Is radio 5 Live off air?

BBC Radio 5 Live went off air today and switched to emergency pre-recorded audio when the studio was evacuated mid-way through a live broadcast.

Why is Radio 5 live off air?

An increase in COVID cases at the station means more staff are off work than usual. A BBC spokesperson told RadioToday: “Due to increased COVID cases, we have temporarily suspended our overnight programming and will broadcast BBC World Service instead.”

What no is Radio 5 Live?

Broadcast. BBC Radio 5 Live broadcasts in AM on the medium wave frequencies 693 and 909 kHz nationally, with the frequency 990 kHz used in Cardigan Bay in west Wales; these frequencies had been utilised by the old BBC Radio 5, which in turn had taken over the frequencies from BBC Radio 2.

Who is hosting Radio 5 Live now?

Rachel Burden and Rick Edwards with unique stories, and the biggest news and sport.

Can I get BBC Radio 5 Live on DAB?

Listen to BBC Radio 5 Live on DAB Digital Radio

You'll find BBC Radio 5 Live on DAB in the areas below. You don't need to know any numbers: just tune it in, by name. Your set is a DAB Digital Radio if it has a DAB logo on it somewhere, or if it receives BBC Radio 6 Music.

How do I get BBC Radio 5 Live?

Downloads: Use the free BBC Sounds app to listen, rewind, download and subscribe to your favourite programmes and BBC podcasts, available from your mobile app store or on your internet browser. Mobile: You can listen to 5 Live on your smartphone if you visit via your mobile browser.

Where is Rachel Burden?

Burden is married to journalist Luke Mendham and has four children. The family live in Chelford, Cheshire.

Has Jim Davis left 5 Live?

Hayley Hassall has been appointed as the new presenter of the early morning weekend programme on BBC Radio 5 Live. Hayley will take listener calls through the night and react to the latest news on Saturdays and Sundays from 1 till 5am starting Saturday 11th September, replacing Jim Davis.

What radio station can I listen to the England game on?

Radio 5 Live - Listen Live - BBC Sounds.

Has Jim Davis left London?

BBC Radio London - Jim Davis, Leaving London and leading an average life.

Where is Jim Davis now?

Davis resides in Albany, Indiana, where he and his staff produce Garfield under his Paws, Inc. company, launched in 1981. Paws, Inc. employs nearly 50 artists and licensing administrators, who work with agents around the world managing Garfield's vast licensing, syndication, and entertainment empire.

Has Jim Davis left the BBC?

The former The Weakest Link star is to leave the Channel 4 quiz show after a year and 265 episodes.

Who is Hayley Hassall?

Hayley Hassall is an award-winning investigative journalist. She currently reports for BBC Sport, BBC Breakfast and The One Show, after many years working as an undercover reporter for Panorama.

Who is Clive Myrie wife?

Personal life. Myrie is married to Catherine Myrie, an upholsterer and furniture restorer. Myrie met his wife, who then worked in publishing, at the 1992 London launch of a book about Swiss cheeses. According to Myrie, his wife "gave me the courage and space to pursue my dreams."

How can I listen to BBC Radio 5 Live in Ireland?

You can use BBC Sounds by visiting or by installing the BBC Sounds app. The BBC Sounds app is available on devices running Amazon Fire 5, Android 5 or iOS 11.3 and above.

What frequency is DAB radio in the UK?

BBC National DAB

The BBC's national DAB ensemble broadcasts on frequency block 12B (225.648 MHz) across the United Kingdom, with coverage currently at 96.4% of UK households.

What frequency is BBC Radio Devon?

Each weekday we broadcast two breakfast shows. One for our countywide audience and one that is purely for Plymouth (and surrounding areas) on 95.7FM and DAB. Many of our programmes are also available on the BBC iPlayer for seven days after they were originally broadcast.