
BBC Radio Merseyside - Live
2022
About BBC Radio Merseyside
BBC Radio Merseyside is the BBC’s local radio station serving the metropolitan county of Merseyside, including North and West Cheshire and West Lancashire. It was the third BBC Local Radio station to launch, going on air on 22 November 1967 from studios in Liverpool. The station provides 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 (95.8 MHz), DAB (10C), Freeview (714), and online via BBC Sounds, ensuring accessibility for all listeners across its coverage area.
As of June 2025, BBC Radio Merseyside has a weekly audience of 183,000 listeners, representing 11.0% of the adult population (15+) in its coverage area. The station achieves a market share of 3.7% and an average of 6.1 hours of listening per listener per week.
Radio Frequencies for BBC Radio Merseyside
FM: 95.8 MHz (Allerton Park)DAB: 10C
Freeview: 714
First Air Date
/ years agoPrevious Names
BBC Merseyside (until 2006)Owned By
BBCContact Info
Tel: +44 151 708 5500 Email: radio.merseyside@bbc.co.uk Address: BBC Radio Merseyside31 College Lane
Hanover Street
Liverpool
L1 3DF
United Kingdom

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