BBC Radio Wales (128k)
BBC Radio Wales is the BBC's national radio station for Wales, bringing listeners news, current affairs, sport, music, entertainment and conversation. Its schedule features Radio Wales Breakfast, phone-ins, Welsh music, cultural programmes, comedy and coverage of stories from communities across the country.
BBC Radio Wales is the BBC's national English-language radio service for Wales, bringing together news, current affairs, sport, music, entertainment and conversation from across the country. Its programmes reflect life in Wales, covering national and local stories, politics, communities, culture, sport and the people shaping the nation. The station combines journalism and discussion with music-led shows, interviews, comedy and specialist features.
The daily schedule includes Radio Wales Breakfast, which helps listeners start the day with news and conversation, followed by daytime programmes and phone-in discussion. The Phone In gives audiences the chance to hear a range of views and take part in debates about issues affecting Wales and beyond. Radio Wales Drive brings listeners the latest stories as the working day ends, while news updates keep audiences informed throughout the schedule.
Music and culture are also important parts of the station. The output includes classic and contemporary music, Welsh artists, country, entertainment and specialist programmes. Presenters and contributors such as Dot Davies, Behnaz Akhgar, Eleri Siôn, Jason Mohammad, Oliver Hides, Bronwen Lewis, Adam Walton and Aleighcia Scott appear across the wider schedule. Their programmes range from daytime chat and interviews to new music, Welsh artists and late-night listening. Presenter slots can change, so check the current BBC schedule for today's details.
BBC Radio Wales also carries sport and factual programming, including coverage and discussion connected with Welsh teams and events. Features such as Country Focus explore rural life and issues affecting communities, while Wales-focused interviews and cultural strands provide space for stories that may not be covered by a general UK-wide station. Some programmes are produced in or reflect the Welsh language and culture, while the main service is broadcast in English.
BBC Sounds is the main way to listen live online and explore the station's programmes. It provides a current schedule, programme pages and selected catch-up episodes. The official BBC Radio Wales website offers further station information and links to shows, presenters and features. Programme availability may vary according to broadcast rights.
For listeners who want a national perspective on Wales, BBC Radio Wales offers a broad mix of information, entertainment and music with a distinctly Welsh identity. Whether you want the latest news, a lively phone-in, interviews, Welsh music or a familiar voice through the day, the station provides a varied schedule for audiences across Wales and beyond. Listen live through BBC Sounds and check the official listings for current programme times.