They are in the midst of a relegation battle this season and only out of the bottom four on goal difference, having not won in their last six games. Never miss Somerset's latest and breaking news again by signing up to our Daily Newsletter. It was founded in 11 April 1988. [6], Carbon auditors CO2balance analysed at every aspect of the operation from the mileage of the transport fleet down to what happens to the office tea bags.[7]. NOT online. | BBC. The Mendip Transmitting Station also broadcasts the digital radio multiplex for South East Wales, to improve signal in areas such as the coastline of SE Wales, where the signal of the SE Wales multiplex from Wenvoe is weak due to hills and cliffs. Save peace in the world! Save peace in the world! More info: to find out more, including station addresses, people who work there, audience figures and how to listen, see BBC Radio Somersets directory listing. Top Stations. New Year's Day (01/01/2022) Matt brings you music, news, travel and sport for your late weekday afternoon. Accept Read More You are logged out of RSGB Membership Services Login Your Services News & WebBy Claire Carter , Dawn Limbu. [1], The first BBC service for the county of Somerset was established in 1978, as an emergency measure following storms in the county. In November 2017, BBC Somerset moved from the Park Street premises to a new building on the edge of Taunton in Blackbrook. Otherwise, a slow growth reflects the growth in UK population. The early breakfast show with everything you need to know to start New Year's Day 2022. Hold your mouse over the graph to discover what the surveyed name was. This collection includes seven of his novels and plays, dramatised by BBC radio. William Somerset Maugham was one of the most successful English writers of the 20th century and remains the most adapted for film and TV. The mast was repainted during 2007. Access the free radio livestream and discover more radio stations at one glance. Top Stations. BBC Somerset sometimes uses its AM frequency for cricket commentary while regular programming continues on FM. Authorization is only required to store your personal settings. Yuliia and her two children have been staying in Taunton in Somerset with Simon Hollington and his family. Very amateur photographer & #Glastonbury fan. This data is drawn from the data stream that informs BBC's iPlayer and Sounds. "We are in charge, as it is, we're in the building, we're making all the decisions. WebBBC Radio Somerset is the BBCs local radio station serving the county of Somerset. Source: BBC Online. On 28 March 2012 Arqiva A moved to its final channel allocation at UHF 56, after the completion of digital switchover at Salisbury. Welcome to the official BBC Radio Somerset Facebook page. The transaction will allow us to, in the future, get Huish Park and the stadium back into our ownership," he added. WebSomerset - BBC Sport Somerset Ahmed & Abell in England squad to play Bangladesh Cricket 2 Feb Somerset re-sign former Australia bowler Siddle Cricket 24 Jan All-rounder Uploaded by Never miss Somerset's latest and breaking news again by signing up to our Daily Newsletter. The electricity and paper supplies were checked to make sure they are eco-friendly. It broadcasts on FM, AM, DAB, digital TV and via BBC Sounds from studios in the Blackbrook area of Taunton. WebContact: Broadcasting House, Park Street, Taunton, Somerset TA1 4DA (+44) 01823 368181 Website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcsomerset/ Email: somerset@bbc.co.uk Stations BBC Somerset Mendip, UK Podcasts Andy Bennett Join Andy Bennett on BBC Radio Somerset. WebContact: Broadcasting House, Park Street, Taunton, Somerset TA1 4DA (+44) 01823 368181 Website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcsomerset/ Email: somerset@bbc.co.uk Stations BBC Somerset Mendip, UK Podcasts Andy Bennett Join Andy Bennett on BBC Radio Somerset. Join Jenna for a Big Night In, exploring local entertainment, music, food and more. BBC Music Introducing 111 Favorites BBC Radio Somerset Sport WebBBC Radio Somerset is the BBCs local radio station serving the county of Somerset. We use the largest available reported area for each station in RAJAR. To eliminate hassle, many households instead choose to opt for Mendip, which is the ideal distance to provide a reliable & high quality signal. This means that homes in poor signal areas which still have a C/D group aerial may have difficulty in receiving all multiplexes.[4]. Kick-off at 3pm. Radio presenter on @bbcsomerset . An additional DAB multiplex, MuxCo Somerset, was awarded a licence in 2008 to broadcast local and national services to Somerset, and began transmission in 2014.[5]. 