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About BBC Radio Manchester
BBC Radio Manchester is the BBC's local radio station for Greater Manchester. Broadcasting on 95.1 FM, it brings listeners local news, travel, weather, sport and conversation from across the city region, from Manchester and Salford to Bolton, Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford and Wigan. On this page you can listen to BBC Radio Manchester live online for free.
Fifty years of local radio
BBC Radio Manchester first went on air in 1970. In 1988 it was relaunched as GMR, short for Greater Manchester Radio, and in 2006 it returned to the BBC Radio Manchester name. Through all those changes, it has remained the BBC's local voice for one of Britain's biggest and most vibrant regions. Today it broadcasts from MediaCityUK in Salford, home to many of the BBC's national services.
What you will hear
Breakfast and drive-time programmes bring the latest headlines, travel news for the M60, M62 and local roads, trams and trains, and weather updates. Through the day, phone-ins and interviews cover the issues that matter to people in Greater Manchester, from transport and housing to health, education and culture. Football is central to the station: Radio Manchester covers Manchester United, Manchester City and the region's many other clubs, and its football phone-ins are popular with fans. Evenings and weekends bring music shows that celebrate the city's famous music scene, along with specialist programmes and conversation.
How to listen to BBC Radio Manchester
Tune your FM radio to 95.1 to hear BBC Radio Manchester across Greater Manchester. It is also available on DAB digital radio, smart speakers and BBC Sounds, where many programmes can be heard on demand. The quickest way is to press play above and listen to Radio Manchester live straight away. Please note that some live football commentaries may be restricted online. If you are in Manchester, you may also enjoy Capital Manchester, Hits Radio Manchester, Radio X and Smooth Radio North West, all on our site.
For local news, football and the spirit of Greater Manchester, BBC Radio Manchester is the region's own BBC station.
- 100% free, no sign-up
- Live stream, 24 hours a day
- Listen from anywhere
- Works on phone and computer
How to listen to BBC Radio Manchester 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 Radio Manchester plays right in your browser, with nothing to install.
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BBC Radio Manchester broadcasts on 95.1 FM across Greater Manchester, and on DAB and BBC Sounds.
Yes. Press play at the top of this page to listen to BBC Radio Manchester live for free on any device.
It launched as BBC Radio Manchester in 1970, became GMR in 1988 and returned to the BBC Radio Manchester name in 2006.
Yes. It covers Manchester United, Manchester City and other Greater Manchester clubs. Some commentaries may be restricted online.
Yes. You can listen to BBC Radio Manchester live for free here on UK Radio Stations, 24 hours a day.
Yes. BBC Radio Manchester 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 Radio Manchester 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 Variety station meanwhile. UK Radio Stations checks every stream automatically.