BBC Radio Newcastle
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BBC Newcastle is the BBC Local Radio
service English
metropolitan county of Tyne and Wear
, broadcasting from studios (known as the 'Pink Palace') on Barrack Road in Newcastle upon Tyne
.
broadcasts the strongest signal on 95.4 MHz. This transmitter, one of the first in the country, provides Tyneside
and parts of Wearside
with national radio frequencies, terrestrial television, BBC National DAB and Digital One
. The 96 MHz frequency from Chatton covers most of the populated areas of east Northumberland
and the transmitter has national radio frequencies and television channels. The other two FM transmitters are much weaker. The Fenham transmitter, for west Newcastle and Gateshead
situated close to the studios on Barrack Road, also broadcasts television, national radio, BBC National DAB, Digital One
, the MXR North East 12C multiplex, 100-102 Real Radio on 96.2, Metro Radio
on 103 and Capital FM North East on 105.6. The Newton transmitter also has television channels, national radio, 100-102 Real Radio on 96.4, Metro Radio on 103.2, and Capital North East 105-106 on 105.8. The DAB signal comes mainly from Burnhope
(near Consett
), and also Fenham (lower power) on the Bauer
Digital.
BBC Radio Newcastle is one of three BBC Local Radio stations (the others being BBC London 94.9
and BBC Radio Manchester
) broadcasting permanently 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
BBC Local Radio
BBC Local Radio is the BBC's regional radio service for England and the Channel Islands, consisting of 40 stations. They cover a variety of areas with some serving a city and surrounding areas, for example BBC Radio Manchester; a county, for example BBC Radio Norfolk; an administrative region for...
service English
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
metropolitan county of Tyne and Wear
Tyne and Wear
Tyne and Wear is a metropolitan county in north east England around the mouths of the Rivers Tyne and Wear. It came into existence as a metropolitan county in 1974 after the passage of the Local Government Act 1972...
, broadcasting from studios (known as the 'Pink Palace') on Barrack Road in Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne is a city and metropolitan borough of Tyne and Wear, in North East England. Historically a part of Northumberland, it is situated on the north bank of the River Tyne...
.
Technical
The Pontop Pike transmitterPontop Pike Television Transmitter
The Pontop Pike transmitting station is a facility for telecommunications and broadcasting situated on a high hill of the same name, between Stanley and Consett, County Durham, near the village of Dipton, England. The mast is high, giving average antenna height of above sea level...
broadcasts the strongest signal on 95.4 MHz. This transmitter, one of the first in the country, provides Tyneside
Tyneside
Tyneside is a conurbation in North East England, defined by the Office of National Statistics, which is home to over 80% of the population of Tyne and Wear. It includes the city of Newcastle upon Tyne and the Metropolitan Boroughs of Gateshead, North Tyneside and South Tyneside — all settlements on...
and parts of Wearside
Wearside
Wearside is an area of north east England, centred on the continuous urban area formed by Sunderland, Seaham and other settlements by the River Wear. Mackems is a nickname used for the people of Wearside....
with national radio frequencies, terrestrial television, BBC National DAB and Digital One
Digital One
Digital One is a national commercial digital radio multiplex in the United Kingdom, owned by Arqiva. , the multiplex covers more than 90% of the populationfrom a total of 137 transmitters...
. The 96 MHz frequency from Chatton covers most of the populated areas of east Northumberland
Northumberland
Northumberland is the northernmost ceremonial county and a unitary district in North East England. For Eurostat purposes Northumberland is a NUTS 3 region and is one of three boroughs or unitary districts that comprise the "Northumberland and Tyne and Wear" NUTS 2 region...
and the transmitter has national radio frequencies and television channels. The other two FM transmitters are much weaker. The Fenham transmitter, for west Newcastle and Gateshead
Gateshead
Gateshead is a town in Tyne and Wear, England and is the main settlement in the Metropolitan Borough of Gateshead. Historically a part of County Durham, it lies on the southern bank of the River Tyne opposite Newcastle upon Tyne and together they form the urban core of Tyneside...
situated close to the studios on Barrack Road, also broadcasts television, national radio, BBC National DAB, Digital One
Digital One
Digital One is a national commercial digital radio multiplex in the United Kingdom, owned by Arqiva. , the multiplex covers more than 90% of the populationfrom a total of 137 transmitters...
