Greatest Hits Radio

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What songs were played

20:44 Deacon Blue - Real Gone Kid
20:34 Deacon Blue - Dignity
20:29 Deacon Blue - When Will You Make My Telephone Ring
20:23 Faces - Stay With Me
20:14 The Beatles - Come Together

Information

Greatest Hits Radio is a British radio network based in London and owned by Bauer Media, reaching 5.93 million listeners each week. It consists of 59 local stations across England, Wales, and Scotland, broadcasting on frequencies from 96.0 to 107.9 FM. The station plays a variety of music from the 70s to the 00s, as well as morning shows and humorous interactive quizzes with active listener participation.

Our expert opinion

🔥 Pros:

Strong Listener Growth
Features experienced presenters such as Ken Bruce and Simon Mayo, formerly of the BBC.
Offers a consistent flow of classic hits with minimal surprises — ideal for background listening.
Boasts wide national coverage via FM, DAB, and digital platforms.

⨉ Cons:

Closure of local stations — more than 40, including Radio Aire, Signal 2, and Minster FM, were replaced.
Has a limited musical range focused on 70s–90s hits.
Struggles to appeal to younger audiences, who tend to prefer streaming or contemporary stations.

Slogan: "The Good Times Sound Like This"

First air date: 5 January 2015 (as Bauer City); 27 January 2019 (as GHR)

Broadcaster: Bauer

Area: United Kingdom