The MuxCo Somerset multiplex is also receivable in South East Wales (Cardiff & The Vale). We bring you the best of the county! The mast broadcasts digital television over a large area of the west of England, including Somerset, Wiltshire, North Somerset, Bath and North-East Somerset, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, southern Gloucestershire, northern Dorset and East Devon. William Somerset Maugham was one of the most successful English writers of the 20th century and remains the most adapted for film and TV. 10:00. Join Chris Baxter on BBC Radio Gloucestershire. Creating a new men's skincare product leads to a sticky situation in Lord Sugar's boardroom SU Glovers are "in charge" of Yeovil Town and "making all the decisions" director Matt Uggla says, following the, Listen: BBC Radio Somerset - The new man in charge at Yeovil Town, Priestnall took over the National League side in 2019 but has been a controversial figure. The early breakfast show with everything you need to know to start New Year's Day 2022. Listen to BBC Somerset, BBC Surrey and Many Other Stations from Around the World with the radio.net App. Priestnall took over the National League side in 2019 but has been a controversial figure. He added the priority was to "build the club back up" in the short and long term. The RSGB arranged this interviewhaving been contacted by BBC Radio Somersetfollowing the Societys recent piece in The Times. 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. Listen now. [2], The station proper was launched as BBC Somerset Sound on 11 April 1988, broadcasting on BBC Radio Bristol's former frequency of 1323AM. Web3.3K views, 66 likes, 7 loves, 15 comments, 16 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from BBC Radio Somerset: BBC Somerset has moved. We've moved down to the area. 2023 BBC. Entertainment; Brand Simon Parkin. The Mendip transmitting station is a broadcasting and telecommunications facility on the summit of Pen Hill, part of the Mendip Hills range in Somerset, England, at 305 metres (1,001ft) above sea level. Last updated on 3 March 20233 March 2023.From the section Yeovil. Non-stop disco and dance, including a Glitterbox special megamix plus Midnite Mellow.. BBC Somerset sometimes uses its AM frequency for cricket commentary while regular programming continues on FM. By 2007, the station was relaunched as BBC Somerset, with the launch of the BBC Somerset bus in May, and on 3 December of that year, the station was also given BBC Radio Bristol's former FM frequency of 95.5FM, and broadcasts to the whole of the historic county of Somerset and beyond. We have to make sure were even in this league next year.". On 24 March 2010 BBC2 was switched off on UHF 64 and HTV West was switched from UHF 61 for its final weeks of service. Made in Bristol, a directional beam to the Bristol area from Mendip, is also receivable in SE Wales. The mast can be seen from as far away as Puriton during the day and the red aircraft warning lights make it visible at night from pretty much anywhere on the Somerset Levels and the Vale of Glamorgan near Cardiff. Install the free Online Radio Box app for your smartphone and listen to your favorite radio stations online - wherever you are! Web3.3K views, 66 likes, 7 loves, 15 comments, 16 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from BBC Radio Somerset: BBC Somerset has moved. All figures quoted include listening across all platforms, including online. City:Taunton. Welcome to the official BBC Radio Somerset Facebook page. Sat 1 st Jan 2022, 06:00 on BBC Somerset. Available for years. The latter was transmitted outside of the original C/D grouping of the transmitter but most homes in reasonable signal areas for the C/D group could receive it with their C/D group aerial. [citation needed]. WebRadio Somerset Schedule Matt brings you music, news, travel and sport for your late weekday afternoon. It broadcasts on FM, AM, DAB, digital TV and via BBC Sounds from studios in the Blackbrook area of Taunton. Simon Parkin (weekday daytime, Saturday breakfast), This page was last edited on 4 February 2023, at 07:04. Top Stations. Rick Edwards. On average the cost to each member of staff was between 25 and 50, depending on their salary. Simon welcomes you into the first breakfast show of 2022 with music, updates and more. These included: Local programming is produced and broadcast from the BBC's Taunton studios from 6am 10pm on weekdays and from 6am 6pm on Saturday and 6am-2pm on Sunday. Even after digital switchover when transmitters in Wales also began to broadcast Channel 4 in addition to S4C, some households continued with their preference for the West variations of BBC One, BBC Two, and ITV, and having Channel 4 (not S4C) as number 4 on the electronic programme guide. Broadcasting House Taunton Somerset TA1 4DA. Search the history of over 797 billion Available for years. Install the free Online Radio Box application for your smartphone and listen to your favorite radio stations online - wherever you are! 63,000 listeners (BBC Somerset) Total weekly listeners - total reach - represents the total amount of people who tune in to this radio station. Top 100 Stations. Arqiva A has moved from UHF 56 to UHF 33 for the start of the 700MHz clearance programme at Mendip. WebBBC Somerset live - 95.5 MHz FM, Taunton, United Kingdom | Online Radio Box United Kingdom England Taunton BBC Somerset Stand with Ukraine. D1 National, SDL National & Somerset digital radio multiplexes can also be heard. Genres. Never miss Somerset's latest and breaking news again by signing up to our Daily Newsletter. Digital terrestrial television was first transmitted from the Mendip mast from 15 November 1998 using the frequency gaps between the analogue TV broadcasts. We use the largest available reported area for each station in RAJAR. 