About Us
Public File
Radio stations in the UK are regulated by law and GMG Radio is committed to ensuring full and complete compliance to all sections of licensee requirements. The statutory regulator for all UK radio broadcast is OFCOM which awards licences and regulates content in accordance with the Broadcast Code.
All GMG Radio stations strive to operate within the conditions of its licence and the Code at all times and welcomes comments about its output. Should you wish to make any comments on any aspect of our output, please click the appropriate link as identified below and we endeavour to respond to all correspondence when required within a minimum of seven working days.
OFCOM also requires that we maintain a Public File which contains information about the provision of the Licensed Services in accordance with guidelines as drawn up and from time to time revised by OFCOM. The Public File is available via our website or by post, in hard copy to any member of the public upon reasonable request.
Company Name: smooth radio London
Registration Number: 1627850
Place of registration: Manchester
Registered Office: 1 Scott Place, Manchester, M3 3GG
Managing Director: Stuart Taylor
You can contact the Managing Director by clicking the "Contact Stuart Taylor" link on the right of this page.
News
Bulletin Schedule:
Mon - Fri ~ 06:00, 06:30, 07:00, 07:30, 08:00, 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:00 - 17:00, 17:30, 18:00, 18:30, 19:00 – 00:00 [Local/World Mix] / 01:00 - 05:00 [Sky Radio News]
Saturday & Sunday ~ 00:00 – 06:00 [Sky Radio News] / 07:00, 07:30, 8:00, 8:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:00 – 18:00 [Local/World Mix] / 19:00 – 00:00 [Sky Radio News]
News Team:
Bill Overton - Head of News
Contact the News Team
You can contact the Newsdesk by clicking the "Contact Newsdesk" link on the right of this page.
Programming
Programme Schedule:
You can view our Programme Schedule by clicking the "Programme Guide" link on the right of this page.
Automation:
Other than overnights, the average number of hours is less than ten, at weekends.
Mon – Fri – 00:00 – 06:00 and 19:00 - 20:00
Saturday – 00:00 – 07:00, 13:00 – 17:00
Sunday – 00.00 – 07:00, 13:00 - 20:00
Local Programming:
All programming is made locally excluding:
17:00 – 20:00 Nick Barraclough
Station Playlist:
You can view our Top 10 Artists in the last 7 days by clicking the "Top 10 Artists" link on the right of this page.
OFCOM Localness Guidelines:
You can view OFCOM's guidelines on localness by clicking the "OFCOM Localness Guidelines" link on the right of this page.
Station Format:
You can view our Station Format by clicking the "102.2 smooth radio format" link on the right of this page.
Programming Team:
Gavin McCoy - Programme Controller
Dave Brown - Head of Presentation
You can contact the Programming Team by clicking the "Programme Feedback" link on the right of this page.
Contact Information
If you wish to contact the station you can do so by any of the methods listed on our contact page
You can view our Contact Details by clicking the "Station Contact Details" link on the right of this page.
Coverage/Support for Events & Charities:
We also support local events online, you can view the Local Events by clicking the "Events Guide" link on the right of this page.
Highlights
Programming
The Mark Goodier Morning Show from 10am until 1pm continues to attract the big names for his Take Five guest feature. In recent weeks Mark’s VIP guest list has included jovial stage and TV personality Christopher Biggins, former Doobie Brother Michael McDonald, singing legend Johnny Mathis and star hypnotherapist Paul McKenna.
Martin Collins on Smooth Radio Drivetime has also entertained a string of personalities in his Six@Six hour, where the stars choose the songs. We have enjoyed the music choices and stories from our newest on air presenter GM TV’s Fiona Phillips, 10CC’s Graham Gouldman, composer and producer Mike Batt, sportsman and jungle celebrity Rodney Marsh, and politician Tony Benn.
On the Saturday Late Show Mike Allen enters the twilight zone. His guests every weekend are the most compelling Clairvoyants, Futurists, and Astrologers. Listen to Mike six nights every week Saturday to Thursday from 8 until 12 midnight.
We offer comprehensive, extended news coverage from The Smooth Radio Newsroom for the most important stories and times of the day, including the recent opening and subsequent fiasco of Heathrow Terminal 5, the pre-amble to London’s Mayoral Elections, and the Camden Market fire.
Along with popular early morning host Graham Dene, one of the Capital’s best known and regarded news names Sandy Warr, is now a firm favourite on the Smooth Radio Breakfast Show (Monday to Friday 6AM-9AM).
Complaints
Should you wish to complain about the station or anything related to its output please contact either the Managing Director or Programme Controller with the details of your complaint. Your complaint will be acknowledged and a resolution will be sort within 10 days. You can make a further complaint if a resolution is not reached to OFCOM and/or the ASA (where applicable)
OFCOM(Office of Communications)is the independent regulator and competition authority for the UK communications industries, with responsibilities across television, radio, telecommunications and wireless communications services. Information for consumers and information regarding this station is available on their website www.ofcom.org.uk

