Overview

• Greatest Hits Radio now has 7.69 million weekly listeners, overtaking BBC Radio 1's 7.31 million.
• Ken Bruce's addition has boosted Greatest Hits Radio's audience by 73% since his arrival in April 2023.
• BBC Radio 2 remains the UK's largest station despite losing listeners after Bruce's departure.
• BBC local and regional stations continue to see a decline, with audiences dropping to 6.85 million.
• The BBC faces challenges from commercial stations and digital-only offshoots targeting specific demographics.