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Why are some radio programmes not available?

You can listen again to the vast majority of programmes broadcast on BBC radio stations in BBC iPlayer. However, certain programming is subject to restrictions for various reasons.

Rights agreements

To offer radio programmes through BBC iPlayer, we have to acquire the relevant rights from the people who make and appear in them. For some programmes this might not be possible - when this occurs, the programme will either not be available online at all, or may be restricted to listeners in the UK only.

Local Radio

Currently, some local BBC radio stations are not able to make all of their weekly schedule available because of technical limitations.

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