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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, BBCR4 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. "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 Justin Webb, Martha Kearney, Mishal Husain, Nick Robinson, and Amol Rajan.
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
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
Martha Kearney to step down from Radio 4 Today programme
Martha Kearney is stepping down from presenting BBC Radio 4’s Today after the UK general election.More >>radiotoday.co.uk - 26.02.2024
BBC Studios Audio appoints two new writers to join its comedy team
BBC Studios has appointed two new staff writers, Christina Riggs and Peter Tellouche, to work across comedy productions for BBC Studios Audio.More >>radiotoday.co.uk - 22.02.2024
BBC Radio 4's programmes26
00:00 - Midnight News
26/04/2024
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30 - Knife by Salman Rushdie
4. On surviving and healing after a violent attack
4/5 The renowned author on surviving and healing after a brutal act of violence.
4/5 The renowned author on surviving and healing after a brutal act of violence.
00:48 - Shipping Forecast
26/04/2024
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
26/04/2024
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20 - Shipping Forecast
26/04/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:30 - News Briefing
26/04/2024
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
05:43 - Prayer for the Day
26/04/2024
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Dabinderjit Singh
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Dabinderjit Singh
05:45 - Farming Today
26/04/2024: Red Tractor, Tree nursery, Universal Credit, Isle of Luing cattle
Red Tractor scheme's executive has lost the confidence of the National Sheep Association.
Red Tractor scheme's executive has lost the confidence of the National Sheep Association.
06:00 - Today
26/04/2024
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
The Passion of Port Talbot
Kirsty Wark reunites Michael Sheen and other key players from The Passion of Port Talbot.
Kirsty Wark reunites Michael Sheen and other key players from The Passion of Port Talbot.
10:00 - Woman's Hour
26/04/2024
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
The secrets of sport food
From the explosion in sport food and drink to the diet diaries of top athletes.
From the explosion in sport food and drink to the diet diaries of top athletes.
11:45 - Knife by Salman Rushdie
5. Concluding meditations on an attempted murder
5/5 The renowned author's meditations on an attempted murder and the road towards recovery.
5/5 The renowned author's meditations on an attempted murder and the road towards recovery.
12:00 - News Summary
26/04/2024
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04 - AntiSocial
Are ‘kidults’ a problem?
Are young people refusing to grow up, or just enjoying harmless escapism?
Are young people refusing to grow up, or just enjoying harmless escapism?
12:57 - Weather
26/04/2024
The latest weather forecast
The latest weather forecast
13:00 - World at One
26/04/2024
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment.
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment.
13:45 - Growing Solo
Year's End
Max Cotton's year of food self-sufficiency in Somerset.
Max Cotton's year of food self-sufficiency in Somerset.
14:00 - The Archers
25/04/2024
There’s light at the end of the tunnel for Lilian.
There’s light at the end of the tunnel for Lilian.
14:15 - Limelight
Money Gone, Money Gone – 1. Insufficient Funds
1/5 Chaos descends on the UK when no one can access any money. An apocalyptic satire.
1/5 Chaos descends on the UK when no one can access any money. An apocalyptic satire.
14:45 - Child
20. Playtime
What makes great playtime, and why do humans play?
What makes great playtime, and why do humans play?
15:00 - Gardeners' Question Time
Hammersmith & Fulham
Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
15:45 - Short Works
At Heart Centre by Bernie McGill
It’s been years since Stella went to yoga. Fifty-eight years, to be exact.
It’s been years since Stella went to yoga. Fifty-eight years, to be exact.
16:00 - Last Word
Terry Anderson, Trina Robbins, Lord Field, Ann Trevenen Jenkin
Matthew Bannister on a journalist, a politician, as cartoonist, a bard.
Matthew Bannister on a journalist, a politician, as cartoonist, a bard.
16:30 - Life Changing
Chérie
Su’s in a race against time to finally meet her birth mother, on the last day of her life.
Su’s in a race against time to finally meet her birth mother, on the last day of her life.
17:00 - PM
26/04/2024
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
18:00 - Six O'Clock News
26/04/2024
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
18:30 - Dead Ringers
Series 24, Episode 1
1/6 Mordant topical satire from the usual team.
1/6 Mordant topical satire from the usual team.
19:00 - The Archers
26/04/2024
Alistair takes the plunge.
Alistair takes the plunge.
19:15 - Screenshot
Fashion and Film
Mark Kermode and Ellen E Jones examine the rich history of style and the moving image.
Mark Kermode and Ellen E Jones examine the rich history of style and the moving image.
20:00 - Any Questions?
Kate Andrews, Carla Denyer, John Glen MP, Darren Jones MP
Alex Forsyth presents political discussion from Pinhoe Road Baptist Church in Exeter.
Alex Forsyth presents political discussion from Pinhoe Road Baptist Church in Exeter.
20:50 - A Point of View
26/04/2024
Weekly reflections on topical issues from a range of contributors.
Weekly reflections on topical issues from a range of contributors.
21:00 - Free Thinking
26/04/2024
Shahidha Bari and guests look back at the week exploring the ideas shaping our lives today
Shahidha Bari and guests look back at the week exploring the ideas shaping our lives today
22:00 - The World Tonight
26/04/2024
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 - The Blue Book of Nebo
Episode 5
5/5 Dylan and Rowenna have to find a way to bridge the silence between them.
5/5 Dylan and Rowenna have to find a way to bridge the silence between them.
23:00 - Americast
Americast on campus: Students protest over Gaza
Police have been called into several universities across the US.
Police have been called into several universities across the US.
23:30 - Today in Parliament
26/04/2024
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament