BBC Radio Foyle
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BBC Radio Foyle is a BBC Northern Ireland
local radio station
, serving County Londonderry in Northern Ireland
. It is named after the River Foyle
which flows through the city where the station is based. The station broadcasts from BBC's Northland Road studios on 93.1 FM
and 792 MW in Derry
, County Londonderry. There is also a small television studio based there used for interviews with the interviewee sitting in front of a CSO screen which normally has a live view of Derry City.
It is an opt out from BBC Radio's main Northern Ireland
service, BBC Radio Ulster
. BBC Radio Foyle's weekday schedule begins at 7:30am and continues until 5:00pm.
In the Autumn of 2010 BBC Radio Foyle made changes to their output.
The Gerry Anderson Show on weekday mornings is broadcast on both Radio Foyle and Radio Ulster from Radio Foyle's studios.
Between 0630 and 0100, all other programming are broadcast from Radio Ulster. Between 0100 and 0630, Radio 5 Live programming is simulcast.
Between 0655 and 0100, all other programmes are broadcast from Radio Ulster. Between 0100 and 0655, Radio 5 Live programming is simulcast.
Between 0655 and 0100, all other programmes are broadcast from Radio Ulster. Between 0100 and 0630, Radio 5 Live programming is simulcast.
in Scotland
and by BBC Radio Cymru
in Wales
). It was not initially available on DAB digital radio, however; the Northern Ireland multiplex licence only requires carriage of Radio Ulster.
In June 2010, the BBC announced a trial scheme under which Radio Foyle would be available on DAB as a part-time sidecar station to Radio Ulster, using a similar format as the part-time longwave-programming optouts of BBC Radio 4
on the BBC National DAB multiplex. During this trial, the bitrate of Radio Ulster would drop during Foyle's separate broadcast hours, with Foyle carried as a split audio stream in the remaining space; outside of split shows, the full bitrate would revert to Radio Ulster. If the trial is a success, the scheme may be rolled out permanently.
BBC Northern Ireland
BBC Northern Ireland is the main public service broadcaster in Northern Ireland.The organisation is one of the three national regions of the BBC, together with BBC Scotland and BBC Wales. Based at Broadcasting House, Belfast, it provides television, radio, online and interactive television content...
local radio station
Radio station
Radio broadcasting is a one-way wireless transmission over radio waves intended to reach a wide audience. Stations can be linked in radio networks to broadcast a common radio format, either in broadcast syndication or simulcast or both...
, serving County Londonderry in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
. It is named after the River Foyle
River Foyle
The River Foyle is a river in west Ulster in the northwest of Ireland, which flows from the confluence of the rivers Finn and Mourne at the towns of Lifford in County Donegal, Republic of Ireland, and Strabane in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. From here it flows to the City of Derry, where it...
which flows through the city where the station is based. The station broadcasts from BBC's Northland Road studios on 93.1 FM
FM broadcasting
FM broadcasting is a broadcasting technology pioneered by Edwin Howard Armstrong which uses frequency modulation to provide high-fidelity sound over broadcast radio. The term "FM band" describes the "frequency band in which FM is used for broadcasting"...
and 792 MW in Derry
Derry
Derry or Londonderry is the second-biggest city in Northern Ireland and the fourth-biggest city on the island of Ireland. The name Derry is an anglicisation of the Irish name Doire or Doire Cholmcille meaning "oak-wood of Colmcille"...
, County Londonderry. There is also a small television studio based there used for interviews with the interviewee sitting in front of a CSO screen which normally has a live view of Derry City.
It is an opt out from BBC Radio's main Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
service, BBC Radio Ulster
BBC Radio Ulster
BBC Radio Ulster is one of two Northern Irish BBC radio stations, the other being BBC Radio Foyle located in the city of Derry. BBC Radio Ulster is located at Broadcasting House in the Ormeau Avenue area of Belfast city centre...
. BBC Radio Foyle's weekday schedule begins at 7:30am and continues until 5:00pm.
