BBC Radio London is London's BBC Local Radio station and part of the broader BBC London network. The station broadcasts across Greater London and beyond, on the 94.9 FM frequency, DAB, Virgin Media Channel 937, Sky Channel 0152 (in the London area only), Freeview Channel 721 and online.
The station's output is generally similar to that of other BBC Local Radio stations and targets a broad, mainstream audience. While previous incarnations of the station offered a more diverse range of programmes for London's various ethnic, religious, social and cultural communities, specialist programming now remains in a smaller form and is mostly broadcast during weekends.
History
1970–1988: BBC Radio London
Local radio arrived in London as part of the second wave of BBC local stations, following a successful pilot project headed by Frank Gilliard, who on visiting the United States discovered local radio stations of varying formats and was to bring this concept to Britain.
Test transmissions for the new local radio station were carried out from Wrotham, Kent, on 95.3 MHz in FM mono, relaying BBC Radio 1 (at the time broadcast only on medium wave), with several announcements informing listeners of the new service. On 6 October 1970 BBC Radio London was launched, three years before commercial radio for Greater London in the guise of LBC. An additional medium wave frequency was allocated on 1457kHz (206 metres) from Brookman's Park. 95.3 soon changed to 94.9.
Big L is the name of a broadcasting company registered by the British licensing authority Ofcom from 11 June 2002 to 10 June 2003 for a satellite radio service known as Big L. The license states that the station "… will provide an eclectic mix of rock and pop, both modern and classic. News and weather will be broadcast hourly. The service will be in English language and will be free to air." The station is owned by Big L Limited. Though the station targets audience in the United Kingdom, advertisers develop their commercials mainly to reach English speakers in the Netherlands.
Station licence
The station's Ofcom licence states the station is under the ownership of Big L Limited, 1 Colmore Crescent, Moseley, Birmingham B13 9SJ.
She has toured internationally with The Weeknd and was also nominated for the Sound of 2014 award by the BBC and an MTV Brand New Nominee in 2014. On May 3, 2014, Banks was dubbed as an "Artist to Watch" by FoxWeekly.
Early life
Jillian Rose Banks was born in Orange County, California. Banks started writing songs at the age of fifteen. She taught herself piano when she received a keyboard from a friend to help her through her parents' divorce. She says she "felt very alone and helpless. I didn't know how to express what I was feeling or who to talk to."
Career
2013–present: Breakthrough and Goddess
Banks used the audio distribution website SoundCloud to put out her music before securing a record deal. Her friend Lily Collins used her contacts to pass along her music to people in the industry; specifically Katy Perry's DJ Yung Skeeter, and she began working with the label Good Years Recordings. Her first official single, called "Before I Ever Met You" was released in February 2013. The song which had been on a private SoundCloud page ended up being played by BBC Radio 1 DJ Zane Lowe. Banks released her first EP Fall Over by IAMSOUND Records and Good Years Recordings.Billboard called her a "magnetic writer with songs to obsess over." Banks released her second EP called London by Harvest Records and Good Years Recordings in 2013 to positive reviews from music critics, receiving a 78 from Metacritic. Her song "Waiting Game" from the EP was featured in the 2013 Victoria's Secret holiday commercial.
London and the Thames were named in 1793 by Lord Simcoe, who proposed the site for the capital of Upper Canada. The first European settlement was between 1801 and 1804 by Peter Hagerman. The village was founded in 1826 and incorporated in 1855. Since then, London has grown to be the largest Southwestern Ontario municipality and Canada's 11th largest municipality, having annexed many of the smaller communities that surrounded it.
London is a regional centre of health care and education, being home to the University of Western Ontario, Fanshawe College, and several hospitals. The city hosts a number of musical and artistic exhibits and festivals, which contribute to its tourism industry, but its economic activity is centred on education, medical research, insurance, and information technology. London's university and hospitals are among its top ten employers. London lies at the junction of Highway 401 and 402, connecting it to Toronto, Windsor, and Sarnia. It also has an international airport, train and bus station.
Charles Dickens' works are especially associated with London which is the setting for many of his novels. These works do not just use London as a backdrop but are about the city and its character.
Dickens described London as a Magic lantern, a popular entertainment of the Victorian era, which projected images from slides. Of all Dickens' characters 'none played as important a role in his work as that of London itself', it fired his imagination and made him write. In a letter to John Forster, in 1846, Dickens wrote 'a day in London sets me up and starts me', but outside of the city, 'the toil and labour of writing, day after day, without that magic lantern is IMMENSE!!'
