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View Series page for Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4

Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4

  • News
  • Comedy > Satire
  • Entertainment

Bringing you a satirical take on the week's news with The News Quiz and The Now Show from BBC Radio 4. Enjoy a satirical take on the week’s news with the cream of UK comedy talent.

Fri, 9 Dec 11

28 minutes

View Series page for Radio 3's Symphony Guide

Radio 3's Symphony Guide

  • Music > Classical
  • Music

Radio 3 Symphony Guide with Tom Service and Suzy Klein

Fri, 2 Dec 11

3 minutes

UK only

View Series page for The Matt Edmondson Show

The Matt Edmondson Show

  • Entertainment
  • Comedy
  • Music

Get your hands on all the best bits from Matt’s show on Radio 1. Check out the full show every Wednesday from 9pm.

Wed, 7 Dec 11

36 minutes

View Series page for Radcliffe & Maconie

Radcliffe & Maconie

  • Comedy > Music
  • Comedy
  • Entertainment & Comedy

The best of Radcliffe and Maconie; Intelligent music, conversation and a variety of guests.

Mon, 5 Dec 11

26 minutes

View Series page for Daily Bacon

Daily Bacon

  • News
  • Entertainment
  • Comedy

The best interviews and chat from Richard Bacon's afternoon programme on BBC Radio 5 live. Featuring a broad variety of guests from the fields of news, sport and entertainment. You can also watch

Thu, 8 Dec 11

48 minutes

View Series page for What's Going On - Music That Defined A Decade

What's Going On - Music That Defined A Decade

  • Factual

To mark the 40th anniversary of one of the most influential albums ever released, Marvin Gaye's What's Going On - which was released in May 1971 - Smokey Robinson explores the social and political

Sat, 21 May 11

23 minutes

UK only

View Series page for Culture Café

Culture Café

  • Factual > Arts, Culture & the Media

Clare English's pick of key events in Scottish cultural life. From theatre to T in the Park and from ballet to Strictly Ballroom.

Tue, 6 Dec 11

29 minutes

View Series page for Book Café

Book Café

  • Factual > Arts, Culture & the Media

What's new and what's unmissable in the world of books. Clare English with news, reviews and interviews with a uniquely Scottish perspective. Whether your passion is fiction, biography, romance or the

Mon, 5 Dec 11

45 minutes

View Series page for Things We Forgot to Remember

Things We Forgot to Remember

  • Factual
  • Factual > History

Michael Portillo invites us to look again at our collective memories of great events and characters from the past. Rediscovering forgotten events that challenge our understanding and put the

Fri, 9 Dec 11

27 minutes

View Series page for Comedy Café

Comedy Café

  • Comedy
  • Entertainment
  • Drama

Janice Forsyth's guide to the best of this week's comedy on radio and television, at gigs and events, in books, online and on DVD. Janice and her guests will keep you up to date on what not to miss -

Fri, 9 Dec 11

29 minutes

View Series page for Movie Café

Movie Café

  • Entertainment

Janice Forysth with news and reviews of the latest movie releases, interviews with the stars and directors of the moment and what to look out for in new DVD releases. Plus updates and features on

Thu, 8 Dec 11

44 minutes

View Series page for Lives in a Landscape

Lives in a Landscape

  • Factual

Alan Dein presents documentaries about modern Britain. BBC Radio 4’s critically acclaimed series in which award-winning presenter Alan Dein goes in search of original stories from around the

Mon, 5 Dec 11

27 minutes

  • Newshour

    Newshour

    Last Updated:
    2 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    50 minutes

    Newshour

    • News

    Global news and analysis from the BBC World Service, twice a day, every day of the year. Join our leading team of presenters for the best interviews, features and analysis of world events.

    Updated daily

    Whole Programme

    14 Episodes

  • 606 Football Phone-in

    606 Football Phone-in

    Last Updated:
    2 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    60 minutes

    606 Football Phone-in

    • Sport > Football

    The UK's biggest football phone-in, broadcast on Saturdays, Sundays and midweek on BBC Radio 5 live. Fans take part in a lively debate about the latest matches and talking points.

    Updated daily

    Multi Programme

    3 Episodes

  • Saturday Review

    Saturday Review

    Last Updated:
    3 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    41 minutes

    Saturday Review

    • Factual > Arts, Culture & the Media

    Tom Sutcliffe and guests discuss the week’s cultural highlights on BBC Radio 4.

    Updated weekly

    Whole Programme

    63 Episodes

  • Profile

    Profile

    Last Updated:
    4 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    13 minutes

    Profile

    • News
    • Factual > Life Stories

    Series of profiles of people who are currently making headlines. Broadcast on BBC Radio 4 on Saturdays at 7pm.

    Updated weekly

    Whole Programme

    51 Episodes

  • Andrew Collins and Josie Long

    Andrew Collins and Josie Long

    Last Updated:
    5 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    43 minutes

    Andrew Collins and Josie Long

    • Music

    The best bits from Andrew Collins & Josie Long on BBC 6Music, with giggles on a lazy Saturday morning with (mostly Scottish!) songs to dance around to.

