Essential Radio live
Essential listening for Ayrshire College
Essential Radio at a glance
About Essential Radio
Tuning in to Essential Radio is easy: the live stream reaches you in real time from the UK, at 128 kbps, so you never miss a moment of the programme.
Here on UK Radio Stations you can listen to Essential Radio for free, with no app to install and no account to create — just press play and enjoy the best of Adult Contemporary, Pop. At home, at work or on your phone, Essential Radio is always one click away.
- 100% free, no sign-up
- Live stream, 24 hours a day
- Listen from anywhere, at 128 kbps
- Works on phone and computer
How to listen to Essential 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
Essential Radio plays right in your browser, with nothing to install.
Essential Radio schedule
- Essential Nights00:00–07:00
- Essential Breakfast - with Paul Woodland07:00–11:00
- Coffee Break Classics11:00–12:00
- Feelgood Lunch - with Scott O'Hare12:00–14:00On now
- Essential Afternoons14:00–18:00
- Essential Hits18:00–19:00
- THe 70s at 719:00–20:00
- The 80s at 820:00–21:00
- The 90s at 921:00–22:00
- The Chill Out Zone - with DJ Lazy B22:00–00:00
Frequently asked questions
Click the "Listen live" button on this page to play Essential Radio online for free, straight in your browser — no app needed.
Essential Radio focuses on Adult Contemporary, Pop.
Yes. You can listen to Essential Radio live for free here on UK Radio Stations, 24 hours a day.
Yes. Essential 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 Essential 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 Adult Contemporary, Pop station meanwhile. UK Radio Stations checks every stream automatically.