Jun 21 2017
The BBC has begun to make signing-in to use the iPlayer mandatory, removing the option to skip sign-in for some. In a phased approach, the BBC is now forcing the first batch of users to sign up for a BBC account to continue using the popular catch-up and on-demand service. Users who are still being […]
Aug 3 2016
The BBC has confirmed that the BBC iPlayer radio app is now officially available around the world. iPlayer Radio first became available outside the UK last month in the Republic of Ireland and the USA. Now the app is available internationally via the relevant country-specific app stores for iOS, Android and Amazon. Users who downloaded […]
Jul 18 2016
Due to the return of the High pressure atmospheric weather conditions, some viewers and listeners, particularly from the South East and North East, might experience some short term interference to BBC television services and radio services. This is being caused by a zone of high pressure, which causes problems to the links between transmitters and […]
Jul 8 2016
The BBC has launched an international BBC iPlayer Radio app in the Republic of Ireland, the first stage of its global roll-out. Available in the UK since 2012, the free BBC iPlayer Radio app will transform access to BBC Radio programmes internationally, making it easier for audiences around the world to listen to a variety […]
May 13 2016
The UK Government has outlined its position on what role the BBC will play when and if a digital radio switchover date is announced. Stressing that a decision on that switchover is not going to be made now, it says it’s “likely to be taken by the Government at some point during the next Charter […]
Apr 15 2016
The BBC Red Button team have launched a survey to gauge opinions from those who listen to BBC Radio via their TV (Freeview, Freesat & Sky). The survey aims to find out how often listeners listen to BBC Radio stations on their TV and whether they use the Red Button service to access additional information, […]
Feb 11 2016
The BBC has increased DAB digital radio coverage in a further six areas of the UK during the last two months, as its programme to increase the availability of BBC National DAB to just over 97% of the United Kingdom in 2016. Areas benefiting from additional DAB coverage include Leek in North Staffordshire, Dartmouth, Ayr […]
Oct 17 2015
BBC Northern Ireland has officially announced BBC Radio Foyle’s availability on satellite and cable television. The station is now permanently available on this platform to listeners across Northern Ireland with access to these services. BBC Radio Foyle can now be listened to via Sky channel 0152 (Northern Ireland), Freesat channel 717 (UK wide) and Virgin […]
Jul 8 2015
Radiocentre today unveiled a new report outlining its vision for the future of commercial radio. The industry body for commercial radio’s new policy document Radio. Connecting Past and Future, proposes new ways of working with Government, Ofcom and the BBC so radio can continue to thrive. This paper summarises where the commercial radio industry is […]
Feb 25 2015
Changes to the way the BBC streams its internet radio stations have left many listeners unable to tune in on their devices. This has especially been the case for those who listen through Internet (Wifi) radios. The BBC has responded to criticism of the way it handled changes to its internet radio streams in a […]
Feb 10 2015
By Wednesday of this week all the BBC’s radio networks will be rolled out on to Audio Factory. That is 11 national services, 6 Nations services and 40 local radio stations. We have also begun switching off our old infrastructure. This switch off will be causing some inconvenience to listeners. We always seek to minimise […]
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Mar 19 2018
BBC wants to keep FM radio for longer
The BBC says it wants to keep FM radio for the foreseeable future rather than switch over entirely to digital. BBC director of radio and music Bob Shennan said that “audiences want choice”. “We need to do more in the UK before we consider a switchover and for that to be genuinely led by the […]
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By Expat • BBC Radio • Tags: BBC RADIO, DAB, FM