19911995 19951997 19972006 20062008 BBC Somerset 20082020 BBC Radio Somerset 2020 Logo used on social media Logo used on BBC websites 20202022 2022present Categories Community content is available under CC-BY-SA unless otherwise noted. Join Facebook to connect with Andy Bennett and others you may know. Radio presenter on @bbcsomerset . Top 100 Stations. The mast can be seen from as far away as Puriton during the day and the red aircraft warning lights make it visible at night from pretty much anywhere on the Somerset Levels and the Vale of Glamorgan near Cardiff. A listener is counted as an adult aged 15+ who listens for at least five minutes. By 2007, the station was relaunched as BBC Somerset, with the launch of the BBC Somerset bus in May, and on 3 December of that year, the station was also given BBC Radio Bristol's former FM frequency of 95.5FM, and broadcasts to the whole of the historic county of Somerset and beyond. 63,000 listeners (BBC Somerset) Total weekly listeners - total reach - represents the total amount of people who tune in to this radio station. The duo were at Huish Park on Tuesday as the club drew 1-1 with Altrincham. on the Internet. In December he said he had entered into a period of exclusivity with a preferred partyexternal-link to become the majority shareholder. The first day we got here it was a good feeling," Uggla said. They were removed in 2010, the antenna cylinder being replaced with a new antenna assembly, ready for digital switchover later that year. WebListen to BBC Somerset internet radio online. We're still in the county town, but closer to the M5 at Blackbrook. Simon welcomes you into the first breakfast show of 2022 with music, updates and more. It broadcasts on FM, AM, DAB, digital TV and via BBC Sounds from studios in the Blackbrook area of Taunton . Listen: BBC Radio Somerset - The new man in charge at Yeovil Town "I think stewardship is the right word because I think fans own the club realistically, they're the ones who keep it alive. Total weekly listeners - total reach - represents the total amount of people who tune in to this radio station. Local sporting features, and all the pre-match build-up ahead of today's matches. Andy brightens up your Saturday mid-morning with conversation, updates and great music. Paris Troy sits in to take your calls plus the best gossip from the county. "The sound of the county, and all the music you love" Format:news, talk, pop music. We bring you the best of the county! BBC Somerset Taunton 95.5 MHz FM pop news talk Rating: 0.0 Reviews: 0 We are BBC Somerset - the place for YOUR news and views. BBC Somerset got a new mobile radio studio in the shape of a single-decker bus in May 2007. Available for years. Web46,000 listeners (BBC Somerset) Sep 2021. English Website 11 Listen live 0 Playlist Top Stations. However, he said the aim was to own both the football club and stadium. The station is in St Cuthbert Out civil parish in Mendip district, approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) northeast of the centre of Wells. "It's going to be our actions that prove that we are the real deal," he said. Top Stations. Since 1999, there have been many more radio stations launched, so total share will have decreased for most stations. Image source, Family HandoutsBy Claire Carter & Dawn LimbuBBC NewsA Ukrainian woman will finally be able to meet her husband for the first time in eight months after her visa was extended. Yuliia and her two children have been staying in Taunton in Somerset with Simon Hollington and his family. From this date until the second-stage switchover of 28 September 2011 the frequency allocation was: With the completion of digital switchover at Oxford, all multiplexes could be moved to their final channel allocations with the exception of Arqiva A. SDN increased to half its full power output (50kW). We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Due to the proximity of these areas to Wenvoe, the signal from Wenvoe is too strong for most TV sets, requiring an attenuator to be fitted to maintain a reliable signal. Total market share shows how strong radio station is against other radio stations available. This collection includes seven of his novels and plays, dramatised by BBC radio. Mendip's population coverage is around 1.5 million, although some homes in the immediate vicinity, such as those in Cheddar, are unable to receive a signal due to being in the shadow of the Mendip Hills and therefore depend on local relays. We have to make sure were even in this league next year.". Top 100 Stations. Source: BBC Online. WebSomerset - BBC Sport Somerset Ahmed & Abell in England squad to play Bangladesh Cricket 2 Feb Somerset re-sign former Australia bowler Siddle Cricket 24 Jan All-rounder English Website 11 Listen live 0 