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Len Christmas Len Christmas wrote on July 5, 2025 at 14:31
Today's issues. No new or old Pumpkin FM app in android store. Donation page, "something's gone wrong, try again" Help please.
Today's issues.

No new or old Pumpkin FM app in android store.

Donation page, "something's gone wrong, try again"

Help please.... Collapse
Admin Reply by: pumpkinfm
Hi Len Everything seems OK with the donations page, I checked a short while ago... The Pumpkin FM app has been removed from the Google play store for now as it did not come up to scratch with their ever changing policies. I would recommend that you use the MyTuner app, available for both Android and Apple devices. https://mytuner-radio.com/radio-app/
Hi Len
Everything seems OK with the donations page, I checked a short while ago... The Pumpkin FM app has been removed from the Google play store for now as it did not come up to scratch with their ever changing policies. I would recommend that you use the MyTuner app, available for both Android and Apple devices. https://mytuner-radio.com/radio-app/... Collapse
Nigel Ashton Nigel Ashton wrote on July 4, 2025 at 13:55
John, thanks so much for the IP info - allowing for my iffy fingers and hitting comma instead of dot once or twice I have britcom 4 now on both my radios and am ready to start listening. Thanks again and very much appreciated.
John, thanks so much for the IP info - allowing for my iffy fingers and hitting comma instead of dot once or twice I have britcom 4 now on both my radios and am ready to start listening.

Thanks again and very much appreciated.... Collapse
Nigel Ashton Nigel Ashton wrote on July 3, 2025 at 18:40
Re. my last inquiry - I can see Britcom4 now on my internet radio, but still it's not showing on the older adapter, so when possible I hope to be able to add that directly via web address, but at the moment the "how to listen" faq doesn't list this. Sorry John as I guess you've got your work cut out right now making sure everything goes to plan (nifty new jingles by the way).
Re. my last inquiry - I can see Britcom4 now on my internet radio, but still it's not showing on the older adapter, so when possible I hope to be able to add that directly via web address, but at the moment the "how to listen" faq doesn't list this.

Sorry John as I guess you've got your work cut out right now making sure everything goes to plan (nifty new jingles by the way).... Collapse
Admin Reply by: pumpkinfm
Hi Nigel, I will update the info page with the settings for BritCom 4 soon. Bit swamped at the moment 🙂 FYI the IP address for BritCom 4 is: 65.21.202.84 the port is: 8705
Hi Nigel, I will update the info page with the settings for BritCom 4 soon. Bit swamped at the moment 🙂 FYI the IP address for BritCom 4 is: 65.21.202.84 the port is: 8705... Collapse
Paul Loft Paul Loft wrote on July 2, 2025 at 23:06
Hi Was looking forward to the new channel arrangements, but how do I listen to BritCom 4? I tune in on my Internet radio, but Skytune isn't listing BritCom 4 yet. On your website, the "how to listen" page hasn't been updated, so there's no URL listed for britcom 4 which would enable me to manually tune the radio. With no Android app, no "listen now" link on the website, no listing of B4 on any of the radio apps I use, I'm stumped 🤔 I've donated to your last 2 appeals and will do again this summer, if you can get britcom 4 working for me. Cheers Paul
Hi

Was looking forward to the new channel arrangements, but how do I listen to BritCom 4?

I tune in on my Internet radio, but Skytune isn't listing BritCom 4 yet.
On your website, the "how to listen" page hasn't been updated, so there's no URL listed for britcom 4 which would enable me to manually tune the radio.

With no Android app, no "listen now" link on the website, no listing of B4 on any of the radio apps I use, I'm stumped 🤔

I've donated to your last 2 appeals and will do again this summer, if you can get britcom 4 working for me.

Cheers
Paul... Collapse
Admin Reply by: pumpkinfm
Hi Paul, you can try and manually add it to your Internet radio IP: 65.21.202.84:8705 Port: 8705. I will be updating numerous radio directories and the Alexa app shortly, how quick they action my requests are outside my control I am afraid, but hopefully all soon will be well 🙂
Hi Paul, you can try and manually add it to your Internet radio IP: 65.21.202.84:8705 Port: 8705. I will be updating numerous radio directories and the Alexa app shortly, how quick they action my requests are outside my control I am afraid, but hopefully all soon will be well 🙂... Collapse
Louis Allan Louis Allan wrote on July 2, 2025 at 19:32
I am used to using ‘TuneIn’ to listen to BritCom 1 and 2. Will I be able to listen to BritCom 3 and 4 on ‘TuneIn’ in due course?
I am used to using ‘TuneIn’ to listen to BritCom 1 and 2. Will I be able to listen to BritCom 3 and 4 on ‘TuneIn’ in due course?... Collapse
Admin Reply by: pumpkinfm
Hi Louis, I sent you an email earlier answering this issue.
Hi Louis, I sent you an email earlier answering this issue.... Collapse
Glen Glen wrote on July 2, 2025 at 16:02
I really appreciate the new variety across the 4 Britcom stations but have yet to find Britcom 4 on my internet radio. Britcoms 1, 2 & 3 are there but not the new station. Are there plans for an IOS app?
I really appreciate the new variety across the 4 Britcom stations but have yet to find Britcom 4 on my internet radio. Britcoms 1, 2 & 3 are there but not the new station.

