Hospital Radio Plymouth

About Hospital Radio Plymouth

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Frequencies & locations:

• FM – 107.3 FM around Derriford Hospital
• DAB+ – Available on DAB+ in Plymouth
• Online – Listen live online via Radio Player UK and the Hospital Radio Plymouth website

Hospital Radio Plymouth has genuine history behind it rather than just a web stream and a logo. The station has been broadcasting since 1969 and remains part of the fabric of local volunteer radio in Plymouth. Based at Derriford Hospital, it exists first and foremost to serve patients, but its modern footprint now also reaches the wider local community through online listening and DAB+.

What makes the station matter is the kind of output it provides. Hospital radio at its best is not just background music for wards; it gives patients company, requests, familiar voices and a stronger sense of connection during what can be a difficult time. Hospital Radio Plymouth leans into that role with request shows, specialist music, live programmes and speech content that feel human rather than automated.

The schedule also gives the station proper shape. It is not a thin service padded out with generic playlists. Named presenters, regular request programmes, chart and pop features, chapel service coverage and specialist weekend content all help make Hospital Radio Plymouth feel like a real station with identity. For Plymouth listeners and hospital patients alike, that gives it more value than a faceless nonstop stream.

Notable shows & presenters are:

• Jo Lloyd – The Mid Morning Show: Jo Lloyd presents The Mid Morning Show, one of the station’s core live daytime programmes and a regular part of the weekday schedule.
• Steve Glanville and Jill Bright – Request Line: Steve Glanville and Jill Bright host Request Line on Wednesday nights, keeping one of the classic hospital radio formats at the centre of the station’s output.
• Trevor Middleton – The Sunday Service: Trevor Middleton hosts The Sunday Service, taking listeners live to the hospital chapel on Sunday mornings.
• Richard Smith – The A-Z of Pop: Richard Smith presents The A-Z of Pop, a named music feature show that adds more personality than a generic playlist hour.
• Jon Gerrans – Friday and Sunday Request Shows: Jon Gerrans is publicly listed as presenting request shows on Friday nights and Sunday afternoons, alongside additional specialist output during the week.
• Howard James – Sunday Mornings: Howard James hosts Sunday Mornings, giving the station another recognisable presenter-led weekend programme.

Contact Information

Studio email:
studio@hrplymouth.org.uk

Studio:
01752 784300

Postal address:
Derriford Hospital
Plymouth
Devon
PL6 8DH

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HospitalRadioPlymouth/

Hospital Radio Plymouth FAQ

What is Hospital Radio Plymouth?
Hospital Radio Plymouth is a volunteer-run hospital and community radio station based at Derriford Hospital, serving patients and listeners in Plymouth with request shows, music and presenter-led programming.

Where can I listen to Hospital Radio Plymouth?
You can listen to Hospital Radio Plymouth on 107.3 FM around Derriford Hospital, on DAB+ in Plymouth, online through Radio Player UK and through the station’s own website stream.

What kind of programmes does Hospital Radio Plymouth broadcast?
The station broadcasts request shows, specialist music programmes, live daytime radio, pop features, chapel service coverage and other volunteer-led community content.

Who presents shows on Hospital Radio Plymouth?
Publicly listed presenters include Jo Lloyd, Steve Glanville, Jill Bright, Trevor Middleton, Richard Smith, Jon Gerrans and Howard James.

How can I contact Hospital Radio Plymouth?
You can contact Hospital Radio Plymouth by phone on 01752 784300, by email at studio@hrplymouth.org.uk or requests@hrplymouth.org.uk, or by texting the studio on 07537177333.