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BBC WM

BBC WM

The Sound of where we live and All The Music You Love

BBC WM is the BBC’s local radio station for Birmingham and the West Midlands, combining local speech, regional stories, news and familiar music for listeners across the area.

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  • FM – 95.6 FM
  • DAB – DAB
  • Online – Live streaming online

BBC WM serves Birmingham and the wider West Midlands with programming built around local life, daily issues and the stories that matter to people across the region. It is part of the BBC Local Radio network and keeps its focus clearly regional.

The station blends local journalism, interviews, discussion, weather, travel and music, helping listeners stay informed while also offering relaxed daytime listening.

You can listen to BBC WM on FM, on DAB digital radio and online, making it easy to access across a range of listening devices and situations.

For listeners who want BBC local radio with a strong West Midlands identity, BBC WM offers a dependable mix of speech, information and familiar music.

Notable shows & presenters are:

  • Local programming: BBC WM focuses on local news, speech, music and regional discussion for Birmingham and the West Midlands.

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Contact Information

Main switchboard:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p001d7hj

Postal address:
BBC WM
Birmingham

BBC WM FAQ

What is BBC WM?
BBC WM is the BBC’s local radio station for Birmingham and the wider West Midlands.

How can I listen to BBC WM live?
You can listen live online, on 95.6 FM and on DAB digital radio.

What does BBC WM broadcast?
BBC WM broadcasts local news, discussion, interviews, regional stories and familiar music.

Who is BBC WM for?
BBC WM is for listeners who want local broadcasting focused on Birmingham and the West Midlands.