How to listen to Greatest Hits Radio across all your devices
The Good Times Sound Like This
Greatest Hits Radio is all about the biggest songs of the 70s, 80s and 90s - a celebration of the most iconic music of all time and the good times they represent. We've put together a guide of all the ways you can listen to us!
Here on Greatest Hits Radio, you can expect to hear songs from the likes of Queen, Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen, Duran Duran and Diana Ross, to name a few, brought to you by our wonderful team of presenters. Our schedule includes shows from talented broadcasters Ken Bruce, Simon Mayo, Jackie Brambles, Martin Kemp, Kate Thornton, Jenny Powell, Paul Gambaccini among other brilliant presenters.
What music do we play on Greatest Hits Radio?
We promise nothing but the very best music from the biggest artists of the 70s, 80s and 90s, including Blondie, Queen, George Michael, Madonna, Fleetwood Mac, David Bowie, Elton John and Whitney Houston.
This golden era of music shaped our generation, and we love rediscovering these classic tracks and musical gems with you and sharing the special memories they hold.
How can I listen to Greatest Hits Radio?
You can listen to Greatest Hits Radio on your good old traditional radio - we're on FM and DAB in lots of places.
You can find us on our website, download our free app for iPhone or Android, or ask your Smart Speaker to 'play Greatest Hits Radio'.
Why do I need to log in to listen to Greatest Hits Radio?
You can now sign in or create a Greatest Hits Radio account and enjoy the benefits of listening wherever and whenever you like! You can save your favourite shows, or catch up on programmes you missed for 30 days and pick up where you left off.
You can find out more about logged-in listening and how to make an account here.
Is the Greatest Hits Radio App free?
Yes, the Greatest Hits Radio is free to download.
Download the Greatest Hits Radio App on Android.
Download the Greatest Hits Radio App on iOS.
Can I listen to Greatest Hits Radio on FM?
If you want to listen to Greatest Hits Radio on FM, we have lots of frequencies across the country. You can find out which frequency is right for your local area here - or, to make things even easier, why not just head to our interactive map?
Can I listen to Greatest Hits Radio on Digital Radio?
You can listen to us on your digital radio across the UK. There's a full list of areas and how to listen here.
Can I listen to Greatest Hits Radio in my car?
You can tune into your local station on FM or DAB from your car's radio. Alternatively, you can connect your phone via Bluetooth or USB connector and use the Greatest Hits Radio app to play the radio in your car.
How do I get Greatest Hits Radio on my smart speaker?
You can listen to Greatest Hits Radio on your smart speaker. Here are the commands to use for your device:
Google Home: "Ok Google, play Greatest Hits Radio from Planet Radio."
Apple HomePod: "Hey Siri, play Greatest Hits Radio."
Amazon Alexa: "Alexa, play Greatest Hits Radio."
Which presenters are on Greatest Hits Radio?
The Greatest Hits are played by presenters you know and love including Ken Bruce, Jenny Powell, Jackie Brambles, Simon Mayo, Paul Gambaccini, Alex Lester, Martin Kemp, Andy Crane, Rossie, Mark Goodier, Kate Thornton and Richard Allinson. Broadcasters with real knowledge and passion for the music - they were there at the time and have the stories to go with it!
How do I sign up to Greatest Hits Radio Premium?
Sign up to Greatest Hits Radio Premium for a world filled with nothing but the biggest songs of the 70s, 80s and 90s, played by legends including Simon Mayo and Ken Bruce - with no ad breaks AND more exclusive stations. Find out more about Greatest Hits Radio Premium here.
Sign up for your 30 day free trial of Greatest Hits Radio Premium here,
How can I link my Planet Radio account with Alexa on the Greatest Hits Radio App?
Firstly, you will need to download the Greatest Hits Radio App:
Download the Greatest Hits Radio App for iPhone and iPad
Download the Greatest Hits Radio App for Android
Once you've done this, to make sure you can listen to Greatest Hits Radio on your smart speaker, you will need to link your Planet Radio account with Alexa. Just follow these steps:
1) Open the Greatest Hits Radio App
2) Go to Settings
3) Under Account, select ‘Link account with Alexa’
From there you will be taken to your Alexa App to confirm you want to link the Planet Radio Skill with Alexa. Congrats, all done!
Is Greatest Hits Radio available on Amazon Alexa devices?
Alexa can be asked all types of questions, but to get her to play you the good times on Greatest Hits Radio you must say: 'Alexa, play Greatest Hits Radio’
This will play the nearest local station to you.
Is Greatest Hits Radio on Google Home devices?
The Google Assistant interacts with your voice commands and is a great way to listen to Greatest Hits Radio in your home.
To get your Google Home to play you the good times on Greatest Hits Radio you must say: 'OK Google, play Greatest Hits Radio from Planet Radio’
If you're listening on Google Home or Apple HomePod, you can replace "Alexa" with that device's command word, e.g. "OK Google" or "Hey Siri".
How can I listen to Ken Bruce on Greatest Hits Radio?
Listen to Ken Bruce from 10am-1pm every weekday on Greatest Hits Radio, with PopMaster at 10.30 - playing the biggest songs of the 70s, 80s and 90s, Greatest Hits Radio celebrates the good times with music from the most iconic artists of all time.
