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{{Infobox Radio Station
{{Infobox Radio Station
| name = Heart FM
| name = Gemini FM
| image = [[Image:GeminiFM NewLogo.PNG]]
| city = Exeter and Torbay
| city = Exeter and Torbay
| area = East Devon
| area = East Devon
| branding =
| branding =
| slogan =
| slogan =
| airdate = [[ 23rd March]] [[2009]]
| airdate = [[1 January]] [[1995]]
| frequency = 96.4, 97.0 and 103.0 [[Hertz|MHz]]
| frequency = 96.4, 97.0 and 103.0 [[Hertz|MHz]]
| share = TBC
| share = 14.3%
| share as of =
| share as of = September 2007
| share source = [http://www.rajar.co.uk/listening/quarterly_listening.php]
| share source = [http://www.rajar.co.uk/listening/quarterly_listening.php]
| format = [[Variety Hit Radio]]
| format = [[Variety Hit Radio]]
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| callsign_meaning =
| callsign_meaning =
| owner = [[Global Radio]]
| owner = [[Global Radio]]
| website = [http://www.geminitorbay.co.uk/ Gemini Torbay]<br>[http://www.geminiexeter.co.uk/ Gemini Exeter]
| website = [heartfm.co.uk]
}}
}}


'''Gemini FM''' is an [[Independent Local Radio]] station broadcasting to [[Exeter]] and [[Torbay]] in [[England]]. Gemini FM is part of the [[The One Network]] and is owned and operated by [[Global Radio]], broadcasting from studios at Exeter Business Park in Exeter.


The station transmits from Beacon Hill, near [[Torbay]] on 96.4FM, from Exeter St Thomas on 97FM, and Stockland Hill, near [[Honiton]] on 103FM and also on DAB digital radio.


Launched on [[January 1]] [[1995]], ''Gemini Radio'' was owned by the Orchard Media Group. It took over the franchise from ''DevonAir Radio'', which was launched in 1980 as the first local commercial radio station for Exeter and Torbay. <ref>[http://www.devonairradio.com DevonAir Radio tribute site]</ref>
Heart FM in 3 Days Time

In November 2005, it was announced that GCap's local radio stations in the South West, including Gemini FM, were to be sold. This was due to the fact that they are outside of the company's primary target area. However, since then, they have been taken off the market, due to lack of possible viable suitors.

In September 2008, it was announced that Gemini FM is to become [[Heart Network|Heart FM]] as part of a national rebranding exercise by owners [[Global Radio]], which will see twenty-nine stations renamed as Heart Radio. The rebranding will take place during the next twelve to eighteen months. Most of Heart Radio's programming will be produced in [[London]], with the only local shows being the breakfast and drivetime shows during the week.<ref>[http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2008/sep/16/globalradio.commercialradio Local stations to rebrand in Global Radio shakeup], guardian.co.uk, 16 September 2008</ref> Broadcasts from the Torquay harbourside studio have ceased, and the two local programmes are now produced at the studio in Exeter. Gemini's managing director Francis Flanagan commented: "This development is important for the future strength of Gemini. Commercial radio is consolidating to ensure it is a strong competitor to the BBC, and we will continue to provide our listeners and advertisers with a first-rate local station, supported by the largest owner of commercial radio in Britain. Having our broadcast team together at Exeter should make the product better, but behind-the-scenes staff will remain in Torquay." <ref>[http://www.thisissouthdevon.co.uk/news/Heart-transplant-Gemini-FM/article-341380-detail/article.html?cacheBust=cahl4xc6bFeS#community Heart transplant for Gemini FM], This is South Devon.co.uk, 20 September 2008</ref> Gemini FM will become ''Heart South Devon'' after the changeover.{{fact|date=January 2009}}




