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Michael Morrell Michael Morrell
December 10, 2025 at 03:26
First time listening!!!! Great shows. Left a small gift under the tree hope it helps. Best to all Michael
First time listening!!!! Great shows. Left a small gift under the tree hope it helps. Best to all

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Admin Reply by: pumpkinfm
Thank you very much Michael, every little helps as Tesco would say šŸ™‚
Thank you very much Michael, every little helps as Tesco would say šŸ™‚... Collapse
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Wendy C Wendy C
November 23, 2025 at 12:17
An American here who is absolutely addicted to your channels. Keep up the great work
An American here who is absolutely addicted to your channels. Keep up the great work... Collapse
Admin Reply by: pumpkinfm
Thank you Wendy, happy listening šŸ™‚
Thank you Wendy, happy listening šŸ™‚... Collapse
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Cahal Mckervey Cahal Mckervey
November 8, 2025 at 08:06
Hi John , have to say love all the stations… listen all the time . I don’t know how you do it ! The Pumpkin fm Jingles are of a very high quality and excellent singers.It would be great to see a behind the scenes of how it’s all done. How are you able to maintain and fund with no adverts? (Which is a big plus) Have you any idea of listening figures ? Keep up the brilliant work!!
Hi John , have to say love all the stations… listen all the time . I don’t know how you do it ! The Pumpkin fm Jingles are of a very high quality and excellent singers.It would be great to see a behind the scenes of how it’s all done. How are you able to maintain and fund with no adverts? (Which is a big plus) Have you any idea of listening figures ? Keep up the brilliant work!!... Collapse
Admin Reply by: pumpkinfm
We have around 60,000 unique listners per month and approx. 1.2 millions tune-ins (People who start streaming and stay for a minimum of 5 minutes listening)
We have around 60,000 unique listners per month and approx. 1.2 millions tune-ins (People who start streaming and stay for a minimum of 5 minutes listening)... Collapse
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Ryan Ryan
October 18, 2025 at 11:03
Last couple of months there seems to be a lot of K-pop playing......awful far east pop music.....this happens only on Brixton one
Last couple of months there seems to be a lot of K-pop playing......awful far east pop music.....this happens only on Brixton one... Collapse
Admin Reply by: pumpkinfm
Not sure what you were listening to but it defintely was not on Pumpkin FM channel...
Not sure what you were listening to but it defintely was not on Pumpkin FM channel...... Collapse
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Lorenz Freimann Lorenz Freimann
September 25, 2025 at 08:17
Dear PUMPKINFM, today by accident I found you and will be yours faithful listener. Yours Lorenz
Dear PUMPKINFM,

today by accident I found you and will be yours faithful listener.

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Admin Reply by: pumpkinfm
Welcome to the Pumpkin FM family Lorenzo šŸ™‚
Welcome to the Pumpkin FM family Lorenzo šŸ™‚... Collapse
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Marcus Marcus
August 15, 2025 at 06:07
Thanks. The Britcom 4 address worked a treat!
Thanks. The Britcom 4 address worked a treat!... Collapse
Admin Reply by: pumpkinfm
Great, glad it solved the problem šŸ™‚
Great, glad it solved the problem šŸ™‚... Collapse
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Marcus Marcus
August 6, 2025 at 15:32
Hi, I'm using an Internet radio to listen to Pumpkin FM and all the stations are great. I'm trying to get Britcom 4 to work but it's not showing in the SkyTune directory! Is there a way to manually enter the stream into my Skytune Internet radio? It says you can't enter a website, only a stream - if that makes sense. Is there a "stream" I can enter until SkyTune gets updated. Thanks Marcus.
Hi, I'm using an Internet radio to listen to Pumpkin FM and all the stations are great. I'm trying to get Britcom 4 to work but it's not showing in the SkyTune directory! Is there a way to manually enter the stream into my Skytune Internet radio?
It says you can't enter a website, only a stream - if that makes sense. Is there a "stream" I can enter until SkyTune gets updated.
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Admin Reply by: pumpkinfm
They may mean for you to use the following, let me know how you get on? http://65.21.202.84:8618/stream.mp3
They may mean for you to use the following, let me know how you get on?
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Sam Hardie Sam Hardie
July 30, 2025 at 16:49
Hi, since the changes, I've noticed that when a programme ends, my Alexa thinks that I was only listening to one programme. It shuts down Pumpkin FM then I have to go through the whole rigmarole of asking it to play Pumpkin FM and then the channel I want. This never happened before the changes. Has something changed, or is the problem with Alexa?
Hi, since the changes, I've noticed that when a programme ends, my Alexa thinks that I was only listening to one programme. It shuts down Pumpkin FM then I have to go through the whole rigmarole of asking it to play Pumpkin FM and then the channel I want. This never happened before the changes. Has something changed, or is the problem with Alexa?... Collapse
Admin Reply by: pumpkinfm
It must be a problem with your Alexa, I have tested my own two devices and they play until I tell them to stop... Is this still happening?
It must be a problem with your Alexa, I have tested my own two devices and they play until I tell them to stop... Is this still happening?... Collapse
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Nigel Ashton Nigel Ashton
July 14, 2025 at 12:51
Bingo!! Using the ammended port number of 8618 I have been able to connect my other device immediately. Horrah! Now I can listen in whatever room I am at the time....
Bingo!! Using the ammended port number of 8618 I have been able to connect my other device immediately. Horrah! Now I can listen in whatever room I am at the time....... Collapse
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Nigel Ashton Nigel Ashton
July 14, 2025 at 12:40
I was about to make a similar comment about britcom4 working for a day or two and then not loading, then I saw your reply with a different port number to the one quoted initially (8705) - now I am going to try the other port number from your reply and check. Watch this space...
I was about to make a similar comment about britcom4 working for a day or two and then not loading, then I saw your reply with a different port number to the one quoted initially (8705) - now I am going to try the other port number from your reply and check. Watch this space...... Collapse
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Paul Loft Paul Loft
July 11, 2025 at 09:14
Perfect. Thanks for the quick reply. I have updated the port number and it works fine. Donation on the way ....
Perfect. Thanks for the quick reply. I have updated the port number and it works fine.
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Paul Loft Paul Loft
July 11, 2025 at 08:48
Hi Thanks for the updated URL for direct entry onto internet radios. I set it up and it worked for a couple of days, but now on both my devices I am getting a "401 Unauthorised" error. I have checked I am using the correct URL. Is this a server or client side issue? Thanks
Hi
Thanks for the updated URL for direct entry onto internet radios.
I set it up and it worked for a couple of days, but now on both my devices I am getting a "401 Unauthorised" error.
I have checked I am using the correct URL.

