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LIVE - 04:45 - David Attenborough's Life Stories
00:00 - Poetry Extra
Between the Ears - The Milk Way
Daljit Nagra chooses the best poetry programmes from the BBC's archives.
00:30 - Mad, Bad, Dangerous to Know by Colm Tóibín (Omnibus)
Award-winning writer Colm Tóibín on the literary fathers of Ireland's literary giants.
01:40 - Inheritance Tracks
Mathew Baynton
‘Ghosts’ and ‘Horrible Histories’ star Mathew Baynton with music that inspires him:
01:50 - Maya Angelou's Autobiographies (Omnibus)
All God's Children Need Travelling Shoes
1962: Maya and her son move to Ghana when Guy is involved in a serious road accident.
03:00 - Meet the Huggetts
What Unusual Wallpaper
The family are suffering in a summer heatwave.
03:30 - The Navy Lark
Series 9, The Bugged and Burgled Beer
14/20 Pertwee's knock-off beer for his crewmates proves hard to swallow.
04:00 - Desert Island Discs Revisited
Pride, Inga Beale
Inga Beale, Lloyd's of London CEO shares her castaway choices with Kirsty Young.
04:45 - David Attenborough's Life Stories - LIVE
Series 1, Salamander
The naturalist recalls his first pet, a fire salamander which was a birthday present.
05:00 - Daniel Deronda by George Eliot
1. Attraction
1/3 The alluring Gwendolen is the object of several affections in this 1876 classic.
06:00 - Good Omens
1. The Arrival
1/6 A rather special baby is delivered, initiating an apocalyptic chain of events.
06:30 - Dee Mitchell
Cordoba, 1. Written Off
1/6 A troubled local newspaper reporter investigates suspicious deaths in South Wales.
07:00 - You Will Be Safe Here by Damian Barr
1. The English
1/10 It's 1901, and the English are coming.
07:15 - Elizabeth Jane Howard - The Cazalets
The Light Years, 1. Summer
1/10 Elizabeth Jane Howard's family saga set in the run up to the Second World War.
07:30 - Simon Evans Goes to Market
Series 5, Karl Marx
2/4 Simon Evans uses his 'jokenomics' lens to take a look at the influence of Karl Marx.
08:00 - Stop Messing About!
Series 1, Episode 5
5/13 On the menu, the restaurateurs and orphan Oliver Stick.
08:30 - Taking It Up the Octave
Episode 3
3/5 Should local council cash be spent on Opera Sunderland, or a public convenience?
09:00 - It's Your Round
Series 1, Episode 6
6/6 Johnny Vaughan, Alan Davies, Roisin Conaty and Arthur Smith devise the panel show's rounds
09:30 - The Change
Series 1, Over the Rainbow
4/6 Transvestite George confuses Ken when he sees him in a dress.
10:00 - Daniel Deronda by George Eliot
1. Attraction
1/3 The alluring Gwendolen is the object of several affections in this 1876 classic.
11:00 - Good Omens
1. The Arrival
1/6 A rather special baby is delivered, initiating an apocalyptic chain of events.
11:30 - Dee Mitchell
Cordoba, 1. Written Off
1/6 A troubled local newspaper reporter investigates suspicious deaths in South Wales.
12:00 - You Will Be Safe Here by Damian Barr
1. The English
1/10 It's 1901, and the English are coming.
12:15 - Elizabeth Jane Howard - The Cazalets
The Light Years, 1. Summer
1/10 Elizabeth Jane Howard's family saga set in the run up to the Second World War.
12:30 - Simon Evans Goes to Market
Series 5, Karl Marx
2/4 Simon Evans uses his 'jokenomics' lens to take a look at the influence of Karl Marx.
13:00 - Stop Messing About!
Series 1, Episode 5
5/13 On the menu, the restaurateurs and orphan Oliver Stick.
13:30 - Taking It Up the Octave
Episode 3
3/5 Should local council cash be spent on Opera Sunderland, or a public convenience?
14:00 - It's Your Round
Series 1, Episode 6
6/6 Johnny Vaughan, Alan Davies, Roisin Conaty and Arthur Smith devise the panel show's rounds
14:30 - The Change
Series 1, Over the Rainbow
4/6 Transvestite George confuses Ken when he sees him in a dress.
15:00 - Daniel Deronda by George Eliot
1. Attraction
1/3 The alluring Gwendolen is the object of several affections in this 1876 classic.
16:00 - Good Omens
1. The Arrival
1/6 A rather special baby is delivered, initiating an apocalyptic chain of events.
16:30 - Dee Mitchell
Cordoba, 1. Written Off
1/6 A troubled local newspaper reporter investigates suspicious deaths in South Wales.
17:00 - You Will Be Safe Here by Damian Barr
1. The English
1/10 It's 1901, and the English are coming.
17:15 - Elizabeth Jane Howard - The Cazalets
The Light Years, 1. Summer
1/10 Elizabeth Jane Howard's family saga set in the run up to the Second World War.
17:30 - Simon Evans Goes to Market
Series 5, Karl Marx
2/4 Simon Evans uses his 'jokenomics' lens to take a look at the influence of Karl Marx.
18:00 - Stop Messing About!
Series 1, Episode 5
5/13 On the menu, the restaurateurs and orphan Oliver Stick.
18:30 - Taking It Up the Octave
Episode 3
3/5 Should local council cash be spent on Opera Sunderland, or a public convenience?
19:00 - It's Your Round
Series 1, Episode 6
6/6 Johnny Vaughan, Alan Davies, Roisin Conaty and Arthur Smith devise the panel show's rounds
19:30 - The Change
Series 1, Over the Rainbow
4/6 Transvestite George confuses Ken when he sees him in a dress.
20:00 - The Moth Radio Hour
Series 13, The Games We Play
4/8 True stories told live in the USA: stories with a win, lose or draw feeling.
20:50 - Inheritance Tracks
Amanda Holden
Actress, singer and presenter Amanda Holden chooses Meat Loaf's 'Dead Ringer for Love'.
21:00 - Mastertapes
Series 4, Manic Street Preachers (the A-Side)
3/12 Manic Street Preachers talk to John Wilson about their 1994 album The Holy Bible.
21:30 - The Sons of Dermot Mulligan
1. It was Henry Fonda's Fault
1/5 Young Frankie falls in love with Hollywood, but his dream becomes a nightmare
22:00 - I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue
Series 79, Episode 2
2/6 The multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee.
22:30 - And Now in Colour
Series 2, Stately Home
1/6 The team take the audience on a posh day out.
