BBC Radio 4 Extra purchases a certain number of ready-made programmes each year that match its editorial remit – archive or acquired comedy, entertainment, drama, readings and features.

BBC apologises to Jenrick over suggestions he is xenophobic in Radio 4 broadcast - The shadow justice secretary accused the BBC of smearing ‘millions of worried citizens as ‘xenophobic’ for their ...

The BBC has apologised after a Today programme contributor accused Robert Jenrick of “xenophobia”. Theologian and author ...

BBC Radio 4 will showcase a week-long series of new audio dramas across 3 – 10 July Ss we celebrate 100 years of BBC audio drama this year, I’m proud that Radio 4 continues to be the home of ...

Radio 4’s spin-off station could be saved despite plans by the BBC to stop it broadcasting, its boss has hinted. In May, the BBC said Radio 4 Extra would not air as a traditional station in the ...

Both Radio 4 and 5 Live have seen their total average audience fall by around one million listeners year-on-year, a drop of 9 per cent and 18 per cent respectively. The average audience for Radio ...

A new BBC Radio 4 show will explore the surprising stories of those who have woken up to find a Banksy artwork on their property. The Banksy Story - When Banksy Comes To Town, which is launching ...

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1996. Fever Pitch - 9-13 May, 2pm-2.15pm, BBC Radio 4 Extra The author reads his autobiographical account of an obsessive relationship with Arsenal Football Club.

All scheduled cricket matches on Radio 4 LW will still be broadcast this summer, for the final time. Radio 4 LW listeners will be reminded where they can hear the cricket across the BBC going forward.

“Effective 15th April, Radio 4 will no longer be available on medium-wave. Medium-wave listeners will need to retune their radio to alternative platforms.” With these two terse sentences at the bottom ...