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| Slogan | More Music Variety |
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| Frequency | 106.2 MHz Switch Digital (London), Block 12A, 128kbit/s (DAB) Sky: 0124 Virgin Media: 918, Freeview 728 |
| First air date | September 5 1995 |
| Format | Adult Contemporary |
| Audience share | 6.2% (September 2007, [1]) |
| Owner | Global Radio UK |
Heart 106.2 is an Independent Local Radio station based in London that specializes in "adult contemporary music" and is Owned by Global Radio UK.
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Availability
In addition to FM, the station is available on DAB digital radio in London, and across the UK on Sky Digital satellite, Freeview (England, Wales and Southern Scotland only) and Virgin Media cable. Until April 2006, the station could also be listened to worldwide through its Internet stream. However, according to the website, the station has withdrawn this facility outside the UK due to licencing laws [2].
Programming
The station is particularly well known for its high-profile breakfast show which is presented by Jamie Theakston and Harriet Scott. Former host Jonathan Coleman or "Jono" as he is known was axed after decreasing audience figures. Jono moved to Heart's sister station LBC 97.3 FM [3]. Jono's last breakfast show on the 24th March 2005 featured a live congratulatory telephone call from Prime Minister Tony Blair. Other shows include Club Classics every Friday and Saturday evening and the Time Tunnel, presented by I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! contestant and former Children's BBC presenter Toby Anstis. The station's current programme director is Mark Browning. The first song to be played on Heart 106.2 was Something Got Me Started, by Simply Red. The station uses RCS Master Control & Selector as its playout system.
Listening Figures
RAJAR ratings published on 27 October 2005 showed that Heart 106.2 had overtaken 95.8 Capital FM as the most popular commercial radio station in London by both number of listeners and audience share for the first time in Capital FM's 32 year history. On the 26 October 2006, Heart regained the top spot in London from Magic 105.4 in terms of reach and share, from RAJAR's Q3 listening figures of 2006.
Branding
The station rebranded in September 2006, new dry and sung jingles state only "This is Heart" instead of London's Heart 106.2 as it was before. The jingles were produced by IQ Beats.
Presenters
- Gareth John - Overnights (Mon-Fri)
- Jamie Theakston and Harriet Scott - Heart Breakfast
- Toby Anstis - Time Tunnel (Mon-Sat)
- Nick Snaith - Lunchtimes and The Sunday 1-4pm slot.
- Emma B - Heart Drivetime and Sunday afternoons
- Paul Hayes - Evenings (Mon-Thu) and Club Classics (Fri-Sat Evenings)
- Simon Beale - The Late Show (Sun-Thu) and Saturday Afternoon
- Howard Ritchie - Sunday Afternoons
- Paul Hollins - Overnights (Sun) and Chilled Sunday Mornings
- Abbie Eastwood - Sunday Evenings
- Natalie Pinkham - Feelgood Friday
- Natalie B - Overnight (Sat) and Saturday Late Afternoon/Early Evening
- Neil Bentley is a stand in presenter and can be heard when a presenter is absent.
- 2008 will see Matt Wilkinson join to host evenings, with Paul Hayes concentrating on club classics.
Chrysalis Radio Sold
On the 25th June 2007 it was announced that Heart along with its sister stations The Arrow, Sky News Radio, LBC and Galaxy were to be sold for £170 million to Global Radio UK from Chrysalis Radio.[1]
See also
- Heart (radio network).
- 100.7 Heart FM (West Midlands).
- Heart 106 (East Midlands).
- Heart Digital (UK, DAB Radio Only).
External links
References
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