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{{short description|Radio station in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia}}
{{about|Australian radio station|the year|4 BC|boccia classification|BC4}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2023}}
{{Use Australian English|date=November 2011}}
{{Infobox radio station
| name = 4BC
| logo = 4BC-2.png
| city = [[Brisbane]], [[Queensland]]
| area = [[Brisbane]]<br/>[[Gold Coast, Queensland|Gold Coast]]<br/>[[Sunshine Coast, Queensland|Sunshine Coast]]<br/>[[Ipswich, Queensland|Ipswich]]
| branding = 
| frequency = 882 [[kilohertz|kHz]] [[DAB+|DAB Digital]]
| translator = 
| repeater = 
| airdate = {{start date and age|df=yes|1930|8|16}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.acma.gov.au/webwr/_assets/main/lib100052/lic022_commercial_radio_broadcasting_licences.pdf |title=Commercial Radio Broadcasting Licences |date=6 January 2012 |access-date=2015-07-15 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303173315/http://acma.gov.au/webwr/_assets/main/lib100052/lic022_commercial_radio_broadcasting_licences.pdf |archive-date=3 March 2016 }}</ref>
| format = [[News talk]]
| language = English
| power = 5 [[watt#kW|kW]]
| erp = 
| haat = 
| class = 
| facility_id = 
| coordinates = {{Coord|27.4642|S|153.1480|E|type:landmark_scale:2000_region:AU-QLD}}
| callsign_meaning = '''4''' = [[Queensland]]<br />'''B'''risbane '''C'''handlers<ref>Fairfax Media. [http://4bc.com.au/the-early-years-at-4bc/20080820-3yjh.html The Early Years at 4BC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090926160118/http://www.4bc.com.au/the-early-years-at-4bc/20080820-3yjh.html |date=26 September 2009 }}. Accessed 8 November 2007.</ref> ''or''<br />J'''B''' '''C'''handler<ref>[http://www.chandlers.com.au/?pid=25 Chandlers Company Profile]. Accessed 8 November 2007.</ref> ''(original licensee)''
| former_callsigns = 
| former_frequencies = 
| affiliations = 
| owner = [[Nine Entertainment]]
| licensee = Radio 4BC Brisbane Pty Ltd
| sister_stations = [[4BH]]
| webcast = [http://streaming.mytalk.com.au/4bc Windows Media]<br>{{URL|iheart.com/live/country/AU/city/brisbane-qld-462/|iHeartRadio stream}}
| website = [http://4bc.com.au/ 4bc.com.au]
}}
'''4BC''' is a radio station in [[Brisbane]], [[Queensland]], owned by [[Nine Entertainment]]. It broadcasts on 882 [[kHz]] [[AM broadcasting|AM]] and is Brisbane's only commercial [[talk radio|talkback]] station.

While the station's broadcasting facility is at [[Cannon Hill, Queensland|Cannon Hill]], its transmitting tower is located in [[Wynnum West]].

On Friday, 8 October 2021, 4BC moved to 882 [[kHz]], which was used by its sister station, 4BH, which moved to 1116&nbsp;kHz.

==History==
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4BC was one of the first radio stations in Brisbane.  It was established in 1930 by [[John Beals Chandler]],<ref>{{cite news|newspaper = [[The Brisbane Courier]] |title =  4BC. New Wireless Station. Auspicious Opening. |date = 18 August 1930 | page = 12 |url = http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article21536978|access-date = 7 May 2010}}</ref> an electrical appliance retailer and later [[Lord Mayor of Brisbane]]. In March 1937 the station was sold for [[Australian pound|£A]]50,000 (equivalent to ${{Inflation|AU|0.1|r=1|1930}} million in {{Inflation/year|AU}}) to the [[Australian Broadcasting Company]] who took control in April.<ref>{{cite news|title=Station 4BC Sold|newspaper = [[The Courier-Mail]]|date =  13 March 1937 |page=  19|access-date = 18 November 2010|url = http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36875565}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title = New Company Takes Over 4BC|newspaper = [[The Courier-Mail]]|date =  13 April 1937 |page=  23 |access-date = 18 November 2010|url = http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36902870}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title = £50,000 Paid for Station 4BC|newspaper = [[The Courier-Mail]]|date =  9 October 1937  |page=  14 |access-date = 18 November 2010|url = http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article37910929}}</ref>

The station changed owners multiple times before being brought by Southern Cross Broadcasting (later Fairfax Radio). 

