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BBC Radio 4 Ends Long Wave, Shipping Forecast Shifts.

6/28/2026

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BBC Radio 4 will end Long Wave broadcasts on 27 June 2026, with the platform closing on 30 June 2026.
The operator says Long Wave technology is at end-of-life, requiring costly investment to replace.
All Radio 4 programmes will stay on FM, DAB, BBC Sounds and platforms, with FM reaching 99.5 % of UK households.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency advises vessels to obtain the Shipping Forecast elsewhere because it is not mandatory Maritime Safety Information.

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Story summary

BBC Radio 4 will end Long Wave broadcasts on 27 June 2026, with the platform closing on 30 June 2026.
The operator says Long Wave technology is at end-of-life, requiring costly investment to replace.
All Radio 4 programmes will stay on FM, DAB, BBC Sounds and platforms, with FM reaching 99.5 % of UK households.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency advises vessels to obtain the Shipping Forecast elsewhere because it is not mandatory Maritime Safety Information.