About BBC Radio Foyle
BBC Radio Foyle is a speech-led service providing a mix of programmes that reflect news, events and community life in all its different aspects and diversity.
How to Listen
In the UK you can listen to BBC Radio Foyle in the following ways:
On FM radio: 92-95FM
DAB Digital Radio: search for BBC FYLE
Freeview: Channel 720
Freesat: Channel 717
Sky TV: Channel 0152
Virgin: Channel 933
For information on listening on these platforms go to BBC Sounds Help.
Online: You can listen and catch up to programmes broadcast in the past 30 days at http://www.bbc.co.uk/radiofoyle
Downloads: Use the free BBC Sounds app to listen live, rewind, download and subscribe to your favourite programmes and BBC podcasts, available from your mobile app store or on your internet browser.
Mobile: You can listen to BBC Radio Foyle on your smartphone if you visit http://www.bbc.co.uk/radiofoyle via your mobile browser. Our mobile site also provides access to our schedule, clips and more.
Please note: Streaming radio is a data intensive service. Whilst the BBC does not charge for its mobile content, your operator's charges for using the internet over 3G, 4G, or 5G may apply. Connecting via WiFi is recommended where possible.
For more information, please contact the manufacturer of your device, or refer to the instruction booklet.
International listeners
You can listen to BBC Radio Foyle online and via the BBC Sounds app if you live outside of the UK. However, some programmes – such as certain sports commentaries - maybe restricted due to rights reasons.
Contact
We try to reply to all enquiries, but due to the large amount of correspondence we receive, it's not always possible for us to reply individually.
Feedback and Questions for Shows: If you have a query about an individual programme, or would like to give feedback about an individual show or presenter, please go to the individual programme page, found via our schedule.
Complaints: If you have a complaint about any aspect of the BBC, including our shows and services, please go to the BBC Complaints website. Or alternatively by post to BBC Complaints, PO Box 1922, Darlington DL3 0UR or by phone on 03700 100 222.
Listening Online: If you'd like to listen to BBC Radio Ulster programmes on your computer and are having problems, or need help setting it up, please visit the BBC Sounds Help page.
For regular updates and news about shows on BBC Radio Foyle, like BBC Radio Foyle on Facebook, BBC NI on Instagram or follow BBC Radio Foyle on Twitter.
SMS to the studio: 81771 Start with the word FOYLE + your message [Texts will be charged at your standard message rate. Check with your network provider for exact costs]
Call: 028 7137 8600 [Standard geographic charges from landlines and mobiles will apply]
WhatsApp message: 0300 123 1001 [Data charges may apply depending on your mobile or data provider. Use Wifi where possible]
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