Stepping into the United Kingdom’s radio scene, you quickly realize it’s a world apart. The omnipresent BBC, a public service broadcaster, anchors the landscape, shaping listener habits and music tastes across generations. Unlike many European neighbours, the BBC’s national stations offer distinct identities, from Radio 1’s youth-focused pop and dance hits to Radio 2’s broad appeal of oldies and rock, and the indie and alternative sounds of 6 Music. This institutional backing ensures an incredible breadth of programming, supporting everything from classical to niche electronic genres. But the…