Jo & Sparky's Unbelievable Stories

Everybody has one great story

Author: Ella StonePublished 31st Jan 2024
Last updated 16th Apr 2024

Jo and Sparky are making Monday the most dramatic day of the week!

Make sure you’re listening to the breakfast show from 8am every Monday to hear the most jaw-dropping Unbelievable Stories.

What is Jo & Sparky's Unbelievable Stories?

From life or death situations, shocking family secrets to lottery wins, these stories have to be heard to be believed. Every Monday Jo & Sparky speak to a different listener from across the great East Midlands about something completely unbelievable that's happened to them. Find out with us by listening live.

When can I hear Unbelievable Stories?

There’s nothing Jo & Sparky love more than a gripping real life story. You can hear those daily on breakfast. But only the most sensational tales will be featured on Unbelievable Stories – every Monday from 8am on.

Do you have an Unbelievable Story the East Midlands needs to hear?

Fill out the form here and you could be talking to us on the radio.

How to listen to Jo & Sparky:

We are 100% digital, which means you’re be able to enjoy the station’s Biggest Hits and Biggest Throwbacks on DAB, online, smart speaker or on the free app. Here's our complete guide on how to listen. You can listen to Jo & Sparky every weekday 6am- 10am. You can find our full schedule here.

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Meet our other presenters:

Angellica Bell, James Barr & Matt Haslam

Wake the fun up on Saturday mornings with Angellica Bell, James Barr & Matt Haslam. Angellica is sitting in for Fleur while she taking a break with her baby! This jam-packed show brings you the biggest laughs, the biggest competitions and your favourite stars all while playing the biggest hits and the biggest throwbacks Saturdays from 9am.

Gemma Atkinson & Mike Toolan

Gemma Atkinson & Mike Toolan get you home weekdays from 4pm. Expect plenty of laughs with the biggest hits and throwbacks!

Sam Thompson

Every weeknight Hits Radio is THE place to be, as Sam Thompson brings you The Hits Radio Evening Show from 7pm. He's joined by the world's biggest stars and has the best playlist to soundtrack your evening.
Plus, on Sunday afternoons Sam Thompson counts down the UK's 40 biggest hits on the Hits UK Chart.

Tom Green

Tom Green kicks off your workday from 10am with an entire hour of huge throwbacks.
Then continue your day with a tasty selection of hits, throwbacks and a lot to make you smile!

Hattie Pearson

We don't do the post lunch slump! From 1pm, there's big tunes all afternoon and MASSIVE money to be won, Hattie will see you through your afternoon in style.

Owen Warner

Owen Warner kickstarts your weekend on Friday Night Hits and Saturday Night Hits from 7pm. He's got the ultimate playlist to get you ready for the weekend, with the biggest hits and the biggest throwbacks as well as some incredible celebrity guests. Don't miss it!

Mary Mandefield

Mary Mandefield gives your Sunday morning the kickstart it needs with hits, throwbacks and plenty of giggles as you wake up. Listen Sunday morning from 6-9am.

Wes & Sheree

Spend your Sunday morning with Wes Butters and Sheree Murphy. Loads of great tunes and a good laugh to kick off your Sunday. Listen from 9am.

Sarah-Jane Crawford

Whether you're heading back from the shops, the game or getting ready for an evening at home, our very own SJC has the perfect mix of Hits and Throwbacks to take your Saturday afternoon into Saturday night mode! Join Sarah-Jane Crawford Saturday afternoons from 4-7pm. You can also catch Sarah-Jane weeknights from 10pm on Hits Radio.

Stephanie Hirst

Your Saturday night party is ON with Stephanie Hirst's belters! From 11pm every Saturday Stephanie plays nothing but the best dance-floor throwbacks from the 90s & 00s. Plus, every Sunday evening from 7pm, Steph plays nothing but the biggest throwbacks in the mix.

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Everything you need to know about Jo & Sparky.

How to listen to Hits Radio East Midlands:

Turn it up with Hits Radio East Midlands! Home of the Hits Radio Breakfast Show with Jo & Sparky, Fleur East, Sam Thompson and Gemma Atkinson playing the biggest hits and the biggest throwbacks, alongside the biggest laughs and life-changing competitions. Tune in on DAB, online, or ask your smart speaker to ‘Play Hits Radio East Midlands’.