Fortune 1458 was a radio station based in

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History

The station began broadcasting in 1994 on the old

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frequency. It was seen as a direct competitor to

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as the station focussed on older listeners by broadcasting an easy listening format. Following take overs, the station went through several name changes including Lite 1458, Big AM and Capital Gold. The frequency is currently used by

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Presenters

*Robin Ross *Becky Want *David James *Christopher Aloysius Ashley *Colin Slade *Andy Grahamme *Dave Cash *Jonathan Dean *Samantha Kenny *Mark Peers *Phil Wood *Paul Fairclough *Susie Mathis *Pete Reeves *Josette Lesser *Spencer Evans *Bruce Edwards *Ben Weston *Simon Wynne *Fred Eyre *Ian Shepherd *Mark Cosgrove *Martin Emery *Richard Killick *Fred Fielder *Richard Duncan *Peter Fairhead *Spencer Evans *James H Reeve *Tommy Docherty *Fiona Sinclair *Jo Blakeway *Chris Oxlade *Michelle Lineker

References

External links

Radio Authority renews 1458 Big AM's Manchester Licence

Transmitter Coverage Information

Gold website
{{DEFAULTSORT:Fortune 1458 Defunct radio stations in the United Kingdom Radio stations in Manchester Radio stations established in 1994 1994 establishments in England