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I grew-up in Leicester in the 80's and 90's listening to radio and I often recorded random station output. I am now revisiting these tapes before they are binned.
This is the #SoundFM (Leicester) opt-out of the New Years Eve 1989 into 1990 networked show. This upload also includes the final hour, which was networked with Trent FM, plus the 2am IRN bulletin in full. The jingle package changed from TM to Jam at midnight. soundcloud.com/cassettearch...
Sound FM (Leicester) New Years Eve 1989 into 1990
This is the Sound FM (Leicester) opt-out of the New Years Eve 1989 into 1990 East Midlands networked show. For the first part of the show, which was networked with Trent FM, listen to the previous upl
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November 19, 2025 at 2:02 PM
This is the #SoundFM (Leicester) opt-out of the New Years Eve 1989 into 1990 networked show. This upload also includes the final hour, which was networked with Trent FM, plus the 2am IRN bulletin in full. The jingle package changed from TM to Jam at midnight. soundcloud.com/cassettearch...
Hear the final hour of 1989 and the first hour of 1990 on #TrentFM presented by Mark Burrows in Nottingham and Mark Hayman in Leicester. #SoundFM opted-out of the networked show between 23:30hrs and 01:00hrs. The jingle package changed from TM to Jam at midnight. soundcloud.com/cassettearch...
Trent FM New Years Eve 1989 into 1990 with Mark Burrows and Mark Hayman
Hear the final hour of 1989 and the first hour of 1990 on Trent FM. This show was presented by Mark Burrows in Nottingham and Mark Hayman in Leicester. Sound FM opted-out of the networked show between
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October 16, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Hear the final hour of 1989 and the first hour of 1990 on #TrentFM presented by Mark Burrows in Nottingham and Mark Hayman in Leicester. #SoundFM opted-out of the networked show between 23:30hrs and 01:00hrs. The jingle package changed from TM to Jam at midnight. soundcloud.com/cassettearch...
Back in 1991 televisions were generally mono speakers, but stereo was available from satellite by hooking-up an Amstrad receiver to a stereo Hi-Fi system. Here is the #SkyOne Monday evening schedule broadcast in mono followed by the ident in stereo. soundcloud.com/cassettearch...
1991 Sky One Monday evening schedule and stereo ident
Back in 1991 televisions were generally mono speakers, but stereo was available from satellite by hooking-up an Amstrad receiver to a stereo Hi-Fi system. Here is the Sky One Monday evening schedule b
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July 21, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Back in 1991 televisions were generally mono speakers, but stereo was available from satellite by hooking-up an Amstrad receiver to a stereo Hi-Fi system. Here is the #SkyOne Monday evening schedule broadcast in mono followed by the ident in stereo. soundcloud.com/cassettearch...
Here is the stereo Movie Channel Ident into the very first film broadcast during the #BSkyB era in 1991. soundcloud.com/cassettearch...
1991 The Movie Channel Ident into the first film broadcast
Here is the stereo Movie Channel Ident into the very first film broadcast during the BSkyB era.
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July 21, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Here is the stereo Movie Channel Ident into the very first film broadcast during the #BSkyB era in 1991. soundcloud.com/cassettearch...
Here is the 1991 launch night schedule for British Sky Broadcasting's The Movie Channel. soundcloud.com/cassettearch...
1991 The Movie Channel launch night schedule
Here is the 1991 launch night schedule for British Sky Broadcasting's The Movie Channel.
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July 21, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Here is the 1991 launch night schedule for British Sky Broadcasting's The Movie Channel. soundcloud.com/cassettearch...
Back in 1991 televisions were generally mono speakers, but stereo was available from satellite by hooking-up an Amstrad receiver to a stereo Hi-Fi system. Here is the launch of The Movie Channel in stereo. #Sky soundcloud.com/cassettearch...
1991 The Movie Channel Launch
Back in 1991 televisions were generally mono speakers, but stereo was available from satellite by hooking-up an Amstrad receiver to a stereo Hi-Fi system. Here is the launch of The Movie Channel in st
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July 21, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Back in 1991 televisions were generally mono speakers, but stereo was available from satellite by hooking-up an Amstrad receiver to a stereo Hi-Fi system. Here is the launch of The Movie Channel in stereo. #Sky soundcloud.com/cassettearch...
Here is a #SkySports boxing promo followed by the early 1990s ident. Although recorded on a stereo system, it was broadcast in mono. soundcloud.com/cassettearch...
Early 1990s Sky Sports boxing promo and ident
Here is a Sky Sports boxing promo followed by the early 1990s ident. Although recorded on a stereo system, it was broadcast in mono.
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July 21, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Here is a #SkySports boxing promo followed by the early 1990s ident. Although recorded on a stereo system, it was broadcast in mono. soundcloud.com/cassettearch...
From 1991, here is the #SkyNews Live at 5 theme. A very similar theme was used for ITV's Central News at this time. Although this was recorded on a stereo system, it was broadcast in mono. soundcloud.com/cassettearch...
