BBC Berkshire 104.4 live
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About BBC Berkshire 104.4
BBC Radio Berkshire is the BBC's local radio station for Berkshire and nearby parts of north Hampshire and south Oxfordshire. Broadcasting on 104.4 FM in Reading, it brings listeners local news, travel, weather, sport and conversation from Reading, Slough, Maidenhead, Windsor, Bracknell, Wokingham, Newbury and beyond. On this page you can listen to BBC Berkshire live online for free.
Local radio for Berkshire
BBC Radio Berkshire was launched on 21 January 1992, initially as a part-time station broadcasting for part of the weekday and on weekend mornings. It later grew into a full local service for the county. Berkshire is one of England's busiest areas, home to major towns, the M4 corridor's technology businesses, Heathrow's neighbouring communities and Windsor Castle, and the station reflects its fast pace and diverse communities.
What you will hear
Breakfast and drive-time programmes bring the latest headlines, travel news for the M4, M25, A404 and local roads, rail updates and weather forecasts. Through the day, phone-ins and interviews cover the issues that matter in Berkshire, from housing, transport and the cost of living to health, education and community life. Sport coverage includes Reading FC and other local teams, and the station covers major events such as Royal Ascot and the Reading Festival. Evenings and weekends bring music, specialist programmes and conversation.
How to listen to BBC Radio Berkshire
BBC Radio Berkshire broadcasts on 104.4 FM in Reading, 95.4 FM in Slough, Maidenhead, Windsor and East Berkshire, and 104.1 FM in Basingstoke, Andover and West Berkshire. It is also available on DAB digital radio, smart speakers and BBC Sounds. The easiest way is to press play above and listen live straight away. Please note that some live sports commentaries may be restricted online. If you live nearby, you may also enjoy BBC Radio Oxford, BBC Three Counties Radio and BBC London, all on our site.
For local news, sport and the voice of the county, BBC Radio Berkshire is Berkshire's own BBC station.
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How to listen to BBC Berkshire 104.4 live
In 3 simple steps, with nothing to install.
- 01Press play
Click the "Listen live" button at the top of this page.
- 02Wait a moment
The live stream starts loading within a few seconds.
- 03Enjoy
BBC Berkshire 104.4 plays right in your browser, with nothing to install.
News
News and talk stations keep you informed around the clock, with live debate, phone-ins, sport and coverage of the day’s biggest stories.
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Frequently asked questions
BBC Radio Berkshire broadcasts on 104.4 FM (Reading), 95.4 FM (Slough, Maidenhead, Windsor) and 104.1 FM (Basingstoke, Andover, West Berkshire), plus DAB and BBC Sounds.
BBC Radio Berkshire launched on 21 January 1992.
Yes. Press play at the top of this page to listen to BBC Radio Berkshire live for free on any device.
Yes. It covers Reading FC and other local sport. Some commentaries may be restricted online.
Yes. You can listen to BBC Berkshire 104.4 live for free here on UK Radio Stations, 24 hours a day.
Yes. BBC Berkshire 104.4 plays in your phone’s browser on Android or iPhone — there is no app to install. Just open this page and press play.
Yes. Connect your phone to the car stereo by Bluetooth or cable, open BBC Berkshire 104.4 here on UK Radio Stations and enjoy the live stream on the road.
If the stream does not load, wait a few seconds and press play again — some streams take a moment to connect. You can also refresh the page or try another News, Variety station meanwhile. UK Radio Stations checks every stream automatically.