discobay

What is the best way to get the BBC World Service here? I was thinking of getting a portable SW radio - is that the easiest and cheapest option?

harrip

If you get broadband internet, listen to it from the BBC web site?

discobay

I also like to listen to it in the shower and garden and I was thinking it would be handy on business trips and holidays.

Vash the Stampede

I used to pick it up on regular FM radio (albeit in the small hours of the night).

mr mover

Why would you bother, ? Like i know i have lived here in my country , for 40+ years , and the radio news is the same the world over, its only the serious thngs that you need to hear about,and they are far and few between.
Just chill and go with the flow , and adapt your self to your new home......mm

Vash the Stampede

Well, if I am to be honest, it's all about Charlotte Green's voice...

papilon

Just tune into ABC news radio, virtually every report is courtesy of the BBC anyway, plus huge sections of the programe are direct BBC world transmissions, plus they have DW reports(German) and Dutch world service both in English, its a great combination with some really great and interesting topics. The ABC is great but unfortunately its budget has been slashed over the last 20 years(courtesy of John Howard and no license fee)so they now rely heavily on overseas providers.

the troubadour

Exactly what i do. ABC is fine for what it is but to discover what is not top of the pops with regards to happenings in our world ,then the other stations fill in the many gaps.

Pommy Dan

+1 and then at 00:00 they switch to BBC World Service.

Just in time for Alan Green and 5Live on a Saturday night "and we welcome our listeners on the world service..." - never thought that would include me!

Carbery

For me the World Service on ABC News Radio is a godsend - it almost makes my 1:00am until 6:00am working days seem bearable.

Vash the Stampede

I used to listen to it on my way home from night shift.

papilon

I think Kell Richards is the best Aussie radio broadcaster

Amazulu

I grew up listening to BBC WS in Africa. It's a great setup and something that the UK can be really proud of.

Vash the Stampede

So am I the only Charlotte Green fan here...?

perksy

If you have Foxtel you can listen to it through the 'air' channel