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{{Use British English|date=August 2012}}
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{{Infobox radio station
{{Infobox radio station
| name = BBC Radio Lancashire
| name = BBC Radio Lancashire
| logo = BBC Radio Lancashire 2022.svg
| logo = BBC Radio Lancashire 2022.svg
| city = [[Blackburn]]
| city = [[Blackburn]]
| area = [[Lancashire]]
| area = [[Lancashire]]
| airdate = 26 January 1971
| airdate = 26 January 1971
| frequency = [[FM broadcasting|FM]]: 95.5 MHz ([[Central Lancashire|Central]] and East Lancashire)<br>FM: 103.9 MHz (Central and [[West Lancashire]])<br>FM: 104.5 MHz ([[Morecambe Bay]])<br>[[Digital Audio Broadcasting|DAB]]: 12A<br>[[Freeview (UK)|Freeview]]: 720
| frequency = [[FM broadcasting|FM]]: 95.5 MHz ([[Central Lancashire|Central]] and East Lancashire)<br>FM: 103.9 MHz (Central and [[West Lancashire]])<br>FM: 104.5 MHz ([[Lancaster, Lancashire|Lancaster]] and [[Morecambe Bay]])<br>[[Digital Audio Broadcasting|DAB]]: 12A<br>[[Freeview (UK)|Freeview]]: 712
| former_frequencies = 855 [[AM broadcasting|MW]]<br>1557 MW
| former_frequencies = 855 [[AM broadcasting|MW]]<br>1557 MW
| rds = BBC Lanc
| rds = BBC Lanc
| format = Local news, talk and music
| format = Local news, talk and music
| language = [[English language|English]]
| language = [[English language|English]]
| former_names = BBC Radio Blackburn (1971–1981)<br>BBC Lancashire
| former_names = BBC Radio Blackburn (1971–1981)<br>BBC Lancashire
| owner = [[BBC Local Radio]],<br>[[BBC North West]]
| owner = [[BBC Local Radio]],<br>[[BBC North West]]
| licensing_authority = [[Ofcom]]
| licensing_authority = [[Ofcom]]
| website = [https://www.bbc.co.uk/radiolancashire/ BBC Radio Lancashire]
| website = {{Official URL}}
}}
}}


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It broadcasts on [[frequency modulation|FM]], [[Digital Audio Broadcasting|DAB]], digital TV and via [[BBC Sounds]] from studios on Darwen Street in [[Blackburn]].
It broadcasts on [[frequency modulation|FM]], [[Digital Audio Broadcasting|DAB]], digital TV and via [[BBC Sounds]] from studios on Darwen Street in [[Blackburn]].


According to [[RAJAR]], the station has a weekly audience of 145,000 listeners and a 5.9% share as of June 2023.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rajar.co.uk/listening/quarterly_listening.php|title=RAJAR|publisher=RAJAR|access-date=2015-09-27}}</ref>
According to [[RAJAR]], the station has a weekly audience of 150,000 listeners and a 5.8% share as of December 2023.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rajar.co.uk/listening/quarterly_listening.php|title=RAJAR|publisher=RAJAR|access-date=2015-09-27}}</ref>


==Technical==
==Technical==
{{original research|section|date=October 2024}}
BBC Radio Lancashire broadcasts on three [[FM broadcasting|FM]] transmitters. The 103.9 FM signal, which covers the [[Central Lancashire|central]] and [[West Lancashire|western]] parts of the area, comes {{convert|529|m}} high on the [[Winter Hill transmitting station|Winter Hill transmitter]], and its height gives it the greatest coverage over [[Lancashire]]. The signal can also be picked up nearby in North [[Manchester]]. The station's other FM transmitters cover the eastern part of the county with an additional FM transmitter covering the [[Morecambe Bay]] area.
BBC Radio Lancashire broadcasts on three [[FM broadcasting|FM]] transmitters. The 103.9 FM signal, which covers the [[Central Lancashire|central]] and [[West Lancashire|western]] parts of the area, comes {{convert|529|m}} high on the [[Winter Hill transmitting station|Winter Hill transmitter]], and its height gives it the greatest coverage over [[Lancashire]]. The signal can also be picked up nearby in North [[Manchester]]. The station's other FM transmitters cover the eastern part of the county with an additional FM transmitter covering the [[Morecambe Bay]] area.


Beginning on 1 October 2001, the [[Digital Audio Broadcasting|DAB]] signals have come from the [[EMAP Radio|EMAP Digital Central Lancashire]] 12A multiplex located at Winter Hill and [[Pendle Forest]] (near [[Nelson, Lancashire|Nelson]]).
Beginning on 1 October 2001, the [[Digital Audio Broadcasting|DAB]] signals have come from the [[EMAP Radio|EMAP Digital Central Lancashire]] 12A multiplex located at Winter Hill and [[Pendle Forest]] (near [[Nelson, Lancashire|Nelson]]).


The station also broadcasts on [[Freeview (UK)|Freeview]] TV channel 720 in the [[BBC North West]] region and streams online via [[BBC Sounds]].
The station also broadcasts on [[Freeview (UK)|Freeview]] TV channel 712 in the [[BBC North West]] region and streams online via [[BBC Sounds]].


