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BBC Radio Berkshire
The Sound of Berkshire and All The Music You Love
BBC Radio Berkshire is the BBC’s local radio station for Reading, Berkshire and surrounding areas, bringing together local news, community stories, travel updates, sport, conversation and a familiar mix of music. Broadcasting on 94.6 FM, 95.4 FM, 104.1 FM, 104.4 FM and DAB, the station is a trusted choice for listeners who want Berkshire-focused radio with strong local relevance throughout the day.
About BBC Radio Berkshire
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- 94.6 FM – Henley and Marlow
- 95.4 FM – Slough, Maidenhead, Windsor and East Berkshire
- 104.1 FM – Basingstoke, Andover and West Berkshire
- 104.4 FM – Reading
- DAB – Berkshire and North Hampshire multiplex
BBC Radio Berkshire is a local BBC radio station serving Reading, Berkshire and nearby areas with a broad mix of local information, speech content and music. The station focuses heavily on what matters across the county, including community stories, local interviews, traffic and travel updates, weather, sport and major regional talking points.
From its studios at Thames Valley Park near Reading, BBC Radio Berkshire provides programming designed for local listeners who want more than a generic music playlist. It is particularly strong when breaking local stories, reflecting community life, covering Berkshire issues and giving airtime to voices, events and organisations from across the area.
The station’s output typically combines presenter-led conversation with accessible mainstream music, making it suitable for a broad local audience. Alongside everyday Berkshire life, the station also covers local sport and public affairs, giving it a practical role as well as an entertainment one for listeners in Reading, Windsor, Maidenhead, Slough, West Berkshire and beyond.
BBC Radio Berkshire is likely to appeal to listeners who want a genuine local connection, regular Berkshire news and conversation, useful travel and weather updates, and a familiar mix of music presented in a friendly, community-focused style.
Notable shows & presenters are:
- Phil Mercer at Breakfast: weekday breakfast programming, with local conversation, updates and a strong start to the day for Berkshire listeners.
- Kirsten O’Brien: weekday mid-morning show, featuring presenter-led conversation, local stories and music through the late morning and early afternoon.
- Mary Green: Sunday Breakfast, bringing a relaxed weekend start with discussion, features and music.
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Contact Information
Official website:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/live:bbc_radio_berkshire
Main switchboard:
0118 946 4200
Postal address:
BBC Radio Berkshire
550 Thames Valley Park Drive
Reading
RG6 1PT
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BBCBerkshire/
X / Twitter: https://x.com/BBCBerkshire
BBC Radio Berkshire FAQ
What is BBC Radio Berkshire?
BBC Radio Berkshire is the BBC’s local radio station for Reading, Berkshire and surrounding areas, broadcasting local news, sport, travel, community stories, conversation and music.
What frequency is BBC Radio Berkshire on?
BBC Radio Berkshire broadcasts on 94.6 FM, 95.4 FM, 104.1 FM and 104.4 FM, as well as on DAB Digital Radio in Berkshire and North Hampshire.
Where is BBC Radio Berkshire based?
BBC Radio Berkshire is based in Reading, with studios at Thames Valley Park. The station serves listeners across Berkshire and nearby areas.
Which areas can listen to BBC Radio Berkshire on FM?
BBC Radio Berkshire is available on 94.6 FM in Henley and Marlow, 95.4 FM in Slough, Maidenhead, Windsor and East Berkshire, 104.1 FM in Basingstoke, Andover and West Berkshire, and 104.4 FM in Reading.
What kind of content does BBC Radio Berkshire broadcast?
BBC Radio Berkshire broadcasts a mix of local news, community discussion, travel information, weather, local sport, interviews and music aimed at listeners in Reading, Berkshire and the surrounding area.
Who are some of the presenters on BBC Radio Berkshire?
Notable presenters associated with BBC Radio Berkshire include Phil Mercer on breakfast programming, Kirsten O’Brien on the weekday mid-morning show and Mary Green on Sunday Breakfast.
Is BBC Radio Berkshire a music station or a talk station?
BBC Radio Berkshire is a mix of both. It combines local speech-led programming, news and conversation with a broad music format designed for a wide local audience.
Does BBC Radio Berkshire cover local news and sport?
Yes. BBC Radio Berkshire is well known for covering Berkshire news, community issues, travel updates and local sport, making it a useful station for listeners who want strong local relevance.
How can I listen to BBC Radio Berkshire?
You can listen to BBC Radio Berkshire on FM in different parts of the region, on DAB Digital Radio, on Freeview in supported areas and via BBC Sounds.
Is BBC Radio Berkshire only for Reading?
No. Although the station is based in Reading, BBC Radio Berkshire serves a much wider area across Berkshire, including places such as Windsor, Maidenhead, Slough, Henley and West Berkshire, with 104.1 FM also reaching parts of North Hampshire.