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About BBC WM 95.6
BBC WM 95.6 is the BBC's local radio station for Birmingham, the Black Country and the wider West Midlands. It brings listeners local news, travel, weather, sport and conversation, with presenters who know the region and its people. On this page you can listen to BBC WM live online for free, wherever you are.
Local radio for the West Midlands
The station began in 1970 as BBC Radio Birmingham, one of the early BBC local radio stations, and was renamed BBC WM in 1981 as its coverage grew across the West Midlands. Over more than fifty years it has covered the big stories of the region, from industry and politics to the triumphs and heartbreaks of local football clubs. It is based in Birmingham and works closely with BBC Midlands news teams.
What you will hear on BBC WM
Breakfast and drive-time programmes keep you informed with the latest headlines, travel news for the region's busy roads and railways, and weather updates. During the day, phone-ins and interviews cover the issues that matter in Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Coventry, Walsall, Dudley, Sandwell and Solihull, from transport and housing to health, culture and community life. Sport is a big part of the station's identity, with coverage of West Midlands football clubs such as Aston Villa, Birmingham City, West Bromwich Albion and Wolverhampton Wanderers, plus phone-ins where fans share their views. Evenings and weekends bring music and specialist programmes.
How to listen to BBC WM
Tune your FM radio to 95.6 to hear BBC WM across Birmingham and the Black Country. The station is also available on DAB digital radio, smart speakers and BBC Sounds, where many programmes can be heard on demand. The simplest way is to press play above and listen to BBC WM live straight away on your phone, tablet or computer. Please note that some live football commentaries may be restricted online. If you like BBC WM, our site also lists other BBC local stations such as BBC Radio Nottingham, BBC Leicester and BBC Derby.
For trusted local news and a true West Midlands voice, BBC WM 95.6 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 WM 95.6 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 WM 95.6 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 WM broadcasts on 95.6 FM across Birmingham and the Black Country, and is also on DAB digital radio and BBC Sounds.
Yes. Press play at the top of this page to listen to BBC WM live for free on any device.
BBC WM launched in 1970 as BBC Radio Birmingham and was renamed BBC WM in 1981.
Yes. BBC WM covers West Midlands football clubs with news, phone-ins and commentary. Some live commentaries may be restricted online.
Yes. You can listen to BBC WM 95.6 live for free here on UK Radio Stations, 24 hours a day.
Yes. BBC WM 95.6 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 WM 95.6 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.