BBC Radio Leicester - Live

BBC Radio Leicester is the BBC’s local radio station serving the counties of Leicestershire and Rutland. It was the first BBC Local Radio station, launching on 8 November 1967 at 12:45 pm from a transmitter located on Gorse Hill above Leicester city centre. Broadcasting initially on 95.05 VHF, the station has evolved to provide a comprehensive mix of local news, talk, music, and sports programming, keeping the community informed and connected.

The station broadcasts on multiple platforms, including FM (104.9 MHz), DAB (11B NOW Leicester), Freeview (713), and online via BBC Sounds, ensuring accessibility for all listeners across its coverage area.

As of May 2025, BBC Radio Leicester has a weekly audience of 100,000 listeners, representing 11.0% of the adult population (15+) in its coverage area. The station achieves a market share of 11.0% and an average of 6.0 hours of listening per listener per week.