Ken joined Greatest Hits Radio back in April 2023, and brought his iconic PopMaster quiz with him!
Take a look at the Greatest Hits Radio presenters:
Ken Bruce
Greatest Hits Radio is the home of the legend that is Ken Bruce, weekdays 10am-1pm - including PopMaster, the UK's biggest music quiz for 25 years and counting.
Find out more about Ken and PopMaster.
Simon Mayo
Simon Mayo hosts Drivetime every weekday at 4pm and The Album Show on Sundays from 1pm.
Simon said of his Drivetime show: "I think the thing about Drivetime is that it is like the flip side of breakfast. You kind of know what an awful lot of people are doing, it's the end of most people's day, they're doing some final bits of work, they're shutting the laptop, they're doing a bit of food preparation, they're driving home. I think it is that sense of camaraderie, it's the end of the day, people want to be cheered up and they want to spend some time with some decent folk on the radio!"
Find out more about Simon Mayo here.
Paul Gambaccini
Paul brings us his famous America's Greatest Hits programme every Saturday between 5pm-7pm, featuring two hours of the Greatest Hits that made it big in America.
Sharing some of the things he loves about his show, Paul said: "Radio is the perfect form of one-to-one communication. TV can be direct, too, but the camera operator is always in your line of vision! I enjoy sharing my favourite music, and my admittedly freakish knowledge of it, with people who care about that music. I love the opportunity for challenging talk overs, too!"
Find out more about Paul Gambaccini here.
Alex Lester
The Dark Lord keeps you company in the small hours. Join him for the Music Marathon from 1am and the Best Time Of The Day Show 4-6am weekdays.
Alex brings: "Your favourite songs. Bizarre insights and unusual thoughts," to his show and told us that he loves that during his show: "It's just the two of us. You and me. (Against the world)."
Find out more about Alex Lester here.
Jenny Powell
Jenny plays the biggest songs of the 70s, 80s and 90s on Greatest Hits Radio to kickstart your weekend, every Saturday and Sunday from 6am.
On Jenny's show, listeners can look forward to The Breakfast Club, which she says is: "A warm-up for the weekend, full of positive vibes and feel-good factor when you wake up on Saturdays and Sundays. I insist you have a dance with me on the Kitchen Disco, I share some fun news stories from the previous week on The Headliners and get you smiling no matter what, sharing some of my favourite tracks from the 70s, 80, and 90s."
Find out more about Jenny Powell here.
Andy Crane
Join Andy's late-night community of music and company, Sunday-Thursday at 10pm.
Andy has three hours of the biggest songs from the 70s, 80s and 90s as well as The Top 10 at 10 and Midnight Music Marathon. His show is full of: "Great music and plenty of laughing."
Find out more about Andy Crane here.
Martin Kemp
Join Martin Kemp with The Mix Tape every Friday from 7pm!
Martin has got "the perfect soundtrack to start your weekend," and his show includes: "All the biggest songs of the 70s 80s and 90s that we grew up listening to on full volume. I'll give you TV recommendations for your weekend, there's always a slow dance at the end, and I turn the decks over to you to pick your favourite songs. Plus plenty of stories from my career in music, film and TV. We always have a good laugh and the music is absolutely popping."
Find out more about Martin Kemp here.
Jackie Brambles
Jackie Brambles hosts The Evening Show every Monday to Thursday from 7pm - 10pm.
Jackie promises to deliver: "Great music and great conversations! Every night we're joined by one of your favourite artists of the 70s, 80s and 90s for an in-depth chat about the highs and lows of their careers and their musical influences over the years."
Find out more about Jackie Brambles here.
Kate Thornton
Catch Kate Thornton on Saturdays from 7pm! It's the best night of the week - so if it's a kitchen disco you're after, Kate will make it fun and have you dancing and laughing with her perfect blend of playlist and good times chat.
Kate explained what listeners can expect from her show: "It's the kind of show that lets you know it's Saturday night, no matter where you're listening in from and no matter who you're with. Three hours of songs that make a night in feel like a night out if you're with friends, or offers up the soundtrack for the perfect party for one if you're tuning in alone."
Find out more about Kate Thornton here.
Richard Allinson
Richard Allinson is live on Greatest Hits Radio on Saturday afternoons from 1pm with the perfect Soundtrack of the biggest songs of the 70s, 80s and 90s and weekend anthems.
Speaking about his show, Richard said: "The idea is to recreate all those great memories I have of Saturday afternoons growing up, a bunch of us meeting up to buy clothes, records, maybe sort a date…everything happened on a Saturday and we remember the records we played at that time."
Find out more about Richard Allinson here.
Des Paul
Join Des for Rhythm Of The Night every Friday and Saturday night from 10pm, where he plays all the greatest soul, funk, disco and Motown hits to start your weekend.
Des explained what he loves the most about his show: "The favourite bit of presenting Rhythm of the Night is when listeners contact me to say how much they've loved hearing a particular track and then tell us all about when and where they used to hear it."
Find out more about Des Paul here.
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