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Online
See the Listening Online page for help and advice on using the BBC iPlayer and installing Real Player software
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.
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.
It is also possible to listen on Medium Wave in some locations: London 720; Plymouth 774; Hayle (Cornwall) 756; Newcastle 603; Carlisle 1495; Aberdeen 1449; Enniskillen 774; Derry 720; Glasgow 720.
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.
On Digital Televison
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).
Satellite TV
All the BBC's national radio services are available via digital satellite television, either Sky TV or Freesat.
Radio 4 FM is Sky EPG no.0104 and FreeSat no.704
Radio 4 LW is Sky EPG no.0143 and FreeSat no.710
Cable TV
The service is available in some areas depending on your service provider.
Presently Virgin TV broadcast Radio 4 FM through their digital cable network on channel 904 and Radio 4 LW on channel 911.
Downloading programmes as mp3 files/podcasts
For a trial period, Radio 4 is making some programmes available in mp3 format. You can download the files individually or use 'podcasting' software to subscribe and receive each edition of a programme automatically. The full list of available programmes, plus sources of technical information, can be found on our Download/Podcasting page.
Listening abroad
You can listen to Radio 4 online anywhere in the world, but you will not be able to pick up BBC stations broadcasting on FM,MW, LW and DAB very far from UK shores. They are funded by the UK licence fee and the BBC is not permitted to re-broadcast them from other countries. However, in some areas close to the UK (such as Ireland, France, Denmark, Belgium and Holland) it is possible to receive Radio 4 on 198 kHz long wave.
See Help receiving the BBC for comprehensive advice on receiving BBC services.
Radio 4 multicast trial
The BBC & ITV intend to test the technical possibilities of streaming more of their TV channels via broadband. We intend to Multicast these. This should result in a higher quality viewer experience. We are running this technical trial to seek some feedback about the quality and availability of these TV channels. Visit the BBC Multicast trial web site to find out more and volunteer to take part in the Multicasting trial.
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