BBC Radio Manchester

BBC Radio Manchester is the BBC's local radio station for Manchester. It broadcasts on 95.1 FM and 104.6 FM from 2 FM transmitters, and on DAB in 1 local area.

Its strongest transmitter is Holme Moss (95.1 FM, 5.6 kW), serving Greater Manchester.

Of the towns in our guide, it should have a good signal in Barnsley, Bolton, Manchester, Sheffield, St Helens, Stockport and 19 other towns and fringe reception in Blackpool, Leeds, Liverpool and 22 other towns.

RAJAR's Q2 2026 survey puts BBC Radio Manchester's weekly audience at 163,000 listeners, a 2.6% share of radio listening in its area.