Bayern 1 - German Public Radio
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Founded in 1949, Bayern 1 is a popular German public radio station owned by the Bayerischer Rundfunk (BR). It focuses on melodischen pop and golden hits from the 1970s and 1980s. It is also a good source of information and regional reporting. In addition to traditional radio programming, the station also transmits on the internet.
The station boasts of the largest audience in the free state. It is also the most popular radio programme in Germany. It is broadcast in all parts of Bavaria. It is transmitted on DVB-S and DVB-C. Among its popular programmes are "Heute im Stadion" and "Die Blaue Couch." These programs are aimed at sports fans and celebrities, respectively. It is also the place to go if you want to catch up on local news and weather. The station also broadcasts regional magazines and other informational programs.
The "Blaue Couch" is a talk show that is broadcast on Sundays from 12 to 2 p.m. The station also has a night programme, which is broadcast on a separate channel, starting at 19:55. It also broadcasts a goodnight story for children. Its most popular programme is "Heute im Stadion." It is a soccer-related Kultshow that is reported from 3 to 6 p.m. on Saturdays.
The station also has a webpage with station information. A Bavarian anthem is sung at the end of the day's news. The station has a small staff of presenters, many of whom can be found on the station's Facebook page.