Radio Stations in London, UK

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BBC Radio London

Founded: 1922

Founder: John Reith

BBC Radio London is London’s BBC Local Radio station and part of the broader BBC London network. It broadcasts on FM, DAB, digital TV and via BBC Sounds from studios at Broadcasting House in Langham Place, London. According to RAJAR, the station has a weekly audience of 607,000 listeners and a 1.6% share as of June 2023.

• Broadcast area: Greater London
• Frequency FM: 94.9 MHz
• First air date: 6 October 1970
• Format: Local news, talk and music
• Language(s): English
• Former frequencies: AM 1458 kHz
• Network: BBC Local Radio
• Operator: BBC London
• Owner: BBC

102.2 Jazz FM

Founded: 1991

Owner: Bauer Media Audio UK

102.2 Jazz FM was a local jazz and soul music station for London run by GMG Radio. The station was based in and broadcast from Castlereagh Street in London. The station experimented with its core playlist over its fifteen-year history, incorporating smooth jazz, mainstream jazz, soul, jazz fusion, acid jazz, blues and rhythm and blues. In 1994 the station changed its name to JFM to encourage more listeners who were put off by the ‘Jazz’ in the station’s name.

• Broadcast area: Greater London (FM)
• Slogan: Get it on
• Frequency: 102.2 MHz
• First air date: 4 March 1990
• Format: Jazz
• Owner: GMG Radio

Absolute Radio

Founded: 30 April 1993

Owner: Bauer Media Audio UK

Absolute Radio  is one of the UK’s three Independent National Radio stations. The station is based in London and plays popular rock music. It currently broadcasts on medium wave and DAB across the UK, on 105.8 FM in London, Sky (channel 0107), Virgin Media (channel 915), Freeview (channel 727) and Freesat (channel 724). It is also available in other parts of the world via satellite, cable, and on the Internet. As of 31 December 2013, international streaming via the internet has been discontinued. Absolute Radio is a patron of The Radio Academy

• Broadcast Area: United Kingdom – National (AM/DAB), London (FM)
• Slogan: “Where Real Music Matters” “The home of the no-repeat guarantee”
• Frequency: 1215 kHz, AM Variants, 105.8 MHz (G. London)
• First air date: 30 April 1993 (As Virgin 1215, later Virgin Radio), 29 September 2008 (As Absolute Radio)
• Format: Modern adult contemporary
• Owner: Bauer Radio

Blast Radio

Founded: 1994

Founder: Yousef Ali

Blast Radio is the student radio station and Students’ Union Club for University of West London. They broadcast online from studios based on campus. And on an RSL across the local area for four weeks in May. The station is a member of UK Student Radio Association.

• City: Ealing UK United Kingdom
• Slogan: ON AIR. ONLINE. ON CAMPUS.
• Frequency: Online and RSL for four weeks in May
• First air date: 1994 (Tube Radio)
• Format: Music & Speech
• Owner: University of West London

Centreforce Radio

Founded: 8 May 1989

Founder: Andy Swallow

Centreforce Radio 88.3 is a dynamic music hub, blending cutting-edge tracks with classic hits, creating an electrifying auditory journey that resonates with music enthusiasts worldwide. Tune in to experience the pulsating beats and eclectic sounds that define the heart and soul of electronic music culture. Join us on a sonic adventure like no other.

• Broadcast area: London
• Frequency: 88.3 (as a pirate), 12A (London DAB)
• First air date: 8 May 1989 (as a pirate), 14 July 2018 (legally on DAB)
• Format: House music, Old Skool

Colourful Radio

Founded: 2002

Founder: Kofi Kusitor

Colourful Radio is a commercial radio station located in London, broadcasting on DAB across Birmingham, Manchester and due to return to London shortly, as well as online. Colourful Radio’s output is split between news, current affairs and urban music hit-list. Founded in 2002 by Kofi Kusitor MBE, Colourful Radio was officially revealed in January 2004 as one of the UK’s first internet audio streams. Legal commercial broadcast licences for London-wide and UK DAB were also gained in the same year.

