BBC Radio 4 Long Wave is shutting down after 90 years

Radio 4's long wave service ends 27 June 2026, closing a 90-year broadcasting chapter from Droitwich in Worcestershire. The signal, once vital for reaching distant listeners, has been superseded by FM radio, digital radio, and streaming apps. Radio 4 continues on FM, digital radio, internet, and the BBC Sounds app. The Droitwich transmission masts face heritage listing campaigns.