23:00 - Dead Ringers
Series 23, Episode 6
6/6 Lib Dem leader Ed Davey shows us what his party really stands for: elaborate stunts.
23:30 - Concrete Cow
Series 1, Episode 2
2/6 Temping at Nasa and planning permission for the Death Star.
00:00 - Daniel Deronda by George Eliot
1. Attraction
1/3 The alluring Gwendolen is the object of several affections in this 1876 classic.
01:00 - Good Omens
1. The Arrival
1/6 A rather special baby is delivered, initiating an apocalyptic chain of events.
01:30 - Dee Mitchell
Cordoba, 1. Written Off
1/6 A troubled local newspaper reporter investigates suspicious deaths in South Wales.
02:00 - You Will Be Safe Here by Damian Barr
1. The English
1/10 It's 1901, and the English are coming.
02:15 - Elizabeth Jane Howard - The Cazalets
The Light Years, 1. Summer
1/10 Elizabeth Jane Howard's family saga set in the run up to the Second World War.
02:30 - Simon Evans Goes to Market
Series 5, Karl Marx
2/4 Simon Evans uses his 'jokenomics' lens to take a look at the influence of Karl Marx.
03:00 - Stop Messing About!
Series 1, Episode 5
5/13 On the menu, the restaurateurs and orphan Oliver Stick.
03:30 - Taking It Up the Octave
Episode 3
3/5 Should local council cash be spent on Opera Sunderland, or a public convenience?
04:00 - It's Your Round
Series 1, Episode 6
6/6 Johnny Vaughan, Alan Davies, Roisin Conaty and Arthur Smith devise the panel show's rounds
04:30 - The Change
Series 1, Over the Rainbow
4/6 Transvestite George confuses Ken when he sees him in a dress.
05:00 - Daniel Deronda by George Eliot
2. Marriage
2/3 Gwendolen is married to Grandcourt, while Daniel tries to trace Mirah's father.
06:00 - Good Omens
2. End of Days
2/6 The wrong child is corrupted, but what has happened to Satan's real son.
06:30 - Dee Mitchell
Cordoba, 2. Hidden Motives
2/6 Reporter DT Michell is not convinced Jenny's death is a straightforward suicide...
07:00 - You Will Be Safe Here by Damian Barr
2. Bloemenfontein
2/10 The harsh reality of the Bloemenfontein Camp, where survival is key.
07:15 - Elizabeth Jane Howard - The Cazalets
The Light Years, 2. Deceit
2/10 Edward escapes the family holiday to meet his mistress.
07:30 - Gloomsbury
Series 5, Warning Contains Strong Language, Violence and Nuts
4/6 Henry seeks election as a Labour Party candidate.
08:00 - The Goon Show
Series 9, The Million Pound Penny
3/17 The Sockjelly Murder and the story of Ned The Miser! With Peter Sellers.
08:30 - In the End
Episode 6
6/6 Maverick hack George Cragge thinks he is next on the murderer's list. From December 1999.
09:00 - The Motion Show
Series 3, Episode 5
5/6 Hugh Dennis, Gyles Brandreth, Chris Neill and Stuart Maconie join Graeme Garden's debate.
09:30 - Trapped
Series 2, 3. Smarting Up
3/4 An intellectual writer on a popular TV soap, unwittingly starts a cultural revolution.
10:00 - Daniel Deronda by George Eliot
2. Marriage
2/3 Gwendolen is married to Grandcourt, while Daniel tries to trace Mirah's father.
11:00 - Good Omens
2. End of Days
2/6 The wrong child is corrupted, but what has happened to Satan's real son.
11:30 - Dee Mitchell
Cordoba, 2. Hidden Motives
2/6 Reporter DT Michell is not convinced Jenny's death is a straightforward suicide...
12:00 - You Will Be Safe Here by Damian Barr
2. Bloemenfontein
2/10 The harsh reality of the Bloemenfontein Camp, where survival is key.
12:15 - Elizabeth Jane Howard - The Cazalets
The Light Years, 2. Deceit
2/10 Edward escapes the family holiday to meet his mistress.
12:30 - Gloomsbury
Series 5, Warning Contains Strong Language, Violence and Nuts
4/6 Henry seeks election as a Labour Party candidate.
13:00 - The Goon Show
Series 9, The Million Pound Penny
3/17 The Sockjelly Murder and the story of Ned The Miser! With Peter Sellers.
13:30 - In the End
Episode 6
6/6 Maverick hack George Cragge thinks he is next on the murderer's list. From December 1999.
14:00 - The Motion Show
Series 3, Episode 5
5/6 Hugh Dennis, Gyles Brandreth, Chris Neill and Stuart Maconie join Graeme Garden's debate.
14:30 - Trapped
Series 2, 3. Smarting Up
3/4 An intellectual writer on a popular TV soap, unwittingly starts a cultural revolution.
15:00 - Daniel Deronda by George Eliot
2. Marriage
2/3 Gwendolen is married to Grandcourt, while Daniel tries to trace Mirah's father.
16:00 - Good Omens
2. End of Days
2/6 The wrong child is corrupted, but what has happened to Satan's real son.
16:30 - Dee Mitchell
Cordoba, 2. Hidden Motives
2/6 Reporter DT Michell is not convinced Jenny's death is a straightforward suicide...
17:00 - You Will Be Safe Here by Damian Barr
2. Bloemenfontein
2/10 The harsh reality of the Bloemenfontein Camp, where survival is key.
17:15 - Elizabeth Jane Howard - The Cazalets
The Light Years, 2. Deceit
2/10 Edward escapes the family holiday to meet his mistress.
17:30 - Gloomsbury
Series 5, Warning Contains Strong Language, Violence and Nuts
4/6 Henry seeks election as a Labour Party candidate.
18:00 - The Goon Show
Series 9, The Million Pound Penny
3/17 The Sockjelly Murder and the story of Ned The Miser! With Peter Sellers.
18:30 - In the End
Episode 6
6/6 Maverick hack George Cragge thinks he is next on the murderer's list. From December 1999.
19:00 - The Motion Show
Series 3, Episode 5
5/6 Hugh Dennis, Gyles Brandreth, Chris Neill and Stuart Maconie join Graeme Garden's debate.
19:30 - Trapped
Series 2, 3. Smarting Up
3/4 An intellectual writer on a popular TV soap, unwittingly starts a cultural revolution.
20:00 - TED Radio Hour
Series 8, Through The Looking Glass
42/48 Manoush Zomorodi explores how we can better explore the world and beyond
20:50 - Inheritance Tracks
Duff McKagan
Guns N’ Roses bassist Duff McKagan chooses tracks by The James Gang and The Stooges.
