📍 🇬🇧 UK
BBC Radio 4
About BBC Radio 4
BBC Radio 4 is the UK’s national speech radio station, broadcasting news, drama, comedy, and documentary programming across the country and streaming free online at bbc.co.uk/radio4.
It’s the station people tend to have on in the background and actually listen to. The output runs the full range of spoken word: morning news programmes, afternoon plays, panel shows, investigative journalism, serialised fiction. There’s very little music. If you’re looking for a chart station, this isn’t it. If you want radio that treats its audience as adults who can follow a 45-minute drama or a long-form interview without a jingle every three minutes, this is probably what you’re after.
You can hear it on FM across the UK, on DAB digital radio, and through the BBC website and BBC Sounds app, all without paying anything beyond the licence fee. The stream is free to access worldwide.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I listen to BBC Radio 4?
You can listen online by streaming from the BBC website at bbc.co.uk/radio4, or tune in on FM and DAB+ radio if you're in the UK.
Is BBC Radio 4 free to listen to?
Yes, BBC Radio 4 is free. As a BBC service funded by the UK licence fee, there's no subscription or payment required.
What kind of programmes does BBC Radio 4 broadcast?
BBC Radio 4 airs news, current affairs, drama, comedy, and talk shows. The station mixes documentaries, light entertainment, and in-depth discussion programmes throughout the day.
What language is BBC Radio 4 in?
English. BBC Radio 4 broadcasts entirely in English and serves audiences across the UK.
Can I stream BBC Radio 4 online?
Yes. The BBC publishes a stream URL, so you can listen live on the BBC website or through the BBC Sounds app on your phone or computer.
What country is BBC Radio 4 broadcast from?
The United Kingdom. BBC Radio 4 is a national station operated by the BBC and available throughout the UK.
Station info
Country
🇬🇧 UK
Format
UNKNOWN
Language
english
Status
🟢 Live