Closure of Radio 4 on Long Wave (LW)
Radio 4’s Long Wave (LW) service will close later this year, with listeners given advance notice and support to switch to alternative ways of listening. The BBC points to ageing infrastructure and declining audiences, with most listeners now tuning in via 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.
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