Radio Clyde

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The logo for Radio Clyde.
The logo for Radio Clyde.

Radio Clyde is a division of Bauer Radio based in Glasgow, Scotland. They currently operate an FM station (known as Clyde 1) and an AM station (known as Clyde 2) from studios in nearby Clydebank.

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[edit] History

The first broadcast on Radio Clyde began at 10.30 p.m. on December 31st, 1973 from studios at Anderston Cross in Glasgow city centre.

The station was split in two on January 3rd 1990, with the creation of Clyde 1 and Clyde 2 after the government mandated a change in the permission for frequency sharing.

Scottish Radio Holdings controlled the company until 2005.

Past presenters have included Jeff Cooper, Paul Coia, Ken Sykora, Richard Park , Tiger Tim Stevens, Mark Goodier and Dougie Donnelly. BBC Breakfast anchor Bill Turnbull also began his career in journalism at the station.

[edit] Present

Radio Clyde has 8 journalists that cover both News and Sport. Bulletins are broadcast regularly throughout the day and the head of news is currently Lorraine Herbison.

The station also has a major output of sport. Sports bulletins are broadcast throughout the day as well as a weekday and SPL matchday football phone in.


Superscoreboard Presenters

Peter Martin

Hugh Keevins

Andy Walker

Derek Johnstone

Mark Guidi

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