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unusual facts about Capital Radio



Age UK

Featuring Graham Dene (ex-Capital Radio and Virgin Radio) and David Hamilton (ex-BBC Radio, Capital Gold and Saga Radio) as the lead presenters, The Wireless provides "a mix of music, entertainment, and information to improve later life in the UK".

Ain't Nothin' to Get Excited About

Although some tracks from the recording session were played by disc jockey Roger Scott on Capital Radio, to whom a tape was given, the fifteen-inch master tape was lost.

Al Matthews

He has also worked in British television, appearing in Grange Hill as the father of Benny Green, as well as in theater and radio; for the latter, as both an actor (on BBC Radio 4) and a presenter (on BBC Radio 1 and Capital Radio).

Anthony Kamanga

Speaking on Capital Radio's Straight Talk program, Justice Minister Chaponda said that legislation bans farting in public places and makes it a criminal offense.

Chris Rainbow

At this time Rainbow received much wider recognition for his music through the support of Kenny Everett, then on Capital Radio in London, who featured his music extensively.

George Chaponda

He told the private Capital Radio's popular ‘Straight Talk’ programme: "Would you be happy to see people farting anyhow?".

Malawian general election, 2009

Speaking to Capital Radio on 22 February 2009, Muluzi accused the government of using intimidation against his candidacy and warned that such conduct could lead to "problems".

Richard Beck

He worked on a variety of artists, celebrities and events including: Janet Jackson, Tina Arena, M People, BBMak, Capital FM’s ‘Party in the Park’ for The Prince’s Trust (3 Years), The BRIT Awards (5 Years), Songs & Vision (Wembley Stadium), The MTV Awards and The Rolling Stones ‘Voodoo Lounge’ and ‘Bridges To Babylon’ European tours.

Sarah Lockett

Lockett started out recording 0898 information telephone lines, before working for Capital Radio, London.

The Network Chart Show

The show originally featured the Network Top 30 and ran from 5pm until 7pm in direct competition to BBC Radio One's Top 40 chart show and was broadcast from Capital Radio's studios on Euston Road in London.


see also

2CC

In the mid-1990s, due to the AM stations' dwindling audience and the increasing popularity of the music based FM stations, ARN (owner of 2CC and Mix 106.3) and Austereo (owner of 2CA and 104.7) merged to form a joint venture ownership of both FM stations, selling off 2CC and 2CA to the Capital Radio Network.

Capital Radio Sierra Leone

Capital Radio is a Sierra Leone radio station based at the Mammy Yoko Business Park in Aberdeen, Freetown.

Chris Rainbow

Rainbow wrote, produced and recorded jingles for Capital Radio 95.8FM 1973 to 1984 for Kenny Everett, Mike Aspel, Tommy Vance, David Symonds, and others.

Radio Maldwyn

Mike Baker (ex Beacon Radio 303, WABC Wolverhampton, Chiltern Radio, Supergold, 100.7 Heart FM, Saga 105.7 FM, Smooth Radio 105.7, Oak FM, Radio Veronica Holland, Radio Kaleidoscope, UBN, Swansea Sound, Lantern FM, Sunshine 855, Radio 210) - Mike has also been involved with Rado Caroline, was an launch engineer at Capital Radio London and was on morethan40.co.uk - sadly Mike passed away aged 65 on Monday, 23rd December 2013 RIP

Simon Hirst

Hirsty was succeeded by his friend, Capital Radio drivetime presenter Lucio.