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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
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BBC Radio 4's programmes07
00:00 - Midnight News
07/05/2024
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30 - The Miners' Strike: Return Journey
Sunderland
The arrest: the striking miner.
The arrest: the striking miner.
00:48 - Shipping Forecast
07/05/2024
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
07/05/2024
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20 - Shipping Forecast
07/05/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:30 - News Briefing
07/05/2024
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
05:43 - Prayer for the Day
07/05/2024
Reflection with Rev Prof Alison Jack of the School of Divinity, University of Edinburgh.
Reflection with Rev Prof Alison Jack of the School of Divinity, University of Edinburgh.
05:45 - Farming Today
07/05/24 UK EU row over sandeels, farmers' collapse in confidence, Bordeaux wine growers in trouble
Today, the UK and EU row over sandeels.
Today, the UK and EU row over sandeels.
06:00 - Today
07/05/2024
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 - Being Roman with Mary Beard
The Whistleblower
Meet the savvy political operator who cleaned up Britain after Boudicca's revolt.
Meet the savvy political operator who cleaned up Britain after Boudicca's revolt.
09:30 - Inside Health
What does alcohol do to the body and brain?
James visits the pub to find out what happens when he drinks two pints of lager.
James visits the pub to find out what happens when he drinks two pints of lager.
10:00 - Woman's Hour
07/05/2024
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 - Screenshot
Chinatown
Mark and Ellen explore the history of one of Hollywood’s greatest films, Chinatown.
Mark and Ellen explore the history of one of Hollywood’s greatest films, Chinatown.
11:45 - The Miners' Strike: Return Journey
Nottinghamshire
The decision - the union official who didn’t strike.
The decision - the union official who didn’t strike.
12:00 - News Summary
07/05/2024
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04 - You and Yours
07/05/2024
News and discussion of consumer affairs
News and discussion of consumer affairs
12:57 - Weather
07/05/2024
The latest weather forecast
The latest weather forecast
13:00 - World at One
07/05/2024
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment.
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment.
13:45 - Assume Nothing: The Last Request
Absolutely Terrified
2/5 Laura explains why it's taken her 17 years to search for Martin's mother.
2/5 Laura explains why it's taken her 17 years to search for Martin's mother.
14:00 - The Archers
06/05/2024
There’s a race against time in Ambridge.
There’s a race against time in Ambridge.
14:15 - Drama on 4
Song of the Reed, Bittern
4/4 Conclusion of remarkable drama following the life of a nature reserve over one year.
4/4 Conclusion of remarkable drama following the life of a nature reserve over one year.
15:00 - Short Cuts
Earth, Water, Sky
Josie Long presents documentaries that emerge from the earth and dive into the water.
Josie Long presents documentaries that emerge from the earth and dive into the water.
15:30 - Beyond Belief
Spiritual Seekers
Astrology, shamanism and sound baths: exploring the spiritual, but not religious.
Astrology, shamanism and sound baths: exploring the spiritual, but not religious.
16:00 - True Crime 1599
Charles Nicholl explores the first wave of true crime dramas on the English stage.
16:30 - When It Hits the Fan
07/05/2024
Who's in the news for all the wrong reasons? With David Yelland and Simon Lewis.
Who's in the news for all the wrong reasons? With David Yelland and Simon Lewis.
17:00 - PM
07/05/2024
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
18:00 - Six O'Clock News
07/05/2024
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
18:30 - Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!
Series 6, 4. Ceilidh Minogue
4/6 A deadly game of battle hips.
4/6 A deadly game of battle hips.
19:00 - The Archers
07/05/2024
There’s life-changing news at the hospital.
There’s life-changing news at the hospital.
19:15 - Front Row
Party Games play, 200 years of Beethoven’s 9th, literary editing
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 - Boys
The Boys Are Not Alright
Investigating the rise of boys being radicalised online and the solutions to tackle it.
Investigating the rise of boys being radicalised online and the solutions to tackle it.
20:40 - In Touch
07/05/2024
News, views and information for people who are blind or partially sighted.
News, views and information for people who are blind or partially sighted.
21:00 - Crossing Continents
Italy’s Mafia Whistleblower
Why a high-profile mafia informant testified against his powerful family.
Why a high-profile mafia informant testified against his powerful family.
21:30 - The Bottom Line
The Decisions That Made Me A Leader: How To Retire Before 30
Evan Davis meets Timo Armoo, the 29 year old multi-millionaire entrepreneur.
Evan Davis meets Timo Armoo, the 29 year old multi-millionaire entrepreneur.
22:00 - The World Tonight
07/05/2024
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 - You Are Here by David Nicholls
Episode 7
7/10 Michael and Marnie are hoping for a quiet evening together after a day’s hike.
7/10 Michael and Marnie are hoping for a quiet evening together after a day’s hike.
23:00 - Uncanny
Series 4, S4. Case 2: Dad's Phone
2/10 Wendy’s dad dies, and then his phone starts to ring… is he making contact?
2/10 Wendy’s dad dies, and then his phone starts to ring… is he making contact?
23:30 - Today in Parliament
07/05/2024
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament