Gold
All Time Classics
Gold is a UK classic hits radio station built around All Time Classics from the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. It is a strong choice for listeners who want instantly recognisable songs, big artists and a feel-good oldies format without drifting into modern chart music.
About Gold
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Frequencies & locations:
- DAB+ Digital Radio – Gold is available on DAB+ Digital Radio/TV in the UK.
- Online – Listen to Gold live online through Radio Player UK.
- Digital – Gold is a UK digital classic hits station focused on music from the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s.
Gold focuses on iconic music from the 60s, 70s and 80s, with a playlist shaped around artists and songs that have stayed familiar across generations. The station’s sound fits listeners who want classic pop, soul, rock and feel-good favourites from the golden decades of mainstream music.
The station is strongest when it leans into its simple promise: All Time Classics. Gold is not trying to be a broad nostalgia dump or a random oldies jukebox. Its appeal comes from familiar songs, clean presentation and a classic hits format centred on major artists such as The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, ABBA, Queen, David Bowie, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, ELO and Rod Stewart.
Gold’s current schedule mixes presenter-led daytime shows with long music blocks across the day and night. James Bassam anchors breakfast, Kirsty Gallacher presents drivetime, and Simon Rimmer brings a weekend personality slot, giving the station enough character without getting in the way of the classic songs listeners came for.
Notable shows & presenters are:
- Gold Radio Breakfast with James Bassam: James Bassam presents Gold Radio Breakfast, playing All Time Classics to start the day, including regular features such as the Golden Year and Gold Radio's Hall of Fame.
- Gold Radio Drive with Kirsty Gallacher: Kirsty Gallacher presents Gold Radio Drive on weekday afternoons, bringing All Time Classics and familiar favourites to the end of the working day.
- Simon Rimmer: Simon Rimmer presents Saturday mornings on Gold, getting the weekend started with All Time Classics from 9am to 12pm.
- Non-Stop Gold Radio: A daytime Gold music block focused on All Time Classics without heavy presenter interruption.
- Evenings on Gold Radio: Gold’s evening show block, built around classic songs and a more relaxed soundtrack for the evening.
- Late Night Gold Radio: A late-night Gold show block playing laid-back All Time Classics for night-time listening.
- Gold Radio Through the Night: Gold’s overnight music block, keeping classic hits from the 60s, 70s and 80s running through the early hours.
Contact Information
Studio email:
customer.support@global.com
Customer Support:
0333 200 2000
Postal address:
Gold
30 Leicester Square
London
WC2H 7LA
United Kingdom
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goldradio
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goldradiouk
X / Twitter: https://x.com/GoldRadioUK
Gold FAQ
What type of music does Gold play?
Gold plays All Time Classics, with a focus on iconic hits from the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s.
Can I listen to Gold live on Radio Player UK?
Yes. You can listen to Gold live on Radio Player UK using the player on this page.
Who presents on Gold?
Gold presenters include James Bassam, Kirsty Gallacher and Simon Rimmer, alongside music-led blocks such as Non-Stop Gold Radio and Late Night Gold Radio.
Is Gold available on DAB?
Yes. Gold is available on DAB+ Digital Radio/TV in the UK, as well as online through Radio Player UK.
Where is Gold based?
Gold is part of Global and is based at 30 Leicester Square, London, WC2H 7LA.