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About BBC Radio 4
BBC Radio 4 is the UK's leading speech station, home to news, current affairs, drama, comedy, documentaries and some of the most famous programmes in British broadcasting. For many listeners, Radio 4 is the background to the whole day, from the morning headlines to the late-night Shipping Forecast. On this page you can listen to BBC Radio 4 live online for free.
A British institution
Radio 4 was created in 1967 from the BBC Home Service, which itself dated back to the Second World War. Over the decades it has become one of the most respected radio stations in the world, known for thoughtful journalism, high-quality writing and programmes that inform, educate and entertain in equal measure. Radio 4 broadcasts from London, with contributions from BBC teams across the UK and around the globe.
Programmes listeners love
The Today programme sets the news agenda every weekday morning, and The World at One and PM follow the story through the day. The Archers, the world's longest-running drama serial, has been on air since 1951. Radio 4 is also famous for comedy and panel shows such as Just a Minute, The News Quiz and I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue, for Woman's Hour, Desert Island Discs and In Our Time, and for the Afternoon Drama and readings of books. The Shipping Forecast, with its unique rhythm of sea areas, is one of the most loved sounds of British radio.
How to listen to Radio 4
Radio 4 broadcasts on FM between 92 and 95 MHz across the UK, as well as on DAB digital radio, digital TV, smart speakers and BBC Sounds, where most programmes can also be heard on demand. Or press play above to listen to Radio 4 live straight away on your mobile, tablet or computer. If you enjoy Radio 4, you might also like BBC Radio 4 Extra for comedy and drama, BBC Radio 3, BBC World Service and Times Radio, all on our site.
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How to listen to BBC Radio 4 live
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- 03Enjoy
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News
News and talk stations keep you informed around the clock, with live debate, phone-ins, sport and coverage of the day’s biggest stories.
BBC Radio 4 schedule
- Midnight News00:00–00:15
- Thinking Allowed00:15–00:45
- Bells on Sunday00:45–00:48
- Shipping Forecast00:48–01:00
- Selection of BBC World Service Programmes01:00–05:20
- Shipping Forecast05:20–05:30
- News Briefing05:30–05:43
- Prayer for the Day05:43–05:45
- Farming Today05:45–05:56
- Weather05:56–05:58
- Tweet of the Day05:58–06:00
- Today06:00–09:00
- Start the Week09:00–09:45
- Book of the Week09:45–10:00
- Woman's Hour10:00–10:45
- 15 Minute Drama10:45–11:00
- The Untold11:00–11:30
- Chain Reaction11:30–12:00
- News Summary12:00–12:04
- Barbara Kingsolver - Unsheltered12:04–12:18
- You and Yours12:18–12:57On now
- Weather12:57–13:00
- World at One13:00–13:45
- The Creation of an Icon13:45–14:00
- The Arches14:00–14:15
- Tracks14:15–15:00
- Quote...Unquote15:00–15:30
- The Food Programme15:30–16:00
- The Art of Living16:00–16:30
- Beyond Belief16:30–17:00
- PM17:00–18:00
- Six O'Clock News18:00–18:30
- I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue18:30–19:00
- The Archers19:00–19:15
- Front Row19:15–19:45
- 15 Minute Drama19:45–20:00
- Belonging20:00–20:30
- Crossing Continents20:30–21:00
- Does Trade Matter?21:00–21:30
- Start the Week21:30–22:00
- The World Tonight22:00–22:45
- Barbara Kingsolver - Unsheltered22:45–23:00
- Mastertapes23:00–23:30
- Today in Parliament23:30–00:00
Frequently asked questions
Radio 4 broadcasts on FM between 92 and 95 MHz across the UK, and on DAB, digital TV and BBC Sounds.
Yes. Press play at the top of this page to listen to BBC Radio 4 live for free, or use BBC Sounds for programmes on demand.
The Today programme is Radio 4's weekday morning news programme. Check BBC Sounds for the current schedule and start times.
The Archers has been broadcast since 1951 and is the world's longest-running drama serial.
Yes. You can listen to BBC Radio 4 live for free here on UK Radio Stations, 24 hours a day.
Yes. BBC Radio 4 plays in your phone’s browser on Android or iPhone — there is no app to install. Just open this page and press play.
Yes. Connect your phone to the car stereo by Bluetooth or cable, open BBC Radio 4 here on UK Radio Stations and enjoy the live stream on the road.
If the stream does not load, wait a few seconds and press play again — some streams take a moment to connect. You can also refresh the page or try another News station meanwhile. UK Radio Stations checks every stream automatically.