List of BBC radio stream URLs
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These stream URLs can be used in an internet radio player or media player app of your choice.
Tech specs[edit]
According to BBC Audio Factory, these are the codecs, bitrates and protocols used for BBC radio online.[1]
Profile | Codec | Bitrate | Channels | Availability |
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1 | AAC-LC | 320kbs | Stereo | UK-only |
2 | AAC-LC | 128kbs | Stereo | UK-only |
3 | HE-AACv1 | 96kbs | Stereo | Worldwide |
4 | HE-AACv1 | 48kbs | Stereo | Worldwide |
2a | MP3 | 128kbs | Stereo | Worldwide |
Protocol | Profiles | Target devices |
---|---|---|
HLS | 1, 2, 3 & 4 | Smartphones, tablets and IP radios and streamers |
MPEG-DASH | 1, 2, 3 & 4 | Format to replace HDS and some HLS uses |
ICY (SHOUTcast) | 2a | Low end internet radio devices and 3rd party apps |
Nationwide stations[edit]
Digital-only stations[edit]
International stations[edit]
Station name | Format | Stream URLs |
---|---|---|
BBC World Service | News, speech, discussions |
Live Streaming - Internet Schedule |