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Who founded Capital Radio?
David Maule-ffinch
1970s. Radio Capital, later to become Capital London, was formed in early 1970 by Nicholas Vincent-Brown, David Maule-ffinch and one other friend Tony Parmiter with the intent to apply for London’s Independent Local Radio general entertainment licence.
When was Capital FM established?
Established in 1996 shortly after the liberalisation of Kenyan airwaves, it was the second FM station to be opened after 101.9 Metro FM, however several other FM stations have continued to crop up, catering to all tastes, 98.4 Capital FM continues to be a popular station especially among the middle-class and upper- …
What was Capital Radio before?
In 2007, Chrysalis Radio was sold to Global Radio and following their subsequent acquisition of GCap in 2008, XFM Scotland and Power FM were rebranded under the Galaxy moniker in November 2008. Another rebrand followed in January 2011 when all Galaxy stations were rebranded as Capital.
When did galaxy radio become Capital?
3 January 2011
On 3 January 2011, The Galaxy Network and The Hit Music Network merged to create Capital, with the branding of “95 – 106 Capital FM, The UK’s No. 1 Hit Music Station” but the stations ID locally as [freq] Capital.
Where did Capital Radio start?
London
As Capital Radio it was launched in the London area in 1973 as one of Britain’s first two commercial radio stations. Its brief was to entertain, while its opposite number, London Broadcasting (LBC), was licensed to provide news and information.
Who was the Flying Eye on Capital Radio?
Russ Kane
Russ Kane, Capital Radio’s “Flying Eye” traffic reporter today revealed he was leaving the station after a 20-year career.
How old is Capital FM?
Capital London is a radio station owned and operated by the Global media company as part of its national Capital FM Network. As Capital Radio it was launched in the London area in 1973 as one of Britain’s first two commercial radio stations….Capital London.
| Programming | |
|---|---|
| Owner | Global |
How old is Capital FM Uganda?
91.3 Capital FM
| Programming | |
|---|---|
| Owner | William Pike |
| Sister stations | Beat Fm Uganda |
| History | |
| First air date | December 31, 1993 |
Has Dave Berry left Absolute Radio?
Berry’s radio career began on Capital Radio in 2007 where he presented the Saturday afternoon show. In April 2017, Berry left Capital and subsequently has been replaced on the Capital Breakfast (London) show by Roman Kemp. He began presenting 4-7pm on Absolute Radio from 2 October 2017 with his co-host Matt Dyson.
What was the first song ever played on Capital Radio?
Capital Radio in tune with London (yeah)”… Simon & Garfunkel’s song “Bridge over Troubled Water” followed the jingle. The first radio commercial came from Birds Eye fish fingers, which was also the first ever legal radio commercial on LBC.
Who owns Galaxy FM Uganda?
Dr. Innocent Nahabwe –
Dr. Innocent Nahabwe – CEO – BLuecube Ltd, Galaxy FM, Amnesia Ltd | LinkedIn.
What happened to Capital Radio Flying Eye?
Russ Kane, Capital Radio’s “Flying Eye” traffic reporter today revealed he was leaving the station after a 20-year career. Kane, who was a regular part of former breakfast host Chris Tarrant’s show, will be moving on in September.