• Broadcast area: London, Birmingham, Manchester
• Frequency: DAB
• First air date: 30 May 2006 (commercial broadcast)
• Format: Soul / Reggae / Speech

Capital London

Founded: 1973

Capital London is an Independent Local Radio station owned and operated by the Global media company as part of its national Capital FM Network. Capital Radio was launched in the London area in 1973 as one of Britain’s first two commercial stations.

• Broadcast area: Greater London
• Slogan: London’s No.1 Hit Music Station
• Frequency: FM 95.8 MHz
• First air date: 16 October 1973
• Format: Top 40 (CHR)
• Owner: Global

DRG London

Founded: 2002

DRG London is a Digital Audio Broadcasting multiplex available in the London area that has been broadcasting since January 2002. It is also referred to as the Greater London 3 multiplex. The station operates from ten transmitters: Croydon, Alexandra Palace, Blue Bell Hill, Reigate, Guildford, Brookmans Park, Zouches Farm, BT Bedmont, High Wycombe and Kemsing. The Kemsing site (2 kW) was replaced in 2010 by the more powerful Wrotham site (5 kW) in Kent.

• Licensed area: Greater London
• Frequency: 11B (218.640 MHz)
• Air date: 25 February 2002[1]
• Owner: The Digital Radio Group (London) Ltd.

French Radio

Founded: November 2010

Founder: Pascal Grierson

French Radio London is a commercial radio station located in London and broadcasting to the Greater London Area on the Internet. Launched in November 2010, the station remains the only UK-based French-speaking terrestrial radio station. It aims to provide a cultural link for the French-speaking community in London.

• City: London
• Broadcast area: Greater London
• Frequency: Online
• First air date: 17 November 2010
• Language(s): French
• Transmitter coordinates: 51.5142954°N

Flex FM

Founded: 1992

Flex FM is a London-based community radio station, which originally started life as a pirate radio station. Flex broadcasts house, drum and bass, dubstep, UK garage, old skool hardcore, reggae and soul to London and surrounding areas on 101.4FM.

• Broadcast area: London
• Frequency: 101.4FM
• First air date: Early 1990s (Pirate), 1 July 2018 (Community Radio License)
• Format: House, drum & bass, dubstep, UK garage, old skool hardcore, reggae, soul

Fun Kids

Founded: May 2005

Fun Kids is a national children’s and pop radio station digital radio station in the United Kingdom with associated websites, YouTube and podcast channels. It has previously been the winner of the Sony and Arqiva Digital Radio Stations of the year. It is operated by Children’s Radio UK Ltd which is owned by Folder Media. It broadcasts on DAB Digital Radio across the UK as well as online and mobile.

• City: London
• Broadcast area: United Kingdom
• Format: Children’s Radio
• Owner: Folder Media

Gold (Radio Network)

Founded: 3 August 2007

Owner: Global Media & Entertainment

Gold is a network of oldies radio stations in the United Kingdom, which was formed by the merger of the Capital Gold network and the Classic Gold Network in August 2007. The station relaunched in March 2014 as a partly automated service, broadcasting in a smaller number of areas than previously, after many of the local AM/DAB Gold frequencies were turned over to Smooth Radio.

• Broadcast area: London, Manchester, East Midlands, Northampton, Peterborough (AM)
  UK (DAB+, Sky, Freesat, Virgin Media and online)
• Slogan: The Greatest Hits of All Time.
• Frequency: 945 & 999 AM & DAB (Nottingham/Derby)
• First air date: 2 July 1988 (Capital Gold), 3 August 2007 (as Gold)
• Format: Classic Hits
• Owner: Global
• Sister stations: Capital FM, Capital XTRA, Classic FM, Heart, Heart 70s, Heart 80s, Heart 90s, Heart Dance, Heart Extra, LBC,       LBC News, Smooth Radio, Radio X

Hayes FM

Founded: 1 September 2007

Founders: Sutish Sharma and MP John McDonnell

Hayes FM (91.8 FM) is a community-focused local radio station based in Hayes, West London, England.

