrations
BBC Radio 4 is marking 75 years of The Archers with a full day of special programmes and drama centred on the long-running rural serial.More >>radiotoday.co.uk - 01.01.2026
BBC Radio 4's programmes04
00:00 - Midnight News
04/06/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30 - The Street Clinic by Dorcas Gwata
Louise: The City
3/5 NHS nurse Dorcas Gwata reveals the impact of London's gang culture on mental health.
3/5 NHS nurse Dorcas Gwata reveals the impact of London's gang culture on mental health.
00:48 - Shipping Forecast
04/06/2026
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
04/06/2026
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:00 - News Summary
04/06/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:04 - Yesterday in Parliament
04/06/2026
Sean Curran reports on Prime Minister's Questions - and more.
Sean Curran reports on Prime Minister's Questions - and more.
05:34 - Shipping Forecast
04/06/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:43 - Prayer for the Day
Challenges to Adults
Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection with Leon Litvack.
Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection with Leon Litvack.
05:45 - Farming Today
04/06/26 High Court rules the Food Standards Agency overcharged abattoirs, hydropower funding, upland farmer groups
A victory for abattoirs as High Court rules the Food Standards Agency overcharged them
A victory for abattoirs as High Court rules the Food Standards Agency overcharged them
06:00 - Today
04/06/2026
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 - In Our Time
The Evolution of Trees
How trees first arose from small plants and changed the world, and why new trees emerge.
How trees first arose from small plants and changed the world, and why new trees emerge.
09:45 - Strong Message Here
There's Been An Under-Discussion (with Natalie Haynes)
Armando and Natalie wade in on the under-discussed topic of AI safety.
Armando and Natalie wade in on the under-discussed topic of AI safety.
10:00 - Woman's Hour
04/06/2026
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 - This Cultural Life
Liam Young
Artist, filmmaker and speculative architect Liam Young reveals his cultural influences.
Artist, filmmaker and speculative architect Liam Young reveals his cultural influences.
11:45 - The Street Clinic by Dorcas Gwata
Zane: The House
4/5 NHS nurse Dorcas Gwata reveals the impact of London's gang culture on mental health.
4/5 NHS nurse Dorcas Gwata reveals the impact of London's gang culture on mental health.
12:00 - News Summary
04/06/2026
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04 - The Bottom Line
Trainer Wars
What goes into making a pair of trainers and why are some of them so expensive to buy?
What goes into making a pair of trainers and why are some of them so expensive to buy?
12:32 - Sliced Bread
Toast - EasyCinema
Stelios, the EasyJet founder, tells Sean why his low-cost movie theatres didn't take off.
Stelios, the EasyJet founder, tells Sean why his low-cost movie theatres didn't take off.
12:57 - Weather
04/06/2026
The latest weather forecast
The latest weather forecast
13:00 - World at One
04/06/2026
News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
13:45 - Artworks
Bombshell: Five Faces of Marilyn Monroe, 4. The Sex Symbol
4/5 Did Marilyn Monroe like being a sex symbol? Celebrating 100 years of an icon.
4/5 Did Marilyn Monroe like being a sex symbol? Celebrating 100 years of an icon.
14:00 - The Archers
03/06/2026
Helen is intrigued by a new notion.
Helen is intrigued by a new notion.
14:15 - Drama on 4
The London Recruits
1970: British volunteers sign up for a covert anti-apartheid mission inside South Africa.
1970: British volunteers sign up for a covert anti-apartheid mission inside South Africa.
15:00 - Ramblings
Anglesey/Ynys Môn
Clare explores the south side of Anglesey/Ynys Môn with Emily Coates and Nic Parry.
Clare explores the south side of Anglesey/Ynys Môn with Emily Coates and Nic Parry.
15:27 - Radio 4 Appeal
Carers Worldwide
Broadcaster Jo Whiley makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Carers Worldwide
Broadcaster Jo Whiley makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Carers Worldwide
15:30 - Word of Mouth
How did people speak throughout history?
Michael Rosen meets popular YouTuber Simon Roper, who tries to recreate how people spoke.
Michael Rosen meets popular YouTuber Simon Roper, who tries to recreate how people spoke.
16:00 - Rethink
Rethink... modern monarchy
"Neo-royalism" and why the world's newest monarchies may not be royal at all.
"Neo-royalism" and why the world's newest monarchies may not be royal at all.
16:30 - BBC Inside Science
04/06/2026
A weekly programme looking at the science that's changing our world.
A weekly programme looking at the science that's changing our world.
17:00 - PM
04/06/2026
Full coverage of the day's news
Full coverage of the day's news
18:00 - Six O'Clock News
04/06/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
18:30 - Ellie Taylor's Safe Space
Series 3, 3: The UK
3/4 Comedian Ellie Taylor argues why she thinks the UK should split into lots of kingdoms.
3/4 Comedian Ellie Taylor argues why she thinks the UK should split into lots of kingdoms.
19:00 - The Archers
04/06/2026
Akram suffers a crisis of confidence.
Akram suffers a crisis of confidence.
19:15 - Front Row
04/06/2026
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 - When It Hits the Fan
BP v 'Shouty' Albert
David Yelland and Lauren Beeching look at the spectacular PR fallout from a sacking at BP.
David Yelland and Lauren Beeching look at the spectacular PR fallout from a sacking at BP.
20:15 - The Media Show
Laura Kuenssberg, SNP embezzlement story, Rafa documentary, 60 Minutes
Laura Kuenssberg on her exclusive interview with Nicola Sturgeon
Laura Kuenssberg on her exclusive interview with Nicola Sturgeon
21:00 - Loose Ends
Ben Elton, Sarah Jane Morris & band, Suzi Ruffell, Keith Brymer Jones, Barns Courtney
Stuart Maconie and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
Stuart Maconie and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
21:45 - Strong Message Here
There's Been An Under-Discussion (with Natalie Haynes)
Armando and Natalie wade in on the under-discussed topic of AI safety.
Armando and Natalie wade in on the under-discussed topic of AI safety.
22:00 - The World Tonight
04/06/2026
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 - John of John by Douglas Stuart
Episode 9 - a naoi
9/10 Douglas Stuart's epic novel about belonging.
9/10 Douglas Stuart's epic novel about belonging.
23:00 - Radical with Amol Rajan
Business Reimagined: Should Firms Have a Purpose Beyond Profit? (Ben & Jerry’s Ben Cohen)
The ice cream activist on why it pays to prioritise ethics.
The ice cream activist on why it pays to prioritise ethics.
23:30 - Today in Parliament
04/06/2026
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament