BFBS Radio
The Forces Station
BFBS Radio is The Forces Station, bringing together music, entertainment, news, interviews and stories from the Armed Forces community in a broad, accessible radio service.
About BFBS Radio
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Frequencies & locations:
- DAB – BFBS UK is listed by BFBS on National SDL DAB.
- FM – BFBS UK is listed by BFBS on FM in several UK locations, including Aldershot 102.5 MHz, Blandford 89.3 MHz, Bovington 100.8 MHz, Brize Norton 106.1 MHz, Bulford 106.8 MHz, Catterick 106.9 MHz, Colchester 107 MHz, Edinburgh 98.5 MHz and Salisbury Plain 106.8 MHz.
- Online – BFBS Radio is available as a live online station on Radio Player UK.
BFBS Radio is the main BFBS service for the UK Armed Forces community, combining music, entertainment, interviews, news and Forces stories in one broad station. It is designed to feel familiar and accessible, with a contemporary music mix that can move between pop, dance, R&B and rock while still keeping the Forces connection at the centre of the station.
The strength of BFBS Radio is that it is not just another general music stream. Its schedule brings together fresh music, presenter-led conversation, guests, service life, community updates and stories from the Armed Forces world. That gives the station a clearer purpose than a standard hits format, especially for listeners with a direct connection to military life.
BFBS Radio works well as a daily companion station because it balances music with identity. The playlist gives it mainstream reach, but the speech, guests, Forces stories and presenter-led shows give it a sense of place. For listeners who want a station connected to service life without losing the pace of a modern music-led format, BFBS Radio is the core BFBS listen.
Notable shows & presenters are:
- Richard Hatch: Presenter of UK Afternoons, a BFBS Radio show with fresh music, conversation, Forces stories, guests and entertainment.
- George Ryland: Presenter of UK Drivetime, a BFBS Radio show featuring Forces news, celebrity guests, current trends and music.
- Tamsin Robson: Presenter of Forces Life, looking back at stories and events from the Armed Forces community around the world.
- Kam Kelly: BFBS Radio presenter with a music-led show featuring chat, Forces stories, guests and entertainment.
- Joe Carden: Presenter of Totally Connected, a BFBS show linking listeners with stories that matter and a strong music mix.
Contact Information
Official website:
https://www.bfbs.com/radio/stations/bfbs-uk
Studio email:
info@bfbs.com
BFBS reception:
+441494878354
Postal address:
BFBS
Chalfont Grove
Narcot Lane
Chalfont St Peter
Buckinghamshire
SL9 8TN
United Kingdom
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BFBSRadio/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bfbsradio/
X / Twitter: https://twitter.com/BFBSRadioHQ
BFBS Radio FAQ
What is BFBS Radio?
BFBS Radio is The Forces Station, broadcasting music, entertainment, news, interviews and stories from the Armed Forces community.
Can I listen to BFBS Radio on Radio Player UK?
Yes. You can listen to BFBS Radio live on Radio Player UK using the player on this page.
What time zone does this BFBS Radio page use?
This BFBS Radio listing uses UK local time.
What music does BFBS Radio play?
BFBS Radio plays a broad contemporary mix, including pop, dance, R&B and rock, alongside Forces stories, interviews, news and entertainment.
Who are the presenters on BFBS Radio?
BFBS Radio schedule information lists shows and presenters including UK Afternoons with Richard Hatch, UK Drivetime with George Ryland, Forces Life with Tamsin Robson, Kam Kelly, and Totally Connected with Joe Carden.