Greatest Hits Radio West Yorkshire is moving from AM
See all the ways you can listen to your local station
Last updated 4th Jan 2023
Here at Greatest Hits Radio, we're all about the biggest songs of the 70s, 80s and 90s, from Queen to Whitney Houston and everything in between. You can join us on-air as we celebrate the most iconic artists of the time and the good times they represent.
From January 2023 we’re upgrading across West Yorkshire. This means you’ll no longer be able to hear us on AM radio in Bradford or Huddersfield.
Not to worry though as there are still plenty of ways to tune into our station, keep reading to find out how to listen to your favourite shows.
How can I listen to Greatest Hits Radio West Yorkshire?
Using a DAB Digital Radio, you'll find us under ‘GRT HITS’. If you can’t find us on your digital radio's station list, just press the ‘Autotune’ or ‘Scan’ button to display the available services in your area.
What is AM and how can I tell if I'm using it?
There are several ways to broadcast radio transmissions including AM or ‘medium wave’, as well as using FM and digital radio.
The majority of our listeners do not use AM, but we do apologise to those who do use it as you'll need to switch to other methods of tuning in. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to listen to Greatest Hits Radio.
If you already have a DAB radio, listen on our website, app or on your TV or smart speaker, you don't need to do anything differently.
Can I still listen if I only have an AM radio player / I have AM radio in my car?
While you won't be able to use your AM radio to listen, there are many other ways you can listen to Greatest Hits Radio via digital. Find out more about listening to Greatest Hits Radio here.
Why is Greatest Hits Radio West Yorkshire stopping AM?
By broadcasting digitally, we can provide our listeners with a better sound and a stronger signal with reduced background noise. Most of our audience currently listen to us digitally and enjoy the benefits of listening this way.
While using AM, we also need an additional transmitter which isn't environmentally friendly or cost-efficient because of the small numbers of those listening in West Yorkshire. We apologise to those affected by the change.
When is the change happening?
You'll no longer be able to listen to Greatest Hits Radio West Yorkshire on AM from 23rd January 2023, but you can switch over to digital listening and FM now.
Can I still listen on my radio?
You'll still be able to find Greatest Hits Radio on your radio and listen on FM. Depending on where you are you may be able to pick us up on 96.3 or 106.8 FM.
How else can I listen?
There are many ways you can listen to all of our Greatest Hits Radio shows, from listening on our website and app to playing our station through your TV or smart speaker.
You can find out more information on how to listen here.
I still have questions, who can I talk to?
You can send a message to theboss@greatesthitsradio.co.uk with any questions and we’ll get back to you.
Tune in on your Smart Speaker
You can play Greatest Hits Radio on your smart speaker by using the right command for your device. For example, you can say: "Alexa, ask Greatest Hits Radio to play West Yorkshire."
Download the Greatest Hits Radio app
You can hear your favourite shows on your phone, on our free app for iPhone or Android.
See the Greatest Hits Radio presenters:
Ken Bruce
Greatest Hits Radio is the home of the legend that is Ken Bruce, weekdays 10am-1pm - including PopMaster, the UK's biggest music quiz for 25 years and counting.
Find out more about Ken and PopMaster.
Simon Mayo
Simon Mayo hosts Drivetime every weekday at 4pm and The Album Show on Sundays from 1pm.
Simon said of his Drivetime show: "I think the thing about Drivetime is that it is like the flip side of breakfast. You kind of know what an awful lot of people are doing, it's the end of most people's day, they're doing some final bits of work, they're shutting the laptop, they're doing a bit of food preparation, they're driving home. I think it is that sense of camaraderie, it's the end of the day, people want to be cheered up and they want to spend some time with some decent folk on the radio!"
Find out more about Simon Mayo here.
Paul Gambaccini
Paul brings us his famous America's Greatest Hits programme every Saturday between 5pm-7pm, featuring two hours of the Greatest Hits that made it big in America.
