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BBC Radio Wales frequencies
Where to find BBC Radio Wales on FM, AM and DAB, from Ofcom’s records. Find what reaches your postcode →
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About BBC Radio Wales
BBC Radio Wales is the BBC's English-language national radio station for Wales. It brings listeners news, current affairs, sport, music and entertainment from every corner of the country, with presenters who celebrate Welsh life and culture. On this page you can listen to BBC Radio Wales live online for free.
The voice of Wales
BBC Radio Wales launched in 1978, giving Wales its own full-time English-language station. Its sister station, BBC Radio Cymru, broadcasts in Welsh. Radio Wales is based at BBC Cymru Wales headquarters in Cardiff, with teams around the country, and it has covered the big moments in modern Welsh history, from devolution and the creation of the Senedd to famous sporting triumphs.
What you will hear
Weekday mornings start with news and current affairs, followed by phone-ins, interviews and features about life in Wales. The station is well known for its music programmes, which champion Welsh artists and cover genres from rock and pop to country, jazz and classical. Sport is central to the schedule, with commentary and reaction on Welsh rugby, including the Six Nations, Wales football and Welsh clubs, plus cricket and other sports. Comedy, documentaries and weekend entertainment add variety. If you are looking for the Radio Wales schedule, full listings are published on BBC Sounds.
How to listen to BBC Radio Wales
BBC Radio Wales broadcasts on FM across much of Wales and on medium wave, including 882 kHz, as well as on DAB digital radio, digital TV, smart speakers and BBC Sounds. The quickest way is to press play above and listen to Radio Wales live straight away on any device. Please note that some live sports commentaries may be restricted outside the UK. If you like Radio Wales, you may also enjoy Heart South Wales and other stations from Wales listed on our site.
For Welsh news, sport and music with a warm Welsh welcome, BBC Radio Wales is the national station to turn to.
- 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 Wales 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 Wales 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.
Frequently asked questions
Press play at the top of this page to listen to BBC Radio Wales live for free. It is also on FM, medium wave, DAB, digital TV and BBC Sounds.
The full BBC Radio Wales schedule is published on BBC Sounds, where many programmes are available on demand.
BBC Radio Wales launched in 1978.
Radio Wales broadcasts in English. The BBC's Welsh-language station is BBC Radio Cymru.
Yes. You can listen to BBC Radio Wales live for free here on UK Radio Stations, 24 hours a day.
Yes. BBC Radio Wales 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 Wales 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 station meanwhile. UK Radio Stations checks every stream automatically.