Heart Radio is a UK commercial radio network playing popular feel-good music alongside entertainment, competitions and celebrity interviews.
Listeners can hear Heart live on FM, DAB digital radio, Global Player, the Heart website and smart speakers. The correct FM frequency depends on location, while DAB and online services display the station by name.
How to Listen to Heart Radio
The simplest listening options are:
- Online: Select “Listen” on the Heart website
- Mobile: Download the free Global Player app
- DAB: Search for Heart in the station list
- Amazon Alexa: Say, “Alexa, play Heart”
- Google speakers: Say, “Hey Google, play Heart”
- Apple HomePod: Say, “Hey Siri, play Heart”
- Sonos: Add Global Player or search through Sonos Radio
- FM: Tune to the frequency serving your local area
Global Player also allows listeners to pause or rewind live radio and hear selected shows from the previous seven days.
What Frequency Is Heart Radio?
Heart does not use one nationwide FM frequency. The number changes according to the local broadcast area.
Common Heart FM frequencies include:
| Area | FM frequency |
|---|---|
| London | 106.2 |
| West Midlands | 100.7 |
| North West England | 105.4 |
| Glasgow | 100.3 |
| Edinburgh | 101.1 |
| Bristol | 96.3 |
| Sheffield | 107.7 |
| South West Yorkshire | 106.2 |
| Cardiff | 105.4 |
| Swansea | 106.0 |
| Plymouth | 96.6 and 97.0 |
| Exeter | 97.0 |
Because neighboring areas may use different transmitters, listeners should check Heart’s complete FM frequency guide when traveling or moving home.
DAB users do not need to remember a frequency. Retune the radio and select Heart by name.
Who Presents Heart Breakfast?
Jamie Theakston and Amanda Holden present the main weekday Heart Breakfast show from 6:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
The program combines music with listener calls, competitions and entertainment interviews. It is broadcast across much of the Heart network, although Heart Scotland and some local services may carry different presenters.
Missed editions can be played through Global Player. The current program information is available on the official Heart Breakfast page.
Who Are the Main Heart Radio Presenters?
The 2026 schedule includes several familiar broadcasters:
- Jamie Theakston
- Amanda Holden
- Pandora Christie
- Matt Wilkinson
- Jason King, professionally known as JK
- Kelly Brook
- Dev Griffin
- Lindsey Russell
- Emma Bunton
- Mark Wright
- Olly Murs
- Vicky Pattison
- Yasmin Evans
Presenter schedules can change during holidays, special events and local programming. The live schedule on Heart’s website provides the most accurate daily lineup.
What Music Does Heart Play?
Heart’s main station focuses on accessible pop music from established artists and familiar recent hits.
The exact playlist changes, but the station generally favors upbeat songs suitable for broad daytime listening. Speech segments are usually shorter than those heard on news or talk stations.
Listeners who prefer a particular decade or music style can choose one of Heart’s specialist stations.
Which Heart Stations Are Available?
The wider network includes:
- Heart 70s: Music from the 1970s
- Heart 80s: Pop and feel-good hits from the 1980s
- Heart 90s: Music from the 1990s
- Heart 00s: Hits from the 2000s
- Heart 10s: Music from the 2010s
- Heart Dance: Dance anthems and club classics
- Heart Musicals: Songs from stage and screen
- Heart Love: Romantic songs and ballads
Who Owns Heart Radio?
Heart is owned and operated by Global, the British media company that also runs Capital, Classic FM, LBC, Radio X, Smooth Radio and Gold Radio.
Heart began as a regional service before developing into a network of local and national stations. Some programs are shared across the country, while regional news, advertising and selected shows vary by location.
Is Heart Radio Free?
Yes.
Mobile streaming uses an internet connection and may count toward a listener’s data allowance. Smart speakers also require internet access.
Advertising is included in the standard live service. Global Player may offer additional account features and subscription options, but an ordinary paid subscription is not required to hear the live station.
Can You Listen Outside the UK?
Online availability may depend on location, licensing and the device being used.
Travelers should try the Heart website or Global Player first. Some music streams or features may be restricted outside the United Kingdom because broadcasting rights vary by country.
The Short Answer
Heart Radio is available on FM, DAB, Global Player, the Heart website and most smart speakers.
The FM frequency depends on location, with examples including 106.2 in London, 100.7 in the West Midlands and 105.4 in North West England. On DAB or Global Player, listeners can simply search for Heart by name.
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