Radio reaches a record 51 million weekly listeners as commercial stations widen their lead
Q3 2026 RAJAR figures put commercial radio’s share at 56%, while the BBC slipped to 41.9%.
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Q3 2026 RAJAR figures put commercial radio’s share at 56%, while the BBC slipped to 41.9%.
Local stations will broadcast more than 5000 commentaries across every tier of the game in 2026/27.
A record 51.1 million UK adults listened to radio each week, with commercial stations taking a 55.1% share. Bauer’s KISS grew 32% year on year and several Northern stations posted gains.
Commercial stations now take 54.3% of listening against 43.4% for the BBC, while online listening hits a record share and speech radio has a strong quarter.
Commercial radio’s share rose to 55.2% and online listening hit a record 29.8%, while several London stations lost listeners.