96.4 The Eagle
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| 96.4 Eagle Radio | |
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| Broadcast area | Guildford |
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| First air date | January 4, 1996 |
| Frequency | 96.4 MHz |
| Format | Contemporary |
| Owner | UKRD Group |
96.4 Eagle Radio is an Independent Local Radio station in the Surrey and North Hampshire area of England. Peter Gordon (PG), the current breakfast show presenter and programme controller, launched Eagle Radio at 7:45am on 4 January 1996, with the words "Hey... I've landed.". The first song was 'Uptown Girl' by Billy Joel.
The station is mainly aimed at a family audience with chart songs being played at least 3-4 times an hour. There is also a good mix of older songs from the 70s, 80s and 90s. Music features include "The Mystery 5 at 9". In its broadcast area its listenership outstrips London rivals like Capital and Heart, relying on good local news and travel information.
Current presenters include Peter Gordon (PG), Alex Minns, Mark Chivers, Darren Scott, Kim Robson, Ian Downs, Christos, Chris Brown, Jenny McConnell
It was the first radio station in the UK to run the infamous "Fugitive" promotion (2001)
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