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Can I get MP3 downloads of Radio 4 programmes?
Some programmes are available for 7 days after transmission as part of the download trial. For rights reasons it is not possible to obtain any other programmes as MP3s, nor are MP3s available beyond the 7 day period. Visit our download and podcasting page for full details of Radio 4 programmes in the trial.
How do I listen to Radio4 on FM and LW?
Radio 4 is available on 198 LW across the UK. It can also be heard on FM. Find out the optimum FM frequency for listening in your area.
How do I listen to Radio 4 on DAB digital radio?
You need a new radio to receive DAB digital radio. Your existing set will not decode digital signals unless it carries the DAB logo (standing for Digital Audio Broadcasting). Analogue sets (i.e. FM/AM) often have a digital display or tuner but this isn't the same and doesn't mean they can receive DAB digital radio. DAB digital radio sets are available through hi-fi and car audio dealers, high street retailers and department stores and online retailers. For more information see our digital radio website.
I'm having problems with my radio reception
Visit the BBC's Reception website for comprehensive information on both radio and TV reception. Persistent problems are likely to need help from an aerial specialist.
How do I listen to Radio 4 on Freeview?
All the BBC's national radio services are available on Freeview digital television through an aerial.
Radio 4 FM is on Freeview: EPG No. 704 (Radio 4 LW is not available on Freeview at present).
On Tuesday 18 October 2005 the chanel numbers on Freeview will be changing - find out more
How do I listen to Radio 4 on satellite TV?
All the BBC's national radio services are available via digital satellite television.
Radio 4 FM is Sky EPG no. 854 and Radio 4 LW is Sky EPG no. 893.
How do I listen to Radio 4 on cable TV?
The service is available in some areas depending on your service provider.
Presently NTL (channel 862 or 404) and Telewest (channel 904) broadcast Radio 4 FM through their digital cable network (Radio 4 LW is not presently broadcast on digital cable).
How do I listen to Radio 4 on the web?
To listen to audio, or watch moving pictures (video), you need a connection to the Internet, a PC or Mac and speakers which are turned on!
You will also need a program on your PC called RealOne Player (the new name for RealPlayer). This is a program which is available for FREE from RealNetworks. Find out how to download RealOne Player here .
(Note: you cannot use other programmes, such as Windows Media Player or Quicktime, to listen to BBC Radio 4 programmes)
For more comprehensive help with listening to audio via the internet visit the
Audio Help page.
Why is the audio quality less good over the web?
Some users complain of 'echo' or other quality problems when listening via the internet. These artefacts are outside our control, they are caused by the nature of internet and the encoding and decoding that is necessary to send audio signals over it.
For more comprehensive help with listening to audio via the internet visit the
Audio Help page.
Why can't I use Windows Media Player to listen to Radio 4 on the web?
It is a service we are keen to offer to listeners, and it is something which the BBC has been considering. In fact the new digital stations, including BBC 7 offer audio in Windows Media Player as well as RealOne Player. However, for the immediate future, Radio 4 audio is only available using RealOne Player.
Where can I get Flash Player?
Macromedia Flash is an animation format (called a Flash movie) which allows you to view interactive content on the Internet. Find out how to download the FREE Flash player plug-in from BBC Webwise.
Where can I get Acrobat Reader?
Adobe Acrobat Reader is a free plug-in that allows you to download Portable Document Format (PDF) files. Find out how to download the FREE Adobe Acrobat Reader plug-in from BBC Webwise.
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