Listen to BBC Radio 4 online
On this page you can listen to BBC Radio 4 live, free and without registration. Press play and the radio starts in your browser.
What is BBC Radio 4?
BBC Radio 4 is the BBC's speech station: news and current affairs, drama, comedy, documentaries and The Archers. Its flagship news programme is Today.
Today is on weekdays from 6 to 9am. Woman's Hour, The World at One and PM follow during the day, and The Archers is on at 7pm from Sunday to Friday. Overnight, Radio 4 carries the BBC World Service.
BBC Radio 4 schedule and shows
| Show | When |
|---|---|
| Today | Mon–Fri, 6–9am; Sat, 7–9am |
| Woman's Hour | Mon–Fri, 10–11am |
| The World at One | Mon–Fri, 1–1:45pm |
| PM | Mon–Fri, 5–6pm |
| The Archers | Sun–Fri, 7–7:15pm (omnibus Sun, 11am) |
| The World Tonight | Mon–Fri, 10–10:45pm |
| Desert Island Discs | Sun, 10–11am |
| Any Questions? | Sat, 1:10–2:05pm (and Fri evening) |
Updated in October 2026. Times and presenters may change; UK time.
BBC Radio 4 frequency: FM and DAB
| Area | Frequency |
|---|---|
| London (Wrotham) | 93.5 FM |
| Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield) | 92.7 FM |
| Manchester / Yorkshire (Holme Moss) | 93.7 FM |
| Glasgow / Central Scotland (Black Hill) | 95.8 FM |
| Cardiff (Wenvoe) | 94.3 FM |
| Belfast (Divis) | 96.0 FM |
You can also listen to BBC Radio 4 on DAB digital radio (BBC National DAB (12B)).
How to listen to BBC Radio 4 online
All you need is a browser and an internet connection: open this page, press play and you are listening. On your phone the radio keeps playing while you use other apps.
Frequently asked questions
When is Today on Radio 4?
Monday to Friday from 6 to 9am, and on Saturday from 7 to 9am.
Is Radio 4 still on long wave?
No, the 198 kHz long wave service closed on 27 June 2026. Radio 4 is on 92–95 FM, DAB and online.
Contact BBC Radio 4
- Address: BBC Radio 4, Broadcasting House, Portland Place, London W1A 1AA
- Website: bbc.co.uk
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