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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
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
Emma Barnett steps down from Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour to host Today
BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour host Emma Barnett is stepping down from the show to present the Today programme.More >>ontheradio.co.uk - 15.03.2024
BBC Radio to broadcast rediscovered historic dramas
BBC Radio 4, 4 Extra and Radio 3 are to broadcast a season of plays that have been returned to the BBC Archives.More >>radiotoday.co.uk - 12.03.2024
BBC Radio 4’s The Now Show to come to an end after 25 years
Hugh Dennis and Steve Punt are to launch a new comedy podcast for BBC Radio 4 as The Now Show is to end after 25 years.More >>radiotoday.co.uk - 06.03.2024
Media Show extended as part of Spring schedule on BBC Radio 4
BBC Radio 4 is introducing a raft of new shows and commissions this Spring including a longer Media Show.More >>radiotoday.co.uk - 04.03.2024
BBC Radio 4's programmes20
00:00 - Midnight News
20/09/2024
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30 - The Siege by Ben Macintyre
Book of the Week: Episode 4 - Day 2 Begins
4/10 On day two of the 1980 siege at the Iranian Embassy, cutting edge technology is deployed.
4/10 On day two of the 1980 siege at the Iranian Embassy, cutting edge technology is deployed.
00:48 - Shipping Forecast
20/09/2024
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
20/09/2024
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20 - Shipping Forecast
20/09/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:30 - News Briefing
20/09/2024
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
05:43 - Prayer for the Day
To-Do Lists
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with the Right Rev Mary Stallard.
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with the Right Rev Mary Stallard.
05:45 - Farming Today
20/09/24 - English devolution, funding for rural communities, farm homeless hostel and storks
Chronic underinvestment in the English countryside is costing jobs and money.
Chronic underinvestment in the English countryside is costing jobs and money.
06:00 - Today
20/09/24 - Amol Rajan and Justin Webb
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 - The Reunion
Castaway TV Series
Kirsty Wark reunites key figures from the hit reality TV show Castaway.
Kirsty Wark reunites key figures from the hit reality TV show Castaway.
10:00 - Woman's Hour
20/09/2024
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
Nuts about Nuts
Where do your nuts come from and are they really that good for you?
Where do your nuts come from and are they really that good for you?
11:45 - The Siege by Ben Macintyre
Book of the Week: Episode 5 - A New Threat
5/10 Day three dawns at the Iranian Embassy, and the hostages wake to a new threat.
5/10 Day three dawns at the Iranian Embassy, and the hostages wake to a new threat.
12:00 - News Summary
20/09/2024
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04 - AntiSocial
20/09/2024
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
20/09/2024
The latest weather forecast
The latest weather forecast
13:00 - World at One
20/09/2024
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment.
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment.
13:45 - Uncharted with Hannah Fry
20. The Confidence Trick
A finance manager sports a perfect graph. Is it a fluke or something sinister?
A finance manager sports a perfect graph. Is it a fluke or something sinister?
14:00 - The Archers
19/09/2024
Susan attempts to hold everyone together.
Susan attempts to hold everyone together.
14:15 - Limelight
Central Intelligence, Central Intelligence: Episode 2
2/10 A rigged election and a Nazi spy…
2/10 A rigged election and a Nazi spy…
14:45 - Buried
Series 1, Series 1 - 6. FOFO (Fear of Finding Out)
When a man used satellites to find dumps, he learned they’re everywhere. Is it a mafia?
When a man used satellites to find dumps, he learned they’re everywhere. Is it a mafia?
15:00 - Gardeners' Question Time
Hull
Kathy Clugston, Matthew Pottage, Marcus Chilton-Jones and Bunny Guinness are in Hull.
Kathy Clugston, Matthew Pottage, Marcus Chilton-Jones and Bunny Guinness are in Hull.
15:30 - BBC National Short Story Award
BBC National Short Story Award 2024, Ghost Kitchen by Ross Raisin
10/10 The fifth of the five shortlisted stories in this year's BBC National Short Story Award.
10/10 The fifth of the five shortlisted stories in this year's BBC National Short Story Award.
16:00 - Last Word
20/09/2024
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 - More or Less
How do you count millionaires?
Plus, asylum seeker costs, private school bets and Baumol's cost disease
Plus, asylum seeker costs, private school bets and Baumol's cost disease
17:00 - PM
20/09/2024
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
18:00 - Six O'Clock News
20/09/2024
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
18:30 - The News Quiz
Series 115, Episode 3
3/8 Simon Evans, Ian Smith, Aditi Mittal, and Anushka Asthana quiz the news
3/8 Simon Evans, Ian Smith, Aditi Mittal, and Anushka Asthana quiz the news
19:00 - The Archers
20/09/2024
Ed takes a monumental step.
Ed takes a monumental step.
19:15 - Add to Playlist
Rick Wakeman and Fenella Humphreys, from Bach to Eurovision
Rick Wakeman and Fenella Humphreys add five more serendipitous tracks.
Rick Wakeman and Fenella Humphreys add five more serendipitous tracks.
20:00 - Any Questions?
Victoria Collins MP, Nigel Huddleston MP, Steve Reed MP, Alex Wilson AM
Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Weavers Academy in Wellingborough.
Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Weavers Academy in Wellingborough.
20:50 - A Point of View
20/09/2024
Weekly reflections on topical issues from a range of contributors.
Weekly reflections on topical issues from a range of contributors.
21:00 - Free Thinking
20/09/2024
The ideas shaping our lives today - with artists and thinkers in debates and interviews.
The ideas shaping our lives today - with artists and thinkers in debates and interviews.
22:00 - The World Tonight
20/09/2024
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 - Still Lives by Jon McGregor
5: Still Lives with Paintbrushes
5/5 The next in a series of powerful stories taking inspiration from classic still life images
5/5 The next in a series of powerful stories taking inspiration from classic still life images
23:00 - Americast
20/09/2024
Join the Americast team for insights from across the US.
Join the Americast team for insights from across the US.
23:30 - A Good Read
Sarah Phelps and Irenosen Okojie
Two writers share their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
Two writers share their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
