BBC Radio Somerset

BBC Radio Somerset is the BBC's local radio station for Somerset. It broadcasts on 95.5 FM and 1566 AM from Mendip, and on DAB in 1 local area.

Its strongest transmitter is Mendip (95.5 FM, 5 kW), serving Somerset.

Of the towns in our guide, it should have a good signal in Bridgwater, Bristol, Frome, Taunton, Weston-super-Mare, Yeovil and 4 other towns and fringe reception in Cardiff, Exeter, Newport and 5 other towns.

RAJAR's Q2 2026 survey puts BBC Radio Somerset's weekly audience at 49,000 listeners, a 4.9% share of radio listening in its area.