History
Pre-launch
The Sound Broadcasting Act 1972 allowed for the establishment of localLaunch
Capital commenced regular transmissions with the British national anthem "Capital in danger (1974–5)
Capital continued broadcasting, eventually increasing its hours. The so-called ' needle-time' restrictions on playing recorded music had been lifted, which meant it could play more of it during the day as well as in the evenings where the eight hours were concentrated.Charities and the Flying Eye
The mid-1970s saw Capital Radio expand with the launch of the Help a London Child charity, which aimed to raise money for London's poorest children. The charity appeal went on to become one of the longest-running in broadcasting and the most recognised in British radio. In 1976, Capital Radio,Music Power (1980s)
A new radio jingle package from Standard Sound heralded a new, refined sound for the station. Output was concentrated on its core playlist of contemporary chart music with the specialist music rescheduled to evenings. Jazz and soul programmes at the weekends were well received by listeners.One becomes two: the frequency split (1989–96)
In 1987, as required by the1997–2010
From 1997, the studios of 95.8 Capital FM have been based in Leicester Square, which is also home to Capital's parent company,2011–present
Capital London formed part of the then nine-station Capital network on 3 January 2011 as part of a merger of theCurrent presenters
Weekdays
*Weekends
*See also
* Capital (radio network) *References
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