Chorley FM

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Chorley FM

Broadcast area	Lancashire
First air date	November 24, 2006
Frequency	102.8 FM MHz (NW region)
Format	Community Radio
Owner	Chorley FM Community Radio

Chorley FM is a radio station based in Chorley, Lancashire, England. The station was created by the comedian Peter Kay and made famous in his British television hit comedy Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights. In the show it was hosted by Paul LeRoy, catchphrases include 'coming in your ears' and 'where the listener comes first'.

The station also makes minor appearances in Kay's comedies That Peter Kay Thing and Max and Paddy's Road to Nowhere.

The 'real-life' station based in Chorley had operated for short amounts of time per year and was located on Bolton Road and Steeley Lane in the town. With the help of comedians Dave Spikey and Paddy McGuinness the station applied for a full term radio contract.

Then in September 9, 2005, Chorley FM was awarded a five-year licence to broadcast round the clock to the local community.

The station's main aim is to involve as many from the local community as possible, for different aspects of the launch and operation. Shortly after being granted their licence, the Chorley FM team created a competition in association with the Chorley Citizen newspaper, asking members of the community to design a logo for the station to use throughout its life, which was won by then 15 year old, Rhys Griffiths.

The station was launched on 24th November 2006 on the frequency 102.8FM. Former Radio 1 DJ Adrian Ross is the new Programme Director of Chorley FM.