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BBC Radio remains UK’s favourite reaching 31 million weekly listeners

06.08.2026 - British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) WorldDAB Member - United Kingdom United Kingdom

According to the latest RAJAR figures for the period 6 April to 28 June 2026, the BBC continues to be the UK’s number one radio brand, with 30.9 million people tuning in each week to live output across the BBC’s radio stations. The BBC recorded a 42.6% share of listening and reached 52.4% of UK adults. Millions of people continued to start their day with BBC Radio, with strong performances from breakfast shows across the portfolio and brand extensions giving audiences even more choice, with Radio 3 Unwind, Radio 1 Dance and Radio 1 Anthems all recording increases from last quarter. BBC 6 Music, recently crowned Station of the Year at the Music Week Awards, reached 2.59 million listeners each week and retained its position as the UK’s most listened-to digital-only radio station.

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