Chiltern Radio

Chiltern Radio is a name used by Global Radio for two stations in Bedfordshire.

History

Before the MW/FM frequencies were split by all commercial stations from 1988, it broadcast on two MW frequencies, 828 and 792 kHz. It also used to have Three Counties Radio's Bedfordshire frequency of 95.5 MHz FM. The current transmitter is at Zouches Farm, between Luton and Dunstable, close to the M1, which is on the Chiltern Hills.

In the 1990s, the Chiltern Radio Group bought Severn Sound in Gloucester. The Group was Bought by GWR Group in 1995.

Rebrand

On September 1 2007 the stations rebranded with a new logo and reverting from Chiltern FM to Chiltern Radio. The rebrand also included a new slogan "Today's best mix" in the jingles and sung jingles which now feature on-air produced by [http://www.music4.com Music4] in London.

Chiltern Radio (97.6)

Infobox Radio station


name=Chiltern Radio 97.6
slogan= More Music Variety
airdate= 15 October 1981
share = 8.6%
share as of = June 08
share source = [http://www.rajar.co.uk/listening/quarterly_listening.php]
frequency=97.6 MHz
area= Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire & Buckinghamshire
format =Contemporary
owner = Global Radio
website= [http://www.chilternfmdunstable.co.uk/ www.chilternfmdunstable.co.uk]

Chiltern Radio (97.6) is an Independent Local Radio station based in Chiltern Road in Dunstable, Bedfordshire. Together with sister stations 96.9 Chiltern FM, Northants 96 and Horizon Radio, it formed the Chiltern Radio Network, which became the Chiltern Radio Group.

Current Presenters

* Gareth Wesley,
* Barbara Michel,
* Philippa Collins
* Richard Straffon,
* Tom Holmes,

Cover Presenters

* Frank Tasker,
* Mikey Faulkner,
* Matt Cadman,

Past Presenters

* Darren Lee,
* Ben Dudley,
* Karen Carpenter,

News & Travel

* Ruth Terry (Breakfast & Drive Travel Presenter),
* Chris Maskery (Breakfast News Reader),
* Andrew Commons (Drive News Reader),
* Stephen Allden (Cover Travel Presenter),

On-Air Lineup

3-5:30am - Tom Holmes
5:30am-10am - Gaz & Babs At Breakfast (Gareth Wesley & Barbara Michel)
10am-1pm - Philippa Collins
1-2pm - Non-Stop Lunch
2-7pm - Richard Straffon
7-10pm - Kevin Hughes
10pm-1am - The Wind Down with Cat James
1-3am - Andy Henly

Chiltern Radio 96.9

Infobox Radio station


name=Chiltern Radio 96.9
slogan= More Music Variety
airdate= 1 June 1982
share = 9.7%
share as of = June 08
share source = [http://www.rajar.co.uk/listening/quarterly_listening.php]
frequency=96.9 MHz
area= Bedford
format =Contemporary
owner = Global Radio
website= [http://www.bedfordschilterfm.co.uk/ www.bedfordschilterfm.co.uk]

Chiltern Radio (96.9) is an Independent Local Radio station based in the Priory Business Park in Bedford, Bedfordshire. Together with sister stations 97.6 Chiltern FM, Northants 96 and Horizon Radio, it formed the Chiltern Radio Network, which became the Chiltern Radio Group. Now part of the Global Radio portfolio, after GCap media failed to stop the buy out, the station will soon become "Heart FM". The Chiltern brand will cease to exist.

Past Presenters

* Andy Gelder,
* Jono Woodward,
* Hamish Scott,
* Paul Baker
* Rich Mitchell

News & Travel

* Emma Saint (Breakfast & Drive Travel Presenter),
* Louise Parry (Breakfast News Reader),
* Huw James (Daytime News Reader),

On-Air Lineup

1-6am - Andy Henly
6-10am - Tony Dobbin At Breakfast
10am-1pm - Philippa Collins
1-2pm - Non-Stop Lunch
2-7pm - Craig Rance
7-10pm - Kevin Hughes
10pm-1am - The Wind Down with Cat James

External links

* [http://chilternfm.musicradio.com Main Chiltern FM page]
* [http://www.geocities.com/thehotw/aircheck_UKBeds.htm History of local radio in Bedfordshire]
* [http://tx.mb21.co.uk/gallery/sandy-heath.asp Sandy Heath mast]
* [http://tx.mb21.co.uk/gallery/zouches-farm.shtml Zouches Farm transmitter]