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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 programmes19
00:00 - Midnight News
19/05/2024
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
00:15 - Open Book
Hari Kunzru
Hari Kunzru speaks to Shahidha Bari about his new novel, Blue Ruin.
Hari Kunzru speaks to Shahidha Bari about his new novel, Blue Ruin.
00:48 - Shipping Forecast
19/05/2024
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
19/05/2024
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20 - Shipping Forecast
19/05/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:30 - News Briefing
19/05/2024
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
05:43 - Bells on Sunday
The Cathedral Church of St Thomas of Canterbury in Portsmouth
Bells on Sunday comes from the Cathedral Church of St Thomas of Canterbury in Portsmouth
Bells on Sunday comes from the Cathedral Church of St Thomas of Canterbury in Portsmouth
05:45 - In Touch
Travelling Abroad
With three experienced globe-trotters, we assess the positives and pitfalls of travelling.
With three experienced globe-trotters, we assess the positives and pitfalls of travelling.
06:00 - News Summary
19/05/2024
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
06:05 - Beyond Belief
Monsters and Gods
For centuries, monsters have snarled out of religious writings at us. Why?
For centuries, monsters have snarled out of religious writings at us. Why?
06:35 - On Your Farm
Zerodig!
Put the spade away! Robin Markwell examines a trial scheme to grow veg without digging.
Put the spade away! Robin Markwell examines a trial scheme to grow veg without digging.
06:57 - Weather
19/05/2024
The latest weather reports and forecast
The latest weather reports and forecast
07:00 - News and Papers
19/05/2024
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
07:10 - Sunday
Glasgow Requiem, SEND in Faith Schools, Vatican Supernatural Rules
Edward Stourton looks at the ethical and religious issues of the week
Edward Stourton looks at the ethical and religious issues of the week
07:54 - Radio 4 Appeal
Lumos Foundation
Evanna Lynch makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Lumos Foundation.
Evanna Lynch makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Lumos Foundation.
07:57 - Weather
19/05/2024
The latest weather reports and forecast
The latest weather reports and forecast
08:00 - News and Papers
19/05/2024
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
Conversation Under Trees
Conversation Under Trees from the garden at St James Piccadilly.
Conversation Under Trees from the garden at St James Piccadilly.
08:48 - A Point of View
A Clean Break
Tom Shakespeare calls for new thinking to fix the current crisis in our prisons.
Tom Shakespeare calls for new thinking to fix the current crisis in our prisons.
08:58 - Tweet of the Day
Jackie Morris on the Raven
Author, artist and illustrator Jackie Morris enjoys the language of the raven.
Author, artist and illustrator Jackie Morris enjoys the language of the raven.
09:00 - Broadcasting House
19/05/2024
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
Dame Sarah Storey, athlete
Dame Sarah Storey, athlete, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
Dame Sarah Storey, athlete, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
11:00 - The Archers Omnibus
19/05/2024
Alice presses self-destruct, and emotions run high for one family.
Alice presses self-destruct, and emotions run high for one family.
12:15 - Profile
Baroness Floella Benjamin
From Play School to Parliament, Baroness Floella Benjamin.
From Play School to Parliament, Baroness Floella Benjamin.
12:30 - I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue
Series 81, Episode 1
1/6 The multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee.
1/6 The multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee.
12:57 - Weather
19/05/2024
The latest weather forecast
The latest weather forecast
13:00 - The World This Weekend
19/05/2024
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 - Broken Politicians, Broken Politics
With personal testimonies from across Parliament we ask, is British politics broken?
14:00 - Gardeners' Question Time
Trinity College
Peter Gibbs and the panel visit Trinity College to answer questions from the audience.
Peter Gibbs and the panel visit Trinity College to answer questions from the audience.
14:45 - Singing with the Nightingales
Sam Lee marks the 100th anniversary of cellist Beatrice Harrison's duet with a nightingale
15:00 - Electric Decade
Electric Decade: The Good Soldier
A new adaptation of Ford Maddox Ford’s classic novel. Adapted by Sebastian Baczkiewicz.
A new adaptation of Ford Maddox Ford’s classic novel. Adapted by Sebastian Baczkiewicz.
16:00 - Open Book
Sarah Perry
Sarah Perry talks to Shahidha Bari about her new book, Enlightenment.
Sarah Perry talks to Shahidha Bari about her new book, Enlightenment.
16:30 - Round Britain Quiz
Programme 11, 2024
The contest of wordplay and cryptic connections chaired by Kirsty Lang
The contest of wordplay and cryptic connections chaired by Kirsty Lang
17:00 - Witness History
La Haine: The film that shocked France
How Mathieu Kassovitz's critique of policing shocked French society
How Mathieu Kassovitz's critique of policing shocked French society
17:10 - The Invention Of...
China, The life and times of Chairman Mao
4/4 Misha Glenny completes our travels round China with the story of Chairman Mao
4/4 Misha Glenny completes our travels round China with the story of Chairman Mao
17:54 - Shipping Forecast
19/05/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
17:57 - Weather
19/05/2024
The latest weather reports and forecast
The latest weather reports and forecast
18:00 - Six O'Clock News
19/05/2024
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
18:15 - Pick of the Week
John Gallagher
John Gallagher chooses audio highlights from the past week.
John Gallagher chooses audio highlights from the past week.
19:00 - The Archers
19/05/2024
Tensions rise at the cricket.
Tensions rise at the cricket.
19:15 - How Much Can You Say?
'The north London heroin trade is almost folklore at this stage.'
19:45 - Why Do We Do That?
Why Do We Sit Down to Poo?
Ella gets personal to explore which is best for our business - sitting down or squatting?
Ella gets personal to explore which is best for our business - sitting down or squatting?
20:00 - Word of Mouth
Disaster Dialogue
Professor Lucy Easthope explains why language is important in the aftermath of a disaster.
Professor Lucy Easthope explains why language is important in the aftermath of a disaster.
20:30 - Last Word
Dame Shirley Conran, Doreen Massey, Beverley LaHaye, Steve Albini
Matthew Bannister on a writer, an educator, a campaigner and a musician.
Matthew Bannister on a writer, an educator, a campaigner and a musician.
21:00 - Money Box
Carers Allowance and HMRC helpline
The amount carers have been told to pay back is revealed and the '798 year' helpline wait.
The amount carers have been told to pay back is revealed and the '798 year' helpline wait.
21:25 - Radio 4 Appeal
Lumos Foundation
Evanna Lynch makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Lumos Foundation.
Evanna Lynch makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Lumos Foundation.
21:30 - From Our Own Correspondent
Inside the trial of Donald Trump
Our correspondent recounts the dramatic twists and turns and its impact on the campaign.
Our correspondent recounts the dramatic twists and turns and its impact on the campaign.
22:00 - Westminster Hour
19/05/2024
Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
23:00 - In Our Time
Philippa Foot
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss one of the most important philosophers of the 20th century
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss one of the most important philosophers of the 20th century
23:45 - Short Works
An Affliction by Lottie Mills
A specially commissioned fantastical tale from the award-winning Lottie Mills.
A specially commissioned fantastical tale from the award-winning Lottie Mills.