BBC radio’s share of listeners’ time falls to post-pandemic low
Downward trend driven by less people listening to the radio, Rajar figures suggest
www.telegraph.co.ukBBC Radio 1 experienced an 11% quarterly increase in its audience, reaching about 8.1 million weekly listeners. This growth was primarily attributed to the success of its May Big Weekend events. However, this trend is part of a broader shift in BBC radio listener habits, as noted in previous Rajar reports. Local station restructures and staff disputes are linked to these changes. In contrast, Radio 4's Today program has shown stability, maintaining around 5.5 million listeners in the latest quarter.