1991 Sky News Live at 5 Theme
From 1991, here is the Sky News Live at 5 theme. A very similar theme was used for ITV's Central News at this time.
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July 21, 2025 at 3:10 PM
From 1991, here is the #SkyNews Live at 5 theme. A very similar theme was used for ITV's Central News at this time. Although this was recorded on a stereo system, it was broadcast in mono. soundcloud.com/cassettearch...
In 1991 when there were just 16 satellite channels on the Astra 1A satellite (until March 1991 when Astra 1B launched), Lifestyle ran a satellite jukebox overnight to rival MTV. Although this is recorded on a stereo system, the ident was broadcast in mono. soundcloud.com/cassettearch...
1991 Lifestyle Satellite Jukebox startup
In 1991 when there were just 16 satellite channels on the Astra 1A satellite (until March 1991 when Astra 1B launched), Lifestyle ran a satellite jukebox overnight to rival MTV. Although this is recor
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July 21, 2025 at 3:05 PM
In 1991 when there were just 16 satellite channels on the Astra 1A satellite (until March 1991 when Astra 1B launched), Lifestyle ran a satellite jukebox overnight to rival MTV. Although this is recorded on a stereo system, the ident was broadcast in mono. soundcloud.com/cassettearch...
1991 - It's the Sky World News Hour, but we can't hear the presenters. soundcloud.com/cassettearch...
1991 Sky World News Hour technical issues
1991 - It's the Sky World News Hour, but we can't hear the presenters.
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July 21, 2025 at 2:54 PM
1991 - It's the Sky World News Hour, but we can't hear the presenters. soundcloud.com/cassettearch...
Back in 1991 televisions were generally mono speakers, but stereo was available from satellite by hooking-up an Amstrad receiver to a stereo Hi-Fi system. Here is the Sky News top of the hour ident in stereo, followed by headlines in mono. soundcloud.com/cassettearch...
1991 Sky News stereo ident and headlines
Back in 1991 televisions were generally mono speakers, but stereo was available from satellite by hooking-up an Amstrad receiver to a stereo Hi-Fi system. Here is the Sky News top of the hour ident in
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July 21, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Back in 1991 televisions were generally mono speakers, but stereo was available from satellite by hooking-up an Amstrad receiver to a stereo Hi-Fi system. Here is the Sky News top of the hour ident in stereo, followed by headlines in mono. soundcloud.com/cassettearch...
Back in 1991 televisions were generally mono speakers, but stereo was available from satellite by hooking-up an Amstrad receiver to a stereo Hi-Fi system. Here is the #SkyMovies theme in stereo. soundcloud.com/cassettearch...
1991 Sky Movies Theme in stereo
Back in 1991 televisions were generally mono speakers, but stereo was available from satellite by hooking-up an Amstrad receiver to a stereo Hi-Fi system. Here is the Sky Movies theme in stereo.
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July 21, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Back in 1991 televisions were generally mono speakers, but stereo was available from satellite by hooking-up an Amstrad receiver to a stereo Hi-Fi system. Here is the #SkyMovies theme in stereo. soundcloud.com/cassettearch...
A promo for the Business Programme on #LeicesterSound in the 1980s followed by Mark Hayman's Music Jam. soundcloud.com/cassettearch...
Leicester Sound Business Programme promo into the Music Jam
A promo for the Business Programme on Leicester Sound in the 1980s followed by Mark Hayman's Music Jam.
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July 21, 2025 at 2:15 PM
A promo for the Business Programme on #LeicesterSound in the 1980s followed by Mark Hayman's Music Jam. soundcloud.com/cassettearch...
Recorded from the 1557KHz medium wave transmitter of Northants 96 in the 1980. soundcloud.com/cassettearch...
Northants 96 into and out of the news
Recorded from the 1557KHz medium wave transmitter of Northants 96 in the 1980s.
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July 21, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Recorded from the 1557KHz medium wave transmitter of Northants 96 in the 1980. soundcloud.com/cassettearch...
Between 1989 and 1991, #BBCRadioWM (Birmingham) ran a separate service on 1458KHz for east Birmingham called WM Heartlands. Here are a couple of clips. soundcloud.com/cassettearch...
BBC Radio WM Heartlands short clip
Between 1989 and 1991, BBC Radio WM (Birmingham) ran a separate service on 1458KHz for east Birmingham called WM Heartlands. Here are a couple of clips.
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July 21, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Between 1989 and 1991, #BBCRadioWM (Birmingham) ran a separate service on 1458KHz for east Birmingham called WM Heartlands. Here are a couple of clips. soundcloud.com/cassettearch...
Here is a promo for the Adrian Juste show followed by the start of the BBC #Radio1Roadshow with Mike Read in Barry Island, Wales on August 4th 1989. soundcloud.com/cassettearch...
1989 August 4th - BBC Radio 1 FM Roadshow Barry Island
Here is a promo for the Adrian Juste show followed by the start of the BBC Radio 1 Roadshow with Mike Read in Barry Island, Wales on August 4th 1989.
