Why doesn't the BBC World Service broadcast on FM Radio here?

nigel_wilson

Considering that we could be considered a quasi form of England (at least people abroad constantly mistake Ireland and England for the same place).

When I was travelling abroad, I got a hold of the BBC World Service in Canada, the US, and Africa though it's not too common in the two former. Here in Ireland, we're next door neighbours with the country and so far, the only good things we have are Niall Boylan and that clown on 98FM.

Is it the post-colonial tensions residing in the psyche of the Irish? I'm sure BBC would love business here but the demand is probably low.

beefburrito

I'd love to be able to listen to it here.
Especially when it's pissing rain and I'm looking for something different besides lyric FM, Clare FM, Newstalk, radio na Gaeltacht Etc
I'm 42 now and that's what I listen to.

But the BBC world service would be a nice addition.

Fr_Dougal

It's good to hear how they're getting on over on the mainland.

suicide_circus

800 years

Kimbot

MOD Moved to the radio forum

dxhound2005

nigel_wilson wrote: »

Considering that we could be considered a quasi form of England (at least people abroad constantly mistake Ireland and England for the same place).

When I was travelling abroad, I got a hold of the BBC World Service in Canada, the US, and Africa though it's not too common in the two former. Here in Ireland, we're next door neighbours with the country and so far, the only good things we have are Niall Boylan and that clown on 98FM.

Is it the post-colonial tensions residing in the psyche of the Irish? I'm sure BBC would love business here but the demand is probably low.

World travellers like yourself might be confused to find that one country they cannot listen to the World Service on FM is the UK. Except for a few hours when normal people should be abed.

LordSutch

nigel_wilson wrote: »

Considering that we could be considered a quasi form of England (at least people abroad constantly mistake Ireland and England for the same place).

When I was travelling abroad, I got a hold of the BBC World Service in Canada, the US, and Africa though it's not too common in the two former. Here in Ireland, we're next door neighbours with the country and so far, the only good things we have are Niall Boylan and that clown on 98FM.

These days I have a FM/DAB/Wi Fi Radio.

BBC as much as I want.

Got annoyed a few years ago when Sprit FM took over both BBC Radio 2 frequencies here in Dublin, but I don't mind too much now as I can receive all the BBCs loud & clear at home, either by Sat dish or by Wi Fi radio ....

twinklerunner

nigel_wilson wrote: »

Considering that we could be considered a quasi form of England (at least people abroad constantly mistake Ireland and England for the same place).

When I was travelling abroad, I got a hold of the BBC World Service in Canada, the US, and Africa though it's not too common in the two former. Here in Ireland, we're next door neighbours with the country and so far, the only good things we have are Niall Boylan and that clown on 98FM.

Is it the post-colonial tensions residing in the psyche of the Irish? I'm sure BBC would love business here but the demand is probably low.

Just download the BBC iPlayer Radio app - all their fantastic stations there - not just restricted to World Service. It's been available to download in RoI for over a year now.

Tombo2001

nigel_wilson wrote: »

Considering that we could be considered a quasi form of England (at least people abroad constantly mistake Ireland and England for the same place).

When I was travelling abroad, I got a hold of the BBC World Service in Canada, the US, and Africa though it's not too common in the two former. Here in Ireland, we're next door neighbours with the country and so far, the only good things we have are Niall Boylan and that clown on 98FM.

Is it the post-colonial tensions residing in the psyche of the Irish? I'm sure BBC would love business here but the demand is probably low.

I dont often have an LOL on boards:D

Tombo2001

Elsewhere in the world of farfetched conclusions - the fact that we drive on the left just like they do, when everyone else drives on the right clearly shows that we just want to be part of England.....not Britain, but specifically England.

And dont even mention all the lads going around in their Liverpool and Man U jerseys.....

Apologies for my smart ass comments....couldnt resist.

I have, as you have no doubt, been asked.....so are you guys.... like ....uh..... part of England or.....like ...uh.....different.