Greatest Hits Radio Birmingham & the West Midlands
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About Greatest Hits Radio Birmingham & the West Midlands
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Frequencies & locations:
- FM – 105.2 FM in Birmingham and the West Midlands.
- DAB – Available on DAB Digital Radio in the West Midlands.
- Online – Listen live online through Radio Player UK.
Greatest Hits Radio Birmingham & the West Midlands serves Birmingham and the wider West Midlands with familiar songs from the 70s, 80s and 90s. The station is part of Bauer’s Greatest Hits Radio network, combining recognisable national presenters with local and regional updates for listeners across the area.
The West Midlands service has a useful place in Birmingham’s commercial radio landscape because it brought the Greatest Hits Radio format onto the city’s 105.2 FM frequency after the previous Absolute Radio service. That gives the station a clear local broadcast identity rather than making it just another national classic-hits stream.
For listeners in Birmingham, Solihull, Walsall, Dudley, West Bromwich and across the West Midlands, the station is built around easy, familiar listening. The format is straightforward: big singalong tracks, well-known presenters, local information and a classic-hits playlist that avoids modern chart churn.
Notable shows & presenters are:
- Ken Bruce: Presents the weekday mid-morning show, including PopMaster.
- Simon Mayo: Hosts The Simon Mayo Drivetime Show, one of Greatest Hits Radio’s flagship weekday programmes.
- Rossie: Hosts Greatest Hits at Breakfast, bringing music, conversation and morning energy to the network.
- Kate Thornton: Presents weekday afternoons with music, interviews and stories from the Greatest Hits Radio playlist.
- Jackie Brambles: Hosts The Evening Show from Monday to Thursday, featuring classic songs and artist conversations.
- Jenny Powell: Presents weekend shows and The Mix Tape, playing songs from the 70s, 80s and 90s.
- Andy Crane: Presents late-night shows with music, features and listener company.
- Richard Allinson: Presents weekend shows with classic hits, listener dedications and familiar radio warmth.
Contact Information
Official website:
https://www.hellorayo.co.uk/greatest-hits/birmingham-west-midlands/
Studio email:
news.birmingham@bauermedia.co.uk
Main switchboard:
020 7182 8000
Postal address:
Greatest Hits Radio Birmingham & the West Midlands
Nine Brindleyplace
4 Oozells Square
Birmingham
B1 2DJ
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatesthitsuk/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatesthitsuk/
X / Twitter: https://x.com/GHRWestMids
Greatest Hits Radio Birmingham & the West Midlands FAQ
Can I listen to Greatest Hits Radio Birmingham & the West Midlands online?
Yes. You can listen to Greatest Hits Radio Birmingham & the West Midlands live online through Radio Player UK.
What area does Greatest Hits Radio Birmingham & the West Midlands cover?
Greatest Hits Radio Birmingham & the West Midlands serves Birmingham and the wider West Midlands area.
Was Greatest Hits Radio Birmingham & the West Midlands previously Absolute Radio?
Yes. The West Midlands FM service previously carried Absolute Radio before becoming Greatest Hits Radio.
What music does Greatest Hits Radio Birmingham & the West Midlands play?
Greatest Hits Radio Birmingham & the West Midlands mainly plays classic hits from the 70s, 80s and 90s.
Who presents shows on Greatest Hits Radio Birmingham & the West Midlands?
The station carries Greatest Hits Radio presenters including Ken Bruce, Simon Mayo, Rossie, Kate Thornton, Jackie Brambles, Jenny Powell, Andy Crane and Richard Allinson.