BBC local radio now on Freeview
By James Cridland for media.info
Posted 3 March 2015, 6.03am est
BBC local radio in England launches on Freeview across the UK today. Most viewers using Freeview can now access a BBC local radio station, however the BBC local station may not be their own, due to differences in broadcast areas.
Local radio stations co-located with BBC regional television services appear to be the main beneficiary of this rollout. The stations are reported to be in mono.
14.5% of the UK listens to radio via the TV at least once a week; it currently accounts for 4.7% of total radio listening.
The full channel listing is:
719
- BBC Radio Norfolk
- BBC Radio Kent
- BBC Radio Solent
- BBC Newcastle
- BBC Radio Manchester
- BBC Radio Leeds
720
721
722
In Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, the BBC's regional radio services are available on Freeview channels 719 and 720.
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