18-01-2023, 12:44 AM
(18-01-2023, 12:28 AM)Steve in Pudsey Wrote: Devon and Cornwall were two of the last stations to launch, I think there is just Radio York and a couple of others (plus the likes of Somerset that started out as a part time opt out) that haven't made it to 40 yet. The oldest stations in the network are 15 years or so older.
I don't know if Duncan Newmarch is working tonight but I think he mentioned the Devon and Cornwall anniversary while closing down BBC One a few years ago.
The current incarnation of BBC CWR launched in 2005 after previously being an opt-out of WM. Somerset launched in 1988 as an AM opt-out of Radio Bristol, but went full time in 2007 when it switched to FM replacing one of Bristol's FM frequencies.
Two opt-out services remain. BBC Radio Surrey which shares programming with BBC Radio Sussex and BBC Radio Solent for Dorset.