BBC Radio Shetland
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Broadcast area | Shetland |
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Frequency | 92.7 MHz |
Format | News, Music, Sport, Talk |
Owner | BBC Scotland |
Website | www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland |
BBC Radio Shetland is an opt-out service of BBC Radio Scotland, covering the Shetland Islands, Scotland
[edit] Programmes
It has two programs broadcast on BBC Radio Scotland's Shetland frequency (92.7MHz). It is also possible to listen via the BBC Radio player bbc.co.uk - BBC Radio Scotland
Good Evening Shetland is broadcast 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM GMT. It features news and current affairs, weather, fishing reports, regional job offers, public platform and a section called "Clear Da Air".
During the summer months (May-September), there is also a summer program broadcast Friday evenings 6:05 to 7:00 GMT. The winter schedule offers varied programming Monday to Friday 6:05 to 7:00 in addition to the main "Good Evening Shetland" programme. The "Round Shetland Quiz" is brodcast on alternate Wednesdays during the winter months.
[edit] Studio and presenters
The BBC Shetland studio is located in Pitt Lane, Lerwick. Senior Producer is Caroline Moyes. Other staff include Helen Smith, Carol Anderson, Jane Moncrieff, Mike Grunden, Ed Dalziell and John Johnson. Helen is primarily responsible for the "What's On" diary and produces the Round Shetland Quiz. The other staff are regularly heard either as presenters or reporters, or are at work behind the scenes producing the shows.
BBC National Regional radio stations | |
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BBC Wales: BBC Radio Wales • BBC Radio Cymru | |
BBC Scotland: BBC Radio Scotland • BBC Radio nan Gàidheal | |
Opt-outs: BBC Radio Shetland • BBC Radio Orkney • Highlands and Islands • North East • South West • Borders | |
BBC Northern Ireland: BBC Radio Ulster • BBC Radio Foyle |