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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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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 programmes11
00:00 - Midnight News
11/06/2024
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30 - All That Glitters by Orlando Whitfield
Episode One
1/5 A story of friendship, fraud and fine art - the Inigo Philbrick inside story.
1/5 A story of friendship, fraud and fine art - the Inigo Philbrick inside story.
00:48 - Shipping Forecast
11/06/2024
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
11/06/2024
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20 - Shipping Forecast
11/06/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:30 - News Briefing
11/06/2024
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
05:43 - Prayer for the Day
Eric Liddel
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with the Rev Carolyn Skinner.
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with the Rev Carolyn Skinner.
05:45 - Farming Today
11/06/24 - Graphene from slurry, bluetongue and vet recruitment
A farm in Somerset where methane from slurry is being turned into graphene and hydrogen.
A farm in Somerset where methane from slurry is being turned into graphene and hydrogen.
06:00 - Today
Election 2024: Mishal Husain and Amol Rajan
Live coverage of the election campaign, plus Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Live coverage of the election campaign, plus Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00 - Being Roman with Mary Beard
12. The Wolf of Via Vesuvio
Mary joins novelist Robert Harris to uncover the story of a Pompeii hustler
Mary joins novelist Robert Harris to uncover the story of a Pompeii hustler
09:30 - All in the Mind
Tetris as therapy; internet addiction and teens; the psychology of secrets
Tetris therapy; teenage brains and internet addiction; the psychology of keeping secrets.
Tetris therapy; teenage brains and internet addiction; the psychology of keeping secrets.
10:00 - Woman's Hour
11/06/2024
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 - Add to Playlist
Series 9, Emma Rawicz and Gavin Higgins take us from Aldeburgh to Bicycle Town
Emma Rawicz and Gavin Higgins add five more tracks to the playlist.
Emma Rawicz and Gavin Higgins add five more tracks to the playlist.
11:45 - All That Glitters by Orlando Whitfield
Episode Two
2/5 A story of friendship, fraud and fine art - the Inigo Philbrick inside story.
2/5 A story of friendship, fraud and fine art - the Inigo Philbrick inside story.
12:00 - News Summary
11/06/2024
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
Call You & Yours: Over-tourism
Do you live somewhere spoiled by over-tourism, or have you visited somewhere like that?
Do you live somewhere spoiled by over-tourism, or have you visited somewhere like that?
12:57 - Weather
11/06/2024
The latest weather forecast
The latest weather forecast
13:00 - World at One
11/06/2024
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment.
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment.
13:45 - Understand
The UK Election, The UK Election: 2. How are candidates selected?
2/10 Selecting the candidates to stand in an election.
2/10 Selecting the candidates to stand in an election.
14:00 - The Archers
10/06/2024
There’s a shock for Paul.
There’s a shock for Paul.
14:15 - Drama on 4
Orwell vs Kafka: Franz and Felice
Drama following the twists and turns of Franz Kafka's relationship with Felice Bauer.
Drama following the twists and turns of Franz Kafka's relationship with Felice Bauer.
15:00 - The Gatekeepers
1. We Are as Gods
A hand-bound book cooked up in the summer of love inspires the pioneers of social media.
A hand-bound book cooked up in the summer of love inspires the pioneers of social media.
15:30 - Thinking Allowed
The politics of the body
The politics of the body: movement and posture.
The politics of the body: movement and posture.
16:00 - Poetry Please
Sean Hewitt
Selections of poetry on various themes, chosen by listeners, with Roger McGough.
Selections of poetry on various themes, chosen by listeners, with Roger McGough.
16:30 - When It Hits the Fan
11/06/2024
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
11/06/2024
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
18:00 - Six O'Clock News
11/06/2024
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
18:30 - Joe Lycett's Obsessions
Series 2, Chelsea Norris and Jack Carroll
3/4 Joe is joined by Chelsea Norris and Jack Carroll.
3/4 Joe is joined by Chelsea Norris and Jack Carroll.
19:00 - The Archers
11/06/2024
Emma has some surprising news.
Emma has some surprising news.
19:15 - Front Row
11/06/2024
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 - The Public Philosopher
The Ethics of AI
Professor Michael Sandel and an audience at the Hay Festival consider the ethics of AI.
Professor Michael Sandel and an audience at the Hay Festival consider the ethics of AI.
20:40 - In Touch
11/06/2024
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 - The Law Show
Sewage-polluted waters, Divorce and financial orders, Leasehold reform
Conversation about the laws making headlines, and the laws that shape everyday life.
Conversation about the laws making headlines, and the laws that shape everyday life.
21:30 - The Bottom Line
Electric Cars: Made in China?
Could the UK soon be awash with cheap EVs from the industry's global superpower?
Could the UK soon be awash with cheap EVs from the industry's global superpower?
22:00 - The World Tonight
11/06/2024
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 Photographer by Max Porter
Episode Two: Portrait of My Mother
2/5 A life in five photographs. Original fiction series by Max Porter, read by Tim McInnerny.
2/5 A life in five photographs. Original fiction series by Max Porter, read by Tim McInnerny.
23:00 - Uncanny
Series 4, S4. Case 7: The Burnt Man
7/10 Myke sees a horrific apparition as a child, which haunts him into adulthood. Was it real?
7/10 Myke sees a horrific apparition as a child, which haunts him into adulthood. Was it real?
23:30 - The Bottom Line
The Decisions That Made Me A Leader, The Decisions That Made Me A Leader: Dragon's Den's Duncan Bannatyne
Evan Davis sits down with the entrepreneur, philanthropist and author Duncan Bannatyne.
Evan Davis sits down with the entrepreneur, philanthropist and author Duncan Bannatyne.