However, of the identifiable London locations that Dickens used in his work, scholar Clare Pettitt notes that many no longer exist, and, while 'you can track Dickens' London, and see where things were, but they aren't necessarily still there'.
In addition to his later novels and short stories, Dickens' descriptions of London, published in various newspapers in the 1830s, were released as a collected edition Sketches by Boz in 1836.
BBC Radio on the morning of the 7/7 London Bombings
From BBC Radio London, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm on the day of the 7/7 London Bombings of 2005.
published: 17 Jun 2014
Taylor Swift - London Boy in the Live Lounge
Taylor Swift performs London Boy in the BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge
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published: 03 Sep 2019
BBC Radio London 40th Anniversary
Narrated by Tony Blackburn
published: 04 Oct 2020
BBC Radio London | ReelWorld | News & IDs (2020)
BBC Radio London (UK), News Hour Opener & IDs
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00:00 News Update
00:03 News
00:24 Theme Early Breakfast
00:40 Theme Breakfast
00:52 Theme 01 Short ID BBC Music Introducing in London
01:02 Theme 02 Short ID Sunday Morning
01:14 Theme 03 Hyper ID
01:17 Theme 03 Short ID The Scene
01:27 Theme 04 Short ID Late Show
01:42 Theme 05 Hour Opener Breakfast
02:14 Theme 06 Short ID Weekday Morning
02:27 Sport
03:02 Information
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BBC Local Radio - The sound of [place] and all the music you love
ReelWorld
🌐
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/stations
http://reelworld.com/jingles/packages/bbclocalradio-2020
published: 14 Dec 2020
Jung Kook - 'Seven' Live from London on The One Show - BBC
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정국 (Jung Kook) 'Seven (feat. Latto)' Official MV
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published: 21 Jul 2023
Valerie (Live At BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge, London / 2007)
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Valerie (Live At BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge, London / 2007) · Amy Winehouse
Back To Black
℗ 2007 BBC, under exclusive licence to Universal Island Records, a division of Universal Music Operations limited
Released on: 2007-01-01
Studio Personnel, Engineer: Andrew Rogers
Associated Performer, Music Director & Conductor, Bass ( Vocal): Dale Davis
Associated Performer, Percussion: Nathan Allen
Associated Performer, Guitar: Robin Banerjee
Associated Performer, Keyboards: Xantone Blacq
Associated Performer, Additional Vocals: Zalon Thompson
Associated Performer, Additional Vocals: Ade Omatayo
Composer Lyricist: Sean Payne
Composer Lyricist: David McCabe
Composer Lyricist: Abigail Harding
Composer Lyricist: Boyan Chowdhury
Composer Ly...
published: 21 Jul 2018
London Grammar - Wrecking Ball in the Live Lounge
London Grammar perform their cover of Miley Cyrus's Wrecking Ball in the Radio 1 Live lounge for Fearne Cotton
published: 12 Dec 2013
BBC Radio London TOTH 2020
All rights go to the BBC
published: 01 Jan 2021
London Grammar - Hey Now (Radio 1's Big Weekend 2014)
London Grammar perform Hey Now at Radio 1's Big Weekend in Glasgow. For London Grammar's full set head to: http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/bigweekend
BBC Radio London (UK), News Hour Opener & IDs
🎵
00:00 News Update
00:03 News
00:24 Theme Early Breakfast
00:40 Theme Breakfast
00:52 Theme 01 Short ID BBC Musi...
