Jane jones classic fm biography of martin

A timeline of notable events relating to Classic FM, a British national radio station which began broadcasting in September 1992.

Jane jones classic fm biography of martin

• 1991
  • January – The first of the three INR licences is advertised. It will be the only FM licence, and will be a "non-pop music service."
  • July – The Radio Authority awards the first Independent National Radio licence to the highest cash bidder of the three applicants, Showtime Radio, which proposes a 'songs from the shows' format.
  • August – Showtime Radio is not able to secure the required funding within the required time as stipulated by the Radio Authority.

    and the offer of the licence to Showtime is withdrawn.

  • 30 September – The Radio Authority re-awards the first Independent National Radio licence to the second highest bidder, Classic FM.

• 1996
  • 18 March – Mike Read joins, and replaces Nick Bailey as host of Classic FM's breakfast show.
  • 5–8 April – Classic FM broadcasts its first Hall of Fame over the Easter wee