    Updated weekly

    Programme Highlights

    5 Episodes

  • 5 live Football Daily

    5 live Football Daily

    Last Updated:
    5 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    43 minutes

    5 live Football Daily

    • Sport > Football

    Football results, analysis, debate & exclusive interviews featuring the Monday Night Club, the best of Kicking Off & Sports Report. Mark Chapman, Mark Pougatch, Colin Murray, Eleanor Oldroyd & Ian

    Updated daily

    Programme Highlights

    7 Episodes

  • Pyaty etazh from BBCRussian

    Pyaty etazh from BBCRussian

    Last Updated:
    5 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    89 minutes

    Pyaty etazh from BBCRussian

    • News
    • Factual > Arts, Culture & the Media

    Lively 90 minute discussion of the major political and cultural events of the past week, together with a look ahead to the coming week with Mikhail Smotryaev. The web-streaming show goes out every

    Updated weekly

    Whole Programme

    9 Episodes

  • Rhod Gilbert's Best Bits

    Rhod Gilbert's Best Bits

    Last Updated:
    6 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    27 minutes

    Rhod Gilbert's Best Bits

    • Comedy > Standup
    • Entertainment

    Wales's star of the comedy circuit, Rhod Gilbert, is joined by fellow stand-up Chris Corcoran for entertaining chat and banter. Broadcast weekly on Radio Wales, every Saturday from 11 AM to 1 PM.

    Updated weekly

    Programme Highlights

    5 Episodes

  • Newcastle Utd - Match Highlights

    Newcastle Utd - Match Highlights

    Last Updated:
    7 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    14 minutes

    UK only

    Newcastle Utd - Match Highlights

    • Sport > Football

    Post-match highlights, interviews and reaction following all Newcastle United matches. BBC Radio Newcastle offers the best Newcastle coverage and great commentary highlights from Mick Lowes with

    Updated weekly

    Programme Highlights

    1 Episode

  • BBC Xtra

    BBC Xtra

    Last Updated:
    8 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    22 minutes

    BBC Xtra

    • Factual
    • News

    BBC Xtra is the flagship daily 2 hour live magazine programme on BBC Arabic, driving social and human interest issues onto the main news agenda of the Arabic Service. In a fast, energetic and relaxed

    Updated daily

    Whole Programme

    26 Episodes

  • Radio Select (Persian)

    Radio Select (Persian)

    Last Updated:
    8 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    18 minutes

    Radio Select (Persian)

    • News

    A daily round-up of the most newsworthy and interesting interviews and features from BBC Persian Radio.

    Updated daily

    Multi Programme

    30 Episodes

  • Burmese Evening Broadcast

    Burmese Evening Broadcast

    Last Updated:
    8 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    45 minutes

    Burmese Evening Broadcast

    • News

    BBC Burmese provides up-to-date news and current affairs in Burmese covering domestic and international news stories. Our coverage aims to reflect diverse opinions and offers in-depth analysis, making

    Updated daily

    Whole Programme

    30 Episodes

  • Graham Norton

    Graham Norton

    Last Updated:
    8 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    51 minutes

    Graham Norton

    • Entertainment & Comedy
    • Music

    Graham Norton entertaining the nation, with a vibrant mix of celeb guests and chat.

    Updated weekly

    Programme Highlights

    5 Episodes

  • CBeebies Stories: up to 3 years

    CBeebies Stories: up to 3 years

    Last Updated:
    8 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    17 minutes

    CBeebies Stories: up to 3 years

    • Children's > Entertainment & Comedy
    • Children's

    Brilliant stories mixed with children’s voices to engage and encourage imagination and interaction.

    Updated weekly

    Whole Programme

    2 Episodes

  • The Joy of 6

    The Joy of 6

    Last Updated:
    9 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    40 minutes

    UK only

    The Joy of 6

    • Music > Dance & Electronica
    • Music > World
    • Music > Rock & Indie

    The very best features, interviews and documentaries from BBC 6 Music, compiled so you can experience The Joy Of 6. New episodes will be added where possible after they are broadcast.

    Updated weekly

    Multi Programme

    4 Episodes

  • Global News

    Global News

    Last Updated:
    10 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    27 minutes

    Global News

    • News

    The best stories, interviews and on the spot reporting from around the world including highlights from Newshour, The World Today and World Briefing. Up to 30 minutes compiled twice a day from the 24

    Updated daily

    Multi Programme

    51 Episodes

  • Music Matters

    Music Matters

    Last Updated:
    10 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    44 minutes

    UK only

    Music Matters

    • Music > World
    • Music > Jazz & Blues
    • Music > Classical

    The latest news on classical music. Interviews with key UK and international performers, composers, directors, conductors and musicians. With features on opera, jazz, world and community music making.