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. Hours per listener shows how long people who tune in to this radio station stay listening. Entertainment; Brand Simon Parkin. Welcome to the official BBC Radio Somerset Facebook page. "It's bare bones at the minute. Duration: 4 hours. "I don't think it's appropriate to call us owners. The signal from the station for Kiss 101 also penetrates the Welsh Valleys and the Brecon Beacons. It broadcasts on FM, AM, DAB, digital TV and via BBC Sounds from studios in the Blackbrook area of Taunton. Analysis and opinion from our chief football writer. 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. BBC Radio Somerset is the BBC's local radio station serving the county of Somerset. Frequency:95.5 FM, DAB 10B Contacts Paris Troy sits in to take your calls plus the best gossip from the county. While not directly related to the radio output, the survey area population shows how many people live in the survey area that the above figures are based on. 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BBC Somerset. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. 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.". We're still in the county town, but closer to the M5 at Blackbrook. WebListen to BBC Somerset internet radio online. This collection includes seven of his novels and plays, dramatised by BBC radio. Broadcasting House, Park Street, Taunton, Somerset TA1 4DA According to RAJAR, the station has a weekly audience of 55,000 listeners and a 3.9% share as of December 2022. "There's a lot of complexity around how the land has been split up in the past. More. Total weekly listeners - total reach - represents the total amount of people who tune in to this radio station. Web46,000 listeners (BBC Somerset) Sep 2021. The station is owned and operated by Arqiva (which acquired National Grid Wireless, previously Crown Castle). Save peace in the world! From this date until the second-stage switchover of 28 September 2011 the frequency allocation was: With the completion of digital switchover at Oxford, all multiplexes could be moved to their final channel allocations with the exception of Arqiva A. SDN increased to half its full power output (50kW). The signal on 1323AM was for many years interfered with by a Russian radio station.[3]. According to RAJAR, the station has a weekly audience of 55,000 listeners and a 3.9% share as of December 2022. The information shows what was scheduled to be broadcast, meaning it was/is subject to change and may not be accurate. William Somerset Maugham was one of the most successful English writers of the 20th century and remains the most adapted for film and TV. WebRadio Somerset Schedule Matt brings you music, news, travel and sport for your late weekday afternoon. Rick takes you through New Year's Day mid-morning with music, conversation and updates. NOT online. Click for the Privacy Notice and Terms and Conditions (.pdf). NOT online. WebContact: Broadcasting House, Park Street, Taunton, Somerset TA1 4DA (+44) 01823 368181 Website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcsomerset/ Email: somerset@bbc.co.uk Stations BBC Somerset Mendip, UK Podcasts Andy Bennett Join Andy Bennett on BBC Radio Somerset. 63,000 listeners (BBC Somerset) Total weekly listeners - total reach - represents the total amount of people who tune in to this radio station. This data is drawn from the data stream that informs BBC's iPlayer and Sounds. An additional DAB multiplex, MuxCo Somerset, was awarded a licence in 2008 to broadcast local and national services to Somerset, and began transmission in 2014.[5]. Due to the proximity of these areas to Wenvoe, the signal from Wenvoe is too strong for most TV sets, requiring an attenuator to be fitted to maintain a reliable signal. The deal is still to be officially completed, although Uggla said he was certain it was done. Hear the audio that matters most to you. Top 100 Stations. Hours is normally the most important number for advertising sales. There are red aircraft warning lamps (six sets of two lights) on the mast and two lights on top. Very amateur photographer & #Glastonbury fan. No decision on the timing of the medium wave switch-off has yet been made. We bring you the best of the county! In 2011, SDN was boosted to 50kW and in 2012 the remaining two Arqiva multiplexes were boosted to 50kW too. "I think fans have a right to know a lot more than they do. It was founded in 11 April 1988. Listen to BBC Somerset, BBC Surrey and Many Other Stations from Around the World with the radio.net App. Accept Read More You are logged out of RSGB Membership Services Login Your Services News & Mendip broadcasts FM (analogue VHF) radio for BBC Radio Somerset and the Severn Estuary regional service Kiss 101. Following the completion of analogue TV shutdown on 7 April 2010, Mendip transmitted all of its higher powered multiplexes at 100kW. Authorization is only required to store your personal settings. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Listen now. WebAndy Bennett is on Facebook. This page has the latest official audience figures. Available for years. Perhaps, this is a temporary station problem. [8], BBC A moved from UHF 61 to UHF 49 to allow for the clearance of the 800MHz band for 4G LTE mobile services.