BFBS Gurkha Radio 1134 live

BFBS Gurkha Radio is a 24-hour Nepali-language radio station for Gurkha soldiers, veterans and their families. Run by the British Forces Broadcasting Service, it keeps the Gurkha community connected across the UK, Nepal, Brunei and wherever Gurkhas serve around the world. On this page you can listen to BFBS Gurkha Radio live online for free.

A lifeline for the Gurkha community

The Gurkhas have served with the British Army for more than two centuries, and broadcasting for them has a long history. BFBS first put Gurkha radio programmes on air in Singapore in 1952, and when the Gurkhas moved to Brunei in 1978, a dedicated broadcasting service followed. Today BFBS Gurkha Radio is seen as an essential part of welfare support for Gurkha soldiers and their families, many of whom live far from home. It is part of BFBS, which provides radio and television for the UK armed forces community worldwide.

What you will hear

BFBS Gurkha Radio broadcasts entirely in Nepali, around the clock. Its programmes include Nepali music, from folk songs and classic film music to modern Nepali pop, alongside news from Nepal, the UK and the world. Presenters share information that matters to the Gurkha community, including updates about welfare, regimental life, education and community events, and they bring messages and dedications between families separated by distance. Festivals such as Dashain and Tihar are celebrated with special programmes, helping families keep their culture alive wherever they are.

How to listen to BFBS Gurkha Radio

In the UK, BFBS Gurkha Radio broadcasts on 1134 kHz medium wave in areas with Gurkha units, including Aldershot, Sandhurst, Catterick, Abingdon and Bramcote. It also broadcasts on FM in Brunei and in Kathmandu and Dharan in Nepal. The easiest way to listen anywhere is to press play above, and the BFBS Gurkha Radio stream starts straight away on your phone, tablet or computer. The station is also available through the BFBS Radio app. If you enjoy community radio in other languages, you may also like Panjab Radio, Lyca Radio and BBC Somali on our site.

For Nepali music, news and a strong sense of community for Gurkha families, BFBS Gurkha Radio has been a trusted companion for generations.

• 100% free, no sign-up
• Live stream, 24 hours a day
• Listen from anywhere
• Works on phone and computer