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BBC Radio Bristol

BBC Radio Bristol is the BBC’s local radio station for Bristol and Bath, also serving South Gloucestershire, North Somerset and North East Somerset. It broadcasts local news, travel, sport, conversation and music on FM, DAB, Freeview and BBC Sounds.

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  • 94.9 FM – Bristol and South Gloucestershire
  • 103.6 FM – Weston-super-Mare and North Somerset
  • 104.6 FM – Bath
  • DAB – 11B multiplex
  • Freeview – Channel 719

BBC Radio Bristol is the BBC’s local radio station for Bristol and Bath, also serving South Gloucestershire, North Somerset and North East Somerset. It focuses on local news, interviews, travel, sport, community stories and music with a strong West of England identity.

The station broadcasts from Broadcasting House on Whiteladies Road in Bristol and is available on FM, DAB, Freeview and BBC Sounds. Its FM frequencies are 94.9 in Bristol, 103.6 in Weston-super-Mare and 104.6 in Bath.

BBC Radio Bristol is designed for listeners who want practical local radio with strong regional relevance, including conversation, local journalism, transport updates and sport.

If you want a station with a clear Bristol-and-Bath focus rather than a broader national format, BBC Radio Bristol is one of the strongest local options in the area.

Notable shows & presenters are:

  • Joe Sims: weekday breakfast presenter on BBC Radio Bristol.

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Contact Information

Official website:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/live:bbc_radio_bristol

Main switchboard:
0117 974 1111

Postal address:
BBC Radio Bristol
Broadcasting House, Whiteladies Road
Bristol
BS8 2LR

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BBCBristol/

X / Twitter: https://x.com/bbcbristol

BBC Radio Bristol FAQ

What is BBC Radio Bristol?
BBC Radio Bristol is the BBC’s local radio station serving Bristol, Bath, South Gloucestershire, North Somerset and North East Somerset.

What frequency is BBC Radio Bristol on?
BBC Radio Bristol broadcasts on 94.9 FM in Bristol, 103.6 FM in Weston-super-Mare and North Somerset, and 104.6 FM in Bath. It is also available on DAB, Freeview channel 719 and BBC Sounds.

Where is BBC Radio Bristol based?
BBC Radio Bristol is based at Broadcasting House, Whiteladies Road, Bristol, BS8 2LR.

How can I contact BBC Radio Bristol?
You can contact BBC Radio Bristol via its BBC Sounds page, by phone on 0117 974 1111, or through its official Facebook and X accounts.

How can I listen to BBC Radio Bristol?
You can listen to BBC Radio Bristol on FM, DAB, Freeview channel 719 and online via BBC Sounds.

Does BBC Radio Bristol still broadcast on 95.5 FM?
No. 95.5 FM is no longer used by BBC Radio Bristol; that frequency moved to BBC Somerset in 2007.