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BBC Radio Three Counties
The Sound of where we live and All The Music You Love
BBC Three Counties Radio is the BBC’s local radio station for Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire, bringing together local news, travel, weather, sport, conversation and music for listeners across Beds, Herts and Bucks. Broadcasting from Dunstable, the station focuses on the stories, communities and voices of the three counties while also playing a broad mix of well-known music and providing practical local information throughout the day.
About BBC Three Counties
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- 90.4 FM – Welwyn Garden City, Hertford & Stevenage
- 92.1 FM – Hemel Hempstead, Watford & St Albans
- 94.7 FM – Aylesbury
- 95.5 FM – Bedford & Hitchin
- 98.0 FM – High Wycombe
- 103.8 FM – Luton & Dunstable
- 104.5 FM – Milton Keynes & Buckingham
- DAB – Herts, Beds & Bucks
BBC Three Counties Radio is the local BBC radio station serving Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire. Known to many listeners as BBC 3CR, the station provides a strong mix of local journalism, community stories, listener conversation, travel updates, sport and familiar music for audiences across the three counties.
The station began broadcasting in 1985 and has built its identity around local relevance. Its programming is aimed at people who want radio that feels close to home, whether that means keeping up with breaking local news, hearing discussion about issues affecting their town, following regional sport, or simply listening to a station that regularly reflects life across Beds, Herts and Bucks.
BBC Three Counties Radio broadcasts from Grove Park in Dunstable and covers a wide transmission area across Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire on a range of FM frequencies, alongside DAB digital radio. Its broad county-wide service means it can reach listeners in major places including Luton, Bedford, Hemel Hempstead, Watford, St Albans, Aylesbury, High Wycombe, Milton Keynes and surrounding areas.
For many listeners, BBC Three Counties Radio is especially useful because it combines speech-led local radio with approachable mainstream music and a recognisable BBC local style. It is likely to appeal to people who want dependable local information, regional conversation, familiar presenters and a radio station rooted in the everyday life of Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire.
Notable shows & presenters include:
- Andy Collins: a well-known voice on BBC Three Counties Radio, associated with the station’s weekday breakfast programming and local morning conversation.
- Jonathan Vernon-Smith: presenter of The JVS Show, known for consumer stories, local discussion and topical conversation across Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire.
- Roberto Perrone: a familiar BBC Three Counties Radio presenter linked with weekday afternoon and drivetime programming.
- Justin Dealey: a recognised presenter on the station’s weekend output, with recent public scheduling indicating shows on Saturday and Sunday from 10am-2pm.
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Contact Information
Official website:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/threecountiesradio
Main station email:
3cr@bbc.co.uk
Studio email:
threecounties@bbc.co.uk
News / press email:
3cr.news@bbc.co.uk
Telephone (reception):
+44 1582 636963
Telephone (studio):
+44 808 100 8800
Postal address:
BBC Three Counties Radio
Grove Park
Court Drive
Dunstable
LU5 4GP
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbc3cr/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BBCBedsHertsBucks/
X / Twitter: https://x.com/BBC3CR
BBC Three Counties UK FAQ
What is BBC Three Counties Radio?
BBC Three Counties Radio is the BBC’s local radio station for Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire, offering local news, travel, weather, sport, discussion and music for listeners across Beds, Herts and Bucks.
Where does BBC Three Counties Radio broadcast?
BBC Three Counties Radio serves Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire, with coverage across major areas including Luton, Bedford, Watford, St Albans, Hemel Hempstead, Aylesbury, High Wycombe and Milton Keynes.
What FM frequency is BBC Three Counties Radio on?
BBC Three Counties Radio broadcasts on several FM frequencies depending on your area, including 90.4 FM, 92.1 FM, 94.7 FM, 95.5 FM, 98.0 FM, 103.8 FM and 104.5 FM.
Can I listen to BBC Three Counties Radio on DAB?
Yes. BBC Three Counties Radio is available on DAB Digital Radio across the Herts, Beds and Bucks transmission area.
How can I listen to BBC Three Counties Radio?
You can listen to BBC Three Counties Radio on local FM frequencies across Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire, on DAB Digital Radio, on digital TV services where available, and online via BBC Sounds.
What kind of content does BBC Three Counties Radio broadcast?
BBC Three Counties Radio focuses on local news, weather, travel, community discussion, regional sport, listener conversation and a broad mix of familiar music, making it a speech-led local BBC radio station with strong county coverage.
Where is BBC Three Counties Radio based?
BBC Three Counties Radio broadcasts from Grove Park in Dunstable, serving audiences across Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire.
Who are some of the presenters on BBC Three Counties Radio?
Publicly associated presenters include Andy Collins, Jonathan Vernon-Smith, Roberto Perrone and Justin Dealey, all of whom are well-known names connected with BBC Three Counties Radio programming.
Is BBC Three Counties Radio a local station?
Yes. BBC Three Counties Radio is a BBC Local Radio station focused specifically on Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire, with an emphasis on local stories, issues and communities.
When did BBC Three Counties Radio start broadcasting?
BBC Three Counties Radio began broadcasting in 1985 and has long served listeners across Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire.