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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"
BBC Radio 4 Contact Details
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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
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 >>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
BBC Radio 4 Schedule20
00:00 - Midnight News
20/06/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30 - Heatwave: The Summer of 1976 by John L Williams
The End of the Long Hot Summer
5/5 A blistering account of the events 50 years ago that brought British life to boiling point
5/5 A blistering account of the events 50 years ago that brought British life to boiling point
00:48 - Shipping Forecast
20/06/2026
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
20/06/2026
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:30 - News Summary
20/06/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:34 - Shipping Forecast
20/06/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:43 - Prayer for the Day
Naming
Morning reflection with Bryan Kerr, a Church of Scotland Minister in Kilmacolm, Inverclyde
Morning reflection with Bryan Kerr, a Church of Scotland Minister in Kilmacolm, Inverclyde
05:45 - The Hackers
Series 1, Wetware
9/10 Biella discovers the different reasons people hack their own bodies.
9/10 Biella discovers the different reasons people hack their own bodies.
06:00 - News and Papers
20/06/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
06:07 - Ramblings
The Wrekin with Marlon Patrice
Marlon Patrice and his group, We Go Outside Too, lead Clare up The Wrekin in Shropshire.
Marlon Patrice and his group, We Go Outside Too, lead Clare up The Wrekin in Shropshire.
06:30 - Farming Today
20/06/26 - Royal Highland Show, Scottish farming policy and South West octopus bloom
Caz Graham has the week's top rural stories - including a trip to the Royal Highland Show.
Caz Graham has the week's top rural stories - including a trip to the Royal Highland Show.
06:57 - Weather
20/06/2026
The latest weather reports and forecast
The latest weather reports and forecast
07:00 - Today
20/06/2026
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 - Saturday Live
Ruby Wax, Social History, Memoirs & Music, plus the Inheritance Tracks of Lorraine Kelly
Adrian Chiles with extraordinary stories and remarkable people.
Adrian Chiles with extraordinary stories and remarkable people.
10:00 - The History Podcast
Sixty Years of Hurt, 6. England v Hope
6/6 David Baddiel explores Englishness through the history of the England men's football team.
6/6 David Baddiel explores Englishness through the history of the England men's football team.
10:30 - Legend
The Miles Davis Story, 5. Lost and Found
5/5 After his five 'lost years' in retirement, Miles finds a way back and fulfils his legacy.
5/5 After his five 'lost years' in retirement, Miles finds a way back and fulfils his legacy.
11:00 - The Week in Westminster
20/06/2026
Vicki Young and guests discuss Andy Burnham's Makerfield win and what happens next.
Vicki Young and guests discuss Andy Burnham's Makerfield win and what happens next.
11:30 - From Our Own Correspondent
Trump, the G7, and the Iran deal
Donald Trump once again dominated the agenda for the latest G7 summit in France.
Donald Trump once again dominated the agenda for the latest G7 summit in France.
12:00 - News Summary
20/06/2026
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04 - Money Box
20/06/2026
The latest news from the world of personal finance
The latest news from the world of personal finance
12:30 - Dead Ringers
Series 27, Makerfield Maketh Man
2/6 The Dead Ringers team are back to train their vocal firepower on the week’s news.
2/6 The Dead Ringers team are back to train their vocal firepower on the week’s news.
12:57 - Weather
20/06/2026
The latest weather forecast
The latest weather forecast
13:00 - News
20/06/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
13:10 - Any Questions?
Catherine Atkinson MP, Nigel Huddleston MP, Fraser Nelson, Polly Toynbee
Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Hixon Memorial Hall in Staffordshire.
Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Hixon Memorial Hall in Staffordshire.
14:05 - Any Answers?
20/06/2026
Listeners respond to the issues raised in the preceding edition of Any Questions?
Listeners respond to the issues raised in the preceding edition of Any Questions?
14:45 - The Archers
19/06/2026
The stress builds for Amber.
The stress builds for Amber.
15:00 - Drama on 4
Joseph Andrews Remixed, Episode 2
2/2 An 18th-century comic romp - Joseph's misadventures on the road with an up-to-date twist.
2/2 An 18th-century comic romp - Joseph's misadventures on the road with an up-to-date twist.
16:00 - Woman's Hour
Dr Precious Lunga on Jon Snow's Alzheimer's, Peptides, Flower farmers
The wife of former Channel 4 presenter Jon Snow on the impact of his diagnosis.
The wife of former Channel 4 presenter Jon Snow on the impact of his diagnosis.
17:00 - PM
20/06/2026
Full coverage of the day's news
Full coverage of the day's news
17:30 - Political Thinking with Nick Robinson
From Downing Street... to California Governor? Former Tory adviser Steve Hilton on making the Golden State great again
Steve Hilton, Republican candidate for California Governor.
Steve Hilton, Republican candidate for California Governor.
17:54 - Shipping Forecast
20/06/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
17:57 - Weather
20/06/2026
The latest weather reports and forecast
The latest weather reports and forecast
18:00 - Six O'Clock News
20/06/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
18:15 - Loose Ends
Daniel Sloss, Horse McDonald, Helen Watson, Stuart Maconie, Dan Richards, Darren Brownlie
Stuart Maconie and guests at Borders Book Festival.
Stuart Maconie and guests at Borders Book Festival.
19:00 - Profile
20/06/2026
An insight into the character of an influential person making the news headlines
An insight into the character of an influential person making the news headlines
19:15 - This Cultural Life
Frank Cottrell-Boyce
Writer and Children's Laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce reveals his cultural influences.
Writer and Children's Laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce reveals his cultural influences.
20:00 - Archive on 4
Resonance FM: The Art of Listening
Comedian Stewart Lee tells the story of Resonance FM, the UK’s greatest radio art station.
Comedian Stewart Lee tells the story of Resonance FM, the UK’s greatest radio art station.
21:00 - Moral Maze
What Makes Us Human?
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
22:00 - News
20/06/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
22:15 - The Food Programme
Could Food Do More in Cancer Care and Prevention?
Sheila Dillon asks if food could do more in cancer care and prevention.
Sheila Dillon asks if food could do more in cancer care and prevention.
23:00 - The Many Wrongs of Lord Christian Brighty
Series 2, 4. The Fiancée I Didn’t Fancy
4/4 Brighty’s plans to attend a Ball are derailed by the fiancée he abandoned at the last one.
4/4 Brighty’s plans to attend a Ball are derailed by the fiancée he abandoned at the last one.
23:30 - Déjà News
Episode 1
Lucy Porter hosts a brand new quiz with questions culled from BBC archive.
Lucy Porter hosts a brand new quiz with questions culled from BBC archive.