21:00 - Mastertapes
Series 4, Manic Street Preachers (the B-Side)
4/12 Manic Street Preachers answers audience questions about their 1994 album, 'The Ho ... More>>ly Bible'
21:30 - The Sons of Dermot Mulligan
2. My Son the Footballer
2/5 Nathan risks everything when his only son becomes the focus for his football obsession.
22:00 - The Ultimate Choice
Pilot: Flatmates and Zombies
With Russell Kane and Ria Lina.
22:30 - The Lee Mack Show
Tom Robinson
5/6 Tom Robinson joins the quick-fire comic for stand-up, sketches and music.
23:00 - Father Figure
Series 1, Power Cut
4/4 No electricity means house-husband Tom's family enjoy some rare quality time together.
23:30 - Elvenquest
Series 3, Episode 4
4/6 The Questers help King Baldwin the Jovial, who is being terrorised by a terrible creature.
00:00 - Daniel Deronda by George Eliot
2. Marriage
2/3 Gwendolen is married to Grandcourt, while Daniel tries to trace Mirah's father.
01:00 - Good Omens
2. End of Days
2/6 The wrong child is corrupted, but what has happened to Satan's real son.
01:30 - Dee Mitchell
Cordoba, 2. Hidden Motives
2/6 Reporter DT Michell is not convinced Jenny's death is a straightforward suicide...
02:00 - You Will Be Safe Here by Damian Barr
2. Bloemenfontein
2/10 The harsh reality of the Bloemenfontein Camp, where survival is key.
02:15 - Elizabeth Jane Howard - The Cazalets
The Light Years, 2. Deceit
2/10 Edward escapes the family holiday to meet his mistress.
02:30 - Gloomsbury
Series 5, Warning Contains Strong Language, Violence and Nuts
4/6 Henry seeks election as a Labour Party candidate.
03:00 - The Goon Show
Series 9, The Million Pound Penny
3/17 The Sockjelly Murder and the story of Ned The Miser! With Peter Sellers.
03:30 - In the End
Episode 6
6/6 Maverick hack George Cragge thinks he is next on the murderer's list. From December 1999.
04:00 - The Motion Show
Series 3, Episode 5
5/6 Hugh Dennis, Gyles Brandreth, Chris Neill and Stuart Maconie join Graeme Garden's debate.
04:30 - Trapped
Series 2, 3. Smarting Up
3/4 An intellectual writer on a popular TV soap, unwittingly starts a cultural revolution.
05:00 - Daniel Deronda by George Eliot
3. Tensions
3/3 A heady mix of death, revelation, politics and marriage make up the climax to this classic
06:00 - Good Omens
3. The Hunt for the Antichrist
3/6 Aziraphale consults Agnes's prophesies and the Horsepersons of the Apocalypse are summoned
06:30 - Dee Mitchell
Cordoba, 3. Warned Off
3/6 When reprisals begin against her, Dee recalls why she is so driven to get to the truth.
07:00 - You Will Be Safe Here by Damian Barr
3. Decisions
3/10 A life or death decision in the Bloemenfontein Camp.
07:15 - Elizabeth Jane Howard - The Cazalets
The Light Years, 3. Labour
3/10 Sybil goes into labour early and Rachel is drafted in to help.
07:30 - Dot
Series 3, Saucepans for Spitfires!
1/4 A national initiative to boost morale causes havoc in the War Rooms.
08:00 - Hancock's Half Hour
Series 4, Almost a Gentleman
14/20 Overlooked in the New Year's Honours, the Lad brushes up on his social etiquette skills.
08:30 - The Fall of the Mausoleum Club
The T Machine
5/6 Copper trousers, murderous intent and a paradoxical tale of a misbegotten future history.
09:00 - It's Not What You Know
Series 3, Episode 5
5/6 Miles Jupp hosts the panel show where it's not what but who you know that matters.
09:30 - People In Cars
Getaway
1/3 Gilly's son Ben complains that nothing exciting ever happens to them...until it does
10:00 - Daniel Deronda by George Eliot
3. Tensions
3/3 A heady mix of death, revelation, politics and marriage make up the climax to this classic
11:00 - Good Omens
3. The Hunt for the Antichrist
3/6 Aziraphale consults Agnes's prophesies and the Horsepersons of the Apocalypse are summoned
11:30 - Dee Mitchell
Cordoba, 3. Warned Off
3/6 When reprisals begin against her, Dee recalls why she is so driven to get to the truth.
12:00 - You Will Be Safe Here by Damian Barr
3. Decisions
3/10 A life or death decision in the Bloemenfontein Camp.
12:15 - Elizabeth Jane Howard - The Cazalets
The Light Years, 3. Labour
3/10 Sybil goes into labour early and Rachel is drafted in to help.
12:30 - Dot
Series 3, Saucepans for Spitfires!
1/4 A national initiative to boost morale causes havoc in the War Rooms.
13:00 - Hancock's Half Hour
Series 4, Almost a Gentleman
14/20 Overlooked in the New Year's Honours, the Lad brushes up on his social etiquette skills.
13:30 - The Fall of the Mausoleum Club
The T Machine
5/6 Copper trousers, murderous intent and a paradoxical tale of a misbegotten future history.
14:00 - It's Not What You Know
Series 3, Episode 5
5/6 Miles Jupp hosts the panel show where it's not what but who you know that matters.
14:30 - People In Cars
Getaway
1/3 Gilly's son Ben complains that nothing exciting ever happens to them...until it does
15:00 - Daniel Deronda by George Eliot
3. Tensions
3/3 A heady mix of death, revelation, politics and marriage make up the climax to this classic
16:00 - Good Omens
3. The Hunt for the Antichrist
3/6 Aziraphale consults Agnes's prophesies and the Horsepersons of the Apocalypse are summoned
16:30 - Dee Mitchell
Cordoba, 3. Warned Off
3/6 When reprisals begin against her, Dee recalls why she is so driven to get to the truth.
17:00 - You Will Be Safe Here by Damian Barr
3. Decisions
3/10 A life or death decision in the Bloemenfontein Camp.
17:15 - Elizabeth Jane Howard - The Cazalets
The Light Years, 3. Labour
3/10 Sybil goes into labour early and Rachel is drafted in to help.
17:30 - Dot
Series 3, Saucepans for Spitfires!
1/4 A national initiative to boost morale causes havoc in the War Rooms.
18:00 - Hancock's Half Hour
Series 4, Almost a Gentleman
14/20 Overlooked in the New Year's Honours, the Lad brushes up on his social etiquette skills.
