Leeds is to today welcome a new greatest hits radio station, set to feature some of the biggest songs of the past six decades.
Presented by names including Tony Blackburn, Mike Reid and John Leslie, Bauer’s Radio Aire 2 will be available on DAB digital radio, AM, online and free-to-download apps.
Other hosts include Nick Wright, Roy Rose, Nick Jackson, Adam Catterall, James Grove, Paula Whitelock, Gina McKie, Micky Gavin, Arlene Stuart and Gary Muircroft.
Commenting on the launch, Blackburn said: “I for one can’t wait to start broadcasting those Greatest Hits across Leeds in 2015. New Year, new radio station and even more top shows to tune into.”
The full schedule is as follows:
Weekdays
– Breakfast 06.00 – 10.00 Nick Jackson
– Mid Mornings 10.00 – 13.00 – Darren Kelly
– Your Greatest Hits 13.00 – 16.00 – John Leslie
– Home Run 16:00 – 19.00 Nick Wright
– Evenings 19.00 – 22.00 – Ray Rose
– Love Songs 22.00 – 02.00 Gina McKie
– Overnights 02.00 – 06.00 Paula Whitelock
Saturdays
– Breakfast 07.00 – 10.00 Mike Read
– Mid mornings 10-00 14.00 Darren Kelly
– Game on 14.00 – 18.00 Game On music and goals with Adam Catterall
– The Saturday Night Party Evenings 18:00 – 22.00 – Micky Gavin
– The Soul Show 02:00 – 6:00 Keith Martin
– Overnight 02.00 – 06.00 Arlene Stuart
Sundays
– Breakfast 06.00 – 08.00 Micky Gavin
– Mornings 08.00-11.00 Mike Read
– Talk In 11.00 – 13.00 Tom Davies
– 80s Show – 13.00 – 16.00 James Grove
– Afternoons 16.00 – 19.00 Tony Blackburn
– The Country Show 19.00 – 22.00 Gary Muircroft
– Long Songs 22.00 – 02.00 Gina McKie
– Overnights 02.00 – 06.00 Paula Whitelock