    Updated weekly

    Programme Highlights

    4 Episodes

  • Cooking with Paula McIntyre

    Cooking with Paula McIntyre

    Last Updated:
    10 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    8 minutes

    Cooking with Paula McIntyre

    • Factual > Food & Drink

    Our resident chef Paula McIntyre helps you through her weekly Saturday Magazine recipe spot. Our handy ten-minute-download can be played as many times as you like until you get that dish just right.

    Updated weekly

    Programme Highlights

    5 Episodes

  • Any Questions?

    Any Questions?

    Last Updated:
    11 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    43 minutes

    Any Questions?

    • Factual > Politics
    • Factual
    • News

    Audiences ask the questions about the big news stories of the week. Chaired by Jonathan Dimbleby and a panel of personalities from the worlds of politics, media and elsewhere.

    Updated weekly

    Whole Programme

    2 Episodes

  • Fighting Talk

    Fighting Talk

    Last Updated:
    11 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    50 minutes

    Fighting Talk

    • Sport
    • Entertainment

    A hilarious look at the volatile world of sport. Colin Murray keeps order as his guests compete for points with their sporting punditry. Colin rewards informed comments but penalises any witless

    Updated weekly

    Whole Programme

    1 Episode

  • Money Box

    Money Box

    Last Updated:
    11 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    25 minutes

    Money Box

    • News
    • Factual > Money

    All that matters about money with Paul Lewis. News of savings and investments, credit cards and loans, pensions, banking, benefits and giving to charity. The UK’s premier weekly round-up of

    Updated weekly

    Whole Programme

    9 Episodes

  • From Our Own Correspondent

    From Our Own Correspondent

    Last Updated:
    11 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    28 minutes

    From Our Own Correspondent

    • Factual
    • News

    Insight, wit and analysis as the BBC's foreign correspondents take a closer look at the stories behind the headlines. Presented by Kate Adie. Broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in the UK on Thursdays at 1100

    Updated weekly

    Whole Programme

    99 Episodes

  • Best of Today

    Best of Today

    Last Updated:
    12 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    7 minutes

    Best of Today

    • News

    Insight, analysis and expert debate as key policy makers are challenged on the latest news stories.

    Updated daily

    Programme Highlights

    23 Episodes

  • Big Dorset Brunch

    Big Dorset Brunch

    Last Updated:
    12 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    39 minutes

    Big Dorset Brunch

    • Factual > History

    News and views for Weymouth, Dorchester and beyond. Harry Crawford brings you highlights of the BBC’s weekly programme broadcast live from Dorchester. With local events, heritage, sports and topical

    Updated weekly

    Programme Highlights

    1 Episode

  • Weekly Political Review

    Weekly Political Review

    Last Updated:
    12 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    28 minutes

    Weekly Political Review

    • Factual > Politics
    • News

    Top political commentators reflect on the week's political events in discussion with MPs, Peers and others.

    Updated weekly

    Whole Programme

    5 Episodes

  • Saturday Live

    Saturday Live

    Last Updated:
    12 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    56 minutes

    Saturday Live

    • Factual

    Real life but not as you know it. Radio 4's Saturday morning show is full of the stuff that matters, extraordinary stories, inheritance tracks, guerrilla reports, secret lives, poetry and more.

    Updated weekly

    Whole Programme

    65 Episodes

  • The Danny Baker Show

    The Danny Baker Show

    Last Updated:
    12 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    72 minutes

    The Danny Baker Show

    • Comedy
    • Entertainment

    Danny Baker brings his unique outlook to 5 live with two hours of weekly fun and frolics from his Saturday morning programme, with fans and special guests. Expect surreal streams of consciousness,

    Updated weekly

    Whole Programme

    2 Episodes

  • Excess Baggage

    Excess Baggage

    Last Updated:
    13 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    28 minutes

    Excess Baggage

    • Factual > Travel

    Travellers' Tales from home and around the world: their destinations, experiences and issues arising from their journeys are discussed with Sandi Toksvig or John McCarthy from 1000 to 1030 am on

    Updated weekly

    Whole Programme

    64 Episodes

  • Spòrs Na Seachdain

    Spòrs Na Seachdain

    Last Updated:
    13 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    56 minutes

    Spòrs Na Seachdain

    • Sport > Shinty
    • Sport > Football

    "Spòrs Na Seachdain" is a spotlight on the weekend sporting action. Presenter John Morrison discusses and analysis sporting topics with a passionate group of sporting experts and fans. The best

    Updated weekly

    Whole Programme

    1 Episode

  • Sport Nation

    Sport Nation

    Last Updated:
    13 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    22 minutes

    Sport Nation

    • Sport

    John Beattie and Rhona McLeod's guide to what's happening in Scottish sport. Each Saturday on BBC Radio Scotland former Scotland rugby star, John, and sports reporter, Rhona, bring you in-depth

    Updated weekly

    Whole Programme

    4 Episodes

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