18:30 - The Fall of the Mausoleum Club
The T Machine
5/6 Copper trousers, murderous intent and a paradoxical tale of a misbegotten future history.
19:00 - It's Not What You Know
Series 3, Episode 5
5/6 Miles Jupp hosts the panel show where it's not what but who you know that matters.
19:30 - People In Cars
Getaway
1/3 Gilly's son Ben complains that nothing exciting ever happens to them...until it does
20:00 - Archive on 4
Beating Hitler with Humour
Timur Vermes on how the BBC used humour battling with Hitler during the Second World War.
21:00 - Short Cuts
Series 8, The Other
1/6 Josie Long hears stories about 'others' and outsiders.
21:30 - The Sons of Dermot Mulligan
3. Shouting from the Scaffold
3/5 Can Danny escape a dead-end world of drink and hard work?
22:00 - John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme
Series 8, Episode 1
1/6 John Finnemore presents more sketches and songs.
22:30 - Pick Ups
Series 2, Stags and Bucks
3/6 An old school friend rocks Dave's world, while Mike gets involved in a gay stag night.
22:55 - The Comedy Club Interviews
Jordan Gray 2/2
tonight, Athena Kugblenu chats again to Jordan Gray.
23:00 - Holland's Shorts
Episode 5
5/6 Dominic Holland’s thoughts on satnav, pro-celebrity golf and hotel room service
23:15 - Ivor Cutler - A Stuggy Pren
Episode 1
1/5 Poems, songs and relaxation tips including fishy verse and how to jazz up mince.
23:30 - The Young Postmen
Top of the Pops
6/6 The eager threesome attempt a Christmas number one.
00:00 - Daniel Deronda by George Eliot
3. Tensions
3/3 A heady mix of death, revelation, politics and marriage make up the climax to this classic
01:00 - Good Omens
3. The Hunt for the Antichrist
3/6 Aziraphale consults Agnes's prophesies and the Horsepersons of the Apocalypse are summoned
01:30 - Dee Mitchell
Cordoba, 3. Warned Off
3/6 When reprisals begin against her, Dee recalls why she is so driven to get to the truth.
02:00 - You Will Be Safe Here by Damian Barr
3. Decisions
3/10 A life or death decision in the Bloemenfontein Camp.
02:15 - Elizabeth Jane Howard - The Cazalets
The Light Years, 3. Labour
3/10 Sybil goes into labour early and Rachel is drafted in to help.
02:30 - Dot
Series 3, Saucepans for Spitfires!
1/4 A national initiative to boost morale causes havoc in the War Rooms.
03:00 - Hancock's Half Hour
Series 4, Almost a Gentleman
14/20 Overlooked in the New Year's Honours, the Lad brushes up on his social etiquette skills.
03:30 - The Fall of the Mausoleum Club
The T Machine
5/6 Copper trousers, murderous intent and a paradoxical tale of a misbegotten future history.
04:00 - It's Not What You Know
Series 3, Episode 5
5/6 Miles Jupp hosts the panel show where it's not what but who you know that matters.
04:30 - People In Cars
Getaway
1/3 Gilly's son Ben complains that nothing exciting ever happens to them...until it does
05:00 - Jonathan Holloway - A Night with Johnny Stompanato
What will Hollywood star Lana Turner do when her daughter is accused of murder?
06:00 - Good Omens
4. A visit by the Angelic and Demonic authorities
4/6 Aziraphale and Crowley are visited by the Angelic and Demonic authorities.
06:30 - Dee Mitchell
Cordoba, 4. Reappearances
4/6 A man who is meant to be dead phones and insists on a meeting.
07:00 - You Will Be Safe Here by Damian Barr
4. Johannesburg
4/10 1976, Johannesburg: times are changing fast.
07:15 - Elizabeth Jane Howard - The Cazalets
The Light Years, 4. Shattered
4/10 As she is finally getting closer to her mother, Louise's image of her father is shattered.
07:30 - Michael Frayn's Magic Mobile
Episode 2
2/4 The latest from Frayn’s comic genius. Martin Jarvis directs a dazzling ensemble.
08:00 - Dad's Army
Series 1, A Stripe for Frazer
8/20 Promotion turns the dour old Scotsman crazy with power. With Arthur Lowe and John Laurie.
08:30 - Second Thoughts
Series 1, 3. Night Moves
3/10 Bill and Faith's romantic plans are thwarted by Bert the dog. Stars Lynda Bellingham
09:00 - Funny You Should Ask
From 13/08/1979
Peter Jones tests three experts in comedy - Roy Hudd, Doris Hare and Dick Vosburgh.
09:30 - Two Doors Down
Series 1, Ranting and Railings
2/4 Miss Black wants new railings for her lodging house, with help from cleaner Sally.
10:00 - Jonathan Holloway - A Night with Johnny Stompanato
What will Hollywood star Lana Turner do when her daughter is accused of murder?
11:00 - Good Omens
4. A visit by the Angelic and Demonic authorities
4/6 Aziraphale and Crowley are visited by the Angelic and Demonic authorities.
11:30 - Dee Mitchell
Cordoba, 4. Reappearances
4/6 A man who is meant to be dead phones and insists on a meeting.
12:00 - You Will Be Safe Here by Damian Barr
4. Johannesburg
4/10 1976, Johannesburg: times are changing fast.
12:15 - Elizabeth Jane Howard - The Cazalets
The Light Years, 4. Shattered
4/10 As she is finally getting closer to her mother, Louise's image of her father is shattered.
12:30 - Michael Frayn's Magic Mobile
Episode 2
2/4 The latest from Frayn’s comic genius. Martin Jarvis directs a dazzling ensemble.
13:00 - Dad's Army
Series 1, A Stripe for Frazer
8/20 Promotion turns the dour old Scotsman crazy with power. With Arthur Lowe and John Laurie.
13:30 - Second Thoughts
Series 1, 3. Night Moves
3/10 Bill and Faith's romantic plans are thwarted by Bert the dog. Stars Lynda Bellingham
14:00 - Funny You Should Ask
From 13/08/1979
Peter Jones tests three experts in comedy - Roy Hudd, Doris Hare and Dick Vosburgh.
14:30 - Two Doors Down
Series 1, Ranting and Railings
2/4 Miss Black wants new railings for her lodging house, with help from cleaner Sally.
15:00 - Jonathan Holloway - A Night with Johnny Stompanato
What will Hollywood star Lana Turner do when her daughter is accused of murder?
16:00 - Good Omens
4. A visit by the Angelic and Demonic authorities
4/6 Aziraphale and Crowley are visited by the Angelic and Demonic authorities.
