BBC Radio Streams gone?

[mikeedanz]

Was listening to BBC 6 Music today and now...nothing. Neither the Wiim BBC Radio Music Service option nor the direct Internet stream works. Worryingly the Internet stream simply says "gone" when inserted into my Web browser.

I know the BBC is pushing everyone to BBC sounds but this isn't integrated into the wiim app which is a problem....

Anyone experiencing the same issue?

 

[Burnside]

Chromecasting via BBC Sounds it doesn’t report what it uses. Sound is ok either way.

Chromecast on WiiM devices can support up to 24/192 lossless so you’ll not be losing any resolution from the bbc sounds app

 

[slartibartfast]

Can this be done directly within the Wiim, or would I need another box to run the LMS?

Any PC would do but something like a Raspberry Pi is ideal. A PC would be a good option to try it out before committing to it.

 

[Mr Onion]

Has anyone got a working URL for BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra?

I did have it working before on the network stream but I've been an ID 10 T and overwritten the preset. I thought I had saved the URL on my PC, but ...

 

[Burnside]

Try the link in this post https://forum.wiimhome.com/threads/bbc-links.6393/

Edit: or http://lstn.lv/bbc.m3u8?station=bbc_radio_five_live_sports_extra&bitrate=320000

 

[slartibartfast]

Try the link in this post https://forum.wiimhome.com/threads/bbc-links.6393/

Edit: or http://lstn.lv/bbc.m3u8?station=bbc_radio_five_live_sports_extra&bitrate=320000

I had a look at that site and 5 live sports extra seems to be missing.

 

[Mr Onion]

Nope, not working

 

[Burnside]

Nope, not working

Just tried this and it works:

https://lstn.lv/bbcradio.m3u8?station=bbc_radio_five_live_sports_extra&bitrate=320000&uk=1

The “&uk=1” bit seems new…

 

[d6jg]

More changes coming from Aunty - https://radiotoday.co.uk/2025/07/bbc-sounds-to-close-for-international-users-from-21-july-2025/

 

[Burnside]

More changes coming from Aunty - https://radiotoday.co.uk/2025/07/bbc-sounds-to-close-for-international-users-from-21-july-2025/

But it’s not entirely doom and gloom as they can still listen live - it’s just catchup they’re losing. I do appreciate that makes listening problematic in different time zones

 

[Mr Onion]

Just tried this and it works:

https://lstn.lv/bbcradio.m3u8?station=bbc_radio_five_live_sports_extra&bitrate=320000&uk=1

The “&uk=1” bit seems new…

Perfect. many thanks for saving me from the wifes wrath

 

[adias]

But it’s not entirely doom and gloom as they can still listen live - it’s just catchup they’re losing. I do appreciate that makes listening problematic in different time zones

That link excludes Radio 3 even for live… The UK and BBC are absolutely free to do what they please, but restricting their digital content worldwide may not be in their best interest. It is odd that it is the source restricting content, usually it is the receiving country that establishes barriers.

 

[Burnside]

That link excludes Radio 3 even for live… The UK and BBC are absolutely free to do what they please, but restricting their digital content worldwide may not be in their best interest. It is odd that it is the source restricting content, usually it is the receiving country that establishes barriers.

This link suggests it should be available viz.

“For listeners outside the UK interested in ongoing access to the BBC radio stations following the closure, we've added a directory below that will allow for live listening to all of our BBC radio stations. This includes the BBC's music stations – BBC Radio 1, Radio 2, and Radio 3, 6Music, 1Xtra and Asian Network, Radio 4Xtra and 5Live, all the BBC's stations from the UK nations and every local radio station in England. BBC Radio 4 and BBC World Service English remain available on BBC.com and the BBC app.”

“Whilst the BBC Radio 4 and BBC World Service English live streams remain available via BBC.com and the BBC app, other BBC stations – such as our music stations (Radio 1, Radio 2, Radio 3, 6 Music, 1Xtra, Asian Network), Radio 4Xtra and 5Live as well as all the BBC's stations from the UK nations and every local radio station in England – can still be streamed live via the links below.”

BBC podcasts and audio are now available on BBC.com

Listen to current BBC podcasts and a rich archive of shows on demand on BBC.com and on the BBC app.

www.bbc.com

 

[adias]

This link suggests it should be available viz.

“For listeners outside the UK interested in ongoing access to the BBC radio stations following the closure, we've added a directory below that will allow for live listening to all of our BBC radio stations. This includes the BBC's music stations – BBC Radio 1, Radio 2, and Radio 3, 6Music, 1Xtra and Asian Network, Radio 4Xtra and 5Live, all the BBC's stations from the UK nations and every local radio station in England. BBC Radio 4 and BBC World Service English remain available on BBC.com and the BBC app.”

“Whilst the BBC Radio 4 and BBC World Service English live streams remain available via BBC.com and the BBC app, other BBC stations – such as our music stations (Radio 1, Radio 2, Radio 3, 6 Music, 1Xtra, Asian Network), Radio 4Xtra and 5Live as well as all the BBC's stations from the UK nations and every local radio station in England – can still be streamed live via the links below.”

BBC podcasts and audio are now available on BBC.com

Listen to current BBC podcasts and a rich archive of shows on demand on BBC.com and on the BBC app.

www.bbc.com

Good. Thanks!

 

[d6jg]

BBC Sport app.
I’m in Uk not “overseas” but I clicked where indicated to see and it tried to open a YouTube channel where subscription is required. Just for reference.

 

[slartibartfast]

BBC Sport app.
I’m in Uk not “overseas” but I clicked where indicated to see and it tried to open a YouTube channel where subscription is required. Just for reference.
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I just get this. Subscribing is free and probably not necessary.