LBC 97.3 FM live
Leading Britain's Conversation
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About LBC
LBC is the UK's biggest commercial talk radio station and one of the most famous names in British broadcasting. Its slogan, Leading Britain's Conversation, sums up the format: live phone-ins, sharp interviews and big debates about the stories everyone is talking about. On this page you can listen to LBC radio live online for free, straight from your browser, without downloading an app or creating an account.
A London station that became a national voice
LBC began life in October 1973 as the London Broadcasting Company, making it the very first licensed commercial radio station in the United Kingdom. For four decades it was a London service, best known on 97.3 FM. In 2014 LBC went national on DAB digital radio, and today listeners from Cornwall to the Scottish Highlands tune in. The station is owned by Global, the group behind Capital, Heart and Classic FM, and it also runs LBC News, a rolling news service.
What you will hear on LBC live
The heart of LBC is conversation. Weekday mornings start with Nick Ferrari at Breakfast, a fast-moving mix of headlines, political interviews and listener calls. Through the day, well-known LBC presenters such as James O'Brien and Shelagh Fogarty take on politics, culture, consumer issues and everyday frustrations, and the phone lines stay open into the evening and overnight. Regular features include ministerial phone-ins, where politicians answer listeners' questions directly, plus breaking news coverage whenever a major story develops.
How to listen to LBC
In London, tune your FM radio to 97.3. Across the rest of Britain, LBC is available on DAB digital radio, smart speakers and the Global Player app. The quickest option is right here: press play above and the LBC radio live stream starts in seconds on your phone, tablet or computer. If you enjoy talk radio, you may also like talkRADIO, Times Radio, GB News Radio and BBC Radio 5 Live, all listed on our site.
Whether you want to hear the latest political row, call in with your own opinion or simply keep up with the news while you work, LBC radio is one of the liveliest places on the British airwaves.
- 100% free, no sign-up
- Live stream, 24 hours a day
- Listen from anywhere, at 48 kbps
- Works on phone and computer
How to listen to LBC 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
LBC plays right in your browser, with nothing to install.
Talk
Talk radio is the UK’s home of opinion and conversation: phone-ins, interviews and live debate on the stories everyone is talking about.
LBC schedule
- Richard Spurr01:00–05:00
- In Conversation With Steve Allen05:00–07:00
- Steve Allen07:00–10:00
- Ian Payne10:00–13:00On now
- Matt Stadlen13:00–16:00
- Andrew Castle16:00–19:00
- Clive Bull19:00–22:00
- Nick Abbot22:00–01:00
Frequently asked questions
LBC broadcasts on 97.3 FM in London and on DAB digital radio across the rest of the UK. You can also listen to LBC live online on this page.
Yes. Press play at the top of this page to stream LBC live for free on any phone, tablet or computer, with no sign-up needed.
LBC's best-known presenters include Nick Ferrari at Breakfast, James O'Brien and Shelagh Fogarty, alongside a wide team covering evenings, weekends and overnight. Line-ups change, so check LBC's official schedule for the latest.
LBC is owned by Global, the UK media group that also runs Capital, Heart, Smooth, Classic FM and Radio X.
Yes. You can listen to LBC live for free here on UK Radio Stations, 24 hours a day.
Yes. LBC 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 LBC 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 Talk station meanwhile. UK Radio Stations checks every stream automatically.