Are there plans for an IOS app?... Collapse
Admin Reply by: pumpkinfm
Hi Glen, I used to have my own app for Pumpkin FM, but Google eventually removed it from the Play Store due to some outdated elements that needed updating. The challenge is that Google is constantly changing its policies and requirements, making it hard to keep up—especially without the time or resources to manage it all. I’d recommend using the MyTuner app instead. BritCom 4 will be available on there soon, and it’s accessible on both Android and Apple devices: https://mytuner-radio.com/radio-app/
Hi Glen,

I used to have my own app for Pumpkin FM, but Google eventually removed it from the Play Store due to some outdated elements that needed updating. The challenge is that Google is constantly changing its policies and requirements, making it hard to keep up—especially without the time or resources to manage it all.

I’d recommend using the MyTuner app instead. BritCom 4 will be available on there soon, and it’s accessible on both Android and Apple devices: https://mytuner-radio.com/radio-app/... Collapse
William J Pietschman William J Pietschman wrote on June 26, 2025 at 21:15
Where does Pumpkin FM originate from, who owns/runs it, and so on? Have you found a Linux based alternative for a server? 73 DE W8LV BILL
Where does Pumpkin FM originate from, who owns/runs it, and so on?

Have you found a Linux based alternative for a server?

73 DE W8LV BILL... Collapse
Admin Reply by: pumpkinfm
Hey Bill! Pumpkin FM actually began life as "Too Good Radio" about 25 years ago—basically at the dawn of Internet Radio, back when dinosaurs still roamed the dial. 😄 In those early days, the whole operation lived on a spare PC tucked behind my TV. My “server room” was basically the corner of the living room. Occasionally, my wife would accidentally unplug the station just to vacuum. Nothing says ‘broadcast interruption’ like clean carpets! LOL Fast forward to today, and while it’s still just little ol’ me running the show (no fancy team of radio munchkins), everything now streams from the cloud. About 75% of the stations are now running on Ubuntu Linux. A few holdouts like Crime, Strange, Venture,... Read more
Hey Bill! Pumpkin FM actually began life as "Too Good Radio" about 25 years ago—basically at the dawn of Internet Radio, back when dinosaurs still roamed the dial. 😄

In those early days, the whole operation lived on a spare PC tucked behind my TV. My “server room” was basically the corner of the living room. Occasionally, my wife would accidentally unplug the station just to vacuum. Nothing says ‘broadcast interruption’ like clean carpets! LOL

Fast forward to today, and while it’s still just little ol’ me running the show (no fancy team of radio munchkins), everything now streams from the cloud. About 75% of the stations are now running on Ubuntu Linux. A few holdouts like Crime, Strange, Venture, and 1940s Radio are still hanging out on a Windows cloud server, but I’ll get around to migrating those too… Eventually!... Collapse
Nigel Ashton Nigel Ashton wrote on June 26, 2025 at 20:47
I hate to be picky (honestly), but what series is Cabin Fever? I know of Cabin Pressure.
I hate to be picky (honestly), but what series is Cabin Fever? I know of Cabin Pressure.... Collapse
Admin Reply by: pumpkinfm
Hi Nigel, where have you seen Cabin Fever? Please let me know, I could not find it? Thank you in advance...
Hi Nigel, where have you seen Cabin Fever? Please let me know, I could not find it?

