We are closing Radio Guernsey and Radio Jersey on MW on the 31st March 2026. This will not affect listeners who use FM, DAB, digital TV or the internet to listen.

BBC Radio Guernsey

To continue listening to BBC Radio Guernsey, please tune in to 93.2 FM on Guernsey or 99.0 FM on Alderney. On DAB, simply select BBC Radio Guernsey from your radio display. You can also listen through your television on Freeview channel 721, online at bbc.co.uk/radioguernsey, via the BBC Sounds app or ask your smartspeaker for BBC Radio Guernsey 

To continue listening to coverage of the States of Deliberation, please select BBC Guernsey Extra on your DAB radio or watch and listen via the States of Deliberation website at www.parliament.gg 

BBC Radio Jersey 

To continue listening to BBC Radio Jersey, please retune your radio to 88.8 FM. For digital radios, simply select BBC Radio Jersey from your station list on the display. You can also listen on Freeview on channel 711, online at bbc.co.uk/radiojersey, via the BBC Sounds app or ask your smart speaker for BBC Radio Jersey.  

FAQ's

Why have these particular transmitters been chosen? 
We assessed the coverage of each BBC Local Radio station on FM, MW and digital radio which highlighted stations where medium wave transmitters duplicated good FM or digital radio coverage.  

Following the roll-out of DAB across the Channel Islands in 2021, there is duplication between medium wave, FM and DAB.  

With the ability to listen via FM, DAB, Freeview and online, medium wave transmitters are unlikely to be value for money in the longer term. 

Is the BBC switching off medium wave? 
Several services have been removed from Medium Wave over the past 10 years as the audience has moved to alternative ways of listening. Newer platforms provide an improved listening experience which medium wave cannot provide such as stereo audio. The medium wave estate will continue to be reviewed periodically to review value for money. 

Where can I find the services that are no longer on MW? 
We know that a number of listeners still use medium wave to listen to their favourite BBC Local Radio station. For the majority of listeners, re-tuning to FM or digital radio is likely to be the solution. We recognise that a small number of people can have trouble receiving FM or digital radio signals. These listeners can find their BBC Local Radio station on Freeview or the internet. 

Where can I find more information? 
Further information, including help on re-tuning to FM or digital radio, is available online: 
https://www.bbc.co.uk/reception/help-guides