BBC Radio London (UK), News Hour Opener & IDs
🎵
00:00 News Update
00:03 News
00:24 Theme Early Breakfast
00:40 Theme Breakfast
00:52 Theme 01 Short ID BBC Music Introducing in London
01:02 Theme 02 Short ID Sunday Morning
01:14 Theme 03 Hyper ID
01:17 Theme 03 Short ID The Scene
01:27 Theme 04 Short ID Late Show
01:42 Theme 05 Hour Opener Breakfast
02:14 Theme 06 Short ID Weekday Morning
02:27 Sport
03:02 Information
📻
BBC Local Radio - The sound of [place] and all the music you love
ReelWorld
🌐
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/stations
http://reelworld.com/jingles/packages/bbclocalradio-2020
BBC Radio London (UK), News Hour Opener & IDs
🎵
00:00 News Update
00:03 News
00:24 Theme Early Breakfast
00:40 Theme Breakfast
00:52 Theme 01 Short ID BBC Music Introducing in London
01:02 Theme 02 Short ID Sunday Morning
01:14 Theme 03 Hyper ID
01:17 Theme 03 Short ID The Scene
01:27 Theme 04 Short ID Late Show
01:42 Theme 05 Hour Opener Breakfast
02:14 Theme 06 Short ID Weekday Morning
02:27 Sport
03:02 Information
📻
BBC Local Radio - The sound of [place] and all the music you love
ReelWorld
🌐
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/stations
http://reelworld.com/jingles/packages/bbclocalradio-2020
Subscribe and 🔔 to the BBC 👉 https://bit.ly/BBCYouTubeSub
Watch the BBC first on iPlayer 👉 https://bbc.in/iPlayer-Home
Here’s #JungKook from @bts performing hi...
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Watch the BBC first on iPlayer 👉 https://bbc.in/iPlayer-Home
Here’s #JungKook from @bts performing his record-breaking single, ‘Seven’ LIVE! 😍
정국 (Jung Kook) 'Seven (feat. Latto)' Official MV
#JungKook #TheOneShow #iPlayer
#TheOneShow #BTS #BTSArmy
All our TV channels and S4C are available to watch live through BBC iPlayer, although some programmes may not be available to stream online due to rights. If you would like to read more on what types of programmes are available to watch live, check the 'Are all programmes that are broadcast available on BBC iPlayer?' FAQ 👉 https://bbc.in/2m8ks6v.
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Here’s #JungKook from @bts performing his record-breaking single, ‘Seven’ LIVE! 😍
정국 (Jung Kook) 'Seven (feat. Latto)' Official MV
#JungKook #TheOneShow #iPlayer
#TheOneShow #BTS #BTSArmy
All our TV channels and S4C are available to watch live through BBC iPlayer, although some programmes may not be available to stream online due to rights. If you would like to read more on what types of programmes are available to watch live, check the 'Are all programmes that are broadcast available on BBC iPlayer?' FAQ 👉 https://bbc.in/2m8ks6v.
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Valerie (Live At BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge, London / 2007) · Amy Winehouse
Back To Black
℗ 2007 BBC, under exclusi...
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group
Valerie (Live At BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge, London / 2007) · Amy Winehouse
Back To Black
℗ 2007 BBC, under exclusive licence to Universal Island Records, a division of Universal Music Operations limited
Released on: 2007-01-01
Studio Personnel, Engineer: Andrew Rogers
Associated Performer, Music Director & Conductor, Bass ( Vocal): Dale Davis
Associated Performer, Percussion: Nathan Allen
Associated Performer, Guitar: Robin Banerjee
Associated Performer, Keyboards: Xantone Blacq
Associated Performer, Additional Vocals: Zalon Thompson
Associated Performer, Additional Vocals: Ade Omatayo
Composer Lyricist: Sean Payne
Composer Lyricist: David McCabe
Composer Lyricist: Abigail Harding
Composer Lyricist: Boyan Chowdhury
Composer Lyricist: Russell Pritchard
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Valerie (Live At BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge, London / 2007) · Amy Winehouse
Back To Black
℗ 2007 BBC, under exclusive licence to Universal Island Records, a division of Universal Music Operations limited
Released on: 2007-01-01
Studio Personnel, Engineer: Andrew Rogers
Associated Performer, Music Director & Conductor, Bass ( Vocal): Dale Davis
Associated Performer, Percussion: Nathan Allen
Associated Performer, Guitar: Robin Banerjee
Associated Performer, Keyboards: Xantone Blacq
Associated Performer, Additional Vocals: Zalon Thompson
Associated Performer, Additional Vocals: Ade Omatayo
Composer Lyricist: Sean Payne
Composer Lyricist: David McCabe
Composer Lyricist: Abigail Harding
Composer Lyricist: Boyan Chowdhury
Composer Lyricist: Russell Pritchard
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BBC Radio London (UK), News Hour Opener & IDs
🎵
00:00 News Update
00:03 News
00:24 Theme Early Breakfast
00:40 Theme Breakfast
00:52 Theme 01 Short ID BBC Music Introducing in London
01:02 Theme 02 Short ID Sunday Morning
01:14 Theme 03 Hyper ID
01:17 Theme 03 Short ID The Scene
01:27 Theme 04 Short ID Late Show
01:42 Theme 05 Hour Opener Breakfast
02:14 Theme 06 Short ID Weekday Morning
02:27 Sport
03:02 Information
📻
BBC Local Radio - The sound of [place] and all the music you love
ReelWorld
🌐
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/stations
http://reelworld.com/jingles/packages/bbclocalradio-2020
Subscribe and 🔔 to the BBC 👉 https://bit.ly/BBCYouTubeSub
Watch the BBC first on iPlayer 👉 https://bbc.in/iPlayer-Home
Here’s #JungKook from @bts performing his record-breaking single, ‘Seven’ LIVE! 😍
정국 (Jung Kook) 'Seven (feat. Latto)' Official MV
#JungKook #TheOneShow #iPlayer
#TheOneShow #BTS #BTSArmy
All our TV channels and S4C are available to watch live through BBC iPlayer, although some programmes may not be available to stream online due to rights. If you would like to read more on what types of programmes are available to watch live, check the 'Are all programmes that are broadcast available on BBC iPlayer?' FAQ 👉 https://bbc.in/2m8ks6v.