Thank you in advance...... Collapse
Nigel Ashton Nigel Ashton wrote on June 10, 2025 at 07:20
I've just realised something - I haven't heard the "major changes" announcement for a while, so has that been put on hold for the time being?
I've just realised something - I haven't heard the "major changes" announcement for a while, so has that been put on hold for the time being?... Collapse
Admin Reply by: pumpkinfm
Hi Nigel The new BritCom channel line-up will go on-air on the 1st of July. New schedules will be posted a couple of days before. BritCom 1,2,3 have been full revamped and will be joined by new channel BritCom 4.
Hi Nigel
The new BritCom channel line-up will go on-air on the 1st of July. New schedules will be posted a couple of days before. BritCom 1,2,3 have been full revamped and will be joined by new channel BritCom 4.... Collapse
RM McGuinness RM McGuinness wrote on June 7, 2025 at 01:59
Hello, I just discovered your station tonight and I love it! It's good tae listen tae as I drink and game!
Hello, I just discovered your station tonight and I love it! It's good tae listen tae as I drink and game!... Collapse
Admin Reply by: pumpkinfm
Glad you enjoy the programming, don't drink too much 🙂 LOL
Glad you enjoy the programming, don't drink too much 🙂 LOL... Collapse
David Hodges David Hodges wrote on May 4, 2025 at 12:42
Is there any chance of hearing The Al Read show?
Is there any chance of hearing The Al Read show?... Collapse
Admin Reply by: pumpkinfm
Hi David The good news is the Al Reid Show will feature on the updated BritCom One channel. I will be updating the schedules prior to launch, keep an eye out for them.
Hi David
The good news is the Al Reid Show will feature on the updated BritCom One channel. I will be updating the schedules prior to launch, keep an eye out for them.... Collapse
Sam Sam wrote on April 1, 2025 at 21:42
I've noticed a few programmes have a bell ringing every so often during the entire programme, it happened again last night on the Men from the Ministry. Any idea what this is?
I've noticed a few programmes have a bell ringing every so often during the entire programme, it happened again last night on the Men from the Ministry. Any idea what this is?... Collapse
Admin Reply by: pumpkinfm
Hi Sam Sorry I did not reply earlier. Those are rogue episodes that someone many years ago encoded with a demo software. The bell was added if you had not paid for the software. We have since found better quality replacement episodes so you should not experience this moving forward.
Hi Sam
Sorry I did not reply earlier. Those are rogue episodes that someone many years ago encoded with a demo software. The bell was added if you had not paid for the software. We have since found better quality replacement episodes so you should not experience this moving forward.... Collapse
Gayle E Roberts-Stewart Gayle E Roberts-Stewart wrote on March 31, 2025 at 04:11
We're doing the Happy Dance, John! What a huge effort. Thank you for always offering us a splendid content. Be well, always. Gayle in Arkansas 🌻
We're doing the Happy Dance, John! What a huge effort. Thank you for always offering us a splendid content. Be well, always. Gayle in Arkansas 🌻... Collapse
Nigel Ashton Nigel Ashton wrote on March 30, 2025 at 20:23
Whey hey!! My internet radio display has just shown "Britannia Radio" as a station tag name (actually still under the old name as Britannia is in the description) - can't wait to see - er, hear - the new and updated output. Thanks a million Pumpkin - you are my "go to" source for radio comedy these days and hopefully will continue to be so for a long time to come.
Whey hey!! My internet radio display has just shown "Britannia Radio" as a station tag name (actually still under the old name as Britannia is in the description) - can't wait to see - er, hear - the new and updated output.

Thanks a million Pumpkin - you are my "go to" source for radio comedy these days and hopefully will continue to be so for a long time to come.... Collapse
Jenny Jenny wrote on March 22, 2025 at 22:06
Is there a current android spp available on the Google Play Store please?
Is there a current android spp available on the Google Play Store please?... Collapse
Admin Reply by: pumpkinfm
Hi Jenny Currently the Pumpkin FM app on Google Play is unavailable. I will be working on a new app once the schedule and channel changes have been completed. Best wishes and happy listening...
Hi Jenny
Currently the Pumpkin FM app on Google Play is unavailable. I will be working on a new app once the schedule and channel changes have been completed.