The original studio was located in the Wintergarden Building in Queen St and in 1954 the station moved to the corner of Wharf and Adelaide St into what was originally a vinegar factory. The original transmitter site was located at Fig Tree Pocket and was a two tower 5&nbsp;kW directional array. In 1988 the studio was relocated to 30 Macrossan St and that installation included a K<sub>u</sub> band [[satellite]] uplink for the first time. In 2004 the station moved from its CBD location at 30 Macrossan Street to new purpose-built premises at [[Cannon Hill, Queensland|Cannon Hill]] in 2004.<ref>{{Cite news | edition = 1 – First with the news | issn = 1322-5235 | page = 39 | last = Hele | first = Michelle | title = Radio stations 4BC and 4BH all set for big move to Cannon Hill | work = [[The Courier-Mail]] | date = 6 August 2004 }}</ref> Fairfax acquired ownership in 2007.

In Mid 2022, former 4KQ breakfast team Laurel, Gary and Mark joined the station's weekday breakfast slot.

In September 2024, after two years of being on air in the breakfast slot, breakfast team Laurel, Gary and Mark departed the station after a series of low ratings. Peter Fegan took over as Breakfast presenter. 

==Programming==
In December 2013, 4BC management unveiled an almost complete replacement of on-air talent for 2014. Most continued into early 2015.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.4bc.com.au/blogs/4bc-blog/4bc-lineup-for-2014/20131204-2ypjj.html |title=4BC Line-up for 2014 |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |date=4 December 2013 |website=4BC |access-date=14 January 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140115004704/http://www.4bc.com.au/blogs/4bc-blog/4bc-lineup-for-2014/20131204-2ypjj.html |archive-date=15 January 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref> However, in April 2015, management announced a number of programs would be immediately axed, and a number of announcing staff made redundant, following the merger of [[Fairfax Media#Radio|Fairfax Radio Network]] and [[Nine Radio|Macquarie Radio Network]]. These included long-time presenter and newsreader Walter Williams, Loretta Ryan, Ian Skippen, and former [[Seven News]] reporter Patrick Condren.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.4bc.com.au/news/media-statement-from-4bc-20150410-1migjp.html |title=Media Statement from 4BC |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |date=10 April 2015 |website=4BC |access-date=10 April 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150411115734/http://www.4bc.com.au/news/media-statement-from-4bc-20150410-1migjp.html |archive-date=11 April 2015 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

Prior to April 2015, 4BC produced all of its own programming, including a Queensland-wide morning program, from Brisbane which were presented by local announcers.  In April 2015, most of those programs were axed with the exception of one local [[drive time|afternoon drive]] show.<ref>(10 April 2015) [https://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-10/4bc-presenter-ian-skippen-patrick-condren-sacked/6383798 High-profile 4BC presenters sacked following Fairfax and Macquarie merger deal], ABC News. Retrieved 17 January 2020.</ref><ref>(16 April 2015) [https://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/struggling-radio-jock-ben-davis-survives-4bc-cull/news-story/4b03dc77a4061d93f1c98cfa7791525f Struggling jock Ben Davis survives 4BC cull], ''[[The Courier-Mail]]''. Retrieved 17 January 2020.</ref>

In 2020, local programming returned to the station. On May 15, Neil Breen was announced as presenter of Breakfast, following Alan Jones' retirement from [[2GB]]. It marked a return to local programming for the first time since 2018. 

