BBC Radio Sunderland

Celebrating Sunderland and helping communities in extraordinary times.

BBC Radio Sunderland is a local radio station based in Sunderland, England. It is part of the BBC Local Radio network and broadcasts to the city of Sunderland and the surrounding areas. The station broadcasts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with a mix of local news, sport, music, and entertainment. BBC Radio Sunderland also produces a number of local programmes, including the popular breakfast show, which is broadcast from 6am to 10am every weekday. The station also produces a number of other programmes, including a weekly music show, a weekly sports show, and a weekly current affairs show. BBC Radio Sunderland also broadcasts a range of national and international news and current affairs programmes. The station is also home to a number of local presenters, including the popular breakfast show presenter, John Smith.