[9][10]. Matt rounds off 2022's first day with conversation, updates and great evening music. The ownership status of the surrounding ground remains unknown but director Stuart Robins, who is keeping his shareholding in the club, confirmed the plans to buy back Huish Park. In November 2017, BBC Somerset moved from the Park Street premises to a new building on the edge of Taunton in Blackbrook. BBC Radio Somerset. Many households in SE Wales use the Mendip transmitting station for their television post digital switchover. In July 2007, Ofcom confirmed that it would remain a C/D group transmitter at digital switchover. WebListen to BBC Somerset internet radio online. Listen on BBC Sounds, 95.5FM, 1566AM and BBC Radio Somerset Join Facebook to connect with Andy Bennett and others you may know. Maybe custodians is the right word. The latest rumours and stories from around the world of football. Overton to stay with Somerset until end of 2026, Somerset sign New Zealand fast bowler Henry, Abell out of England's Bangladesh tour with injury, Ahmed & Abell in England squad to play Bangladesh, Somerset re-sign former Australia bowler Siddle, All-rounder Lammonby extends Somerset contract, Baker extends Somerset contract to end of 2024, Champions Surrey start 2023 season at Lancashire, Former all-rounder and umpire Lloyds dies aged 68, Somerset batter Smeed signs white-ball only deal, Somerset all-rounder Green to stay until 2024. Who is in your 2022 county team of the season? on the Internet. Uggla, whose background is in property and finance, was unable to confirm whether the agreement would see SU Glovers also own the stadium Huish Park - which was sold to South Somerset District Council in 2022 along with the surrounding ground. The BBC's Annual Report and Accounts for 2005/2006 stated:[4] "The BBC is committed to extending its network of local radio stations to a limited number of under served areas, and BBC management is carrying out preparatory work for new stations in Somerset, Dorset and Cheshire.". Web46,000 listeners (BBC Somerset) Sep 2021. WebAndy Bennett is on Facebook. Radio presenter on @bbcsomerset . WebThe Mendip transmitting station is a broadcasting and telecommunications facility on the summit of Pen Hill, part of the Mendip Hills range in Somerset, England, at 305 metres (1,001 ft) above sea level. Listen on BBC Sounds, 95.5FM, 1566AM and BBC Radio Somerset BBC Radio Somerset takes a look at cricket in the county through the summer months. All six digital multiplexes were transmitted at 10kW until switchover in 2010 when the power on the "BBC A", "BBC B/HD" and "D3&4" multiplexes was boosted to 100kW. According to RAJAR, the station has a weekly audience of 55,000 listeners and a 3.9% share as of December 2022. Somerset and England spinner Jack Leach joins Charlie Taylor in the Cricket Show studio. New Year's Day (01/01/2022) This collection includes seven of his novels and plays, dramatised by BBC radio. It was based in studios above a cafe on Paul St, Taunton, with a smaller satellite studio in Yeovil. Top Stations. Engineer for @Mendipvalecc & Vice President of @Griffens_cc andy@bbc.co.uk Burnham On Sea - Somerset facebook.com/andy.bennett.7 Joined September 2013 851 Following 2,803 Followers Tweets & replies Media Andy Bennett 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. Top 100 Stations. The station is in St Cuthbert Out civil parish in Mendip district, approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) northeast of the centre of Wells. Staff also looked at all areas where pollution is generated to reduce the station's carbon footprint and make it more environmentally friendly. Off-peak programming originates from BBC Radio Bristol , BBC Radio Cornwall in Truro and BBC Radio Devon in Plymouth. Top Stations. Web46,000 listeners (BBC Somerset) Sep 2021. How to get into football - the most popular sport in the world, with clubs and facilities throughout the UK. We're still in the county town, but closer to the M5 at Blackbrook. Uploaded by BBC Music Introducing 111 Favorites BBC Radio Somerset Sport Coverage of Leyton Orient v Bristol Rovers. Read about our approach to external linking. Accept Read More You are logged out of RSGB Membership Services Login Your Services News & This includes plans for a demonstration day at a Bristol primary school as part of British Science Week in March. Otherwise, a slow growth reflects the growth in UK population. Save peace in the world! "I think stewardship is the right word because I think fans own the club realistically, they're the ones who keep it alive. The fleet of cars for reporters were swapped for fuel-efficient vans. [1] History [ edit] But after a long period of discontent between fans and the owner, Uggla acknowledged trust needed to be rebuilt. This is affected by the total amount of weekly listeners, or how long each audience member listens for. Sat 1 st Jan 2022, 06:00 on BBC Somerset. 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. WebThe Mendip transmitting station is a broadcasting and telecommunications facility on the summit of Pen Hill, part of the Mendip Hills range in Somerset, England, at 305 metres (1,001 ft) above sea level. Kiss 101 is a strong directional beam towards South Wales and the Brecon Beacons. Andy brightens up your Saturday mid-morning with conversation, updates and great music. WebListen to BBC Somerset internet radio online. WebListen to BBC Somerset internet radio online. "We loved the stadium, we loved the people here, we loved meeting Martyn [Starnes, CEO] and Stuart [Robins, club director] and we just couldn't believe how far it had fallen.". On hearing the results the staff voluntarily dipped into their pockets to fund the three main accredited methods of carbon offsetting tree planting, sustainable projects and carbon trading.