RAJAR (Radio Joint Audience Research), the official body in charge of measuring radio audiences in the UK, have today (23 October 2014) released their figures for Q3 2014, 23 June – 14 September 2014 (Wks 26-37).
The results show that all BBC Radio reached 34.85 million people every week, increasing it's share by 0.3% from the last quarter to 53.6%. There was an increase in the number of listeners tuning in to Asian Network, 1Xtra and Radio 4 Extra.
Radio 6 Music continued to increase it's listenership, reaching a record 1.99million listeners each week, up from 1.73m for the same period last year, and 1.89m in the last quarter. According to the figures, Lauren Laverne's mid morning show is the most popular on the station, with a record audience of 868,000 listeners every week.
Helen Boaden, Director of BBC Radio, said: “I’m absolutely delighted to see Radio 6 Music flourishing and one of our roster of outstanding female presenters leading the charge. The station offers something completely distinctive and Lauren’s show is a case study in engaging and intelligent music radio.”
Jon Jacob is Editor, About the BBC Website and Blog.
- Visit Rajar for full details.
- A summary of the BBC's RAJAR performance is available via the BBC Media Centre.
- Read RAJAR figures for Q2 2014.