, the MXR North East 12C multiplex, 100-102 Real Radio on 96.2, Metro Radio
Metro Radio
Metro Radio is an independent local radio station based in Newcastle upon Tyne and broadcasting to Tyne and Wear, County Durham and Northumberland. The station's output is principally contemporary pop and dance music...
on 103 and Capital FM North East on 105.6. The Newton transmitter also has television channels, national radio, 100-102 Real Radio on 96.4, Metro Radio on 103.2, and Capital North East 105-106 on 105.8. The DAB signal comes mainly from Burnhope
Burnhope
Burnhope is a village and civil parish in County Durham, England. It is located in the Craghead valley on the opposite side to Stanley and has approximately 1200 inhabitants....
(near Consett
Consett
Consett is a town in the northwest of County Durham, England, about southwest of Newcastle upon Tyne. It is home to 27,394 .Consett sits high on the edge of the Pennines. In 1841, it was a village community of only 145, but it was about to become a boom town: below the ground was coking coal and...
), and also Fenham (lower power) on the Bauer
Bauer
Bauer is a German family name. It translates in English as peasant or farmer.-Surname:Notable people of this name include:* André Bauer , American politician* Belinda Bauer , Australian actress* Bill Bauer, Canadian writer...
Digital.
BBC Radio Newcastle is one of three BBC Local Radio stations (the others being BBC London 94.9
BBC London 94.9
BBC London 94.9 is London's BBC Local Radio station, and part of BBC London. Broadcasting across Greater London and beyond on 94.9 FM, DAB, Virgin Media Channel 930, Sky Channel 0152 and also online...
and BBC Radio Manchester
BBC Radio Manchester
BBC Radio Manchester is a BBC Local Radio station broadcasting to Greater Manchester in North West England. It broadcasts 24 hours a day from studios at MediaCityUK in Salford Quays via a transmitter at Holme Moss, with a small repeater at Saddleworth covering Tameside and Saddleworth...
) broadcasting permanently 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Weekdays
| Time | Main presenter(s)/programme | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 0100 – 0630 | The Nightshift | Newcastle Newcastle upon Tyne Newcastle upon Tyne is a city and metropolitan borough of Tyne and Wear, in North East England. Historically a part of Northumberland, it is situated on the north bank of the River Tyne... |
| 0630 - 1000 | Alfie & Charlie at Breakfast: Alfie Joey Alfie Joey Alfie Joey is a British comedian and radio presenter. He currently co-presents the BBC Newcastle breakfast show.He has featured in numerous radio and television shows, such as Mitch Benn's Crimes Against Music and Ideal... & Charlie Charlton |
|
| 1000 - 1200 | Jonathan Miles Jonathan Miles (radio presenter) Jonathan Miles is a British radio presenter. He has previously worked for a number of radio stations, including Channel 4 FM in Dubai, Radio Luxembourg, Jazz FM, British Forces Broadcasting Service, Capital Life, Invicta FM and South London Radio.... |
|
| 1200 - 1600 | Simon Logan | |
| 1600 - 1730 | Jon Harle & Anne Leuchars | |
| 1730 - 2200 | The Evening Show: Nick Roberts | |
| 2200 – 0100 | Paddy MacDee |
Friday variations
| Time | Main presenter(s)/programme | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1600 - 1730 | Martin Emmerson & Anne Leuchars | Newcastle Newcastle upon Tyne Newcastle upon Tyne is a city and metropolitan borough of Tyne and Wear, in North East England. Historically a part of Northumberland, it is situated on the north bank of the River Tyne... |
| 1730 - 2200 | More Than Soul: Nick Roberts |
Saturday