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group
Valerie (Live At BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge, London / 2007) · Amy Winehouse
Back To Black
℗ 2007 BBC, under exclusive licence to Universal Island Records, a division of Universal Music Operations limited
Released on: 2007-01-01
Studio Personnel, Engineer: Andrew Rogers
Associated Performer, Music Director & Conductor, Bass ( Vocal): Dale Davis
Associated Performer, Percussion: Nathan Allen
Associated Performer, Guitar: Robin Banerjee
Associated Performer, Keyboards: Xantone Blacq
Associated Performer, Additional Vocals: Zalon Thompson
Associated Performer, Additional Vocals: Ade Omatayo
Composer Lyricist: Sean Payne
Composer Lyricist: David McCabe
Composer Lyricist: Abigail Harding
Composer Lyricist: Boyan Chowdhury
Composer Lyricist: Russell Pritchard
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BBC Radio London is London's BBC Local Radio station and part of the broader BBC London network. The station broadcasts across Greater London and beyond, on the 94.9 FM frequency, DAB, Virgin Media Channel 937, Sky Channel 0152 (in the London area only), Freeview Channel 721 and online.
The station's output is generally similar to that of other BBC Local Radio stations and targets a broad, mainstream audience. While previous incarnations of the station offered a more diverse range of programmes for London's various ethnic, religious, social and cultural communities, specialist programming now remains in a smaller form and is mostly broadcast during weekends.
History
1970–1988: BBC Radio London
Local radio arrived in London as part of the second wave of BBC local stations, following a successful pilot project headed by Frank Gilliard, who on visiting the United States discovered local radio stations of varying formats and was to bring this concept to Britain.
Test transmissions for the new local radio station were carried out from Wrotham, Kent, on 95.3 MHz in FM mono, relaying BBC Radio 1 (at the time broadcast only on medium wave), with several announcements informing listeners of the new service. On 6 October 1970 BBC Radio London was launched, three years before commercial radio for Greater London in the guise of LBC. An additional medium wave frequency was allocated on 1457kHz (206 metres) from Brookman's Park. 95.3 soon changed to 94.9.
"A tough game against an opponent in form who are very good out of possession and made it very tough for us,” he told BBCRadioLondon... "At 0-0 I just wanted to be positive ... "This week, we have kept it really consistent ... We edged it.”. .
Davie made similar claims at a speech in London in October, stating that the BBC’s axing of more than 380 jobs and cancelation of radio broadcasts in ten languages, including Arabic and Persian, ...
Zoe Ball wiped away tears as she enjoys emotional farewell at BBCRadio 2 lunch at London’s swanky Langan's Brasserie on Tuesday ...Tragedies behind Zoe Ball's heartbreak as she quits BBC Radio 2 show 'to focus on family'.
For the evening, which took place in London, Kim looked incredible in the black and white suit jacket, which showed off her svelte physique ... The pair met in 2016 after Kim recorded an essay about insomnia for BBCRadio 4's Woman's Hour.
To finish his sleek look, the BBC audio engineer paired it with some black jeans and shiny black shoes ... The pair met in 2016 after Kim recorded an essay about insomnia for BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour.
7 In 2009, Jack Dee became the chairman of which BBCRadio 4 comedy panel game?. 8 In which London museum did the Architectural Courts, now the Cast Courts, open in ...