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6am to 7am
All New A-Z of Pop
Richard Smith
Since the summer of 2004, Richard has been producing programmes from his purpose-built studio at home with an ever-growing library of 37,000+ pieces of music from all genres ranging from the 1920’s to the charts of today. ‘The A to Z of Pop’ programmes focus on a letter of the alphabet and then play titles or artists which begin with that letter.
*Except Sundays
10am - 12pm
Through the Ages
Rob
Wave Radio’s oldest and longest serving presenter takes you across the ages from the 1930s to 1970s mixing Swing, Country, Jazz and Pop - Rob does it all.
12pm to 1pm
Sunday Serenade
Ian Hamilton
Ian plays some of his favourite tracks to serenade you through a Sunday afternoon.
1pm to 2pm
Highland Fling
John ‘The Prof’ Matheson
John is delighted to be presenting "Highland Fling" the sounds of Scotland as it gives the opportunity to share the music and songs of Scotland around the world via the internet. Joined by Sandra Burt, Sandra and John have lots of fun and laughter recording and producing the show.
2pm - 3pm
It's Showtime
Ryan & Jodana
Celebrating musical theatre past and present, with music from all the shows and facts and information about them. There's also news from the West End, Broadway, upcoming musical films and touring musicals.
5pm to 7pm
Easy Sunday
Al Smart
A wide variety of music from the 1950’s to the present day, together with a number of features to keep you entertained.
7pm to 9pm
Country Jamboree
Stewart
A mix of country music from the US and UK. Anything country is allowed - you can email requests to Stewart on stewart@waveradio.org.uk
9pm - 11pm
Soft Rock Show
Geoff Dorsett & Adrian Collis
The Soft Rock show is a double award-winning radio show presented by Geoff Dorsett & Adrian Collis. This cult radio show is a ‘must listen’ for not only the best in current and retro rock but for the regular features, including the legendary quiz, plus A-list guests live in the studio and on the phone every week.
11pm - 12am
After Hours
Fred Setters
Calling all you night owls and lovers of late-night radio. For an hour of smooth sounds and soulful grooves, join us ‘After Hours’ as we bring you music and conversation - “laid back style”. Whether you are relaxing at the end of a busy day, working the late shift or driving in the dark to your destination - it’s late night radio for late night people.
10am - 12pm
Gary Jackson Show
Garry Jackson
Music from across the eras – from the present day to the “vintage tunes” – two songs in the style of the 40s and 50s, this show has its own slots in the UK, across Europe and beyond!
6.30pm - 8.30pm
Hidden Gems
Allan
Music from the 1960’s with a twist Alan plays the “Hidden” versions and less played tracks from the decade.
8.30am - 10.30pm
My Generation
Garry Jackson
Possibly the first internet radio show featuring music from the 60s, My Generation has been running since 1996. Two hours of hits, rarities and b sides from the 60s, loads of features and the occasional guest!
10am - 12pm
Retro Years
Paul Baker
Paul hosts The Retro Years is a weekly 2 hour journey through the big hits covering the last 25 years along with some older classics thrown in for good measure.
6pm - 8pm
Timeless Tracks
Ron
Ron visits his favourite decade the 1960s playing the hits from the UK and US although sometimes he slips into the 1970s.
10am - 12pm
Gary Jackson Show
Garry Jackson
Music from across the eras – from the present day to the “vintage tunes” – two songs in the style of the 40s and 50s, this show has its own slots in the UK, across Europe and beyond!
7pm - 9pm
Country Collection
Stewart
The latest music and news from the US country music scene along with some classic country - for your requests email stewart@waveradio.org.uk
9m - 10pm
Simply Eighties
Fred Setters
The title says it all - this show is about everything Eighties! Join us as we take a journey back to a decade of dubious fashions and wonderfully diverse music! On each show we’ll spin two chart toppers back to back in our “Eighties Mega-mix”, we’ll get all romantic with one of those “Lost Love Songs” and induct an artist or group into our “Eighties Hall Of Fame”.
10am - 12pm
The Red Thread
Tim Cooper
A weekly music show where each song somehow links to the next in some way. Featuring music from the last 6 decades, including well known hits and songs that aren't often played on the radio.
2.30pm to 3.30pm
Retro Charts
Terry Hughes
Each week, Terry counts down the Top 10 singles and albums, along with giving listeners information about their favourite retro popstars’ new releases. You can also follow @RetroCharts on Twitter and Facebook for many others features including Hits That Radio Forgot, Chart Champs, Song In My Head, Random Song Generator, Flip The Hit, I Can't Believe It Didn't Do Better, plus much more.
7pm - 9pm
Rusty’s Rewind
Rusty
Rusty takes you back in time with his mystery year in the first hour and a featured year in the second hour. Requests can be emailed to rusty@waveradio.org.uk
9pm to 10pm
New Music Show
Alan Rowett
Each show is made up of new releases by established artists who have already achieved chart success. The New Music Show also previews the latest songs by ‘heritage’ acts who have had hits in the past but have been absent from the charts for a while, new releases by brand new acts, plus tracks from a re-issued classic album or a new ‘greatest hits’ collection.
10am - 12pm
Garry Jackson Show
Garry Jackson
Music from across the eras – from the present day to the “vintage tunes” – two songs in the style of the 40s and 50s, this show has its own slots in the UK, across Europe and beyond!
5pm to 6pm
I Love The 70s
Fred Setters
A decade that was truly diverse in its music and fashion. From disco funk to punk and from glam rock to pop classics, we’ll re-live the music and memories in "I Love The 70's". On every show we’ll put a "Seventies Superstar" in the musical spotlight and spin a "Seventies Long Song. Finally, we round off the hour with our stunning "Seventies Show Stopper"!
6pm - 9pm
Something For The Weekend
Craig
Getting your weekend started - music from the 50s to the present with competitions to challenge your musical knowledge! Requests can be sent to craig@waveradio.org.uk
9pm - 10pm
In Concert
In Concert
Wave Radio takes you to a live concert from top artists across the genres.
10am - 12pm
Mystery Top 40
Paul Baker
In every show Paul counts down a classic UK Top 40 singles chart from a mystery year and it is down to you to guess what the mystery year is. Unlike other similar shows, you will hear the positions of the entire Top 40 and some of the big movers and new entries between numbers 40 and 11. Then you will hear the entire Top 10 in full and the mystery year is revealed just before the number 1 song.
6pm - 8pm
Saturday Night Jukebox
Saturday Night Jukebox
Keeping the party going with two hours of banging tunes.
8pm to 10pm
Mike & Hayley Show
Mike & Hailey Show
Join Mike & Hailey for two hours of music, fun and chat on a Saturday night.
6pm - 8pm
The Saturday Party
Rusty
A mix of music and features in a jam-packed show with everything from cheesy tunes to classic tracks along with the song intro quiz. Requests can be emailed to rusty@waveradio.org.uk
