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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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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 programmes02
00:00 - Midnight News
02/06/2024
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
00:15 - Open Book
Maggie Nelson
Octavia Bright talks to Maggie Nelson about Like Love.
Octavia Bright talks to Maggie Nelson about Like Love.
00:48 - Shipping Forecast
02/06/2024
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
02/06/2024
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20 - Shipping Forecast
02/06/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:30 - News Briefing
02/06/2024
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
05:43 - Bells on Sunday
St Augustine, West Monkton in Somerset
Bells on Sunday comes from St Augustine, West Monkton in Somerset.
Bells on Sunday comes from St Augustine, West Monkton in Somerset.
05:45 - In Touch
Accessibility of Ticketmaster and Sonos Speakers
The problems blind people face in accessing live or recorded performances.
The problems blind people face in accessing live or recorded performances.
06:00 - News Summary
02/06/2024
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
06:05 - Thinking Allowed
Garden Utopias
Garden Utopias: from the suburban privet hedge to guerrilla gardening.
Garden Utopias: from the suburban privet hedge to guerrilla gardening.
06:35 - On Your Farm
Generations of Honey
Helen Mark meets a grandfather and grandson who make honey and rent out hives in Armagh.
Helen Mark meets a grandfather and grandson who make honey and rent out hives in Armagh.
06:57 - Weather
02/06/2024
The latest weather reports and forecast
The latest weather reports and forecast
07:00 - News and Papers
02/06/2024
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
07:10 - Sunday
02/06/2024
A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
07:54 - Radio 4 Appeal
ADD International
Disability advocate Shani Dhanda makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of ADD International
Disability advocate Shani Dhanda makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of ADD International
07:57 - Weather
02/06/2024
The latest weather reports and forecast
The latest weather reports and forecast
08:00 - News and Papers
02/06/2024
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the Sunday papers
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the Sunday papers
08:10 - Sunday Worship
Marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day
Live from Portsmouth Cathedral - marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
Live from Portsmouth Cathedral - marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
08:48 - A Point of View
Orwell on the Campaign Trail
Mark Damazer on elections and the tricky business of political language.
Mark Damazer on elections and the tricky business of political language.
08:58 - Tweet of the Day
Megan McCubbin on the Corncrake
Zoologist and television presenter Megan McCubbin is enchanted by corncrakes.
Zoologist and television presenter Megan McCubbin is enchanted by corncrakes.
09:00 - Broadcasting House
02/06/2024
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
10:00 - Desert Island Discs
Rebel Wilson, actor
Rebel Wilson, actor, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
Rebel Wilson, actor, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
11:00 - The Archers Omnibus
02/06/2024
Jakob has bad news to impart, and Freddie hatches a plan.
Jakob has bad news to impart, and Freddie hatches a plan.
12:15 - Profile
Alan Bleasdale
The most iconic work of screenwriter, Alan Bleasdale, is being re-imagined for the stage.
The most iconic work of screenwriter, Alan Bleasdale, is being re-imagined for the stage.
12:30 - I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue
Series 81, Episode 3
3/6 The multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee.
3/6 The multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee.
12:57 - Weather
02/06/2024
The latest weather forecast
The latest weather forecast
13:00 - The World This Weekend
02/06/2024
Radio 4's look at the week's big stories from both home and around the world.
Radio 4's look at the week's big stories from both home and around the world.
13:30 - The Beaches
The scientific mission that ensured the success of the D-Day landings.
14:00 - Gardeners' Question Time
Cheshire West
Kathy and the panel are in Cheshire West to solve the audience's gardening conundrums.
Kathy and the panel are in Cheshire West to solve the audience's gardening conundrums.
14:45 - Opening Lines
The Raiders - Episode 2
John Yorke explores The Raiders, a forgotten Scottish bestseller.
John Yorke explores The Raiders, a forgotten Scottish bestseller.
15:00 - Drama on 4
The Raiders, Part 2
2/2 A lost classic of Scottish literature full of kidnap, romance and breathless adventure.
2/2 A lost classic of Scottish literature full of kidnap, romance and breathless adventure.
16:00 - Bookclub
Lucy Caldwell: These Days
Lucy Caldwell on These Days.
Lucy Caldwell on These Days.
16:30 - Nature Table
Series 4, 1: Dogs, Ducks and a chunk of the Moon
1/6 Ducks’ super vaginas wow the guests.
1/6 Ducks’ super vaginas wow the guests.
17:00 - Witness History
Vidkun Quisling: Norway's traitor
In 1939, Vidkun Quisling asked Hitler to invade Norway.
In 1939, Vidkun Quisling asked Hitler to invade Norway.
17:10 - The Tourist Trap
Episode 2
How can we stop overtourism and protect the planet from its impact on the environment?
How can we stop overtourism and protect the planet from its impact on the environment?
17:54 - Shipping Forecast
02/06/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
17:57 - Weather
02/06/2024
The latest weather reports and forecast
The latest weather reports and forecast
18:00 - Six O'Clock News
02/06/2024
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
18:15 - Pick of the Week
Myfanwy Alexander
Myfanwy Alexander chooses audio highlights from the past week.
Myfanwy Alexander chooses audio highlights from the past week.
19:00 - The Archers
02/06/2024
The penny drops for Lynda.
The penny drops for Lynda.
19:15 - Bonnie Bollywood: 25 years of Indian Film-making in Scotland
Ravi Sagoo joins a Bollywood set and charts 25 years of Indian cinema filming in Scotland.
19:45 - Why Do We Do That?
Why Doesn't Everyone Clear Up?
That messy person, who doesn’t pull their weight around the house - why people, why?
That messy person, who doesn’t pull their weight around the house - why people, why?
20:00 - Word of Mouth
Language When There Are No Words
Joshua Reno talks about how Charlie, his non verbal-autistic son, communicates with him.
Joshua Reno talks about how Charlie, his non verbal-autistic son, communicates with him.
20:30 - Last Word
Richard M Sherman, Professor Wendy James CBE , Morgan Spurlock, June Mendoza OBE
Matthew Bannister on a songwriter, an artist, a film-maker and an anthropologist.
Matthew Bannister on a songwriter, an artist, a film-maker and an anthropologist.
21:00 - Money Box
Pensions and 'drip pricing'
How pensions took centre stage in the first week of election campaigning.
How pensions took centre stage in the first week of election campaigning.
21:25 - Radio 4 Appeal
ADD International
Disability advocate Shani Dhanda makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of ADD International
Disability advocate Shani Dhanda makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of ADD International
21:30 - From Our Own Correspondent
Haiti's Shattered State
Haitians fear their plight is being forgotten as they wait for the return of law and order
Haitians fear their plight is being forgotten as they wait for the return of law and order
22:00 - Westminster Hour
02/06/2024
Ben Wright presents Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
Ben Wright presents Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
23:00 - In Our Time
Marsilius of Padua
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss one of the great figures in the history of political ideas
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss one of the great figures in the history of political ideas
23:45 - Short Works
The Day He Met Jesus by Lucy Caldwell
A Belfast man inspires his young granddaughter to see the world differently.
A Belfast man inspires his young granddaughter to see the world differently.