Your Voice Abroad – Expat Radio, Live 24/7
Listeners over the world
From Manchester clubs to global expat airwaves — Dave Hailwood’s been spinning tunes, spinning yarns, and bringing the banter since the 80s. Founder of Expat Radio, he’s your weekday morning host and the reason this whole thing exists.
“Expat Radio isn’t just sound — it’s a lifeline. A laugh, a song, and a familiar voice when you're far from home.”
CEO and Founder
From music and mayhem to wellbeing and wisdom, Expat Radio brings you a full week of entertaining, informative and feel-good shows hosted by real people, not algorithms. Tune in every day for something new — and something familiar.
09:00am
Host: Dave Hailwood
5:00pm
Host: Ashwyn Smyth
7:00pm
Host: Jim Stevens
1:00pm
Speaker: Mark Stafford
Wherever you are in the world, Expat Radio brings you the sounds of home — music, chat, comedy and conversation, 24/7.
Real presenters, real stories, and shows that speak your language. No algorithms. No AI voices. Just good radio.
From soul to country, retro to rock — real music lovers bring you songs with stories and meaning. No autoplay algorithms here — just DJs who know their stuff.
Honest chats, cultural clashes, laughs, and support — straight from expats living it. Life abroad, unfiltered.
Expect chuckles, nostalgia, and some downright ridiculous moments. Classic comedy, surprise guests, and hosts who never take themselves too seriously.
Deep dives into the music and lives of icons — from The Beatles to the blues greats. Stories you’ve never heard and songs you’ll never forget.
From mindfulness to menopause, motivation to music therapy — the Wellness & Wellbeing Show and others bring calm, comfort and community.
From Costa del Sol to Texas, our chat shows bring you voices from every walk of life — entertainers, musicians, authors, and everyday legends.
From boutique brands to household names, businesses partner with Expat Radio to reach a global audience of English-speaking expats. If your customers live abroad — we’re how you reach them.
Not just noise in the background — Expat Radio is the voice of a global community. Trusted, loved, and made by real people, for real people.
No bots. Just proper presenters and great tunes.
Wherever you are, Expat Radio is with you.
Award-winning radio made by and for expats.
From chat to classics — there’s something for everyone.
Broadcasting life abroad, every day.
Voices with stories — not AI and playlists.
Your message, heard across 110+ countries by engaged, English-speaking expats.
Whether you're local or international — if expats are your audience, we're your station.
Something unique about expat life, music, culture, or just a cracking tale to tell?
We’re always on the lookout for passionate guests with something to say — whether you’re an author, artist, entrepreneur, or everyday legend.
Thousands of expats tune in every day — here’s why they keep coming back.
I start every morning with Dave Hailwood. It’s like having a mate in the kitchen with me — I laugh, I sing, I feel connected again.
Spain
Moved to the Costa del Sol thinking it’d be sunshine and sangria — turns out I missed northern soul and northern sarcasm. Expat Radio gave me both. Love it!
Thailand
Being so far from home, it’s easy to feel a bit lost. But Expat Radio brings me a little piece of the UK every day. Couldn’t do without it.
France
I start every morning with Dave Hailwood. It’s like having a mate in the kitchen with me — I laugh, I sing, I feel connected again.
Spain
Moved to the Costa del Sol thinking it’d be sunshine and sangria — turns out I missed northern soul and northern sarcasm. Expat Radio gave me both. Love it!
Thailand
Being so far from home, it’s easy to feel a bit lost. But Expat Radio brings me a little piece of the UK every day. Couldn’t do without it.
France
I start every morning with Dave Hailwood. It’s like having a mate in the kitchen with me — I laugh, I sing, I feel connected again.
Spain
Moved to the Costa del Sol thinking it’d be sunshine and sangria — turns out I missed northern soul and northern sarcasm. Expat Radio gave me both. Love it!
Thailand
Being so far from home, it’s easy to feel a bit lost. But Expat Radio brings me a little piece of the UK every day. Couldn’t do without it.
France
I start every morning with Dave Hailwood. It’s like having a mate in the kitchen with me — I laugh, I sing, I feel connected again.
Spain
Moved to the Costa del Sol thinking it’d be sunshine and sangria — turns out I missed northern soul and northern sarcasm. Expat Radio gave me both. Love it!
Behind the voices, music, and stories — the stats speak for themselves. Trusted globally, loved locally.
Real shows. Real DJs. On air every single week since 2016.
From Spain to Singapore — expats around the globe tune in daily.
Our team’s got stories, soul, and serious taste in music.
Don’t just take our word for it — our community keeps us on the dial.
All the lastest for our Expat Community.
Sarah T.France