Which app should you use to listen to UK radio?

BBC Sounds, Radioplayer or Global Player?

BBC programmes and catch-up · BBC Sounds

Use the BBC’s own service for an edition of Today, a Radio 4 documentary or a BBC local radio schedule.

Find UK stations across broadcasters · Radioplayer

Use it to explore local and national stations. Search by station name if you already know what you want.

Global’s stations · Global Player

Start here for LBC, Classic FM or other stations from Global, and check the official app or site for a particular show.

Which station should I start with?

National current affairs and documentaries · BBC Radio 4

Choose it for interviews, discussions and factual programmes.

London stories or live phone-ins · BBC Radio London or LBC 97.3

Choose BBC Radio London for London-focused stories and conversation, or LBC for current affairs and listener phone-ins.

Classical music · Classic FM

Choose a live programme when you want classical music without making a playlist. Check the official schedule if you want a particular presenter.

How do I switch from UK radio to an overseas station?

Search by full station name in the Radio tab of English Radio. For example, try BBC Radio 4, then RNZ National for New Zealand public radio or ABC Radio National NSW for Australian current affairs. Live streams start at the current broadcast point, and availability varies by station and region. For a particular missed episode, use the broadcaster’s catch-up service where available.