Is this a server or client side issue?

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Admin Reply by: pumpkinfm
Hi Paul, please make sure you are using the following IP: 65.21.202.84 Port: 8618
Hi Paul, please make sure you are using the following IP: 65.21.202.84 Port: 8618... Collapse
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Dave Millis Dave Millis
July 10, 2025 at 21:05
Have i gone mad or has old harry's game goneforever?
Have i gone mad or has old harry's game goneforever?... Collapse
Admin Reply by: pumpkinfm
Hi Dave... Old Harry's Game is still alive and kicking on BritCom 2 šŸ™‚ Monday 02:00:00 GMT Monday 22:00:00 GMT Wednesday 16:00:00 GMT Thursday 10:0300 GMT Thursday 22:00:00 GMT Friday 00.00 GMT Saturday 16:00 GMT Sunday 00:00 GMT
Hi Dave... Old Harry's Game is still alive and kicking on BritCom 2 šŸ™‚
Monday 02:00:00 GMT
Monday 22:00:00 GMT
Wednesday 16:00:00 GMT
Thursday 10:0300 GMT
Thursday 22:00:00 GMT
Friday 00.00 GMT
Saturday 16:00 GMT
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Len Christmas Len Christmas
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"

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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
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Nigel Ashton Nigel Ashton
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.

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Nigel Ashton Nigel Ashton
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 šŸ™‚ 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 šŸ™‚ FYI the IP address for BritCom 4 is: 65.21.202.84 the port is: 8705... Collapse
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Paul Loft Paul Loft
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 šŸ¤” 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 šŸ¤”

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

Cheers
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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 šŸ™‚
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 šŸ™‚... Collapse
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Louis Allan Louis Allan
July 2, 2025 at 19:32
I am used to using ā€˜TuneIn’ to listen to BritCom 1 and 2. Will I be able to listen to BritCom 3 and 4 on ā€˜TuneIn’ in due course?
I am used to using ā€˜TuneIn’ to listen to BritCom 1 and 2. Will I be able to listen to BritCom 3 and 4 on ā€˜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
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Glen Glen
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.

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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
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William J Pietschman William J Pietschman
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?

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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. šŸ˜„ In those early days, the whole operation lived on a spare PC tucked behind my TV. My ā€œserver roomā€ was basically the corner of the living room. Occasionally, my wife would accidentally unplug the station just to vacuum. Nothing says ā€˜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. šŸ˜„

In those early days, the whole operation lived on a spare PC tucked behind my TV. My ā€œserver roomā€ was basically the corner of the living room. Occasionally, my wife would accidentally unplug the station just to vacuum. Nothing says ā€˜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
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Nigel Ashton Nigel Ashton
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
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Nigel Ashton Nigel Ashton
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
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RM McGuinness RM McGuinness
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 šŸ™‚ LOL
Glad you enjoy the programming, don't drink too much šŸ™‚ LOL... Collapse
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David Hodges David Hodges
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
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Sam Sam
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
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