Join Charlie Taylor on BBC Radio Somerset. Yuliia and her two children have been staying in Taunton in Somerset with Simon Hollington and his family. Listen on BBC Sounds, 95.5FM, 1566AM and BBC Radio Somerset English Website 11 Listen live 0 Playlist Matt brings you music, news, travel and sport for your late weekday afternoon. BBC Radio Somerset interview - Radio Society of Great Britain - Main Site : Radio Society of Great Britain Main Site This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Read about our approach to external linking. It broadcasts on FM, AM, DAB, digital TV and via BBC Sounds from studios in the Blackbrook area of Taunton. The MuxCo Somerset multiplex is also receivable in South East Wales (Cardiff & The Vale). WebBBC Radio Somerset is the BBCs local radio station serving the county of Somerset. In 2007, BBC Somerset took part in an initiative to create the first carbon-zero radio station in the UK known as The Challenge. Lighting systems were replaced with more energy-efficient ones. Andy discussed how he got into radio, getting licensed, and about the work he and South Bristol Amateur Radio Club are doing to involve young people in amateur radio. 10:00. SU Glovers are "in charge" of Yeovil Town and "making all the decisions" director Matt Uggla says, following the group taking stewardship of the club. A listener is counted as an adult aged 15+ who listens for at least five minutes. Radio presenter on @bbcsomerset . Entertainment; Brand Simon Parkin. BBC A was transmitted at full power (100kW) and in 64QAM, 8k carriers mode from the start. The signal from the station for Kiss 101 also penetrates the Welsh Valleys and the Brecon Beacons. WebListen to BBC Somerset internet radio online. This collection includes seven of his novels and plays, dramatised by BBC radio. Entertainment; Brand Simon Parkin. Listen now. BBC A has moved from UHF 49 to UHF 32 as part of the 700MHz clearance programme at Mendip. The fact it hasn't had a physio, hasn't got the right strength and conditioning coaches, the stadium's tired, it needs some work done to it, the playing squad I think we need to add to that," Uggla continued. Yeovil were relegated to the National League in 2019 after 16 years in the English Football League during which the club reached the Championship in 2013. WebRadio Somerset Schedule Matt brings you music, news, travel and sport for your late weekday afternoon. Discover 10,610,401 listings and 261,462 playable programmes from the BBC. Sat 1 st Jan 2022, 06:00 on BBC Somerset. English Website 11 Listen live 0 Playlist WebThe Somerset Maugham BBC Radio Collection Eight Full-Cast Dramatisations and Readings By: W. Somerset Maugham Narrated by: Alex Jennings, Janet Maw, full cast Length: 15 hrs and 4 mins 4.5 (16 ratings) Try for $0.00 1 title per month from Audibles entire catalog of best sellers, and new releases. WebBBC Somerset Sound started on 11 April 1988. Many Welsh residents also prefer Mendip's service to the Wenvoe service as it provides a stronger signal to the coastline and areas in the shadow of the Wenvoe mast. Since 1999, there have been many more radio stations launched, so total share will have decreased for most stations. BBC Somerset began broadcasting in DAB in September 2014. All figures quoted include listening across all platforms, including online. The first day we got here it was a good feeling," Uggla said. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. WebBy Claire Carter , Dawn Limbu. Sudden changes to this figure normally represent a change in the survey area, which is requested by stations themselves, reflecting a change in transmission or programming, and will affect the above figures. Save peace in the world! William Somerset Maugham was one of the most successful English writers of the 20th century and remains the most adapted for film and TV. Power on analogue transmissions was 500kW (ERP) for BBC 1, BBC2, HTV West, Channel 4, and 126kW (ERP) for Channel 5. on the Internet. Eco-friendly cleaning products were introduced. Capture a web page as it appears now for use as a trusted citation in the future. 63,000 listeners (BBC Somerset) Total weekly listeners - total reach - represents the total amount of people who tune in to this radio station. Duration: 4 hours. William Somerset Maugham was one of the most successful English writers of the 20th century and remains the most adapted for film and TV. Sat 1 st Jan 2022, 06:00 on BBC Somerset. Kent thrash Somerset to leapfrog them in table, Kent safe from relegation as they build big lead, Kent on top despite Goldsworthy resistance, Somerset keeper Rew extends contract to 2025, Somerset beat Northants to guarantee survival, Cricket review plan 'unworkable' says Sussex chief, Abell hits second century against Northants, ECB proposes cut in number of Championship games, Overton puts Somerset on top against Northants, Abell hits impressive century for Somerset. The station is owned and operated by Arqiva (which acquired National Grid Wireless, previously Crown Castle). Available for years. Following the completion of analogue TV shutdown on 7 April 2010, Mendip transmitted all of its higher powered multiplexes at 100kW. It broadcasts on FM, AM, DAB, digital TV and via BBC Sounds from studios in the Blackbrook area of Taunton. "This