1. Electronics

Discuss in my forum

BBC Radio 4 - British Broadcasting Corporation's Radio 4 Radio Service

Talk Programming from BBC Radio 4

By , About.com Guide

What is BBC Radio 4?

BBC Radio 4 is one of several broadcast services provided by the British Government. Radio 4 broadcasts talk programming from news to comment and readings to comedy.

In the UK, one can listen to Radio 4 on a digital (DAB) or FM radio, on digital TV, online via computer, on cell phone, and MP3 player. For options, visit this Radio 4 help page.

Outside of the UK, one can listen to Radio 4 online. Listen to Radio 4.

A Long History

In September 2007 BBC Radio 4 celebrated its 40th anniversary. Lisa Mullens from Times Online put together "20 Things You Didn’t Know About Radio 4". Read more here.

Not Without Controversy

BBC Radio 4 has had its controversies. In May 2006, a Radio 4 show garnered complaints over "racist and sexist" content. It actually turned out to be a spoof call but still - listeners were appalled. Read more here.

Not Your Everyday Programming

In July 2008, BBC Radio 4 aired a lost Beatle tape. A 1964 interview with the "Fab Four" was discovered in a South London garage and aired in full. Read more here.

©2013 About.com. All rights reserved.