Bio

Background and Format: BBC Radio Bristol is the BBC's local radio station for the West, featuring news, views, local life, travel and sport. It is available on 94.9, 104.6 & 103.6FM, 1548MW, DAB and on the BBCiPlayer. Broadcasting a diverse range of programmes, the key aim is to provide a primarily speech-based service of news, information and debate to the West of England. Speech output is complemented by music.  Production Company: BBC Schedule Times: A full on air schedule can be viewed here Target Audience: BBC Radio Bristol targets a mainstream audience of listeners across Avon, Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire The audience is mainly made up of listeners aged 35 and over with an approximate 50/50 male/female split Circulation: Source: RAJAR for period ending March 2020. Top Tips for PRs: The main reception can be reached on +44 (0)117 974 1111 The production team often works on a rota so press releases are best directed to radio.bristol@bbc.co.uk  To speak with the production team during a show, call +44 (0)845 900 5 949 The newsdesk can be contacted on +44 (0)117 974 6878 and radio.bristol@bbc.co.uk  The BBC cannot accept traditional product press releases because the BBC cannot endorse products Awards: 2014 - Radio Academy Awards, Best Entertainment Programme: The 12 O’Clock Show (bronze) 2010 - The EDF Energy South West Media Awards, Website of the Year (Nominee) Alerts: Gorkana Alert: Tuesday 5 August 2014 BBC Radio Bristol has announced a brand new breakfast show starting on 1 September, at 6.30am to 9.00am on weekdays. The show will be presented by Steve LeFevre and Laura Rawlings and aims to bring a fresh new sound to the mix of local journalism, traffic and travel, weather, conversation and debate around local issues that listeners know and value. The BBC Radio Bristol editorial team can be reached at radio.bristol@bbc.co.uk  Gorkana consumer alert: Wednesday 11th March 2009 BBC Radio Bristol Introducing, presented by Gary Smith and Richard Pitt, is to return. The programme, which showcases new music by local bands, will be broadcast weekly from Saturday 5th April. The first programme of Radio Bristol Introducing will be broadcast on Saturday 5th April at 1.00am (Friday night/Saturday morning). The show's length is to be confirmed, but it is likely to run at the longer duration of three hours and will be repeated on the following night. It will also be available on BBC iPlayer. The BBC Bristol editorial team can be reached on +44 (0)117 974 1111 and radio.bristol@bbc.co.uk. For all other queries, Helen Richards, Press Officer can be reached at helen.richards@bbc.co.uk Gorkana Consumer Alert: Wednesday 4 October 2006 A number of changes are to be made at BBC Radio Bristol. John Turner, current presenter of the stations mid-morning and lunchtime shows, will be presenting the Breakfast Show. Further, Dave Barrett is returning to his spot on the Mid-morning show between 9am and noon. Radio Bristol is also