Talkradio

Talkradio (styled as talkRADIO) is a national talk radio station in the United Kingdom, which was relaunched on 21 March 2016. Owned by Wireless Group, it is the sister station of national stations TalkSport (itself originally known as Talk Radio UK), TalkSport 2 and Virgin Radio UK.[1]

For the sister station formerly known as Talk Radio, see Talksport.
Talkradio
Broadcast areaUnited Kingdom
SloganWe'll Get you Talking!
FrequencyDAB+: 11A Sound Digital
First air date21 March 2016 (2016-03-21)
FormatTalk radio
Language(s)English
OwnerWireless Group
Sister stationsTalksport
Talksport 2
Virgin Radio UK
WebcastRadioplayer
Websitetalkradio.co.uk

History

The original Talk Radio started in February 1995 using the AM wavelengths previously occupied by BBC Radio 1 (1053/1089 kHz). It saw a number of different presenters host shows in its first two years but settled down to a regular schedule with presenters such as Scott Chisholm, Anna Raeburn, Tommy Boyd and Mike Dickin. It failed to make sufficient revenue and in the late 1990s introduced sports output which increased. In 2000 the station changed its name to Talksport and almost all programming was of a sporting nature other than overnights and the mid-morning show. In March 2012, this 39-hour block of non-sporting content was axed from the station.[2]

The introduction of a new DAB multiplex enabled Talkradio to be relaunched on DAB on 21 March 2016.[3] At launch, the station featured presenters Paul Ross, Julia Hartley-Brewer, Sam Delaney, Jon Holmes, Jonny Gould, and Iain Lee across its weekday schedule.[3][4] At weekends, the station features Alexis Conran, Eamonn Holmes, Bob Mills, Martin Roberts, Penny Smith, Jerry Springer, Anna Williamson, and Jake Yapp. The station offers news bulletins every hour. News bulletins from Sky News Radio are carried on weekends. Overnight programming was originally simulcast from Talksport until January 2018.

In January 2018, Talkradio underwent a revamp to the weekday and weekend schedule in a bid to boost ratings and make the station more news focused.[5]

In June 2020, Talkradio announced they would be moving from DAB to DAB+. The DAB+ signal began transmitting on 9 June alongside the DAB signal. The DAB signal will cease transmission on 26 June.[6]

Controversies

On 30 July 2018, presenter James Whale had a discussion with an alleged rape victim in which he shook his head and laughed when she mentioned being "orally raped". He was suspended by the station and apologised when his show returned on 13 August.[7]

Notable presenters

Current presenters

Former presenters

References
  1. "18 radio stations confirmed for new DAB multiplex". RadioToday. 3 February 2016. Retrieved 11 February 2016.
  2. Plunkett, John (7 March 2012). "TalkSport to axe all non-sports content". The Guardian. Retrieved 9 November 2018.
  3. "talkRADIO uses DOOH ads to show realtime opinions". Outsmart. 17 March 2016. Retrieved 9 November 2018.
  4. Sturges, Fiona (24 March 2016). "TalkRADIO, review: Breakfast show boor Paul Ross proves hard to stomach". The Independent. Retrieved 9 November 2018.
  5. "Welcome Holmes: Eamonn Holmes joins all-new talkRADIO". Talk Radio. 12 January 2018.
  6. "How to listen live to talkRADIO and catch up on all your favourite shows". talkradio.co.uk. Retrieved 21 June 2020.
  7. Tobitt, Charlotte (13 August 2018). "Talkradio's James Whale back on air after suspension over interview with alleged sex assault victim that 'lacked sensitivity'". Press Gazette. Retrieved 9 November 2018.

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