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Wythenshawe FM

Wythenshawe FM

Radio for the people, by the people

Wythenshawe FM is a South Manchester community radio station broadcasting from Wythenshawe Forum. Heard on 97.2 FM, DAB, online and smart speakers, the station gives local people a voice through talk shows, specialist music, training, community stories and programmes made by volunteers from Wythenshawe and the surrounding area.

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About Wythenshawe FM

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Frequencies & locations:

  • FM – 97.2 FM across Wythenshawe and South Manchester
  • DAB – Available on DAB digital radio across South Manchester
  • Online – Listen live online through Radio Player UK
  • Smart Speaker – Say “Play Wythenshawe FM” on supported smart speakers

Wythenshawe FM is one of South Manchester’s strongest community radio stories. Broadcasting from Wythenshawe Forum, the station is run by volunteers who live and work in the area, with a mission to give local people a voice and promote the services, groups and issues that matter across Wythenshawe, Northenden and the wider M22 and M23 communities. It is local radio in the proper sense: made close to the community, by people who know the area.

The station began from a Radio Regen training project around 1999/2000, when local participants helped create a short-term community station. That early idea grew into Wythenshawe FM, which first went on air in May 2000 and later became a long-running community broadcaster. Today WFM broadcasts on 97.2 FM, DAB across South Manchester, online and smart speakers, with live and pre-recorded shows running around the clock.

Wythenshawe FM’s output reflects the variety of South Manchester itself. The station carries talk shows, specialist music, foreign-language programmes, community features, training opportunities and shows aimed at specific groups. Its value is not just entertainment. WFM gives volunteers practical media skills, helps local voices get heard, and creates a positive platform for people whose stories are often ignored by bigger broadcasters.

Notable Presenters & Shows

Wythenshawe FM’s public presenter list includes Chris Hawes, Terry Snowden, George Jerome, Mike Dolan, Melanie Williams, Jess Draper, Natalie Cole, Clare Byfield, Dave Cox, Matthew Carroll and Paul Robinson. Terry Snowden presents Terry’s All Sorts for Breakfast and The Forever Manchester Show, while Matthew Carroll hosts The Wake-up Call and has been involved with WFM since the station launched in 2000. Other current and public schedule strands include The Buzz with Colin Owen, Mouthworth of Southworth, Lunchtime with Colin Owen, Private Lives with Paul Robinson, The Bradshaws, Drivetime with Colin Smith and The Crew Show, a long-running Sunday programme from Community Media Crew.

Notable shows & presenters are:

  • Terry Snowden: Presenter of Terry’s All Sorts for Breakfast and The Forever Manchester Show on Wythenshawe FM.
  • Matthew Carroll: Presenter of The Wake-up Call, with WFM noting that he has presented shows on and off since the station launched in 2000.
  • Colin Owen: Wythenshawe FM presenter and board member responsible for content and scheduling, linked with The Buzz and Lunchtime with Colin Owen.
  • Paul Robinson: Presenter listed by Wythenshawe FM and linked with Private Lives, a show highlighted through the station’s public updates.
  • Chris Hawes: Wythenshawe FM presenter listed on the station’s current team page.
  • George Jerome: Wythenshawe FM presenter listed on the station’s public presenter page.
  • Mike Dolan: Wythenshawe FM presenter listed as part of the station’s current team.
  • Melanie Williams: Presenter listed on Wythenshawe FM’s current team page.
  • Jess Draper: Wythenshawe FM presenter listed as part of the station’s public presenter team.
  • Natalie Cole: Presenter of an eclectic music mix, listed by Wythenshawe FM as one of its newer presenters.
  • Dave Cox: Senior volunteer at Wythenshawe FM, responsible for day-to-day station duties and listed among the station’s presenters.
  • The Crew Show: A long-running Sunday show from Community Media Crew, broadcast on Wythenshawe FM since 2013.

Contact Information

Official website:
https://www.wfmradio.org/

Studio email:
studio@wfmradio.org

Studio:
0161 935 4040

Postal address:
Wythenshawe FM
Wythenshawe Forum
Forum Square
Manchester
M22 5RX
United Kingdom

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wfm97.2/

Wythenshawe FM FAQ

What is Wythenshawe FM?
Wythenshawe FM is a volunteer-led community radio station broadcasting from Wythenshawe Forum in South Manchester, with local voices, talk shows, specialist music, training and community programming.

Where is Wythenshawe FM based?
Wythenshawe FM is based at Wythenshawe Forum, Forum Square, Manchester, M22 5RX.

Can I listen to Wythenshawe FM online?
Yes. You can listen to Wythenshawe FM live online through Radio Player UK.

What frequency is Wythenshawe FM on?
Wythenshawe FM broadcasts on 97.2 FM across Wythenshawe and South Manchester, and is also available on DAB, online and smart speakers.

What kind of shows are on Wythenshawe FM?
Wythenshawe FM broadcasts talk shows, specialist music shows, foreign-language programmes, local community features, training-led content and presenter-led shows from volunteers across South Manchester.