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“I ended up in a mental institution,” Ruby Wax tells Ken Bruce

Comedian and author Ruby Wax spoke to Ken Bruce on Greatest Hits Radio about her latest book and why she checked in to a mental institution. Pitched as a travelogue of experiences that allowed her to explore the meaning of life, I’m Not as Well as I Thought I Was...

Lincs FM to lose its FM frequencies for Greatest Hits Radio

Greatest Hits Radio is to replace Lincs FM on 102.2, 96.7 and 97.6 MHz FM but will continue its current programming on DAB. The move, announced to staff this morning on its 31st birthday, happens in April when Ken Bruce starts his new mid-morning show on the network...

Greatest Hits Radio reveals line-up for Rewind 2022 as it partners with the music festival

The line-up for the Rewind Festival 2022 was revealed on Greatest Hits Radio earlier, as the station is official broadcast partner of the event this year. The world’s first and biggest 80s music festival, Rewind, takes place across three UK sites in July and August, offering a weekend filled with musical legends, themed venues and pop-up entertainment for all ages...

Jackie Brambles joins Greatest Hits Radio to host evenings

Former BBC Radio 1 presenter Jackie Brambles is joining Greatest Hits Radio to host the weekday evening show. She’ll replace Darren Proctor who is leaving to explore new opportunities. Simon Mayo announced the news of Jackie joining on his Drive show today (Thursday) saying “Jackie is a top radio presenter and I’m delighted we’ll be reunited at Greatest Hits Radio. At Radio 1 she was always a delight to work with...

Elton John special to air on Greatest Hits Radio and Hits Radio simultaneously

Greatest Hits Radio and Hits Radio will unite to collaborate on a special one-off Elton John programme that will be broadcast simultaneously across the stations this week. Coinciding with the release of his much-anticipated new album ‘The Lockdown Sessions’, fans will be able to hear Elton John in conversation with Fleur East this Wednesday 27 October at 7pm...

Nile Rodgers speaks about his career on Greatest Hits Radio

Legendary musician Nile Rodgers joins Des Paul on Greatest Hits Radio this evening (Wednesday 6 October) for Back To My Roots – a new documentary series exploring the influence of black music artists on the greatest hits of the last 50 years. Going back to the roots of black music, the series explores just how powerful it is while asking if it has changed the way we look at the world today...

Martin Kemp to host Friday nights on Greatest Hits Radio

Martin Kemp is getting a weekly show on Greatest Hits Radio following his London Calling series on the network. The Mix Tape with Martin Kemp will include two hours of hand-picked weekend songs from the 70s 80s and 90s, along with listener requests. Speaking about the new show Martin said “I’ve had so much fun being part of the Greatest Hits Radio gang this month, so I’m thrilled to be staying on to launch this new show...

MBE for Simon Mayo in the Queen’s Birthday Honours

Simon Mayo has been awarded an MBE for services to radio broadcasting in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2021. The list demonstrates the extraordinary efforts made by individuals in all four nations of the United Kingdom during the pandemic. Also being recognised is Beverley Humphreys from BBC Radio Wales for her services to Community Cohesion and Broadcasting, Mark Robinson, founder of Prison Radio, for services to...

Martin Kemp signs up for Greatest Hits Radio series

Greatest Hits Radio has signed up Martin Kemp to present a series exploring the music culture and musical significance London has on the greatest hits of the 70s, 80s and 90s. Starting this Wednesday 9th June at 7pm and running for four weeks, ‘London Calling’ will see Londoner and 80s pop icon Martin look at the contribution London has made to the greatest hits of all time, while celebrating the musicians who made the city their home, and the music they’ve created...

Jackie Brambles to host Greatest Hits Radio series

The latest Audio Content Fund includes funding a four-part series called Greatest Brits with Jackie Brambles for Greatest Hits Radio. The former BBC Radio 1 host and current BBC Radio Scotland presenter will celebrate 80s and 90s British female artists in the run-up to the 2021 BRIT Awards. It’s one of many projects awarded money in the latest round, bringing the total to £1.7m in the past year. The projects will broadcast across more than 120 different radio stations and will be produced by 19 different independent production companies...