How to Listen Live to Hereford Hospital Radio (hhr.org.uk)

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Hereford Hospital Radio (HHR) streams its live broadcast online through its website at hhr.org.uk, where you can use the Listen Live option to hear the current programme. The station broadcasts live programmes each day to patients and staff at the County Hospital in Hereford, and the website's Currently On Air section shows what is playing at that moment. This guide is for anyone who wants to tune in online or find a specific show.

What Hereford Hospital Radio Is

HHR has been broadcasting since 1972, following a project set up by the Herefordshire County Youth Service and Hereford Lions Club. Over the years the station has been heard at many of the county's hospitals, but it now focuses its broadcasts at the County Hospital, where its studios are based.

The station is run by volunteers and funded largely through their fundraising efforts at events around the county. It continues to produce and broadcast live programmes each day for patients and staff.

How to Listen Live Online

  1. Go to hhr.org.uk.
  2. Find the Listen Live option on the site.
  3. Select it to start streaming the current broadcast.

The Currently On Air section on the website tells you what is playing right now, so you can check it before or while you listen. If you want to catch a particular presenter or programme rather than whatever is on air, check the schedule first (see below).

Finding a Specific Show or Presenter

HHR's presenters come from all walks of life, and the station lists them along with their show times. Examples from the site include:

Presenter Show time
Richard J Hannah & Lorraine Coker Saturdays at 8pm — The Weekend Magazine
Spencer James Sundays at 4pm — AirPlay40
Mia Bishop Mondays, 2–4pm — The Charts Top 10
Glyn Williams Sundays at 7pm
William Turtle-Clark Wednesdays, 14:00–16:00 — local news, conversation, interviews, quizzes and music
Andy Lloyd Weekdays, 9am–12 noon — music, news and sport
Garth Williams Fridays at 2pm
Pete Trigg Sundays from 8am

There is also a Lunchtime News slot with headlines at 1pm, followed by 50 minutes of music.

To plan around a specific show, match the presenter or programme name to its day and time, then use Listen Live at that time.

If You Want to Get Involved

The site invites people to find out more by emailing [email protected]. Roles mentioned include presenting, supporting the charity's work, and helping with fundraising — the station says it can provide support with training.

Common Points to Check

  • Nothing playing? Confirm you selected Listen Live rather than just browsing the page, and check Currently On Air to see whether a live programme is scheduled at that time.
  • Looking for a show that isn't on? Compare the current time with the presenter list above; many shows run weekly rather than daily.
  • Want to contact the station? Use the volunteer email address above for enquiries about joining or supporting HHR.