Reading 107 Fm

Reading 107 FM

Air Date October 22 2002
Frequency 107.0 MHz
Broadcast Area Reading
Style Adult Contemporary
Group Independent (major shareholders: Guardian Media Group, Milestone Group)

Brief history

The consortium behind Reading 107 FM submitted their bid for a local commercial radio station for Reading, Berkshire in September 2001. The licence was awarded in March 2002. Reading 107 FM launched at 8am on 22 October, 2002 by breakfast presenter Tim Grundy. The first song played was 'Listen To The Music' by The Doobie Brothers. The studios are located within the Madejski Stadium, which is the home of Reading F.C. and London Irish.

Presenters

  • Tim Grundy (Mon-Fri 6am-10am, Sun 7pm-10pm)
  • Robert Kenny (Mon-Sat 10am-2pm)
  • Sam Vangeen (Mon-Fri 2pm-6pm, Sun 10am-2pm)
  • Andy Jones (Mon-Fri 6:15pm-10pm, Sat 6am-10am)
  • Derek Morgan (Mon-Fri 10pm-1am, Sat 6pm-12am, Sun 10pm-12am)
  • Warren Lee (Sunday 6am-10am, 6pm-7pm)
  • Joff Hopkins (Sat 2pm-6pm, Sun 2pm-6pm)
  • Ben Rice (Mon-Fri 6am-10am, Sat 2pm-6pm)

Community links

The station has strong links with the surrounding communties - Community Manager Warren Lee presents bulletins each day focusing on a different group, organisation of part of Reading, and has a one-hour programme on Sundays, Reading World, taking a closer look at the area.

Sports coverage

Reading 107 FM enjoys close association with local sports clubs. It is the official station of Reading F.C. and Rugby Union side London Irish. Commentary of every football match is broadcast on The Royal Box and via the Reading F.C. website. There is also a committment to smaller football, rugby, hockey, basketball and motor racing teams, with weekly results broadcast every Saturday at 5:45pm.

External link

107 Reading

 

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