[Keith]

I think the 4Extra thing was always the plan, and also my understanding that it's not earmarked for closing any more. Those programmes aren't a great fit for 4Extra, but format wise it's not what it was originally anyway

Without seperate programmes the MW Radio 4 transmitters are pretty pointless, so I imagine they'll be turned off at some point

Given that all MW transmissions of BBC radio stations are due to end "by December 2027" I imagine they'll soon be turned off.

The LW frequencies are being turned off "from March", though I've not seen an exact date confirmed. Reading www.bbc.co.uk  makes no mention of the MW frequency. I'm guessing this means they either don't want to promote it as it'll be switched off relatively soon, or someone doesn't realise it currently still has a MW frequency.

Maybe it'll be quietly axed at the end of March before the start of the BBC's new financial year.