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July 21, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Here is a promo for the Adrian Juste show followed by the start of the BBC #Radio1Roadshow with Mike Read in Barry Island, Wales on August 4th 1989. soundcloud.com/cassettearch...
In 1990 #BBCRadio1FM did not broadcast 24 hours a day, it would start each day with a jingle montage. This is how it sounded at the start of the Jackie Brambles early breakfast show. Apologies for the poor audio quality. soundcloud.com/cassettearch...
BBC Radio 1FM 1990 startup into Jackie Brambles Early Breakfast
In 1990 BBC Radio 1FM did not broadcast 24 hours a day, it would start each day with a jingle montage. This is how it sounded at the start of the Jackie Brambles early breakfast show. Apologies for th
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July 21, 2025 at 1:20 PM
In 1990 #BBCRadio1FM did not broadcast 24 hours a day, it would start each day with a jingle montage. This is how it sounded at the start of the Jackie Brambles early breakfast show. Apologies for the poor audio quality. soundcloud.com/cassettearch...
Kenny Hague provides the latest weather update on #LeicesterSound. soundcloud.com/cassettearch...
Leicester Sound Kenny Hague weather update
Kenny Hague provides the latest weather update on Leicester Sound.
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April 1, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Kenny Hague provides the latest weather update on #LeicesterSound. soundcloud.com/cassettearch...
A short clip from the #SoundFM (Leicester) Music Jam with Mark Hayman in 1988. soundcloud.com/cassettearch...
Sound FM (Leicester) Music Jam in Melton
A short clip from the Music Jam with Mark Hayman in 1988.
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April 1, 2025 at 12:36 PM
A short clip from the #SoundFM (Leicester) Music Jam with Mark Hayman in 1988. soundcloud.com/cassettearch...
In 1989 on #SoundFM (Leicester), David Lloyd provides a weather update. soundcloud.com/cassettearch...
Sound FM (Leicester) 1989 David Lloyd weather
In 1989 on Sound FM (Leicester), David Lloyd provides a weather update.
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April 1, 2025 at 12:27 PM
In 1989 on #SoundFM (Leicester), David Lloyd provides a weather update. soundcloud.com/cassettearch...
In 1989 on #SoundFM (Leicester), David Lloyd hands over to the Music Jam. soundcloud.com/cassettearch...
Sound FM (Leicester) 1989 David Lloyd hands over to the Music Jam
In 1989 on Sound FM (Leicester), David Lloyd hands over to the Music Jam.
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April 1, 2025 at 12:23 PM
In 1989 on #SoundFM (Leicester), David Lloyd hands over to the Music Jam. soundcloud.com/cassettearch...
It's the New #LeicesterSound news ident featuring Stoneygate and Belgrave Gate. soundcloud.com/cassettearch...
New Leicester Sound news intro - Stoneygate to Belgrave Gate
It's the New Leicester Sound news intro featuring Stoneygate and Belgrave Gate.
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April 1, 2025 at 12:17 PM
It's the New #LeicesterSound news ident featuring Stoneygate and Belgrave Gate. soundcloud.com/cassettearch...
The New #LeicesterSound Greatest Hits 103FM gives you a taste of the music played from the 60's, 70's, 80's and 90's. soundcloud.com/cassettearch...
New Leicester Sound 60s, 70s, 80s and today motage plus news ID
The New Leicester Sound, Greatest Hits 103FM gives you a taste of the music played from the 60's, 70's, 80's and 90's.
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April 1, 2025 at 12:11 PM
The New #LeicesterSound Greatest Hits 103FM gives you a taste of the music played from the 60's, 70's, 80's and 90's. soundcloud.com/cassettearch...
Various clips from Kenny Hague's #SoundFM (Leicester) show. Features ads for the 1988 Olympics, Dewhurst, Granby Halls Exhibition and AFG Motorama. Also includes a what's on guide and the opportunity to buy a Sport Aid 1988 T-Shirt! soundcloud.com/cassettearch...
1988 Sound FM (Leicester) Kenny Hague
Clips from Kenny Hague's Sound FM (Leicester) show. Features adverts for the 1988 Olympics telephone line, Dewhurst Butchers, Granby Halls Home Life Exhibition and AFG Motorama. Also includes the oppo
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April 1, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Various clips from Kenny Hague's #SoundFM (Leicester) show. Features ads for the 1988 Olympics, Dewhurst, Granby Halls Exhibition and AFG Motorama. Also includes a what's on guide and the opportunity to buy a Sport Aid 1988 T-Shirt! soundcloud.com/cassettearch...
It's 1989 and the second #RedNoseDay. Kenny Hague is filling for time up to the 7:30am news update on #SoundFM (Leicester). soundcloud.com/cassettearch...
Sound FM Fri 10 March 1989 into 7.30am news update
It's 1989 and the second Red Nose Day. Kenny Hague is filling for time up to the 7:30am news update on Sound FM (Leicester).
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March 31, 2025 at 3:32 PM
It's 1989 and the second #RedNoseDay. Kenny Hague is filling for time up to the 7:30am news update on #SoundFM (Leicester). soundcloud.com/cassettearch...