Boom Light
Easy listening and all your '50s favourites
Boom Light is the softer sister station from the Boom Radio family, built around easy listening, 50s favourites and timeless songs from some of the most loved voices in popular music. It is a relaxed station for listeners who enjoy warm presentation, elegant melodies and music that still carries proper charm.
About Boom Light
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Frequencies & locations:
- DAB+ – Boom Light is available on DAB+ in many major UK cities, including London, Birmingham, Leeds, Nottingham, Newcastle, Bristol, Glasgow, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Liverpool, Poole, Bournemouth, Boscombe and Christchurch.
- Online – Listen to Boom Light live on Radio Player UK.
Boom Light is a UK radio station from the Boom Radio family, created for listeners who want a gentler mix of music with a strong focus on the 1950s and easy listening. The station’s sound is built around classic singers, graceful arrangements, familiar melodies and songs that feel calm, polished and nostalgic without becoming bland.
The playlist leans into artists and styles that are often under-served on broader classic hits stations. Boom Light highlights music associated with names such as Nat King Cole, Sarah Vaughan, Al Martino, The Seekers, Andy Williams and The Carpenters, giving the station a softer and more timeless feel than the main Boom Radio service.
Boom Light works well as a relaxed companion through the day, especially for listeners who prefer personality-led radio without a noisy format. Its presenters bring warmth and familiarity to the schedule, while the music mix keeps the station focused on 50s favourites, standards, easy listening, swing, big-band, rock 'n' roll touches and gentle classic songs.
Notable shows & presenters are:
- Derek Webster: Presents weekday mornings from 9am until noon on Boom Light.
- Fran Godfrey: Heard Monday to Thursday from noon until 3pm, bringing a relaxed daytime feel to the station.
- Jenny Hanley: Presents Friday, Saturday and Sunday from noon until 2pm on Boom Light.
- Don Black: Hosts Our Kind of Music on Sunday at 3pm, focusing on elegant songs and classic songwriting.
- Clare Teal: Presents Sundays at 4pm with swing and big-band music.
- Charles Nove: Heard on Saturday afternoon at 2pm on Boom Light.
- Guy Henry: Presents on Friday afternoon from 2pm.
- Nick Bailey: Presents Sunday mornings from 9am until noon and is also linked with Boom Light's chart programming.
- Paul Robey: Hosts a special 50s chart on Sunday at 2pm.
- Ron Coles: Presents Ron's Rock 'n' Roll on Friday at 6pm.
- Susie Sharp: Heard on Saturday mornings from 9am until noon.
- Les Smith: Presents Saturday breakfast from 7am and weekday afternoons on Boom Light.
Contact Information
Official website:
https://www.boomradiouk.com/boom-light/
Studio email:
boom@boomradio.co.uk
Postal address:
Boom Radio
PO Box 10946
NOTTINGHAM
NG1 9FX
United Kingdom
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BoomRadioUK
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boomradio.uk/
X / Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoomRadioUK
Boom Light FAQ
What is Boom Light?
Boom Light is a UK radio station from the Boom Radio family, playing easy listening music, 50s favourites, timeless singers, standards and relaxed classic songs.
Can I listen to Boom Light on Radio Player UK?
Yes. You can listen to Boom Light live on Radio Player UK using the player on this page.
What music does Boom Light play?
Boom Light plays 50s favourites, easy listening, standards, swing, big-band, soft classics and timeless vocal music.
Is Boom Light on DAB+?
Yes. Boom Light is available on DAB+ in many major UK cities, including London, Birmingham, Leeds, Nottingham, Newcastle, Bristol, Glasgow, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Liverpool, Poole, Bournemouth, Boscombe and Christchurch.
Who presents on Boom Light?
Boom Light presenters include Derek Webster, Fran Godfrey, Jenny Hanley, Don Black, Clare Teal, Charles Nove, Guy Henry, Nick Bailey, Paul Robey, Ron Coles, Susie Sharp and Les Smith.