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BBC announces closure of Radio 4 on Long Wave (LW)

12.05.2026 - British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) WorldDAB Member

BBC Radio 4’s Long Wave (LW) service will close on 27 June 2026. The BBC says: "We will broadcast daily on-air reminders to help everyone switch to other ways of listening. The company that owns and operates the LW broadcast equipment has confirmed that the system is reaching the end of its life. As LW is an older broadcasting technology, recent years have seen a decline in listener numbers, with the majority now opting for FM and DAB digital platforms. Given these factors, investing in upgrading the LW equipment is not considered a cost-effective solution for licence fee-funded services. To facilitate this transition away from LW and ensure it is as smooth as possible, we will be producing comprehensive guidance on alternative ways to listen."

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