Playlist It's been here for over 100 years, it's going to be here long after we're gone" Uggla told BBC Radio Somerset. Web46,000 listeners (BBC Somerset) Sep 2021. Classic hits and headlines from two featured years - but which ones? [1] History [ edit] This is useful to work out whether the audience likes what they hear: or the consistency of the station sound. WebRadio Somerset Schedule Matt brings you music, news, travel and sport for your late weekday afternoon. Category: Front Page News, GB2RS Headlines, RSGB Notices, Radio Society of Great Britain Main Site, Useful practical skills for new licensees. Simon welcomes you into the first breakfast show of 2022 with music, updates and more. The RSGB arranged this interviewhaving been contacted by BBC Radio Somersetfollowing the Societys recent piece in The Times. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Sackey, a former Wasps and London Irish winger who played for England in the 2007 Rugby Union World Cup, said: "We're not here to just make up numbers, we're here to make sure we're competing at every level.". We are BBC Somerset - the place for YOUR news and views. This includes plans for a demonstration day at a Bristol primary school as part of British Science Week in March. on July 22, 2022. BBC Music Introducing 111 Favorites BBC Radio Somerset Sport (+44) 01823 368181. Very amateur photographer & #Glastonbury fan. Read about our approach to external linking. All figures quoted include listening across all platforms, including online. WebThe Mendip transmitting station is a broadcasting and telecommunications facility on the summit of Pen Hill, part of the Mendip Hills range in Somerset, England, at 305 metres (1,001 ft) above sea level. "It's almost going to be patchwork until the end of this year to make sure that we stay in the division, that I'm very confident under Mark [Cooper] we can. BBC Radio Somerset interview - Radio Society of Great Britain - Main Site : Radio Society of Great Britain Main Site This website uses cookies to improve your experience. It broadcasts on FM, AM, DAB, digital TV and via BBC Sounds from studios in the Blackbrook area of Taunton. Save peace in the world. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Glittering drama based on the audacious Brinks-Mat security depot heist, A corrupt copper and a Leeds gangster are bound together by decades of dishonesty. William Somerset Maugham was one of the most successful English writers of the 20th century and remains the most adapted for film and TV. Rick Edwards. Rick Edwards. 50,000 listeners (BBC Somerset) Dec 2021. Eco-friendly cleaning products were introduced. Coordinates: .mw-parser-output .geo-default,.mw-parser-output .geo-dms,.mw-parser-output .geo-dec{display:inline}.mw-parser-output .geo-nondefault,.mw-parser-output .geo-multi-punct{display:none}.mw-parser-output .longitude,.mw-parser-output .latitude{white-space:nowrap}510050N 30625W / 51.0140N 3.1069W / 51.0140; -3.1069 (BBC Somerset studios). Examine trends with care: numbers are not always comparable. Search the history of over 797 billion BBC Somerset. WebBBC Radio Somerset is the BBC's local radio station serving the county of Somerset . WebRadio Somerset Schedule Matt brings you music, news, travel and sport for your late weekday afternoon. The ownership status of the surrounding ground remains unknown but director Stuart Robins, who is keeping his shareholding in the club, confirmed the plans to buy back Huish Park. Local sporting features, and all the pre-match build-up ahead of today's matches. [8], BBC A moved from UHF 61 to UHF 49 to allow for the clearance of the 800MHz band for 4G LTE mobile services.[9][10]. The lights were upgraded in February 2007[2] to comply with CAA 2000 Air Navigation Order, designed to prevent low flying aircraft from hitting the mast. The deal is still to be officially completed, although Uggla said he was certain it was done. WebBy Claire Carter , Dawn Limbu. WebBy Claire Carter , Dawn Limbu. It broadcasts on FM, AM, DAB, digital TV and via BBC Sounds from studios in the Blackbrook area of Taunton. "We looked at a couple of other clubs and then we came down here. Hours is normally the most important number for advertising sales. Overton to stay with Somerset until end of 2026, Somerset sign New Zealand fast bowler Henry, Abell out of England's Bangladesh tour with injury, Ahmed & Abell in England squad to play Bangladesh, Somerset re-sign former Australia bowler Siddle, All-rounder Lammonby extends Somerset contract, Baker extends Somerset contract to end of 2024, Champions Surrey start 2023 season at Lancashire, Former all-rounder and umpire Lloyds dies aged 68, Somerset batter Smeed signs white-ball only deal, Somerset all-rounder Green to stay until 2024. Who is in your 2022 county team of the season? Priestnall took over the National League side in 2019 but has been a controversial figure. WebThe Somerset Maugham BBC Radio Collection Eight Full-Cast Dramatisations and Readings By: W. Somerset Maugham Narrated by: Alex Jennings, Janet Maw, full cast Length: 15 hrs and 4 mins 4.5 (16 ratings) Try for $0.00 1 title per month from Audibles entire catalog of best sellers, and new releases. The present assembly is slightly shorter than the previous cylinder, causing the overall mast height to be reduced from 305 metres (1,001ft) to 293 metres (961ft).