• Broadcast area: Hayes
• Slogan: Act local, think global
• Frequency: 91.8 FM
• First air date: 1 September 2007
• Format: Non-commercial

Heart London

Founded: 5 September 1995

Owner: Global

Heart London is a regional radio station owned and operated by Global Radio as part of the Heart network. It broadcasts a hot adult contemporary radio format. Across London and its neighboring counties, it can be heard on 106.2 MHz.

• Slogan: Turn up the Feel Good!
• Frequency: 106.2 MHz
• First air date: 5 September 1995
• Format: Hot AC
• Owner: Global
• Sister stations: Capital LBC, LBC News, Smooth London, Radio X

Insanity Radio 103.2FM

Founded: 1998

Owner: Royal Holloway Students

Insanity Radio 103.2FM is a community radio station broadcasting to north Surrey, England from Royal Holloway, University of London on 103.2FM and online.

• Broadcast Area: North Surrey, England
• Frequency: 103.2 MHz
• First Air Date: 1998 (RSL), 2000 (AM), 2012 (FM)
• Format: CHR (daytime), Variety (evenings)
• ERP: 25 watts

107.8 Radio Jackie

Founded: March 1969

Radio Jackie is an Independent Local Radio station in Kingston upon Thames, England broadcasting news, popular hits, and local information to South-West London and North Surrey from its studios in Tolworth.

• Broadcast Area: South West London and North Surrey (parts of east Berkshire included)
• Frequency: 107.8 MHz
• Format: Adult contemporary music
• First Air Date: 19 March 1969
• Transmitter coordinates: 51.3801°N 0.2808°W

K2K Radio

Founded: 2012

Owner: Kilburn to Kensal Radio

Kilburn to Kensal Radio or K2K Radio is a radio station based in Kilburn, London, United Kingdom. It is a partner of the Nour Festival, the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and Metroland Cultures.

• Broadcast Area: London, United Kingdom
• Frequency: Online Radio
• Format: Online radio, Digital Radio, Internet radio
• First Air Date: 2012
• Transmitter coordinates: East Midlands, United Kingdom

Kerrang! Radio

Founded: 10 June 2004

Owner: Bauer Media Audio UK

Kerrang! Radio is a specialist digital rock music radio station related to Kerrang! magazine. It is owned and operated by Bauer and forms part of the Kiss Network. As of June 2023, the station has a weekly audience of 364,000 listeners according to RAJAR.

• Broadcast Area: United Kingdom
• Frequency: DAB: 11B (Bradford and Huddersfield); DAB: 11B (Tayside); DAB: 12D (Stoke and Stafford); Freeview: 717
• Format: Rock music
• First Air Date: 2002 (digital); 10 June 2004 (FM)
• Last Air Date: 14 June 2013 (FM)
• Sister stations: Absolute Radio Classic Rock; Kerrang! Radio Unleashed; Klassic Kerrang! Radio; Planet Rock

Kiss (UK radio station)

Founded: 1985

Founders: Gordon ‘Mac’ McNamee, Tosca Jackson, Pyers Easton, George Power

Kiss is a British digital radio station owned and operated by Bauer as part of the Kiss Network. It is primarily aimed at the 15-34 age group and broadcasts nationally to the UK on DAB Digital Radio, as well as on FM in London, Bristol, the Severn Estuary and East Anglia.

• Broadcast Area: United Kingdom
• Frequency: 11D/12A Digital One (UK), DAB: 12C London 1, FM: 97.2 MHz (Bristol), FM: 100.0 MHz (London), FM: 101.0 MHz (Severn stuary), FM: 106.1 MHz (Norwich)
• Format: Rhythmic CHR
• First Air Date: 7 October 1985 (as a pirate); 1 September 1990 (as a legal station)
• Sister stations: Kisstory, Kiss Fresh, Absolute Radio, Greatest Hits Radio, Heat Radio, Hits Radio, Jazz FM, Kerrang Radio, Magic, Planet Rock, Scala Radio

Kiss Fresh

Founded: 1985

Founders: Gordon ‘Mac’ McNamee, Tosca Jackson, Pyers Easton, George Power

Kiss Fresh is a British digital radio station owned and operated by Bauer as part of the Kiss Network, and a sister station to Kiss. As of June 2023, the station has a weekly audience of 298,000 listeners, according to RAJAR.