Best wishes and happy listening...... Collapse
Nigel Nigel wrote on March 20, 2025 at 14:06
In the words of the old TV advert, "you spoil us, Mr. Ambassador" with all the upcoming changes. Where I am going to find time to appreciate all these, I don't know as it's hard enough already. Really appreciate all the time and effort you put in to doing this John - massive thanks from me.
In the words of the old TV advert, "you spoil us, Mr. Ambassador" with all the upcoming changes. Where I am going to find time to appreciate all these, I don't know as it's hard enough already. Really appreciate all the time and effort you put in to doing this John - massive thanks from me.... Collapse
Admin Reply by: pumpkinfm
Thank you for your kind words Nigel. I have been working around the clock to update the playlists and change a few things. First batch of changes will start today. Watch this space 🙂 Happy listening...
Thank you for your kind words Nigel.
I have been working around the clock to update the playlists and change a few things. First batch of changes will start today. Watch this space 🙂
Happy listening...... Collapse
Susan Hall Susan Hall wrote on March 14, 2025 at 09:12
A loyal and avid listener on digital radio-will I be able to access the new schedules?
A loyal and avid listener on digital radio-will I be able to access the new schedules?... Collapse
Admin Reply by: pumpkinfm
Hi Susan Yes, you will be able to access the new schedules without any problems. Happy listening.
Hi Susan
Yes, you will be able to access the new schedules without any problems.
Happy listening.... Collapse
Gayle E Roberts-Stewart Gayle E Roberts-Stewart wrote on March 2, 2025 at 11:04
Wow, lots of changes John! I genuinely appreciate all the work you do for PumpkinFM. I am happy to be the beneficiary of that hard work. Hello to all the listeners around the world. Be well, all. Gayle in Arkansas.
Wow, lots of changes John! I genuinely appreciate all the work you do for PumpkinFM. I am happy to be the beneficiary of that hard work. Hello to all the listeners around the world. Be well, all. Gayle in Arkansas.... Collapse
Admin Reply by: pumpkinfm
Thank you Gayle, lets catch up soon 🙂
Thank you Gayle, lets catch up soon 🙂... Collapse
michael michael wrote on January 25, 2025 at 15:35
I noticed recently that on the home page a lot of stations are saying 'Technical fault' when in fact they are working. Just to let you know
I noticed recently that on the home page a lot of stations are saying 'Technical fault' when in fact they are working. Just to let you know... Collapse
Admin Reply by: pumpkinfm
Thank you Michael, I will look into that. It could be that there was an issue at some point and since then the "error graphic" is in your browsers cache which has not yet updated. Clearing your cache should solve this issue...
Thank you Michael, I will look into that. It could be that there was an issue at some point and since then the "error graphic" is in your browsers cache which has not yet updated. Clearing your cache should solve this issue...... Collapse
Stephen Stephen wrote on January 10, 2025 at 19:11
Thanks for all you do, keeps me thoroughly entertained, both day and night!! Not sure what I'd do without you, I don't really watch TV. I also recommend Pumpkin.fm to my customers, have had some with husband or wife with dementia. I know from the reactions it will be a help. Once again, thank you!
Thanks for all you do, keeps me thoroughly entertained, both day and night!!

Not sure what I'd do without you, I don't really watch TV.

I also recommend Pumpkin.fm to my customers, have had some with husband or wife with dementia. I know from the reactions it will be a help.

Once again, thank you!... Collapse
Admin Reply by: pumpkinfm
Stay entertained Stephen and happy listening 🙂
Stay entertained Stephen and happy listening 🙂... Collapse
Gayle E Roberts-Stewart Gayle E Roberts-Stewart wrote on January 7, 2025 at 06:35
Congratulations on the Holiday 2024 Campaign success. Truly the best listeners. Have a great 2025! Gayle in Arkansas
Congratulations on the Holiday 2024 Campaign success. Truly the best listeners. Have a great 2025! Gayle in Arkansas... Collapse
Paul Loft Paul Loft wrote on January 5, 2025 at 14:38
Hi What's happened to the android app? It's not on Google play any more and the version I have has broken - it no longer shows all the stations. 😭😭😭
Hi
What's happened to the android app?
It's not on Google play any more and the version I have has broken - it no longer shows all the stations.
😭😭😭... Collapse
Admin Reply by: pumpkinfm
Hi Paul... A new app will be coming out in the first half of this year. Watch this space...
Hi Paul... A new app will be coming out in the first half of this year. Watch this space...... Collapse
Andrew Constant Andrew Constant wrote on December 28, 2024 at 10:36
Can you contact me about advertising. I've sent several form requests, but presume they don't work. Thank you
Can you contact me about advertising. I've sent several form requests, but presume they don't work.
Thank you... Collapse
Admin Reply by: pumpkinfm
I have sent you an email Andrew...
I have sent you an email Andrew...... Collapse
Sue Hall Sue Hall wrote on December 21, 2024 at 00:12
Fingers x-ed with the winter appeal. Don't know where I would be without you.At close on 79-I love hearing the old favourites that I thought were lost in the mists of time. Thank you
Fingers x-ed with the winter appeal. Don't know where I would be without you.At close on 79-I love hearing the old favourites that I thought were lost in the mists of time. Thank you... Collapse
David Judd David Judd wrote on December 3, 2024 at 06:11
Love the wide range of comedy. Especially Claire in the Community.Shelley, You are my first three presets on my Internet radio. Find a better way to accept donations than PayPal.
Love the wide range of comedy. Especially Claire in the Community.Shelley,
You are my first three presets on my Internet radio. Find a better way to accept donations than PayPal.... Collapse