ProgrammesIn line with our overall music policy, we have a varied programme throughout the day, with a news bulletin at the top of each hour, followed by a track from a LOCAL artist. The News Headlines are repeated at roughly half past the hour.
In addition, there are "specialist" programmes throughout the week - with more planned, so keep coming back to this page to find out what's new!
Monday, 2pm-2.15pm
Infosound
Offering free services for those in the UK who live with sight loss, the charity Infosound produces a weekly 'Briefing' of news, information and items of interest for blind and partially-sighted people, their families, friends and carers
Tuesdays, 7pm-9pm
Subject To Availability with Ade Truelove
Two hours of ascerbic comments from The Grey Squirrel himself, with "The Gig Guide", "The Aural Emetic", "Challenge George" and "The Old Grey Squirrel Test", as well as your chance to choose the music that YOU want to hear. As the name implies, this programme is "subject to availability" (Grey Squirrels are *very* busy at this time of year, looking for somewhere to keep their nuts safe)
Tuesday 11pm-Midnight
Fill Your Head With Rock!
An hour of classic rock, featuring artists such as Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, Def Leppard - all selected by George O'Dell, our very own "Heavy Metal" computer!
Wednesday 12pm-2pm
The Silver Fox Sessions with Derek Liddell
Our resident Geriatric brings you his own slant on things, with an eclectic music mix spanning more decades than you can shake a stick at!
Wednesday 2pm-5pm
Sounds Country with Richard Alen
Thursday 7pm-9pm
Dead Air with Cory Mark
The show may be called "Dead Air" but it's likely to be the most lively two hours you'll hear on Radio... A real mash-up of Dance, Hip-Hop, R&B and everything in between from the last couple of decades
- It's all about the music!
Saturday, 10pm-Midnight
The Party Zone
Two hours of non-stop Disco and Dance music, lovingly chosen and presented by George, the Eartunes computer
Saturday, 2pm (repeated Weds 8pm)
The 4014 Show
spotlighting local music, is presented by Jon and Ellie Ponting with additional material from Gwen Bruist.
100% local to the West (in particular Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and Swindon), The 4014 Show gives local musicians a great opportunity to get some radio airplay, both online and on FM where possible.
Saturday, 10pm-Midnight
The Party Zone
Two hours of non-stop Disco and Dance music, lovingly chosen and presented by George, the Eartunes computer
Sunday 4pm-5pm
Ask The Naked Scientist
A new programme dedicated to your science questions. If you have something that you've been wondering about for ages, just email us - chris@thenakedscientist.com