Stations:
BBC radio’s high remit has allowed it to feature itself on multiple channels. Despite all of the channels being related to BBC itself, this has increased competition on many of the channels on the radio.
Where is the BBC available on the radio?
The viewers can access the BBC news through the following stations
Radio 1 (Dance, Relax, Xtra)Radio 2Radio 3Radio 4 (Includes extra)Radio 5 (live, sports extra)Radio 6Asian NetworkWorld serviceRadio ScotlandRadio nan GÀIDHEALRadio UlsterRadio Foyle Radio WalesCBeebies radio
The local BBC radio is available in areas from York to Bristol. These areas have a featured radio through which the BBC can be accessed. To add to this, BBC on the radio is divided into categories depending on the region
National
BBC Home serviceBBC National programBBC Light programBBC Regional programBBC Third programBBC Radio 5 (former)Radio 4 News Fm
Regional stations
BBC Radio ClwydBBC Radio Gwent
BBC Dorset FMBBC Radio DurhamBBC Radio FurnessBBC Radio Swindon BBC Radio southern counties RadioBBC Radio Thames Valley FM
Channels:
Local stations
Apart from the numerous radio stations that the BBC is available on, there are over 50 channels that the BBC is available on the radio in the UK.
What is the schedule for these channels?
All the radio channels for the BBC have differing times for when they start and finish. These are outlined below
Radio 1 (Dance, relax Xtra) 19:00-20:00Radio 2 19:00-19:30Radio 3 19:00-19:30Radio 4 19:15-20:00Radio 4 Extra 19:00-19:30Radio 5 live 19:00-22:30Radio 5 sports extra 18:25-22:00Radio 6 music 19:00-21:00Asian network 18:00-20:00CBeebies Radio 19:13-19:24Radio Foyle 19:03-19:30Radio Scotland 18:00-20:00Radio Cymru (and 2) 19:00-21:30
The timings and the schedule for each of the BBC channels on the radio may vary depending on the location and the frequency of the radio. This can often prevent BBC from being available on some of the channels, such as BBC has high availability on the Radio 1 channel due to it being most popular and having 97-99FM.
Online Radio:
BBC is also available on the online radio platform, through which, the audiences can also access the same news and get much faster access. The online radio platform offers the same channels and stations as listed at the beginning of this article.
What are platforms used for this?
The two main platforms used by the audiences to access the BBC radio are
BBC soundsApple iTunesApple I Player
BBC is now accessible to the viewers on the radio. The channels and stations are available both on the physical stations through the traditional radio system or through the online radio platform which offers a more range of news with flexibility. Overall, there are numerous channels on which the BBC is available on the radio, both online and through the physical radio station or radio set.
Is the BBC on the BBC sound for free cost?
Yes, BBC on The BBC Sound is for free.
Where are the BBC radio stations?
They are both physically stationed around the Uk, as some are in London and some in Essex. The online platform of BBC Sound, Apple iTunes, and Apple iPlayer also features BBC news.
How do you find the schedules of the BBC radio?
You can simply google it online, or you can go to each of the separate radio stations and channels on google, where the schedule and the timings of each day are usually presented either next to each story/station or underneath it.
Can you access all the past BBC news on the radio channel, regardless of the location, timings, and story type?
Yes, this is accurate, as the online radio platform provides one of these benefits
Is the BBC radio available in different languages?
It depends, as they may not be originally in different languages, but you change the language in the settings on google.
Are the BBC channels on the radio free of cost, or do you have to pay some sort of fee?
The majority (BBC Sounds) are free, but Apple may require you to purchase the radio channel.