16:30 - Dee Mitchell
Cordoba, 4. Reappearances
4/6 A man who is meant to be dead phones and insists on a meeting.
17:00 - You Will Be Safe Here by Damian Barr
4. Johannesburg
4/10 1976, Johannesburg: times are changing fast.
17:15 - Elizabeth Jane Howard - The Cazalets
The Light Years, 4. Shattered
4/10 As she is finally getting closer to her mother, Louise's image of her father is shattered.
17:30 - Michael Frayn's Magic Mobile
Episode 2
2/4 The latest from Frayn’s comic genius. Martin Jarvis directs a dazzling ensemble.
18:00 - Dad's Army
Series 1, A Stripe for Frazer
8/20 Promotion turns the dour old Scotsman crazy with power. With Arthur Lowe and John Laurie.
18:30 - Second Thoughts
Series 1, 3. Night Moves
3/10 Bill and Faith's romantic plans are thwarted by Bert the dog. Stars Lynda Bellingham
19:00 - Funny You Should Ask
From 13/08/1979
Peter Jones tests three experts in comedy - Roy Hudd, Doris Hare and Dick Vosburgh.
19:30 - Two Doors Down
Series 1, Ranting and Railings
2/4 Miss Black wants new railings for her lodging house, with help from cleaner Sally.
20:00 - The Real Comedy Controllers: The Things That Made Us Laugh
Origins, 2. The Goon Show & The Navy Lark
2/3 Paul Jackson, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd and Jimmy Mulville pick their top comedic momen ... More>>ts.
21:00 - Great Lives
Professor Edith Hall on Lucille Ball
Matthew Parris invites Professor Edith Hall to nominate her idol.
21:30 - The Sons of Dermot Mulligan
4. Off My Face
4/5 Can schoolteacher Leo come to terms with his dark alcoholic past?
22:00 - Ed Reardon's Week
Series 15, 2. Pallet Wood Inspirations
2/6 Maggie introduces Ed to the world of pallet wood.
22:30 - Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups
Series 5, The Bubbles Get Up Your Nose
2/4 Tom talks his Dad out of amateur brewing while the local bin collection is knocked.
23:00 - Life on Egg
Series 1, Whale
6/6 Crisis comes to The Egg when the prison is attacked by a pair of mating whales.
23:15 - Sam Simmons Is Not a People Person
Magicians
2/4 Sam and Henry are on island of Patos, trying to find a very rare heron.
23:30 - The Curried Goat Show
Episode 6
6/8 Rodney Bewes joins Dan Gaster, Ben Silburn and Will Ing's sketch bonanza.
00:00 - Jonathan Holloway - A Night with Johnny Stompanato
What will Hollywood star Lana Turner do when her daughter is accused of murder?
01:00 - Good Omens
4. A visit by the Angelic and Demonic authorities
4/6 Aziraphale and Crowley are visited by the Angelic and Demonic authorities.
01:30 - Dee Mitchell
Cordoba, 4. Reappearances
4/6 A man who is meant to be dead phones and insists on a meeting.
02:00 - You Will Be Safe Here by Damian Barr
4. Johannesburg
4/10 1976, Johannesburg: times are changing fast.
02:15 - Elizabeth Jane Howard - The Cazalets
The Light Years, 4. Shattered
4/10 As she is finally getting closer to her mother, Louise's image of her father is shattered.
02:30 - Michael Frayn's Magic Mobile
Episode 2
2/4 The latest from Frayn’s comic genius. Martin Jarvis directs a dazzling ensemble.
03:00 - Dad's Army
Series 1, A Stripe for Frazer
8/20 Promotion turns the dour old Scotsman crazy with power. With Arthur Lowe and John Laurie.
03:30 - Second Thoughts
Series 1, 3. Night Moves
3/10 Bill and Faith's romantic plans are thwarted by Bert the dog. Stars Lynda Bellingham
04:00 - Funny You Should Ask
From 13/08/1979
Peter Jones tests three experts in comedy - Roy Hudd, Doris Hare and Dick Vosburgh.
04:30 - Two Doors Down
Series 1, Ranting and Railings
2/4 Miss Black wants new railings for her lodging house, with help from cleaner Sally.
05:00 - Elizabeth Gaskell - Mr Harrison's Confession
A young surgeon discovers that his female patients seem to require a singular remedy.
06:00 - Good Omens
5. War, Famine, Pollution and Death
5/6 The Four Horsepersons of the Apocalypse gather and Aziraphale inhabits an unexpected body.
06:30 - Dee Mitchell
Cordoba, 5. Still Waters
5/6 Richard - who fled the night Jenny was found dead - makes some interesting revelations.
07:00 - You Will Be Safe Here by Damian Barr
5. Elections
5/10 It's 1994, and crowds, black and white, queue to vote in the General Election.
07:15 - Elizabeth Jane Howard - The Cazalets
The Light Years, 5. Enemies
5/10 As the political situation in Germany worsens Louise discovers an enemy closer to home.
07:30 - Reluctant Persuaders
Series 3, 6. Holidays Are Coming
6/6 Nigel Havers stars as Hardacre’s ad agency have a Christmas party.
08:00 - The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter
Series 3, The Clock
6/6 The author and his wife Diana hear some bumps in the night.
08:30 - Rent
Series 1, Episode 2
2/6 Maria and Richard get to know Paul and Ruby just a little too well.
09:00 - Listomania
Series 1, Episode 1
1/6 The panel show that loves lists with Susan Calman.
09:30 - Bleak Expectations
Series 5, An Alrightish Life Savagely Frozen to Bits
3/6 Pip races to Antarctica to thwart another fiendish plot by the evil Mr Gent ... More>>ly Benevolent.
10:00 - Elizabeth Gaskell - Mr Harrison's Confession
A young surgeon discovers that his female patients seem to require a singular remedy.
11:00 - Good Omens
5. War, Famine, Pollution and Death
5/6 The Four Horsepersons of the Apocalypse gather and Aziraphale inhabits an unexpected body.
11:30 - Dee Mitchell
Cordoba, 5. Still Waters
5/6 Richard - who fled the night Jenny was found dead - makes some interesting revelations.
12:00 - You Will Be Safe Here by Damian Barr
5. Elections
5/10 It's 1994, and crowds, black and white, queue to vote in the General Election.
12:15 - Elizabeth Jane Howard - The Cazalets
The Light Years, 5. Enemies
5/10 As the political situation in Germany worsens Louise discovers an enemy closer to home.
