Magic Radio
The Best Variety from the 80s to Now
Magic Radio is one of the UK’s biggest feel-good commercial radio stations, known for relaxing pop, familiar favourites and The Best Variety from the 80s to Now.
About Magic Radio
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Frequencies & locations:
- FM – Magic Radio broadcasts on 105.4 FM in London and 106.5 FM in Bristol and the South West.
- DAB Digital Radio – Magic Radio is available across the UK on DAB Digital Radio.
- Online – Listen live to Magic Radio on Radio Player UK.
Magic Radio is a heavyweight UK commercial radio brand from Bauer Media Audio UK, with a sound built around feel-good songs, familiar voices and polished mainstream entertainment. The station’s core promise is The Best Variety from the 80s to Now, giving it a broad adult contemporary format that works across workdays, school runs, weekends and evening listening.
The station has a long history in London as Magic 105.4 and remains strongly associated with 105.4 FM, while also broadcasting nationally on DAB Digital Radio. Its playlist is deliberately accessible: big 80s songs, smooth 90s favourites, 00s singalongs and modern easy-going pop from artists such as George Michael, Whitney Houston, Take That, Adele, Ed Sheeran and other household names.
Magic’s strength is that it knows exactly what it is. It is not chasing chaos, shock-jock noise or disposable chart churn. It is built for listeners who want warm company, strong presenters, big competitions, interviews and dependable music that feels familiar without sounding stale. That is why Magic continues to sit among the UK’s major commercial radio names rather than just being another background station.
Notable Presenters & Shows: Gok Wan and Harriet Scott host Magic Radio Breakfast on weekdays from 6am, mixing feel-good music, competitions and interviews. Nick Snaith presents The No Repeat Workday from 10am, followed by Neev Spencer from 1pm. Kat Shoob and Tom Price host Magic Radio Hometime from 4pm, Dan Morrissey presents The Perfect Playlist, and Nicki Chapman hosts Mellow Magic in the evening. Weekend shows include Rich Clarke on Saturday Breakfast, Gaby Roslin on Saturday mornings, Mel Giedroyc on Saturday nights, Sonali Shah on Sunday Breakfast, Anna Richardson’s Magic Radio Request Show, Lemar’s Soul Sunday and Lynn Parsons on Mellow Magic.
Notable shows & presenters are:
- Gok Wan: Co-host of Magic Radio Breakfast with Harriet Scott, every weekday from 6am.
- Harriet Scott: Co-host of Magic Radio Breakfast with Gok Wan, bringing music, interviews and competitions to weekday mornings.
- Nick Snaith: Presenter of Magic Radio's No Repeat Workday every weekday from 10am.
- Neev Spencer: Presenter of Magic Radio's No Repeat Workday every weekday from 1pm.
- Kat Shoob: Co-host of Magic Radio Hometime with Tom Price every weekday from 4pm.
- Tom Price: Co-host of Magic Radio Hometime with Kat Shoob every weekday from 4pm.
- Dan Morrissey: Presenter of The Perfect Playlist on weekdays and weekend afternoon shows.
- Nicki Chapman: Presenter of Mellow Magic, Monday to Thursday evenings.
- Gaby Roslin: Presenter of Magic Radio Saturday Mornings, featuring music and guest interviews.
- Mel Giedroyc: Presenter of Mel Giedroyc's Saturday Night Show on Magic Radio.
- Lemar: Host of Lemar's Soul Sunday on Magic Radio.
Contact Information
Studio email:
studio@magic.co.uk
Studio:
03444 777 888
Postal address:
Bauer Media
The Lantern
75 Hampstead Road
London
NW1 2PL
United Kingdom
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/magicradio
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/magicfm/
X / Twitter: https://x.com/magicfm
Magic Radio FAQ
What is Magic Radio?
Magic Radio is a major UK commercial radio station from Bauer Media Audio UK, playing The Best Variety from the 80s to Now.
Can I listen to Magic Radio on Radio Player UK?
Yes. You can listen live to Magic Radio on Radio Player UK using the player on this page.
What music does Magic Radio play?
Magic Radio plays adult contemporary music, easy listening favourites, relaxing pop and familiar hits from the 80s to now.
Is Magic Radio available on FM and DAB?
Yes. Magic Radio broadcasts on 105.4 FM in London, 106.5 FM in Bristol and the South West, and across the UK on DAB Digital Radio.
Who presents shows on Magic Radio?
Magic Radio presenters include Gok Wan, Harriet Scott, Nick Snaith, Neev Spencer, Kat Shoob, Tom Price, Dan Morrissey, Nicki Chapman, Gaby Roslin, Mel Giedroyc and Lemar.