BBC Cambridgeshire

What if walls could talk? Here at BBC Radio Cambridgeshire, I bet these walls would have some stories to tell. BBC Radio Cambridgeshire has been the voice of Cambridgeshire since 1982, broadcasting from this very spot. It’s more than just a building. It’s a hub where stories are crafted, news is broken, and the community connects. Did you know it originally broadcast from Hills Road near the railway station? It later moved to these studios at the Cambridge Business Park on Cowley Road. BBC Radio Cambridgeshire isn’t just about local news and talk. It has a rich history of connecting with diverse communities. For instance, the “Sounds Eastern” program catered to the Indian, Pakistani, Sikh, and Bengali populations of Peterborough. The station also had a unique beginning. It started as two separate entities: Radio Cambridge and Radio Peterborough. The early days were quite humble, with limited broadcasting hours and makeshift studios. Imagine broadcasting from a small office, using a table surrounded by sound baffles as your studio! That was the reality for the first Peterborough studio. Over the years, BBC Radio Cambridgeshire has expanded its reach and programming. It’s embraced new technologies, moving from MW to FM, DAB, and digital platforms. Yet, its commitment to local voices remains. It continues to evolve, always searching for new talent and fresh perspectives, as evidenced by its recent program “The Residency.” So, next time you tune into BBC Radio Cambridgeshire, remember the journey it’s taken. From humble beginnings to a modern broadcasting hub, it continues to serve as a vital link to the community.