When did BBC Radio 4 begin broadcasting?
The first broadcast from station 2LO began on the 14th of November 1922 in London. That service ran from 1939 until it was replaced by Radio 4 on the 30th of September 1967.
Questions about BBC Radio 4
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What is the longwave frequency used by BBC Radio 4?
The longwave signal operates at 198 kilohertz from Droitwich, Burghead, and Westerglen. This frequency will be switched off by the 26th of September 2026.
Who has been the controller of BBC Radio 4 since 2019?
Since 2019, the station controller has been Mohit Bakaya. He replaced Gwyneth Williams who had been the station controller since 2010.
How many listeners does BBC Radio 4 reach weekly as of December 2023?
According to RAJAR, the station broadcasts to a weekly audience of 9.2 million listeners. This represents a listening share of 11.1% as of December 2023.
When did BBC Radio 4 stop broadcasting Test cricket matches on its longwave frequency?
Between 1994 and 2023, the station's longwave frequency was used to broadcast ball-by-ball commentaries of most Test cricket matches played by England. Test Match Special moved to BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra on the 31st of July 2023.