Sports coverage can be subject to rights restrictions which means we are not always able to offer it live, on demand or outside the UK. For rights reasons, the BBC Radio 5 live sports extra station is not available from outside the UK.
How do I get BBC 5 Live Sports Extra?
BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra is broadcast only on digital platforms. It is transmitted on DAB Digital Radio and on digital television through satellite services, such as Sky and Freesat, cable operators, such as Virgin Media, DTT services via Freeview, and on IPTV.
What waveband is 5 live on?
Radio 5 Live was launched in March 1994 as a repositioning of the original Radio 5, which was launched on 27 August 1990. It is transmitted via analogue radio in AM on medium wave 693 and 909 kHz and digitally via digital radio, television and on the BBC Sounds service.
What's happened to BBC Sounds?
The BBC Sounds app is now available in app stores around the world. We closed the international iPlayer Radio app in November 2020 as part of our plan to make BBC Sounds the one place for all BBC audio.
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.”
21 related questions foundHow do I tune into BBC Radio 5 Live?
Mobile: You can listen to 5 Live on your smartphone if you visit via your mobile browser. Our mobile site also provides access to our schedule, clips and more. Please note: Streaming radio is a data intensive service.
Why can't I get BBC Sounds?
However, if you're having problems playing live programmes or podcasts on your internet radio device, try the following steps: Restart the device. Position the device closer to your WiFi router for a stronger signal, or try changing the channel your WiFi router transmits on.
What is the difference between BBC iPlayer and BBC Sounds?
BBC Sounds claims to differ from iPlayer Radio by acting as a place for original podcast material created by the BBC specifically for the app, as opposed to catch-up listening of its linear radio services.
Why is my BBC Sounds app not working?
Turn off the WiFi/mobile network on your device. Restart the device. Turn on the WiFi/network on the device again. Install the BBC Sounds app again.
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.
What has happened to bbc podcasts?
We have taken the decision to close the old BBC Podcasts page. The old page was on an unsupported codebase, and as Sounds is the home of BBC podcasts, a decision to retire the old page was made. This saves money, but it also means there is a simplified user journey. You can now find podcasts within BBC Sounds.
Is BBC Sounds successful?
After a rocky launch in 2018, when users complained it lacked basic functionality, BBC Sounds is increasingly seen as a success and now has 3.4 million weekly users aided by its popularity on voice assistants such as Amazon's Alexa.
Can you listen to BBC Sounds on iPlayer?
Now you have added choice for BBC content on your TV, with both BBC Sounds audio content and TV programmes through iPlayer all in one place. With BBC Sounds you can view live-track information as you listen, including for live radio stations, and easily browse content on your TV screen.
How can I get BBC Sounds?
You can access BBC Sounds through our website at on your computer, laptop, phone or tablet device. There's also a dedicated BBC Sounds app for mobile and tablet devices. You can also listen to live stations and podcasts through BBC Sounds on many smart speakers and internet radio devices.
How can I watch BBC Sounds?
BBC Sounds is a streaming media and audio download service from the BBC.
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To launch in Explore Freeview Play:
- Launch Explore Freeview Play. ...
- Scroll through the available apps to the BBC Sounds app (This will be the 8th app in the list)
- Launch BBC Sounds and follow the on screen instructions to sign in with a BBC account.
How do I install BBC Sounds?
Android
- In the Google Play Store, search for 'BBC Sounds'
- Once you've found the app, select Install and the app should begin to download.
- After you've downloaded it, select Open and this will bring you to the app which you can begin to use straight away.
Why are some of my Virgin channels not working?
If the channel is included in your bundle but you're not seeing any picture, try a reboot of your Virgin TV box by powering it off at the mains for a few seconds, then powering it back up.
Where are the radio channels on Virgin Media?
When you press the Home button you will see the Radio icon on the right, that has the Virgin streamed Radio Stations, and if you go to Apps along side the BBC Sounds app is the RadioLine app.
What FM station is radio Sport?
Radio Sport Listen Live - 89.8-107.7 MHz FM, Auckland, New Zealand | Online Radio Box.
Is F1 on 5 live?
The F1 returns on 20th March with the Bahrain Grand Prix and the race will be broadcast live on BBC Radio 5 Live, 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds after the commentary rights were extended until the end of the 2024 season. This will include live race commentary, and coverage across the qualifiers and practice sessions.
Why is BBC Sounds buffering?
Buffering is caused by your internet connection cutting out and joining again, so to play a programme smoothly and without interruption, you'll need a good internet connection.
Is BBC Sounds app available outside UK?
The BBC Sounds App is Now Available Outside the UK for Global Listeners.
