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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

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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