• Broadcast Area: United Kingdom
• Frequency: Freeview: 712
• Format: Pop, Dance, Hip Hop, RnB, Alternative
• First Air Date: 7 May 2013
• Sister stations: Kiss; Kisstory; Kiss TV

Kisstory

Kisstory is a British digital radio station owned and operated by Bauer as part of the Kiss Network. Playing “old skool and anthems”, it is a sister station to Kiss. As of June 2023, the station has a weekly audience of 2.5 million listeners, according to RAJAR.

• Broadcast Area: United Kingdom
• Frequency: DAB: 11D (UK), 12A (Scotland), Freeview: 714
• Format: Electronica, UK Garage, Dance, Hip-Hop, R&B, Trip Hop, Acid House, Alternative Dance
• First Air Date: 7 May 2013
• Sister stations: Kiss, Kiss Fresh, Kiss Dance, Kiss TV, Heat Radio, Kerrang! Radio, Planet Rock

LBC Radio

Founded: 8 October 1973

Founders: David Jessel

LBC is a British phone-in and talk radio station owned and operated by Global and based in its headquarters in London. It was the UK’s first licensed commercial radio station, and began to broadcast on Monday 8 October 1973, a week ahead of Capital Radio.

• Broadcast Area: United Kingdom
• Frequency: DAB: 11D Digital One, DAB+: 6C DigiB (Malta), FM 97.3 MHz London, Freesat: 734, Freeview: 732, Sky (UK only): 0123, TalkTalk TV: 627, Virgin Media: 919
• Format: Talk radio
• First Air Date: 8 October 1973
• Sister stations: LBC News

Meridian Radio

Founded: 1972

Meridian Radio is the working name of the Woolwich Hospitals Broadcasting Service. It is a hospital radio station providing entertainment and information to the patients and staff of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Woolwich.

• Broadcast Area: Queen Elizabeth Hospital, London
• Frequency: Online/Internal Cable system

NTS Radio

Founded: April 2011

Founder: Femi Adeyemi

NTS Radio is an online radio station and media platform started in the Hackney area of London. The station was founded in April 2011 by Femi Adeyemi “for an international community of music lovers”.

• Broadcast Area: United Kingdom
• First Air Date: April 2011

Point Blank FM

Founded: 1994

Point Blank Radio also known as Point Blank FM is a London-based DAB and online radio station specializing in house music and other forms of classic and contemporary electronic music, with shows also focussing on a wider range of genres such as soul, jazz and world music.

• Broadcast Area: London
• Frequency: 10C DAB (Surrey, South London)
• Format: House music, techno, garage, soul, jazz, world
• First Air Date: November 1994 (pirate station), June 2021 (DAB)

Resonance FM

Founded: 2002

Founder: Ed Baxter and Phil England

Resonance 104.4 FM is a London-based non-profit community radio station specializing in the arts run by the London Musicians’ Collective. The station is staffed by four permanent staff members, including program controller Ed Baxter and over 300 volunteer technical and production staff.

• Broadcast Area: Central London
• Frequency: 104.4 MHz
• Format: Community radio, Radio Art
• First Air Date: June 1998

Westside 89.6FM

Founded: 13 September 2007

Owner: Sone Palda, Amar Chadha

Westside Radio 89.6FM is a community radio station based in Hanwell, Greater London broadcasting to the surrounding area of West London offering music and local information. The station was launched on 13 September 2007 after being awarded a community radio license by Ofcom.

• Broadcast Area: West London, and surrounding area, United Kingdom
• Format: Urban contemporary

Rinse FM

Founded: September 1994

Founders: DJ Geeneus and DJ Slimzee

Rinse FM is a London-based community radio station, licensed for “young people living and/or working within the central, east and south London areas”. It plays garage, grime, dubstep, house, jungle, UK funky and other dance music genres popular in the United Kingdom.

• Broadcast Area: London
• Frequency: 100.3/100.4 FM (pirate), 106.8 FM/9A DAB (legal)
• Format: Music radio, UK-centric urban dance music
• First Air Date: September 1994 (pirate station), 7 February 2011 (community radio license)