12:30 - Reluctant Persuaders
Series 3, 6. Holidays Are Coming
6/6 Nigel Havers stars as Hardacre’s ad agency have a Christmas party.
13:00 - The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter
Series 3, The Clock
6/6 The author and his wife Diana hear some bumps in the night.
13:30 - Rent
Series 1, Episode 2
2/6 Maria and Richard get to know Paul and Ruby just a little too well.
14:00 - Listomania
Series 1, Episode 1
1/6 The panel show that loves lists with Susan Calman.
14:30 - Bleak Expectations
Series 5, An Alrightish Life Savagely Frozen to Bits
3/6 Pip races to Antarctica to thwart another fiendish plot by the evil Mr Gent ... More>>ly Benevolent.
15:00 - Elizabeth Gaskell - Mr Harrison's Confession
A young surgeon discovers that his female patients seem to require a singular remedy.
16:00 - Good Omens
5. War, Famine, Pollution and Death
5/6 The Four Horsepersons of the Apocalypse gather and Aziraphale inhabits an unexpected body.
16:30 - Dee Mitchell
Cordoba, 5. Still Waters
5/6 Richard - who fled the night Jenny was found dead - makes some interesting revelations.
17:00 - You Will Be Safe Here by Damian Barr
5. Elections
5/10 It's 1994, and crowds, black and white, queue to vote in the General Election.
17:15 - Elizabeth Jane Howard - The Cazalets
The Light Years, 5. Enemies
5/10 As the political situation in Germany worsens Louise discovers an enemy closer to home.
17:30 - Reluctant Persuaders
Series 3, 6. Holidays Are Coming
6/6 Nigel Havers stars as Hardacre’s ad agency have a Christmas party.
18:00 - The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter
Series 3, The Clock
6/6 The author and his wife Diana hear some bumps in the night.
18:30 - Rent
Series 1, Episode 2
2/6 Maria and Richard get to know Paul and Ruby just a little too well.
19:00 - Listomania
Series 1, Episode 1
1/6 The panel show that loves lists with Susan Calman.
19:30 - Bleak Expectations
Series 5, An Alrightish Life Savagely Frozen to Bits
3/6 Pip races to Antarctica to thwart another fiendish plot by the evil Mr Gent ... More>>ly Benevolent.
20:00 - The Prince Monolulu Quandary
Stephen K Amos investigates the incredible true story of Ras Prince Monolulu.
20:30 - A Good Read
Rebecca Root and Jake Arnott
Jake Arnott and Rebecca Root nominate their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
21:00 - The Curious Cases of Rutherford & Fry
Series 18, The Guiding Hound
How do guide dogs know where they're going?
21:30 - The Sons of Dermot Mulligan
5. Finding Mick Jagger
5/5 To save his marriage, can Owen persuade his rock hero, Mick Jagger, to retire?
22:00 - Alexei Sayle's Strangers on a Train
Series 2, Birmingham to Stansted Airport
3/6 Alexei Sayle travels from Birmingham to Stansted Airport and meets strangers on a train ... More>>.
22:30 - The Lawrence Sweeney Mix
Series 1, Episode 4
4/4 Invention as it happens. Josie Lawrence and Jim Sweeney's improvised sketches.
23:00 - Brian Gulliver's Travels
Series 1, Juradia
2/6 Brian travels to Juradia, a country where every other person is a lawyer.
23:30 - Henry Normal's Encyclopaedia Poetica
Volume 4
4/4 Henry's final volume, with guests Liz Lochhead and Pete Ramskil.
00:00 - Nick Fisher - The Shadow of Mir
A Russian bureaucrat arrives on the Mir space station with a secret agenda.
01:00 - Elizabeth Gaskell - Mr Harrison's Confession
A young surgeon discovers that his female patients seem to require a singular remedy.
02:00 - Good Omens
5. War, Famine, Pollution and Death
5/6 The Four Horsepersons of the Apocalypse gather and Aziraphale inhabits an unexpected body.
02:30 - Dee Mitchell
Cordoba, 5. Still Waters
5/6 Richard - who fled the night Jenny was found dead - makes some interesting revelations.
03:00 - You Will Be Safe Here by Damian Barr
5. Elections
5/10 It's 1994, and crowds, black and white, queue to vote in the General Election.
03:15 - Elizabeth Jane Howard - The Cazalets
The Light Years, 5. Enemies
5/10 As the political situation in Germany worsens Louise discovers an enemy closer to home.
03:30 - Reluctant Persuaders
Series 3, 6. Holidays Are Coming
6/6 Nigel Havers stars as Hardacre’s ad agency have a Christmas party.
04:00 - The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter
Series 3, The Clock
6/6 The author and his wife Diana hear some bumps in the night.
04:30 - Rent
Series 1, Episode 2
2/6 Maria and Richard get to know Paul and Ruby just a little too well.
05:00 - Listomania
Series 1, Episode 1
1/6 The panel show that loves lists with Susan Calman.
05:30 - Bleak Expectations
Series 5, An Alrightish Life Savagely Frozen to Bits
3/6 Pip races to Antarctica to thwart another fiendish plot by the evil Mr Gent ... More>>ly Benevolent.
06:00 - Good Omens
6. Armageddon
6/6 Armageddon is imminent and the fate of the Earth rests on the shoulders of Adam Young.
07:00 - Neil Gaiman and Dirk Maggs in Conversation
The best-selling author and uber-producer discuss The Sandman, Hitchhikers and Good Omens.
07:15 - Short Works
Cuckoo by Paul McVeigh
A sudden injury causes Ben to look at himself in a brand new way.
07:30 - Erebus by Michael Palin (Omnibus)
Michael Palin reads from his book about the mysterious voyage of HMS Erebus in 1845.
08:45 - The Fosdyke Saga
12. Flaming Fosdykes
"We're being forced out of business by them flaming Fosdykes.".
09:00 - Not in Front of the Children
Series 1, Sweet Memories
7/13 Old photos resurface to create resentments for Jennifer and Henry.
09:30 - Something to Shout About
Series 1, Episode 3
3/13 An attractive new nurse sets pulses racing at the advertising agency.
10:00 - Charles Parker Prize
2023
Sara Parker introduces another new generation of exceptional student feature makers.
11:00 - Good Omens
6. Armageddon
6/6 Armageddon is imminent and the fate of the Earth rests on the shoulders of Adam Young.
12:00 - Neil Gaiman and Dirk Maggs in Conversation
The best-selling author and uber-producer discuss The Sandman, Hitchhikers and Good Omens.
12:15 - Short Works
Cuckoo by Paul McVeigh
A sudden injury causes Ben to look at himself in a brand new way.
