RAJAR figures for Q4 2014

Today (Thursday February 5) RAJAR (Radio Joint Audience Research), the official body in charge of measuring radio audiences in the UK released their figures for Q4 2014 (September 15-December 14, 2014).

Data shows that shows that 26 million adults have access to a DAB receiver, up 7% year on year, which may have a bearing on the exciting news that BBC Radio 6 Music has become the first digital-only station to reach two million weekly listeners, having increased it's audience from 1.99 million in Q3 2014, to 2.08million. Radio 4 Extra also enjoyed record audience figures, reaching 1.72 million.

Director of Radio, Helen Boaden commented "I’m delighted to see 6 Music and Radio 4 Extra continuing to thrive. The unique output of our digital-only stations has enhanced the appeal of radio in an era of ever-increasing digital competition."

• View the full figures on the RAJAR website.
• A summary of the RAJAR figures for Q4 2014 is available on the Media Centre website.
• Read Head of programmes for BBC Radio 6 Music, Paul Rodgers' blog '6 Music reaches 2 million listeners'.