BBC Three Counties Radio live
BBC Three Counties Radio at a glance
BBC Three Counties Radio frequencies
Where to find BBC Three Counties Radio on FM, AM and DAB, from Ofcom’s records. Find what reaches your postcode →
Contains public sector information from Ofcom, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
About BBC Three Counties Radio
BBC Three Counties Radio, often called BBC 3CR, is the BBC's local radio station for Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire. It brings listeners local news, travel, weather, sport and conversation from towns including Luton, Bedford, Watford, St Albans, Stevenage, Milton Keynes, Aylesbury and High Wycombe. On this page you can listen to BBC Three Counties Radio live online for free.
From Radio Bedfordshire to Three Counties
The station launched as BBC Radio Bedfordshire on 24 June 1985, serving Bedfordshire along with parts of north Buckinghamshire and north Hertfordshire. On 5 April 1993 it expanded to cover all three counties and was renamed BBC Three Counties Radio. Since then it has been the BBC's local voice for one of the busiest parts of the country, from commuter towns close to London to rural villages in the Chilterns.
What you will hear
Breakfast and drive-time programmes bring the latest headlines, travel news for the M1, M25, A1 and local rail services, and weather updates. Through the day, phone-ins and interviews cover local issues such as transport, housing, schools and health, along with stories about the people and communities of the three counties. Sport coverage includes local football clubs such as Luton Town, Watford and MK Dons, and evenings and weekends bring music and specialist programmes. The station is also an important source of information during severe weather and local emergencies.
How to listen to BBC 3CR
BBC Three Counties Radio broadcasts on several FM frequencies, including 90.4 MHz for Welwyn Garden City, Hertford and Stevenage, 92.1 MHz for Hemel Hempstead, Watford and St Albans, 94.7 MHz for Aylesbury, 95.5 MHz for Bedford and Hitchin, 98.0 MHz for High Wycombe, 103.8 MHz for Luton and Dunstable and 104.5 MHz for Milton Keynes and Buckingham. It is also on DAB digital radio, smart speakers and BBC Sounds. Or press play above to listen to BBC 3CR live straight away. If you like it, our site lists many more BBC local stations, such as BBC London and BBC Radio Nottingham.
For trusted local news across Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire, BBC Three Counties Radio is the 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 Three Counties Radio 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 Three Counties Radio 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
BBC 3CR is on several FM frequencies: 90.4, 92.1, 94.7, 95.5, 98.0, 103.8 and 104.5 MHz depending on your area, plus DAB and BBC Sounds.
Yes. Press play at the top of this page to listen to BBC Three Counties Radio live for free on any device.
It covers Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire.
It launched in 1985 as BBC Radio Bedfordshire and became BBC Three Counties Radio in April 1993.
Yes. You can listen to BBC Three Counties Radio live for free here on UK Radio Stations, 24 hours a day.
Yes. BBC Three Counties Radio 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 Three Counties Radio 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.