12:30 - Erebus by Michael Palin (Omnibus)
Michael Palin reads from his book about the mysterious voyage of HMS Erebus in 1845.
13:45 - The Fosdyke Saga
12. Flaming Fosdykes
"We're being forced out of business by them flaming Fosdykes.".
14:00 - Not in Front of the Children
Series 1, Sweet Memories
7/13 Old photos resurface to create resentments for Jennifer and Henry.
14:30 - Something to Shout About
Series 1, Episode 3
3/13 An attractive new nurse sets pulses racing at the advertising agency.
15:00 - Charles Parker Prize
2023
Sara Parker introduces another new generation of exceptional student feature makers.
16:00 - Nick Fisher - The Shadow of Mir
A Russian bureaucrat arrives on the Mir space station with a secret agenda.
17:00 - Good Omens
6. Armageddon
6/6 Armageddon is imminent and the fate of the Earth rests on the shoulders of Adam Young.
18:00 - Neil Gaiman and Dirk Maggs in Conversation
The best-selling author and uber-producer discuss The Sandman, Hitchhikers and Good Omens.
18:15 - Short Works
Cuckoo by Paul McVeigh
A sudden injury causes Ben to look at himself in a brand new way.
18:30 - Erebus by Michael Palin (Omnibus)
Michael Palin reads from his book about the mysterious voyage of HMS Erebus in 1845.
19:45 - The Fosdyke Saga
12. Flaming Fosdykes
"We're being forced out of business by them flaming Fosdykes.".
20:00 - Not in Front of the Children
Series 1, Sweet Memories
7/13 Old photos resurface to create resentments for Jennifer and Henry.
20:30 - Something to Shout About
Series 1, Episode 3
3/13 An attractive new nurse sets pulses racing at the advertising agency.
21:00 - Charles Parker Prize
2023
Sara Parker introduces another new generation of exceptional student feature makers.
22:00 - The Mitch Benn Music Show
Series 1, 4. Philip Pope
4/6 The musical comedian presents his selection of some of the finest comic songs.
22:30 - Cowards
Series 1, Episode 1
1/6 Talking coins and cows with Tom Basden, Stefan Golaszewski, Tim Key and Lloyd Woolf.
22:55 - The Comedy Club Interviews
Harriet Kemsley meets Lindsey Santoro 1/3
Harriet Kemsley chats to Lindsey Santoro.
23:00 - Believe It!
Series 4, Scotland
1/4 Richard Wilson decides that it's time he became more Scottish. With Ian McKellen.
23:30 - Old Harry's Game
Series 6, Ginger
6/6 Satan resolves Edith's murder, while she is astonished by humans descended from angels.
00:00 - Philip Levene - Cold Storage
A frozen food manufacturer is locked in a cold store, and his imagination runs wild.
00:30 - I Am Legend by Richard Matheson
9. Attack
9/9 With the new society on the attack, Robert Neville refuses to leave his house.
01:00 - Good Omens
6. Armageddon
6/6 Armageddon is imminent and the fate of the Earth rests on the shoulders of Adam Young.
02:00 - Neil Gaiman and Dirk Maggs in Conversation
The best-selling author and uber-producer discuss The Sandman, Hitchhikers and Good Omens.
02:15 - Short Works
Cuckoo by Paul McVeigh
A sudden injury causes Ben to look at himself in a brand new way.
02:30 - Erebus by Michael Palin (Omnibus)
Michael Palin reads from his book about the mysterious voyage of HMS Erebus in 1845.
03:45 - The Fosdyke Saga
12. Flaming Fosdykes
"We're being forced out of business by them flaming Fosdykes.".
04:00 - Not in Front of the Children
Series 1, Sweet Memories
7/13 Old photos resurface to create resentments for Jennifer and Henry.
04:30 - Something to Shout About
Series 1, Episode 3
3/13 An attractive new nurse sets pulses racing at the advertising agency.
05:00 - Charles Parker Prize
2023
Sara Parker introduces another new generation of exceptional student feature makers.
06:00 - Poetry Extra
Poetry Workshop - Night Photograph by Lavinia Greenlaw
Daljit Nagra selects the best poetry programmes from the BBC's archive.
06:30 - Je T'Aime: The legendary love story of Jane Birkin and Serge Gainsbourg (Omnibus)
The story of how two major cultural icons of the twentieth century came together.
07:40 - Inheritance Tracks
Dr Alex George
Youth Mental Health Ambassador, Dr Alex George chooses songs by Elton John and Ben Howard.
07:50 - Helen Dunmore - Your Blue-Eyed Boy (Omnibus)
A female district judge's past catches up with her.
09:00 - Meet the Huggetts
Transatlantic Tangle
The family are baffled by a mystery letter from America.
09:30 - The Navy Lark
Series 9, Cuthbert Joins the Navy
16/20 Mrs Povey insists that her snooty nephew samples a career on the ocean waves.
10:00 - Desert Island Discs Revisited
Edinburgh Winners, Steve Coogan
Comedian and actor Steve Coogan shares his castaway choices with Kirsty Young.
10:45 - David Attenborough's Life Stories
Series 1, Birds of Paradise
Musings on the New Guinea residents, who fooled early explorers with their adornments.
11:00 - Poetry Extra
Poetry Workshop - Night Photograph by Lavinia Greenlaw
Daljit Nagra selects the best poetry programmes from the BBC's archive.
11:30 - Je T'Aime: The legendary love story of Jane Birkin and Serge Gainsbourg (Omnibus)
The story of how two major cultural icons of the twentieth century came together.
12:40 - Inheritance Tracks
Dr Alex George
Youth Mental Health Ambassador, Dr Alex George chooses songs by Elton John and Ben Howard.
12:50 - Helen Dunmore - Your Blue-Eyed Boy (Omnibus)
A female district judge's past catches up with her.
14:00 - Meet the Huggetts
Transatlantic Tangle
The family are baffled by a mystery letter from America.
14:30 - The Navy Lark
Series 9, Cuthbert Joins the Navy
16/20 Mrs Povey insists that her snooty nephew samples a career on the ocean waves.
15:00 - Desert Island Discs Revisited
Edinburgh Winners, Steve Coogan
Comedian and actor Steve Coogan shares his castaway choices with Kirsty Young.
15:45 - David Attenborough's Life Stories
Series 1, Birds of Paradise
Musings on the New Guinea residents, who fooled early explorers with their adornments.
16:00 - Philip Levene - Cold Storage
A frozen food manufacturer is locked in a cold store, and his imagination runs wild.
