Reading 107 FM
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| Broadcast area | Reading |
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| First air date | October 22, 2002 |
| Frequency | 107.0 MHz |
| Format | Contemporary |
| Owner | Madejski Communications Ltd |
Reading 107 FM is an Independent Local Radio station for Reading, Berkshire.
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[edit] Brief history
The consortium behind Reading 107 FM submitted their bid for a local commercial radio station in September 2001. The licence was awarded in March 2002.
In August 2005 Guardian Media Group (GMG) increased its shareholding in Reading 107 FM from 37.8% to a controlling stake of 60.3% when Milestone Radio Group decided to sell, the remaining shareholding being owned by the Goodhead Group plc, a company controlled by Reading Football club chairman John Madejski. In December 2005 Reading 107 FM changed control again, this time from GMG to Madejski Communications Limited [1].
Reading 107 FM launched at 8am on 22 October 2002 by former 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.
[edit] Presenters
- Simon Ross and Jennie Gow (Breakfast)
- Robert Kenny (Mid-morning)
- Clive Warren (Drivetime)
- Andy Jones (Evenings)
- Joff Hopkins (Weekends)
- Neale James (Weekends)
- David Hamilton (Weekends)
[edit] Community links
The station has strong links with the surrounding communities, with 'My Reading' bulletins broadcast throughout the day focusing on a different event or community group.
[edit] 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. Coverage of every football match is broadcast on The Royal Box.
