BBC Radio 4 Extra live (2024)

FAQs

How to get BBC Radio 4 Extra? ›

BBC Radio 4 Extra will be available on digital television using the same channel numbers as BBC Radio 7. Listen on Freeview and Freesat channel 708, Sky channel 0131 or Virgin Media channel 910. Some Freeview and Freesat viewers may need to perform a retune of their TV or set top box to update the channel name.

Radio 4 is a station for anyone interested in intelligent speech. Its schedule is packed with the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

Radio 4 - Listen Live - BBC Sounds.

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.

Radio 4 Extra isn't Radio 4! Although the bulk of the content originates on Radio 4 it includes programmes from several other networks, as well as a small amount of original programming.

Channel number: 106

To view this channel through an aerial on a Freeview TV, you'll need a Freeview HD or Freeview Play TV/set-top box, an appropriate aerial set-up and for the channel to be available in your area. Channel reception also subject to your equipment, location and coverage. See more on aerial set-ups.

BBC Radio 2 is known for its music and entertainment shows, while BBC Radio 3 focuses on classical music, jazz, and cultural programming. BBC Radio 4 targets a more mature audience of 55 years and older, focusing on news, current affairs, drama, and cultural programming.

The BBC Sounds app is available on devices running Amazon Fire 6, Android 7 or iOS 15 and above. Just search 'BBC Sounds' in your app store. If your device doesn't meet those requirements, or if you're in a location where the app isn't available, you can use the BBC Sounds website instead.

How can I listen to BBC radio live? ›

BBC Sounds app on mobiles and tablets

On the homepage, use the station dial to find all of our network stations. Just tap on a station to start the live stream. To find our local BBC radio stations, select Stations & Schedules.

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.

The BBC will close their Internet Streaming IP services, known as Shoutcast, from mid-2023, the final date is not known yet. This will mean that radios that rely on this technology will no longer be able to receive BBC radio stations via Internet radio. How will this affect me?

The BBC Sounds TV app will either be pre-installed on connected TVs, or available to download from the TV app or player menu/store. If the app is available on your TV, you'll know that it's supported and should work as expected. To get started, you'll need to sign into your BBC account.

BBC Radio broadcasts throughout the UK on analogue, DAB digital Radio, digital television and online. Visit the reception website for details about DAB, FM, AM/LW and Digital Radio. Our stations available on analogue are listed below with the frequencies where they can be found.

Channel number: 106

To view this channel through an aerial on a Freeview TV, you'll need a Freeview HD or Freeview Play TV/set-top box, an appropriate aerial set-up and for the channel to be available in your area. Channel reception also subject to your equipment, location and coverage. See more on aerial set-ups.