BBC Radio Derby

BBC Radio Derby is the BBC's local radio station for Derby. It broadcasts on 95.3 FM, 96.0 FM, 104.5 FM and 1116 AM from 3 FM transmitters, and on DAB in 1 local area.

Its strongest transmitter is Drum Hill (104.5 FM, 3.6 kW), serving Derbyshire.

Of the towns in our guide, it should have a good signal in Birmingham, Coventry, Derby, Nottingham, Solihull, Wolverhampton and 13 other towns and fringe reception in Leicester, Sheffield, Stockport and 17 other towns.

RAJAR's Q2 2026 survey puts BBC Radio Derby's weekly audience at 84,000 listeners, a 5.8% share of radio listening in its area.