Radio Derby
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| Broadcast area | Derbyshire and East Staffordshire |
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| Frequency | RDS: BBCDerby, 104.5 FM, 95.3 FM, 96 FM, 1116 MW, DAB, Freeview channel 735 |
| First air date | 29 April 1971 |
| Format | Talk / News / Music |
| Language(s) | English |
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BBC Local Radio, BBC East Midlands |
| Website | BBC Radio Derby |
BBC Radio Derby is the BBC Local Radio station for the English county of Derbyshire, covering all but the northern tip of the county, and also serves eastern Staffordshire, mainly Uttoxeter and Burton upon Trent. The station broadcasts from its studios in Derby on 104.5, 95.3 (Stanton Moor, near Bakewell) and 96.0 (Buxton) FM and 1116 (Burnaston Lane, next to the Toyota factory) AM. It also transmits its programmes over the internet, and, as of 23 July 2014, broadcasts on DAB Digital Radio on the NOW Derbyshire DAB Multiplex.
BBC Radio Derby began broadcasting officially on 29 April 1971, though it went on air two months earlier than planned to cover the bankruptcy of the local aero-engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce. The station's logo was a Rams head in the late 1980s and early 1990s (as many other organisations in Derby have).
Much of the station's output is speech based, featuring news, sport, weather, travel, interviews, and discussions, mixed in with music and competitions. The station's primary audience is aimed at listeners aged over 45, though the sports and weekend shows attract a greater age range.
After 7 pm each weekday, Radio Derby simulcasts regional and networked programming with other BBC Local Radio stations until 1 am, when it simulcasts overnight output from BBC Radio 5 Live. BBC Radio Derby broadcasts match commentaries from local football teams; especially Derby County and Burton Albion. There is also extensive coverage of Derbyshire cricket during the summer.
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