- I heard his voice on the radio.
- I heard him on the radio.
- I heard his voice over the radio.
- I heard him over the radio.
As a non-native speaker, I've seen the number 2 a lot.
What about the others?
Can anyone tell me which one is right, which one is wrong?
I really appreciated it if any native speakers of English could clarify the differences.
Best Answer
Currently, "on the radio" is commonly used when talking about radio programs:
"Over the radio" is commonly used when talking about two-way communication, or when emphasizing the medium:
However, until around 1940 the two seem to have been used interchangeably
so you might commonly see "over the radio" in older media.