== Program Times (In AEST Format) ==

=== Weekdays ===

* Overnights with Phil O'Neill | 12:00am (Midnight) – 5:30am (Simulcast from 2GB)
* Breakfast with Peter Fegan | 5:30am – 9:00am
* Mornings with [[Bill McDonald (Australian journalist)|Bill McDonald]] | 9:00am – 12:00pm (Noon) 
* Afternoons with [[Sofie Formica]] | 12:00pm (Noon) – 3:00pm
* 4BC Drive with Gary Hardgrave | 3:00pm – 6:00pm
* 4BC Wide World of Sports with Peter Psaltis | 6:00pm – 7:00pm (Monday to Thursday)
* Money News with [[Deborah Knight]] | 7:00pm – 8:00pm (Monday to Thursday) (Simulcast Nationally)
* Nights with [[John Stanley (radio broadcaster)|John Stanley]] | 8:00pm – 12:00am (Midnight) (Simulcast from 2GB)

=== Weekends ===

* Overnights with Pat Panetta 12:00am (Midnight) – 5:00am (Simulcast from 2GB)
* Step Outside with Paul Burt – 6:00am – 8:00am
* Life & Technology with Charlie Brown | 8:00am – 9:00am (Saturday Mornings) (Simulcast Nationally)
* The House of Wellness | 8:00am – 9:00am (Sunday Mornings) (Simulcast Nationally)
* Weekends with Peter Fegan | 9:00am – 1:00pm
* The Continuous Call Team | 1:00pm – 10:00pm (Saturdays), 1:00pm – 7:00pm (Sundays) (NRL Season Only)
* The Two Murrays with [[Murray Olds]] & Murray Wilton | 1:00pm – 7:00pm (Simulcast from 2GB) (Airs outside of NRL season)
* Saturday Country Music Countdown | 10:00pm – 12:00pm (Saturday Nights) (Simulcast from 2GB)
* Healthy Living with Dr. Ross Walker | 7:00pm – 8:00pm (Sunday Nights) (Simulcast Nationally)
* Sunday Nights with [[Bill Crews (minister)|Bill Crews]] | 8:00pm – 12:00am (Simulcast from 2GB)

===Former Presenters===
*[[Spencer Howson]], January 2021 until December 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Seyderhelm |first=Jen |date=2023-11-26 |title=Spencer Howson departs 4BC |url=https://radiotoday.com.au/spencer-howson-departs-4bc/ |access-date=2024-02-04 |website=Radio Today |language=en-AU}}</ref>
*[[Ben Davis (journalist)|Ben Davis]], January 2014 until June 2018.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.4bc.com.au/ben-davis-farewells-4bc/|title=Ben Davis farewells 4BC|access-date=2018-07-13|language=en}}</ref>
*[[Jamie Dunn]], January 2009 until October 2010.<ref name="couriermail.com.au 4BC dive">[http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/dunns-4bc-ratings-dive/story-e6freq7x-1111119039785 Courier-Mail 4BC Saviour Jamie Dunn Takes a Dive in Radio Ratings, 5 March 2009 11:00PM], (accessed 7 November 2010)</ref><ref name="sunshinecoastdaily.com.au 2010-10-29">[http://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/story/2010/10/29/dunn-radio-host-quits-4bc/ Sunshine Coast Daily I didn't quit: Jamie Dunn, 29 October 2010], (accessed 7 November 2010)</ref>
* Ian Calder, January 2009 until October 2010.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.4bc.com.au/ian-calder/20081031-5f6m.html |title=4BC Profile: Ian Calder, (accessed 7 November 2010) |access-date=7 November 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101118102830/http://www.4bc.com.au/ian-calder/20081031-5f6m.html |archive-date=18 November 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name="couriermail.com.au 4BC dive" /><ref name="sunshinecoastdaily.com.au 2010-10-29" />

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://www.4bc.com.au/ Official website]

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