BBC Radio 2 Spin-Off and 5 Sports Extra Stations Rejected as Three New Stations Confirmed to Go Ahead

Media watchdog blocks BBC plans for Radio 2 spin-off

Media regulator Ofcom has blocked the BBC’s plans ...

BBC Radio 2 spin-off and 5 Sports Extra stations rejected as three new stations confirmed to go ahead

Ofcom has made a ruling after the BBC proposed launching four new DAB+ radio stations last year - and there is both good news and bad news for the broadcaster.The BBC had proposed launching Radio 1 Dance, Radio 1 Anthems, a Radio 2 spin-off channel, and Radio 3 Unwind, as well as expanding the broadcasting hours of Radio 5 Sports Extra.The BBC and Ofcom are required to consider the effects on competition of material changes to its TV, radio and …

Final decision: BBC Radio 2 and Radio 5 Live spin offs rejected

Ofcom has rejected proposals for a Radio 2 spin-off and changes to 5 Sports Extra, whilst approving plans for three new digital radio stations from the BBC. Radio 1 Dance, Radio 1 Anthems and Radio 3 Unwind have all been cleared to launch as DAB+ stations. Ofcom concluded they offer enough public value to justify their limited impact on commercial competitors. However, the proposed Radio 2 extension service, which would have featured music and a…

Ofcom OKs 3 new BBC DAB+ stations

UK broadcast regulator Ofcom has published its final decisions on the BBC’s plans to launch four new DAB+ stations and extend the hours of Radio 5 Sports Extra. The BBC’s proposals include: In November 2024, the BBC proposed to launch four new DAB+ stations: Radio 1 Dance, Radio 1 Anthems, a Radio 2 extension, and […]