Sharing some of the things he loves about his show, Paul said: "Radio is the perfect form of one-to-one communication. TV can be direct, too, but the camera operator is always in your line of vision! I enjoy sharing my favourite music, and my admittedly freakish knowledge of it, with people who care about that music. I love the opportunity for challenging talk overs, too!"
Find out more about Paul Gambaccini here.
Alex Lester
The Dark Lord keeps you company in the small hours. Join him for the Music Marathon from 1am and the Best Time Of The Day Show 4-6am weekdays.
Alex brings: "Your favourite songs. Bizarre insights and unusual thoughts," to his show and told us that he loves that during his show: "It's just the two of us. You and me. (Against the world)."
Find out more about Alex Lester here.
Jenny Powell
Jenny plays the biggest songs of the 70s, 80s and 90s on Greatest Hits Radio to kickstart your weekend, every Saturday and Sunday from 6am.
On Jenny's show, listeners can look forward to The Breakfast Club, which she says is: "A warm-up for the weekend, full of positive vibes and feel-good factor when you wake up on Saturdays and Sundays. I insist you have a dance with me on the Kitchen Disco, I share some fun news stories from the previous week on The Headliners and get you smiling no matter what, sharing some of my favourite tracks from the 70s, 80, and 90s."
Find out more about Jenny Powell here.
Andy Crane
Join Andy's late-night community of music and company, Sunday-Thursday at 10pm.
Andy has three hours of the biggest songs from the 70s, 80s and 90s as well as The Top 10 at 10 and Midnight Music Marathon. His show is full of: "Great music and plenty of laughing."
Find out more about Andy Crane here.
Martin Kemp
Join our resident pop star Martin Kemp as he kicks off your Friday night with his Mixtape – three hours of handpicked essential weekend songs from the 70s, 80s and 90s to get you in the mood and dancing round the kitchen.
Then on Saturdays, it's side-two as he brings you nothing but the greatest decade of all time on The 80s Mixtape.
Get your teenage kicks in the company of THE 80s poster boy on Greatest Hits Radio!
Find out more about Martin Kemp here.
Jackie Brambles
Jackie Brambles hosts The Evening Show every Monday to Thursday from 7pm - 10pm.
Jackie promises to deliver: "Great music and great conversations! Every night we're joined by one of your favourite artists of the 70s, 80s and 90s for an in-depth chat about the highs and lows of their careers and their musical influences over the years."
Find out more about Jackie Brambles here.
Kate Thornton
Join Kate at the weekend.
Saturday afternoons are all about the best 70s, 80s & 90s pop soundtrack, bringing you the weekend Good Times – expect One Hit Wonders, Anthems, Nostalgia and plenty of opportunities for you to get involved in the show live.
On Sundays, it's 'The UK Pop 40' as Kate counts down the UK Top 40 as it was on this day in history – exactly where the chart should be. Get the tape recorder out the loft!
Find out more about Kate Thornton here.
Richard Allinson
Weekend Good Times never sounded so good!
He's a broadcasting legend with a voice like silk that, alongside the Biggest Songs of the 70s, 80s & 90s, make the perfect weekend soundtrack – Saturday and Sundays at 9am.
Saturdays kick off with your chance to guess the year on The Top 10 Til 10, while Sundays are reserved for an hour of your special songs and dedications.
Speaking about his show, Richard said: "The idea is to recreate all those great memories I have of weekends growing up, a bunch of us meeting up to buy clothes, records, maybe sort a date…everything happened on a weekend and we remember the records we played at that time."
Find out more about Richard Allinson here.
Des Paul
Join Des for Rhythm Of The Night every Friday and Saturday night from 10pm, where he plays all the greatest soul, funk, disco and Motown hits to start your weekend.
Des explained what he loves the most about his show: "The favourite bit of presenting Rhythm of the Night is when listeners contact me to say how much they've loved hearing a particular track and then tell us all about when and where they used to hear it."
Find out more about Des Paul here.
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