==Programmes==
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===Local programmes===
'''Torbay'''<br>
*Breakfast with Matt Rogan (Weekdays, 6-9am)
*Drivetime with Rick Edwards (Weekdays, 4-7pm)
'''Exeter'''<br>
*Breakfast with Matt & Dani (Weekdays, 6-9am)
*Drivetime with Kevin Kane (Weekdays, 4-7pm)
'''Regional'''<br>
*Afternoons with Chris Dinnis (Weekdays, 1-4pm)
*Saturday Breakfast with Matt Young (8am-12pm)
*Sunday Breakfast with Dave Luck (8am-12pm)
{{col-2}}
===Networked programmes===
*Lucio (Hit40UK) (Sundays at 4pm)
*[[Philippa Collins]] (Weekdays 10am-1pm, Sunday 12-4pm)
*Mark Dennison (Saturday 3-7pm)
*[[Jason Donovan]] (Sunday 7-10pm)
*Andy Henly (Overnights)
*Kevin Hughes (Monday - Thursday 7-10pm)
*''The Wind Down'' with Cat James (Sunday - Thursday 10pm - 1am)
*''Club Classics'' with Gaz Wesley (Friday & Saturday 7pm - 1am)
*[[Pat Sharp]] (Saturday 12-3pm)
*Dan Wood (Overnights)
{{col-end}}


==Gemini FM Logos==
{{commonscat|Gemini FM Logos}}
<gallery>
Image:GeminiFM logo.png|<center>The Mix GWR style logo logo</center>
Image:GeminiFM NewLogo.PNG|<center>The One Network Style Logo</center></gallery>

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* [http://www.geminifm.co.uk/ Main Gemini FM Page]
* [http://www.geminiexeter.co.uk Gemini FM Exeter]
* [http://www.geminitorbay.co.uk Gemini FM Torbay]
* [http://www.geocities.com/thehotw/aircheck_UKDevon.htm History of local radio in Devon]
* [http://tx.mb21.co.uk/gallery/beaconhill/index.php Beacon Hill mast]
* [http://tx.mb21.co.uk/gallery/exeter-st-thomas.php Exeter St Thomas mast]
* [http://tx.mb21.co.uk/gallery/stocklandhill/index.php Stockland Hill mast]

{{Global Radio}}

[[Category:Companies based in Devon]]
[[Category:One Network]]
[[Category:Radio stations in England|Gemini]]
[[Category:Radio stations established in 1995]]

{{UK-radio-station-stub}}

Revision as of 07:32, 20 March 2009

Gemini FM
  • Exeter and Torbay
Broadcast areaEast Devon
Frequency96.4, 97.0 and 103.0 MHz
Programming
FormatVariety Hit Radio
Ownership
OwnerGlobal Radio
History
First air date
1 January 1995
Links
WebsiteGemini Torbay
Gemini Exeter

Gemini FM is an Independent Local Radio station broadcasting to Exeter and Torbay in England. Gemini FM is part of the The One Network and is owned and operated by Global Radio, broadcasting from studios at Exeter Business Park in Exeter.

The station transmits from Beacon Hill, near Torbay on 96.4FM, from Exeter St Thomas on 97FM, and Stockland Hill, near Honiton on 103FM and also on DAB digital radio.

Launched on January 1 1995, Gemini Radio was owned by the Orchard Media Group. It took over the franchise from DevonAir Radio, which was launched in 1980 as the first local commercial radio station for Exeter and Torbay. [1]

In November 2005, it was announced that GCap's local radio stations in the South West, including Gemini FM, were to be sold. This was due to the fact that they are outside of the company's primary target area. However, since then, they have been taken off the market, due to lack of possible viable suitors.

In September 2008, it was announced that Gemini FM is to become Heart FM as part of a national rebranding exercise by owners Global Radio, which will see twenty-nine stations renamed as Heart Radio. The rebranding will take place during the next twelve to eighteen months. Most of Heart Radio's programming will be produced in London, with the only local shows being the breakfast and drivetime shows during the week.[2] Broadcasts from the Torquay harbourside studio have ceased, and the two local programmes are now produced at the studio in Exeter. Gemini's managing director Francis Flanagan commented: "This development is important for the future strength of Gemini. Commercial radio is consolidating to ensure it is a strong competitor to the BBC, and we will continue to provide our listeners and advertisers with a first-rate local station, supported by the largest owner of commercial radio in Britain. Having our broadcast team together at Exeter should make the product better, but behind-the-scenes staff will remain in Torquay." [3] Gemini FM will become Heart South Devon after the changeover.[citation needed]



Programmes


Gemini FM Logos

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Gemini FM Logos.
  • The Mix GWR style logo logo
    The Mix GWR style logo logo
  • The One Network Style Logo
    The One Network Style Logo

References

  1. ^ DevonAir Radio tribute site
  2. ^ Local stations to rebrand in Global Radio shakeup, guardian.co.uk, 16 September 2008
  3. ^ Heart transplant for Gemini FM, This is South Devon.co.uk, 20 September 2008
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