Until 17 May 2021, BBC Radio Lancashire was also broadcasting on [[medium wave]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://radiotoday.co.uk/2021/04/ten-more-stations-turn-off-medium-wave-services/|title=Ten more stations turn off Medium Wave services|date=14 April 2021|accessdate=19 April 2021}}</ref>
Until 17 May 2021, BBC Radio Lancashire was also broadcasting on [[medium wave]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://radiotoday.co.uk/2021/04/ten-more-stations-turn-off-medium-wave-services/|title=Ten more stations turn off Medium Wave services|date=14 April 2021|accessdate=19 April 2021}}</ref>


==Programming==
==Programming==
Local programming is produced and broadcast from the BBC's [[Blackburn]] studios from 6 am to 10 pm on Sundays to Fridays and from 6 am to 2 am on Saturdays.
Local programming is produced and broadcast from the BBC's [[Blackburn]] studios from 6 am to 2 pm on Mondays to Fridays and for sports coverage.


The station usually broadcasts the whole of the Late Night programme, a programme carried by all [[BBC Local Radio]] stations (except in the case of sports coverage), which is broadcast between 10pm and 1am.
The late show, airing from 10 pm to 1 am, is simulcast with [[BBC Radio Cumbria]] on Monday to Thursday, and originates from [[BBC Radio Merseyside]] on Fridays and [[BBC Radio Manchester]] on Saturdays and Sundays.


During the station's downtime, BBC Radio Lancashire simulcasts overnight programming from [[BBC Radio 5 Live]] and [[BBC Radio London]].
During the station's downtime, BBC Radio Lancashire simulcasts overnight programming from [[BBC Radio 5 Live]]


==Presenters==
==Presenters==
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{Official website}}
* [https://www.bbc.co.uk/radiolancashire/ BBC Radio Lancashire]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20040920234341/http://www.onthewire.uk.com/ On the Wire]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20040920234341/http://www.onthewire.uk.com/ On the Wire]
* [http://www.northwestradio.info/memories/bbc-radio-lancashire/ North West Radio – BBC Radio Lancashire Memories]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20091022084311/http://geocities.com/thehotw/aircheck_UKLancs.htm History of local radio in Lancashire]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20091022084311/http://geocities.com/thehotw/aircheck_UKLancs.htm History of local radio in Lancashire]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20051028181849/http://www.gjmedia.co.uk/rb/RBburn.htm The former Radio Blackburn]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20051028181849/http://www.gjmedia.co.uk/rb/RBburn.htm The former Radio Blackburn]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20101218121620/http://www.mds975.co.uk/txmaps/lancashire.html MDS975's Transmitter Map]
* [http://tx.mb21.co.uk/gallery/gallerypage.php?txid=1609 Hameldon Hill transmitter]
* [http://tx.mb21.co.uk/gallery/gallerypage.php?txid=298 Lancaster transmitter]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20181003130643/http://tx.mb21.co.uk/gallery/oxcliffe.php Oxcliffe transmitter]
* [http://tx.mb21.co.uk/gallery/gallerypage.php?txid=273 Pendle Forest (Digital)]
* [http://tx.mb21.co.uk/gallery/gallerypage.php?txid=271 Winter Hill transmitter]


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Latest revision as of 15:51, 7 November 2024

BBC Radio Lancashire
Broadcast areaLancashire
FrequencyFM: 95.5 MHz (Central and East Lancashire)
FM: 103.9 MHz (Central and West Lancashire)
FM: 104.5 MHz (Lancaster and Morecambe Bay)
DAB: 12A
Freeview: 712
RDSBBC Lanc
Programming
Language(s)English
FormatLocal news, talk and music
Ownership
OwnerBBC Local Radio,
BBC North West
History
First air date
26 January 1971
Former names
BBC Radio Blackburn (1971–1981)
BBC Lancashire
Former frequencies
855 MW
1557 MW
Technical information
Licensing authority
Ofcom
Links
Websitewww.bbc.co.uk/radiolancashire/ Edit this at Wikidata

BBC Radio Lancashire is the BBC's local radio station serving the county of Lancashire.

It broadcasts on FM, DAB, digital TV and via BBC Sounds from studios on Darwen Street in Blackburn.

According to RAJAR, the station has a weekly audience of 150,000 listeners and a 5.8% share as of December 2023.[1]

Technical

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BBC Radio Lancashire broadcasts on three FM transmitters. The 103.9 FM signal, which covers the central and western parts of the area, comes 529 metres (1,736 ft) high on the Winter Hill transmitter, and its height gives it the greatest coverage over Lancashire. The signal can also be picked up nearby in North Manchester. The station's other FM transmitters cover the eastern part of the county with an additional FM transmitter covering the Morecambe Bay area.

Beginning on 1 October 2001, the DAB signals have come from the EMAP Digital Central Lancashire 12A multiplex located at Winter Hill and Pendle Forest (near Nelson).

The station also broadcasts on Freeview TV channel 712 in the BBC North West region and streams online via BBC Sounds.

Until 17 May 2021, BBC Radio Lancashire was also broadcasting on medium wave.[2]

Programming

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Local programming is produced and broadcast from the BBC's Blackburn studios from 6 am to 2 pm on Mondays to Fridays and for sports coverage.

The station usually broadcasts the whole of the Late Night programme, a programme carried by all BBC Local Radio stations (except in the case of sports coverage), which is broadcast between 10pm and 1am.

During the station's downtime, BBC Radio Lancashire simulcasts overnight programming from BBC Radio 5 Live

Presenters

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Notable former presenters

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References

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  1. ^ "RAJAR". RAJAR. Retrieved 27 September 2015.
  2. ^ "Ten more stations turn off Medium Wave services". 14 April 2021. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
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