| Time | Main presenter(s)/programme | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 0100 – 0600 | The Nightshift | Newcastle Newcastle upon Tyne Newcastle upon Tyne is a city and metropolitan borough of Tyne and Wear, in North East England. Historically a part of Northumberland, it is situated on the north bank of the River Tyne... |
| 0600 - 0630 | Howes Fishing: Railton Howes | |
| 0630 - 0900 | Peter Grant | |
| 0900 - 1200 | Sue Sweeney | |
| 1200 - 1400 | BBC Newcastle's Absolute Best: Ingrid Hagemann | |
| 1400 - 1800 | Simon Logan | |
| 1800 - 2200 | Beat Surrender: Nick Roberts | |
| 2200 - 0100 | Solid Gold Hits: Paddy MacDee |
Sunday
| Time | Main presenter(s)/programme | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 0000 – 0600 | The Nightshift | Newcastle Newcastle upon Tyne Newcastle upon Tyne is a city and metropolitan borough of Tyne and Wear, in North East England. Historically a part of Northumberland, it is situated on the north bank of the River Tyne... |
| 0600 - 0630 | Howes Fishing: Railton Howes | |
| 0630 - 0900 | Jon Harle | |
| 0900 - 1300 | Sue Sweeney | |
| 1300 - 1400 | Garden Mania with Marian Foster Marian Foster Marian Foster is a British television and Radio Presenter.She is most famous for presenting the BBC1 afternoon chat show Pebble Mill at One for fourteen years, from 1972 to 1986. Before that she was one of ITV's first women reporters. She was also a host on the BBC2 car show Top Gear... |
|
| 1400 - 1700 | Dedications with Kathy Secker | |
| 1700 - 1900 | Solid Gold Hits: Paddy MacDee | |
| 1900 - 2000 | Michael Poulter | |
| 2200 - 0100 | The Late Show |
Sports commentators
- John Anderson (Newcastle United FC)
- Nick Barnes (Sunderland AFC)
- Gary BennettGary Bennett (footballer born 1961)Gary Ernest Bennett is a former English professional footballer who is most known for playing for Sunderland from 1985 to 1996...
(Sunderland AFC)
- Mick Lowes (Newcastle United FC)
- Ian Smith (Newcastle Falcons RFC)
- Kevin Williams (Newcastle Falcons RFC)
Former presenters
- Adrian Allen (Former Saturday Early Evening presenter)
- Alistair Anderson (Former Sunday Evening presenter)
- Baz Khinda (Former Tuesday Evening presenter)
- David Nove (Former Sunday Night presenter)
- Dave Porter (Former Sunday Morning presenter)
- Julia Hankin (Former Weekday Afternoon presenter)
- Simon Hoban (Former Saturday Breakfast presenter)
- Ian Robinson (Former Mid Morning and Nightshift presenter)
- Mike Parr (Former Breakfast Show presenter, now on BBC Radio CumbriaBBC Radio CumbriaBBC Radio Cumbria is the BBC Local Radio service for the English county of Cumbria and broadcasts from studios in Carlisle.- History :The county of Cumbria, from which the station takes its current name, was not created until 1974...
) - Paul Wappat (Former Saturday Morning and More than Soul presenter)
- Gordon Briggs (Former "Afternoon Extra" and "Sunday Requests" presenter)
See also
- BBC Night NetworkBBC Night NetworkThe BBC Night Network was a radio network which linked up the North East England, Yorkshire and the Humber, and North West England regions of BBC Local Radio. Each station would share the same programming from 7:00 p.m...
- Capital North East
- Metro RadioMetro RadioMetro Radio is an independent local radio station based in Newcastle upon Tyne and broadcasting to Tyne and Wear, County Durham and Northumberland. The station's output is principally contemporary pop and dance music...
- Real Radio North East
- 103.4 Sun FMSun FMSun FM is a radio station serving the City of Sunderland and also available in Tyne and Wear, northern parts of County Durham in England. It broadcasts on the frequency 103.4 MHz and plays a mix of contemporary and classic popular music alongside local news, travel and covered ground breaking...