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BBC Radio Manchester

BBC Radio Manchester

The Sound of Manchester and All The Music You Love

BBC Radio Manchester is the BBC’s local radio station for Greater Manchester, combining local speech, regional sport, community stories and familiar music.

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  • FM – 95.1 FM, 104.6 FM
  • DAB – 11C DAB
  • Online – Live streaming online

BBC Radio Manchester serves one of the UK’s biggest regional audiences with a schedule focused on local life, news, interviews, sport and everyday conversation. It is part of the BBC Local Radio network and keeps its output centred on Greater Manchester.

The station covers major local stories as well as the smaller details that matter to people across the area, from transport and weather to culture, events and community discussion.

You can listen to BBC Radio Manchester on FM, on DAB digital radio and online, giving you several easy ways to follow what is happening across the city region.

For listeners who want local radio that feels close to Manchester and its surrounding boroughs, BBC Radio Manchester delivers a strong mix of speech, information and music.

Notable shows & presenters are:

  • Local programming: BBC Radio Manchester covers local stories, sport, speech and music for Greater Manchester.

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Contact Information

Main switchboard:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p001d7c7

Postal address:
BBC Radio Manchester
Salford Quays, Manchester

BBC Radio Manchester FAQ

What is BBC Radio Manchester?
BBC Radio Manchester is the BBC’s local station for Greater Manchester, broadcasting local speech, music, news and sport.

How can I listen to BBC Radio Manchester live?
You can listen live online, on FM and on DAB digital radio.

Does BBC Radio Manchester cover local news?
Yes. BBC Radio Manchester places strong emphasis on local headlines, discussion and stories from across the area.

Who is BBC Radio Manchester for?
BBC Radio Manchester is for listeners who want radio focused on Manchester and the surrounding communities.