We love radio and are committed to making LiveRadio.uk the leading directory of online radio stations from United Kingdom and across the world. Our look at radio broadcasting in the UK, information on the radio industry, help on finding a job in radio, broadcasting courses, digital radio services, and a look at some nostalgia. The Radio 2 channel is an evolution of the BBC’s original “Light” programme, and it currently earns about 15.3 million listeners a week. The UK is a multiplatform radio environment, and probably the most advanced of its type in the world. The regulatory authority for UK Amateur Radio is Ofcom. Radio in the UK started back in the early 1920's with just one tiny BBC radio station in Chelmsford, Essex. Typically DAB adds three-times as many radio stations for a listener to choose from. One trip, one country, one song at a time. Previous and new users should read the (re)registration instructions carefully Listen to your favorite United Kingdom music for free without registering at Onlineradiobox.com The article UK and Ireland Radio Stations in 1966 lists the BBC FM transmitters at the 62 sites in use by the end of 1966. NOTE: The Ofcom Online Licence Service has been upgraded. And changed it. Popularity is based on millions of responses from the British public and YouGov's innovative survey methodology. You were there in the 60s. You experienced the world. ON AIR: 15:00 - 18:00 Jamz Supernova on 6 Creating the culture of today. Shaking the system. The most popular radio station in the UK according to YouGov Ratings. Radio 6 Music. 33% of listening is to DAB. DAB is essentially a different way of broadcasting radio, with names not frequencies. Only 53% of all radio listening is to AM/FM. The only long-standing radio station in the UK to offer nothing but classical music, Classic FM is the go-to-choice for classical listening. Breaking barriers. The BBC was formed in 1922 as a number of radio manufacturers came together to promote the new medium. View schedule. And having fun. The launch of the BBC. The BBC dominated radio This had been extended to 79 sites by the beginning of the 1970s. Living fast. Radio 5 live sports extra. They weren’t called the Swinging Sixties for nothing. Our team actively looks for the best online radio stations to join the directory. Below are some useful links and information for accessing the amateur radio licence information on the Ofcom website. The UK radio market today is a product of over 90 years of radio broadcasting in the UK and 40 years of commercial radio broadcasting. In the 70s. More radio stations means more chances to find the music you love. Digital radio share of listening time in the United Kingdom (UK) Q1 2009-Q1 2020 Leading media listening activities in the United Kingdom (UK) 2017, by share of time Live United Kingdom radio stations online. When radio rocked your mind, not just the airwaves. Finally, the top 10 UK radio stations’ number one contender is BBC Radio 2 – a channel that started at the same time as BBC Radio 4 and BBC Radio 1, in 1967. ON AIR: 13:45 - 16:00 Six Nations 2021. UK Amateur Licensing.