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Radio 4 came into existence on September 30, 1967, when the BBC re-launched all its domestic radio stations under new names. It had previously been known as the "Home Service" (to distinguish it from the World Service); these networks were originally called the National Programme and the General Overseas Service respectively. Radio 4 is the second most popular British domestic radio station after Radio 2, and was awarded "UK Radio Station of the Year 2003" at the Sony Radio Academy Awards.
Music and sport are the only two fields that generally fall outside the station's remit. There are occasional concerts, however, and ball-by-ball commentaries of most test matches played by the England cricket team are broadcast on long wave only.
The overwhelming majority of programmes are now available on demand from Radio 4's Listen Again page, although RealNetworks' RealPlayer is required.
Because the long wave service can be received clearly at sea in the vicinity of the British Isles, Radio 4 also carries regular weather forecasts for shipping and, when necessary, gale warnings.
Regular programmes include:
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