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Oneword Radio was a British commercial digital radio station featuring books, radio drama, radio comedy, children's programming, and discussion. The station was available in the UK via digital radio (DAB) and digital television (Freeview DVB-T and Sky Digital DVB-S) and was streaming media on the internet 24 hours a day worldwide. It was launched on 2 May 2000.
Ownership was shared between UBC Media Group and Channel 4 between early 2005 and December 2007. "Channel 4 plans digital radio station", The Guardian, 27 August 2004 In October 2005, Channel 4 increased its stake to a majority by buying 51% of Oneword for £1 million. At 7.30 on weekday mornings, Oneword carried the Channel 4 Radio daily news broadcast The Morning Report, which was produced by the Channel 4 news team.
Virgin Media removed OneWord from its ex- cable channel lineup on 4 October 2007. Oneword was not on its ex-Telewest lineup at the time.
In December 2007, Channel 4 decided to withdraw its funding, selling its share back to UBC Media Group for £1. "Investors turned off by returns on digital radio", The Times, 9 December 2007 "Change or die, says Oneword owner", The Guardian, 4 January 2008 All programming was replaced by repeats of previous output. On 1 January 2008 the remaining staff were dismissed. Forum posting from former Programme Manager confirming dismissal of staff and imminent closure, 1 January 2008 Oneword ceased broadcasting on DAB on Friday 11 January 2008. "Two digital radio stations to close", The Guardian, 10 January 2008
After broadcasting ended, birdsong was broadcast on the channel until a permanent replacement, Amazing Radio, came on air on 1 June 2009. "Birdsong radio taken off air", BBC News, 1 June 2009
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