[SW] LIVE: BBC Antarctic Midwinter Broadcast 2026, Jun 21 2026

Every year on the summer solstice in the northern hemisphere, the BBC broadcasts probably the most unusual programme, aimed at probably the smallest audience - the Antarctic Midwinter Broadcast. At the same time Europe experiences its longest days of a year, Antarctica is covered in non-stop darkness - but from this point on, it should be less and less dark. This phenomenon is experienced by several scientists working in the Antarctic, including at three British stations - and that's who is the intended audience of the broadcast. However, since it's filled with joyful messages from their loved ones back home, music requests, and other quirks, the BBC Antarctic Miodwinter Broadcast is popular among SW listeners elsewhere around the world too. In 2026, the broadcast comes out at 21:30-22:00 UTC June 21st, on the following frequencies: 9460 Woofferton, UK 9510 Ascension Island 12070 Woofferton