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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, BBC Radio 4 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. BBC 4 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 Emma Barnett, Justin Webb, Mishal Husain, Amol Rajan, Martha Kearney and Nick Robinson.
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
Presenter made of felt to debut on BBC Radio 4 in new series
Randy Feltface’s Destruction Manual is a news series coming to BBC Radio 4 later this month.More >>radiotoday.co.uk - 04.09.2024
New drama commissions announced by BBC Radio 4
BBC Radio 4 has announced new audio drama commissions including Central Intelligence, showcasing world-renowned talent.More >>radiotoday.co.uk - 30.07.2024
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
BBC Radio 4's programmes12
00:00 - Midnight News
12/10/2024
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30 - On Friendship by Andrew O'Hagan
Imaginary Friendships
5/5 Andrew O'Hagan turns to every writer's companions - the friends of the imagination.
5/5 Andrew O'Hagan turns to every writer's companions - the friends of the imagination.
00:48 - Shipping Forecast
12/10/2024
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
12/10/2024
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20 - Shipping Forecast
12/10/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:30 - News Briefing
12/10/2024
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
05:43 - Prayer for the Day
Praying for Peace
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with the Right Rev Dr David Walker.
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with the Right Rev Dr David Walker.
05:45 - Glued Up: The Sticky Story of Humanity
War and Wounds
The accidental invention of superglue has saved lives on battlefields and operating tables
The accidental invention of superglue has saved lives on battlefields and operating tables
06:00 - News and Papers
12/10/2024
The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
06:07 - Ramblings
Arsenic and Fish Weirs on the Edge of Dartmoor
Clare explores the rich history of the Lower Tavy Valley in Devon.
Clare explores the rich history of the Lower Tavy Valley in Devon.
06:30 - Farming Today
12/10/24 Farming Today This Week: charges for inspections at abattoirs, beef prices, slurry spreading in Wales, water management
Abattoir inspection charges; high beef prices; muck-spreading ban; water management.
Abattoir inspection charges; high beef prices; muck-spreading ban; water management.
06:57 - Weather
12/10/2024
The latest weather reports and forecast
The latest weather reports and forecast
07:00 - Today
12/10/24 - Mishal Husain and Justin Webb
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 - Saturday Live
Nigel Slater, Selina Brown, Andrew Ziminski, Ian Rankin
Radio 4's Saturday morning show brings you extraordinary stories and remarkable people.
Radio 4's Saturday morning show brings you extraordinary stories and remarkable people.
10:00 - Curious Cases
Series 1, The 5 Second Rule
Hannah Fry and Dara Ó Briain investigate the science behind the 5 Second Rule.
Hannah Fry and Dara Ó Briain investigate the science behind the 5 Second Rule.
10:30 - Soul Music
Diamonds and Rust
Stories of love and loss surrounding the song Diamonds and Rust by Joan Baez.
Stories of love and loss surrounding the song Diamonds and Rust by Joan Baez.
11:00 - The Week in Westminster
12/10/2024
George Parker of the Financial Times assesses the latest developments at Westminster.
George Parker of the Financial Times assesses the latest developments at Westminster.
11:30 - From Our Own Correspondent
The Brazilian Amazon Burns
The Amazon has had its worst fires in two decades, with most started illegally by humans.
The Amazon has had its worst fires in two decades, with most started illegally by humans.
12:00 - News Summary
12/10/2024
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04 - Money Box
12/10/2024
Paul Lewis presents the latest news from the world of personal finance.
Paul Lewis presents the latest news from the world of personal finance.
12:30 - The News Quiz
Series 115, Cleverly Timed Exits
6/8 Guest host Geoff Norcott steps into the chair for a quiz of the week's news
6/8 Guest host Geoff Norcott steps into the chair for a quiz of the week's news
12:57 - Weather
12/10/2024
The latest weather forecast
The latest weather forecast
13:00 - News and Weather
12/10/2024
The latest national and international news and weather reports from BBC Radio 4
The latest national and international news and weather reports from BBC Radio 4
13:10 - Any Questions?
Bronwen Maddox, Alison McGovern MP, Andrew Mitchell MP, Layla Moran MP
Alex Forsyth presents political debate from St Matthew's Church in Walsall.
Alex Forsyth presents political debate from St Matthew's Church in Walsall.
14:00 - Any Answers?
12/10/2024
Call Any Answers? to have your say on the big issues in the news this week.
Call Any Answers? to have your say on the big issues in the news this week.
14:45 - The Archers
11/10/2024
Susan offers some advice.
Susan offers some advice.
15:00 - Breaking the Rules
The English Are Coming
Ghosts of the past awaken as a family is torn apart by the housing crisis in Cornwall.
Ghosts of the past awaken as a family is torn apart by the housing crisis in Cornwall.
16:00 - Woman's Hour
Weekend Woman’s Hour: Dr Hilary Cass, Meera Syal & Tanika Gupta, SEND teacher training, Sophie Kinsella, Contraception
Dr Hilary Cass’s reflections six months on from releasing her landmark report.
Dr Hilary Cass’s reflections six months on from releasing her landmark report.
17:00 - PM
12/10/2024
Full coverage of the day's news.
Full coverage of the day's news.
17:30 - Political Thinking with Nick Robinson
The Tzipi Hotovely One
The Israeli ambassador on what lies behind her worldview and her government's actions.
The Israeli ambassador on what lies behind her worldview and her government's actions.
17:54 - Shipping Forecast
12/10/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
17:57 - Weather
12/10/2024
The latest weather reports and forecast
The latest weather reports and forecast
18:00 - Six O'Clock News
12/10/2024
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
18:15 - Loose Ends
Pam Ayres, Dawn O'Porter, Dee C Lee, Poppy O'Toole, Ahir Shah, Clive Anderson
Clive Anderson and guests with music by Dee C Lee.
Clive Anderson and guests with music by Dee C Lee.
19:00 - Profile
Gaga
With a new album and film in the ether, we look at the respected pop star and actor.
With a new album and film in the ether, we look at the respected pop star and actor.
19:15 - This Cultural Life
Nile Rodgers
Nile Rodgers, composer, guitarist and founding member of Chic, on his cultural influences.
Nile Rodgers, composer, guitarist and founding member of Chic, on his cultural influences.
20:00 - Archive on 4
Hey World, What's the Craic? Patrick Kielty on Ireland's 1994
Comedian Patrick Kielty looks back on 1994 - a year that would change Ireland forever.
Comedian Patrick Kielty looks back on 1994 - a year that would change Ireland forever.
21:00 - The History Podcast
The Brighton Bomb, Episode 11
11/12 How an IRA bomb in Brighton’s Grand Hotel almost killed Margaret Thatcher and her Cabinet.
11/12 How an IRA bomb in Brighton’s Grand Hotel almost killed Margaret Thatcher and her Cabinet.
22:00 - News
12/10/2024
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
22:15 - The Food Programme
The Champagne of Dairy and other drinks
Jaega Wise meets the shortlisted Drinks Producers in the BBC Food and Farming Awards.
Jaega Wise meets the shortlisted Drinks Producers in the BBC Food and Farming Awards.
23:00 - Randy Feltface's Destruction Manual
4. Water
Randy Feltface cries a river.
Randy Feltface cries a river.
23:30 - Brain of Britain
Heat 6, 2024
Russell Davies chairs the classic general knowledge quiz
Russell Davies chairs the classic general knowledge quiz