In the Autumn of 2010 BBC Radio Foyle made changes to their output.
Programmes
- Caschlár
- Gerry Anderson
- Stephen McCauley (Electric Mainline)
- Morning Programme
- News and Sport
- Rejoice
- Eamon Friel
- Hugo DuncanHugo DuncanHugo Duncan is a singer and BBC broadcaster born in Strabane, Co Tyrone, Northern Ireland on 26 March 1950. His nickname is "The wee man from Strabane"....
- McLean's Country
- My Music
- Sarah Brett
- Sean Coyle
Weekday opt-out programming
From 0700 until 1600, BBC Radio Foyle broadcasts hourly news summaries.- 0700–0900 Breakfast with Enda McClafferty and Sarah Brett
- 0900–1300 As BBC Radio Ulster
- 1300–1500 Lunchtime with Mark Patterson including the News at One
- 1500–1700 The Sean Coyle Show
The Gerry Anderson Show on weekday mornings is broadcast on both Radio Foyle and Radio Ulster from Radio Foyle's studios.
Weekday evening opt-out programmes
- Electric Mainline with Stephen McCauley (Tuesday, 1930–2000 and Thursday, 1900–1930)
- Eamon Friel (Thursday, 2200–0000)
- McLean's Country (Friday, 2000–2200)
Between 0630 and 0100, all other programming are broadcast from Radio Ulster. Between 0100 and 0630, Radio 5 Live programming is simulcast.
Saturday opt-out programmes
Local news summaries are broadcast every hour between 1000 and 1300, plus at 1500 and 1600.- 1310–1600 Saturday Sport with Dessie McCallion
- 1800–1930 Caschlár (Irish Gaelic)
Between 0655 and 0100, all other programmes are broadcast from Radio Ulster. Between 0100 and 0655, Radio 5 Live programming is simulcast.
Sunday opt-out programmes
Local news summaries are broadcast at 1100 and 1200, then every hour between 1400 and 1700.- 1400–1500 Rejoice with James McClelland
- 1500–1700 Hugo Duncan
Between 0655 and 0100, all other programmes are broadcast from Radio Ulster. Between 0100 and 0630, Radio 5 Live programming is simulcast.
Digital
BBC Radio Foyle is available online and is carried on Freeview in Northern Ireland (occupying the slot held by BBC Radio nan GaidhealBBC Radio nan Gàidheal
BBC Radio nan Gàidheal is a British radio station, broadcasting in Scottish Gaelic. It is operated by the BBC as part of its portfolio of television and radio services broadcasting to Scotland....
in Scotland
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
and by BBC Radio Cymru
BBC Radio Cymru
BBC Radio Cymru is BBC Cymru's Welsh-language radio station, broadcasting throughout Wales from studios in Cardiff, Bangor, and Aberystwyth on FM since 1977. At the time of its launch it was one of the few FM-only radio services in the UK...
in Wales
Wales
Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain, bordered by England to its east and the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea to its west. It has a population of three million, and a total area of 20,779 km²...
). It was not initially available on DAB digital radio, however; the Northern Ireland multiplex licence only requires carriage of Radio Ulster.
In June 2010, the BBC announced a trial scheme under which Radio Foyle would be available on DAB as a part-time sidecar station to Radio Ulster, using a similar format as the part-time longwave-programming optouts of BBC Radio 4
BBC Radio 4
BBC Radio 4 is a British domestic radio station, operated and owned by the BBC, that broadcasts a wide variety of spoken-word programmes, including news, drama, comedy, science and history. It replaced the BBC Home Service in 1967. The station controller is currently Gwyneth Williams, and the...
on the BBC National DAB multiplex. During this trial, the bitrate of Radio Ulster would drop during Foyle's separate broadcast hours, with Foyle carried as a split audio stream in the remaining space; outside of split shows, the full bitrate would revert to Radio Ulster. If the trial is a success, the scheme may be rolled out permanently.