BBC vs Commercial Radio

BBC vs Commercial Radio












Local, National or Commercial?
  • Local (community) - Community stations serve geographic communities. They broadcast content that is popular and relevant to a local, specific audience but is often overlooked by commercial or mass-media broadcasters. Community radio stations are operated, owned, and influenced by the communities they serve.
  • National- Radio stations available nationally (capital Xtra, Classic FM, Heart)
  • Commercial- Commercial radio licences are awarded by Ofcom. They have large commercial stations typically reaching the largest audience.

BBC vs Commercial Radio......  What's the difference?

















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