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About BBC Radio Solent 103.8 FM
BBC Radio Solent is the BBC's local radio station for Hampshire, the Isle of Wight and parts of Dorset. From Southampton and Portsmouth to Winchester, Bournemouth and the island, it brings listeners local news, travel, weather, sport and conversation. Searches for radio solent are popular across the south coast, and on this page you can listen to BBC Radio Solent live online for free.
Local radio for the south coast
BBC Radio Solent went on air at the end of 1970 and has broadcast from Southampton ever since. Over more than fifty years it has covered the big stories of the region, from the docks and the Royal Navy to storms, ferries and the busy life of the south coast. It is known as a station that stays with its listeners during severe weather and emergencies, and it has a strong maritime flavour, with regular shipping and coastal information.
What you will hear
Breakfast and drive-time programmes bring the latest headlines, travel news for the M3, M27, A31 and local ferry services, and weather updates. Through the day, phone-ins and interviews cover the issues that matter in Hampshire, Dorset and the Isle of Wight, from housing and transport to health and the environment. Sport plays a big part, with coverage of Southampton, Portsmouth, AFC Bournemouth and other local clubs, as well as cricket and sailing. Evenings and weekends bring music and specialist programmes.
How to listen to BBC Radio Solent
BBC Radio Solent broadcasts on FM across the region, including 96.1 MHz for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight and 103.8 MHz among its other frequencies serving the area. It is also on DAB digital radio, smart speakers and BBC Sounds, where many programmes are available on demand. The easiest way is to press play above and listen to Radio Solent live straight away. Please note that some live football commentaries may be restricted online. Our site also lists other BBC local stations, such as BBC Radio Devon, BBC Radio Cornwall and BBC London.
For trusted local news and sport along the south coast, BBC Radio Solent 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 Solent 103.8 FM 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 Solent 103.8 FM 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 Solent broadcasts on FM across the region, including 96.1 MHz for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight and 103.8 MHz among its other frequencies, plus DAB and BBC Sounds.
Yes. Press play at the top of this page to listen to BBC Radio Solent live for free on any device.
It covers Hampshire, the Isle of Wight and parts of Dorset, including Southampton, Portsmouth, Winchester and Bournemouth.
Yes. It covers Southampton, Portsmouth, AFC Bournemouth and other local clubs. Some commentaries may be restricted online.
Yes. You can listen to BBC Radio Solent 103.8 FM live for free here on UK Radio Stations, 24 hours a day.
Yes. BBC Radio Solent 103.8 FM 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 Solent 103.8 FM 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.