Latest news about BBC Radio 4

Tributes paid to Michael Parkinson who has died aged 88

Sir Michael Parkinson’s family have confirmed that the broadcaster has passed away at the age of 88 years.

Comedian Jon Holmes to present special documentary on Radio 4

The Skewer’s Jon Holmes is writing and presenting his first File on Four documentary for BBC Radio 4 on the scandal of forced adoption.

BBC Radio 4 to air six Friday Night Comedy specials

Six topical comedy specials are to air in Radio 4’s Friday Night Comedy slot with established talent and rising stars. It will feature new programmes from the likes of Rachel Parris, who will kick off the series with a range of comic characters including digital stars Rosie Holt and...

BBC Radio 4 supports new production talent with five pioneering dramas

BBC Radio 4 will showcase a week-long series of new audio dramas as part of its commitment to support new and emerging talent. The line-up features a range of voices fresh to Radio 4 drama, ranging from new writers, directors, producers, and other talent...

BBC’s coverage of Glastonbury includes Radio 4 being there this year!

Plans for the BBC’s coverage of the Glastonbury Festival have been announced and even Radio 4 will be there. It takes place from Wednesday 21 – Sunday 25 June with performances from Arctic Monkeys, Guns N’ Roses, Elton John, Lizzo, Blondie, Fatboy Slim, Fred Again.., Kelis, Lewis Capaldi...

More details announced regarding BBC Radio 4 long wave switch off

Trails have started running on BBC Radio 4 LW advising listeners about the upcoming closure of the 198 frequency. This follows the announcement in May 2022 that the BBC is to stop scheduling separate content for Radio 4 LW in anticipation of the closure of the LW platform...

Jonathan Pie to host first podcast for BBC Radio 4

Angry news reporter Jonathan Pie is to host a new podcast series on BBC Sounds, commissioned by BBC Radio 4. Known for his popular online rants on the world of politics, the podcast will see Pie confronted with the views of the general public in a brand-new late-night phone-in show...

Ritula Shah joins Classic FM as Margherita Taylor is to host Drive

Margherita Taylor is the new host of Classic FM’s More Music Drive, following John Brunning’s decision to step down. The refresh to the station’s schedule from 17th April will see Margherita Taylor moving from evenings to host the 4pm to 7pm weekday show and Ritula Shah joining from BBC Radio 4 to present Calm Classics, Monday to Friday, 10pm to 1am...

Radio presenter Lauren Laverne speaks out for Sunderland

Lauren Laverne, an honorary graduate at the University of Sunderland, is helping showcase the University in a new promotional video. The Sunderland-born broadcaster voices the video, ‘Think Sunderland’, which celebrates the University’s career-focused courses, facilities, inclusive and culture and everything the city has to offer. Lauren, host of the BBC Radio 6 Breakfast Show and Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs...

Dominic O’Connell joins Times Radio as Business Correspondent

Times Radio has signed Dominic O’Connell as its first Business Correspondent. Dominic joins the NewsUK station on Monday 1 November to provide business reporting from 6am every weekday morning. He previously worked as a business presenter on BBC Radio 4’s Today Programme, and prior to that was the Business Editor of the Sunday Times...