BBC announces shock radio closure – fans are devastated

The BBC has announced that a Radio 4 service will close before the end of 2026 – and fans have been left with mixed feelings.

Farzana Baduel joins BBC Radio 4’s When It Hits The Fan

The strategic communications adviser joins David Yelland to host the show that takes listeners behind the headlines ...
Oxford Mail

BBC confirms Radio 4 Long Wave to shut down after 90 years

A "valuable" radio service is set to shut down after nearly a century in a move that fans have labelled "criminal". The BBC has confirmed that its Radio 4 Long Wave (LW) service will be closing later ...

David Baddiel explores the meaning of England and Englishness through the history of the football team in new Radio 4 series Sixty Years of Hurt

Contributors including Stephen Fry, James Graham, Maisie Adam, Pippa Grange, Stuart Pearce, David Seaman, Elis James, Alex ...

Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4

The best topical comedy from BBC Radio 4, every Friday. Features The News Quiz, Dead Ringers, The Naked Week and Too Long; Didn’t Read. Listen first on BBC Sounds. Topical comedy from the sharpest ...
Daily Express

BBC Radio 4 presenter flooded with support as he's forced to step down after 16 years

11:49, Sat, Dec 13, 2025 Updated: 12:45, Wed, Dec 17, 2025 BBC Radio 4 presenter Robin Ince announced he was left with no decision but to step down from his show. Robin, 56, has fronted the hit comedy ...