About This Station

**1940s Radio UK** is an internet radio station broadcasting from the United Kingdom, dedicated to the music of the 1940s. Its format centres on big band, swing, jazz, and blues, featuring the iconic sounds of bandleaders like Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, and Glenn Miller. The station's website offers historical context, exploring the rise of swing, its role during World War II, and the era's lasting influence on jazz and popular culture. Presented in English, it serves as both a musical stream and a tribute to the golden age of big band and swing.