Heart 70s

Heart 70s is a national commercial digital radio station broadcasting across the United Kingdom from Global’s studios at Leicester Square in London. Launched on August 30, 2019, and owned by Global, this digital station operates nationwide via DAB+ and online streaming. It features a rolling music format dedicated entirely to 1970s pop, disco, and rock, tailored for adults aged 40 to 65+.

Unlike its bigger sibling BBC Radio 2 or mainstream pop stations, Heart 70s keeps it focused. The broadcast relies largely on streamlined automated music blocks, anchored by presenter Carlos, who steers the Breakfast Show and Saturday Breakfast. His morning slots inject a bit of live energy and casual banter into the schedule, helping listeners kick off their day with classics before the station transitions back to its relentless wheel of 1970s anthems.

The playlist is a masterclass in classic hits, leaning heavily into icons like Elton John, Queen, and ABBA. It is hard to tune in for long without hearing staples such as Take A Chance On Me, Earth, Wind & Fire’s Boogie Wonderland, or You’re My Best Friend. There are no deep, obscure album cuts here - just mainstream, feel-good tracks designed to keep a steady, upbeat atmosphere in the background all day long.

According to RAJAR (Q2 2026), the station pulls in around 625,000 weekly listeners, securing a 0.2% listening share (compared to 724,000 the previous year). While the numbers show a slight dip, the station remains a strong digital player within Global’s network - a group frequently celebrated at the Commercial Radio Awards for leading the charge in digital and smart-speaker migration across the UK.