is a passion project. Top Stations. D1 National, SDL National & Somerset digital radio multiplexes can also be heard. Top Stations. Read about our approach to external linking. Top Stations. Arqiva A has moved from UHF 56 to UHF 33 for the start of the 700MHz clearance programme at Mendip. BBC Local Radio service for the ceremonial county of Somerset, England, "Annual Report and Accounts for 2005/2006", List of radio stations in the United Kingdom, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=BBC_Radio_Somerset&oldid=1137366234, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, To bring BBC Somerset out into local communities across the county, To help to improve what people in county want from their local radio station, and from the BBC in general, To promote the major BBC campaigns, such as the Reading and Writing project (RaW) and Springwatch and Autumnwatch among many others, To feedback to the BBC any brickbats and bouquets from listeners/viewers who might not usually have the chance to comment, To broadcast live shows from towns and villages around Somerset. Heart & BBC Radio Somerset, on 102.60MHz and 95.50MHz respectively, also deliver stereo reception to SE Wales, albeit a bit weaker than Kiss 101. [1] History [ edit] A strong 40kW directional beam towards SE Wales delivers a strong indoor signal with stereo audio available in SE Wales. The signal on 1323AM was for many years interfered with by a Russian radio station.[3]. Simon welcomes you into the first breakfast show of 2022 with music, updates and more. This collection includes seven of his novels and plays, dramatised by BBC radio. Listen to BBC Somerset, BBC Surrey and Many Other Stations from Around the World with the radio.net App. A listener is counted as an adult aged 15+ who listens for at least five minutes. WebBBC Somerset Sound started on 11 April 1988. WebAndy Bennett is on Facebook. Arqiva A and B and SDN also increased to full power (100kW) on this date. You can still listen to the interview on BBC Sounds. It has a 281.6m (924ft) tall mast, which was built in 1967 and weighs around 500tonnes, and is the tallest structure in South West England. Many households in SE Wales use the Mendip transmitting station for their television post digital switchover. Maybe custodians is the right word. 4,859 talking about this. The fleet of cars for reporters were swapped for fuel-efficient vans. How BBC Radio manages your personal data. It broadcasts on FM, AM, DAB, digital TV and via BBC Sounds from studios in the Blackbrook area of Taunton . 50,000 listeners (BBC Somerset) Dec 2021. Engineer for @Mendipvalecc & Vice President of @Griffens_cc [email protected] Burnham On Sea - Somerset facebook.com/andy.bennett.7 Joined September 2013 851 Following 2,803 Followers Tweets & replies Media Andy Bennett Sackey, a former Wasps and London Irish winger who played for England in the 2007 Rugby Union World Cup, said: "We're not here to just make up numbers, we're here to make sure we're competing at every level.". Rick Edwards. According to RAJAR, the station has a weekly audience of 55,000 listeners and a 3.9% share as of December 2022. Top 100 Stations. This collection includes seven of his novels and plays, dramatised by BBC radio. City:Taunton. Read about our approach to external linking. There are no reviews yet. "We looked at a couple of other clubs and then we came down here. WebContact: Broadcasting House, Park Street, Taunton, Somerset TA1 4DA (+44) 01823 368181 Website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcsomerset/ Email: [email protected] Stations BBC Somerset Mendip, UK Podcasts Andy Bennett Join Andy Bennett on BBC Radio Somerset. WebListen to BBC Somerset internet radio online. It has become a Mendip landmark, providing a method of identifying the hills from a distance. They were removed in 2010, the antenna cylinder being replaced with a new antenna assembly, ready for digital switchover later that year. WebRadio Somerset Schedule Matt brings you music, news, travel and sport for your late weekday afternoon. But after a long period of discontent between fans and the owner, Uggla acknowledged trust needed to be rebuilt. Where a station is surveyed across multiple areas, individual areas may achieve higher figures. 10:00. Coverage of Leyton Orient v Bristol Rovers. 50,000 listeners (BBC Somerset) Dec 2021. It broadcasts on FM, AM, DAB, digital TV and via BBC Sounds from studios in the Blackbrook area of Taunton. BBC Somerset Taunton 95.5 MHz FM pop news talk Rating: 0.0 Reviews: 0 We are BBC Somerset - the place for YOUR news and views. Image source, Family HandoutsBy Claire Carter & Dawn LimbuBBC NewsA Ukrainian woman will finally be able to meet her husband for the first time in eight months after her visa was extended. Mendip also transmits high power Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) signals for the Digital One, Sound Digital and BBC National DAB multiplexes, using a directional antenna for the South East Wales local DAB multiplex to improve coverage in parts of the Vale of Glamorgan and Cardiff that are in the shadow of the Wenvoe Transmitting Station. Unknown This is affected by the total amount of weekly listeners, or how long each audience member listens for. 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