[1]. In 2016, the bus became victim to cutbacks, and is no longer used by the station. WebListen to BBC Somerset internet radio online. 10:00. Simon Parkin with the best way to start your weekend. Hours per listener shows how long people who tune in to this radio station stay listening. "This is a passion project. First air date:11 April 1988. WebBBC Radio Somerset is the BBC's local radio station serving the county of Somerset . Listen now. The Mendip transmitting station is clearly visible on a cloudy or clear night from SE Wales, such as in Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan. WebAndy Bennett is on Facebook. "We loved the stadium, we loved the people here, we loved meeting Martyn [Starnes, CEO] and Stuart [Robins, club director] and we just couldn't believe how far it had fallen.". City:Taunton. Genres. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Digital terrestrial television was first transmitted from the Mendip mast from 15 November 1998 using the frequency gaps between the analogue TV broadcasts. It was founded in 11 April 1988. WebThe Mendip transmitting station is a broadcasting and telecommunications facility on the summit of Pen Hill, part of the Mendip Hills range in Somerset, England, at 305 metres (1,001 ft) above sea level. The fact it hasn't had a physio, hasn't got the right strength and conditioning coaches, the stadium's tired, it needs some work done to it, the playing squad I think we need to add to that," Uggla continued. BBC A was transmitted at full power (100kW) and in 64QAM, 8k carriers mode from the start. Top Stations. Off-peak programming originates from BBC Radio Bristol , BBC Radio Cornwall in Truro and BBC Radio Devon in Plymouth. It has become a Mendip landmark, providing a method of identifying the hills from a distance. Top 100 Stations. Join Claire Carter on BBC Radio Somerset. BBC Radio Somerset. It broadcasts on FM, AM, DAB, digital TV and via BBC Sounds from studios in the Blackbrook area of Taunton . A listener is counted as an adult aged 15+ who listens for at least five minutes. The fleet of cars for reporters were swapped for fuel-efficient vans. | BBC. English Website 11 Listen live 0 Playlist In 2007, BBC Somerset took part in an initiative to create the first carbon-zero radio station in the UK known as The Challenge. "I don't think it's appropriate to call us owners. BBC Music Introducing 111 Favorites BBC Radio Somerset Sport Radio presenter on @bbcsomerset . It broadcasts on FM, AM, DAB, digital TV and via BBC Sounds from studios in the Blackbrook area of Taunton. BBC Radio Somerset is the BBC's local radio station serving the county of Somerset. WebBBC Somerset Sound started on 11 April 1988. In July 2007, Ofcom confirmed that it would remain a C/D group transmitter at digital switchover. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. All six digital multiplexes were transmitted at 10kW until switchover in 2010 when the power on the "BBC A", "BBC B/HD" and "D3&4" multiplexes was boosted to 100kW. It broadcasts on FM, AM, DAB, digital TV and via BBC Sounds from studios in the Blackbrook area of Taunton . The Mendip transmitting station is a broadcasting and telecommunications facility on the summit of Pen Hill, part of the Mendip Hills range in Somerset, England, at 305 metres (1,001ft) above sea level. BBC Local Radio service for the ceremonial county of Somerset, England, "Annual Report and Accounts for 2005/2006", List of radio stations in the United Kingdom, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=BBC_Radio_Somerset&oldid=1137366234, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, To bring BBC Somerset out into local communities across the county, To help to improve what people in county want from their local radio station, and from the BBC in general, To promote the major BBC campaigns, such as the Reading and Writing project (RaW) and Springwatch and Autumnwatch among many others, To feedback to the BBC any brickbats and bouquets from listeners/viewers who might not usually have the chance to comment, To broadcast live shows from towns and villages around Somerset.