16:30 - I Am Legend by Richard Matheson
9. Attack
9/9 With the new society on the attack, Robert Neville refuses to leave his house.
17:00 - Poetry Extra
Poetry Workshop - Night Photograph by Lavinia Greenlaw
Daljit Nagra selects the best poetry programmes from the BBC's archive.
17:30 - Je T'Aime: The legendary love story of Jane Birkin and Serge Gainsbourg (Omnibus)
The story of how two major cultural icons of the twentieth century came together.
18:40 - Inheritance Tracks
Dr Alex George
Youth Mental Health Ambassador, Dr Alex George chooses songs by Elton John and Ben Howard.
18:50 - Helen Dunmore - Your Blue-Eyed Boy (Omnibus)
A female district judge's past catches up with her.
20:00 - Meet the Huggetts
Transatlantic Tangle
The family are baffled by a mystery letter from America.
20:30 - The Navy Lark
Series 9, Cuthbert Joins the Navy
16/20 Mrs Povey insists that her snooty nephew samples a career on the ocean waves.
21:00 - Desert Island Discs Revisited
Edinburgh Winners, Steve Coogan
Comedian and actor Steve Coogan shares his castaway choices with Kirsty Young.
21:45 - David Attenborough's Life Stories
Series 1, Birds of Paradise
Musings on the New Guinea residents, who fooled early explorers with their adornments.
22:00 - Start/Stop
Series 2, David's Villa
4/8 Barney and Evan help David with renovations, while the girls get bikini-ready.
22:30 - The Celebrity Voicemail Show
Series 1, Benedict Cumberbatch
1/4 Kayvan Novak imagines the answerphone messages of Sherlock's Benedict Cumberbatch.
22:45 - Tina C
Tina C's Tiny Island Tour, England
1/4 The country singer and global activist explores the US and UK's special relationship.
23:00 - Linda Smith's A Brief History of Timewasting
Series 1, East End Mafia
2/6 Linda gets a neighbour's Jack the Ripper letters valued, and falls afoul of the mafia.
23:30 - Radio 9
Series 2, Episode 3
3/5 Travels at sea, a magazine for NIMBYs and faking your way in abseiling.
FAQs
Is Radio 4 Extra being cancelled? ›
On 26 May 2022, as part of planned cuts and streamlining with a greater focus on digital, the BBC announced plans to discontinue Radio 4 Extra as a broadcast station. It will be supplanted by BBC Sounds.
How can I listen to BBC Radio 1 in the US? ›Listen to BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 2 and Many Other Stations from Around the World with the radio.net App. Download now for free and listen to the radio easily.
How do I listen to BBC Radio 4 Extra? ›How to Listen. In the UK you can listen to Radio 4 Extra in many ways: on a digital (DAB); on digital television; online through a computer; on a mobile phone; on an MP3 player. For information on listening on these platforms - BBC Sounds help.
Why has Radio 4 Extra disappeared? ›CBBC, BBC Four and Radio 4 Extra will shut down and become online-only services, the corporation has said, as part of plans to close television and radio channels in order to focus on streaming services.
Why is BBC4 extra suspended? ›On 26 May 2022, the BBC announced plans to discontinue BBC Four as a broadcast channel within "the next few years", as part of plans to streamline and modify services to create a "digital-first" BBC.
What has happened to BBC4? ›The BBC has announced that it plans to stop airing CBBC and BBC Four as traditional broadcast channels. Director-general Tim Davie announced the content of these networks will continue to be produced and made available for online platforms.
Can you listen to BBC Radio 4 in USA? ›You can listen to most of our live and on-demand radio content from anywhere in the world.
Can I get BBC One in the US? ›So if you are a Brit traveling to the US and want to keep watching BBC a VPN is the solution. BBC content is available online via BBC iPlayer, this includes content from BBC One and other BBC channels.
Can Americans subscribe to BBC? ›BBC Select is a BBC streaming service available to stream on Amazon Prime Video Channels, the Apple TV app or The Roku Channel. You can try BBC Select for free for 7 days. After the free trial, the subscription price is just $4.99 per month. Restrictions apply*.
Who listens to Radio 4 Extra? ›- Survey period. September 2021 to December 2021.
- Total population covered. 55,675,000adults (15+)
- Total listeners per week. 1,889,000 (3.0%)adults (15+)
- Hours per listener. 7.5hours per week.
- Total hours listened. 14,114,000hours per week.
- Market share. 1.4%
What was the old name for Radio 4? ›
History. The BBC Home Service was the predecessor of Radio 4 and broadcast between 1939 and 1967. It had regional variations and was broadcast on medium wave with a network of VHF FM transmitters being added from 1955.
Can I listen to BBC Radio 4 on my phone? ›Download the app from your app store (e.g. iTunes, Google Play) and open it. Choose Radio 4 on the dial. To get the iPlayer Radio app is easy but you will need to do it via an Apple or Android tablet or mobile.
Why is BBC stopping internet radio? ›They are doing this to focus on more popular technology instead: HLS & DASH. So if you have a device using SHOUTcast to play BBC Sounds, this functionality will not work from mid-2023. When the BBC will stop using it.
What is the target audience for BBC 4? ›BBC Radio 4 targets a more mature audience of 55 years and older, focusing on news, current affairs, drama, and cultural programming. Despite this, it still offers a diverse range of content that can appeal to a broader age range.
Why have my BBC channels disappeared? ›If you are experiencing picture break up, missing channels or the wrong regional news you may need to re-tune your TV set manually. This allows you to select the transmitter that provides the best service for your area and can solve a number of common problems.
Is Radio 4 long-wave closing? ›The BBC is working with key organisations so that specific audiences will be notified how they can switch to other BBC platforms to hear programmes between now and the end of Radio 4 LW separate scheduling in March 2024.
What is the future of the BBC Radio 4 long-wave? ›Radio 4 LW listeners will be reminded where they can hear the cricket across the BBC going forward. The exact switch off date has not been announced, but with the above statement, RadioToday understands it will be in the second quarter of 2024.
Who is hosting Radio 4 now? ›| Genre | News, current events, and factual |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Language(s) | English |
| Home station | BBC Home Service (1957–1967) BBC Radio 4 (1967–present) |
| Hosted by | Justin Webb Mishal Husain Nick Robinson Martha Kearney Amol Rajan |
In the UK, BBC Radio 4 is, finally, coming off LW: at least, separate scheduling for LW is to cease in March 2024, so that's an end to The Daily Service and the longer (and superior) version of Yesterday In Parliament there (they shift to DAB station Radio 4 Extra). It'll be off completely by Dec 2027.