BBC Network Radio is the most popular of the radio stations in the UK. BBC
Network Radio serves an audience of 31 million each week and transmits 43,000 hours of
programmes each year. BBC Radio 1 offers pop music and local news programmes.
Radio 1 does not make money from commercials. BBC Radio 2 is the most popular U
K's radio station. It offers a great variety of easy listening music. BBC Radio 3 is a serious classical station. It broadcasts
concerts and performances. At night it offers a wide range of jazz and world
music. BBC Radio 4 is a speech station with news, political debate and
radio drama. It also broadcasts the most important news programmes "Today. BBC Radio Five Live broadcasts live news and sports commentary with debates and studio guests.The BBC also provides 40 local radio stations, broadcasting local news and music.There are also three commercial stations
which make money from advertising. There is also the BBC World Service
which transmits programmes in 43 languages worldwide and each week serves an
audience of over 150 million radio listeners.