Mid Downs Radio

Mid Downs Radio might not have the slick polish of the BBC, but that's precisely what makes it worth your time. The playlist is a muddle of old and new - you'll hear ABBA followed by a local singer-songwriter, then a forgotten gem from the 1980s. It's music radio United Kingdom style, focused on community over algorithms. The presenters are amateurs in the best sense: they love what they do, and it shows. Their chat is rambling but warm, like neighbors popping in. The stream at 65kbps is a bit low-fi but perfectly listenable on mobile data. When you tune in to Mid Downs Radio live online, you'…