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About BBC Somerset
BBC Radio Somerset is the BBC's local radio station for Somerset, bringing listeners local news, travel, weather, sport and conversation from Taunton, Yeovil, Bridgwater, Wells, Frome, Minehead, Street, Glastonbury and the villages of the Somerset Levels, the Quantocks and Exmoor. On this page you can listen to BBC Radio Somerset live online for free.
From Somerset Sound to a full station
The BBC first created a service for Somerset in 1978, as an emergency measure after storms in the county. The station proper launched as BBC Somerset Sound on 11 April 1988, broadcasting part-time on medium wave and opting out of BBC Radio Bristol for a few hours each day. In 2002 it moved to new premises in Park Street, Taunton, and on 3 December 2007 it gained the 95.5 FM frequency. In May 2012 the BBC established it as a station in its own right, and it later took the name BBC Radio Somerset.
What you will hear
Breakfast and drive-time programmes bring the latest headlines, travel news for the M5, A303, A358 and local roads, and weather forecasts that matter for the Levels, where flooding has caused major problems in the past. Through the day, phone-ins and interviews cover the issues that matter in Somerset, from farming and housing to health, transport and tourism. Sport coverage includes Yeovil Town, Somerset cricket at Taunton and local rugby, and the station also covers big events such as the Glastonbury Festival. Evenings and weekends bring music and specialist programmes.
How to listen to BBC Radio Somerset
Tune your FM radio to 95.5 to hear BBC Radio Somerset across much of the county. It is also available on DAB digital radio, smart speakers and BBC Sounds, where many programmes can be heard on demand. 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 in the West Country, you may also enjoy BBC Radio Bristol, BBC Radio Devon and Greatest Hits Radio Bristol & The South West, all on our site.
For local news, sport and the voice of the county, BBC Radio Somerset is Somerset's own BBC station.
- 100% free, no sign-up
- Live stream, 24 hours a day
- Listen from anywhere
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How to listen to BBC Somerset 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 Somerset plays right in your browser, with nothing to install.
News
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BBC Radio Somerset broadcasts on 95.5 FM, and is also on DAB digital radio and BBC Sounds.
It launched as BBC Somerset Sound on 11 April 1988 and became a station in its own right in May 2012.
Yes. Press play at the top of this page to listen live for free on any device.
BBC Radio Somerset is based in Park Street, Taunton.
Yes. You can listen to BBC Somerset live for free here on UK Radio Stations, 24 hours a day.
Yes. BBC Somerset 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 Somerset 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.