Radio 1 is operated by the BBC, which means that it does not broadcast adverts, except for adverts for its own programmes and events. While commercial radio stations such as Heart are funded through advertising, the BBC is a public broadcaster funded by the licence fee, which television owners in the UK must pay annually […]
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Many people believe that leaving the radio on while they are out of the house helps their dog with separation anxiety. If you go out to work every day, you might worry about your dog getting lonely and feeling anxious while listening to the sounds of traffic, building work and other noises outside. Leaving the
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There are lots of reasons why you might want a water-resistant radio. Perhaps you want to listen in the garden, in the shower, in the shed, by the pool or while working outside. You might even want to listen to the radio underwater while swimming. While there aren’t many fully waterproof radios on the market,
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The Roberts Revival iStream 2 and the Roberts Revival iStream3 are both internet radios with a very similar retro design. What’s the difference between them and which should you choose? In this article we’ll be answering these questions. Similarities First of all, let’s summarise what these two radios have in common: FM/DAB/DAB+/Internet radio Saves 30
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With a Bluetooth DAB radio, you can stream music from YouTube, Spotify and other sources via your phone or tablet. This means the radio doubles as a Bluetooth speaker. Bluetooth is now quite a common feature in radios, so if you want a radio with Bluetooth there are a lot of choices. In this article,
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If you love a bit of bhangra or can’t live without a few filmi soundtracks to get you through the day, then you’ll want to read on to discover some of the best Asian radio stations in the UK. Tune in locally or get your DAB radio set up and start enjoying great music, the
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Waking up with your favourite radio DJ is something many of us like to do. It’s how we start our day on a positive note with some good tunes and perhaps some laughs along the way. There are so many UK breakfast shows to choose from. Whether you’re listening in the kitchen, while you eat
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Lots of us enjoy listening to the radio while cooking or making breakfast, which explains why so many of us have a radio in the kitchen. A radio can also be a fashion statement, especially if you have a retro-inspired kitchen. In this article, we’ll look at some of the best kitchen radios on the
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Sound quality is one of the most important factors when it comes to choosing a radio. While there are lots of good budget radios on the market, their sound quality can be disappointing. It’s common for cheaper radios to sound tinny, not have enough bass or lack clarity and depth. Once you invest in a
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Many modern radios are produced in a retro style so they have the look of a vintage model combined with modern functionality, connectivity and performance. If you want to experience the real thing, however, there are still plenty of vintage radios around. When they were first released, valve radios and later transistor radios were often
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