Kirsty Gallacher and Simon Rimmer to join Global’s Gold Radio
Gold Radio’s 2025 schedule will begin next week, with Gallacher presenting from Monday to Thursday from 4pm to 7pm, and Fridays from 4pm to 6pm.
Presenters Kirsty Gallacher and Simon Rimmer are to join Global’s Gold Radio for its 2025 schedule.
Former Sky Sports News presenter Gallacher will host Gold Radio Drive, while celebrity chef Rimmer will present a new show on the station which plays classic tracks from the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s.
Gold Radio’s 2025 schedule will begin next week, with Gallacher presenting from Monday to Thursday from 4pm to 7pm, and Fridays from 4pm to 6pm.
Speaking about joining the station, the 48-year-old said: “I am thrilled that I will be joining the iconic Gold Radio to present a new weekday programme, Gold Radio Drive With Kirsty Gallacher, from January 6.
“I love the buzz of live radio and can’t wait to be a part of an exciting new team, playing the best all-time classics and getting to know Gold Radio’s loyal listeners, as well as enticing some new recruits.”
Rimmer will host his show on Saturdays from 8am to 12pm, in addition to co-presenting Channel 4’s Sunday Brunch.
The 61-year-old said: “To host my own radio show is a dream come true, and to do it on Gold Radio is the icing on the cake.
“Saturday mornings will feel like I’m going through my personal music collection, and not only that, I’ll get to enjoy and share it with Gold Radio’s listeners. It will hardly feel like a job.”
James Bassam will continue to host Gold Radio Breakfast at the new time of 7am to 11am, and will also host a new weekend show on Sundays from 8am to 12pm.
Sally Ardis, senior managing editor of Heart, Smooth, Classic FM, and Gold Radio, said: “With a phenomenal breadth of all-time classics spanning the 60s, 70s, and 80s, Gold Radio is packed with everyone’s favourite timeless songs.
“Global’s massive investment in the brand means that – dare I say it – we have struck gold by welcoming Kirsty Gallacher and Simon Rimmer to the growing Gold Radio family, alongside the brilliant James Bassam, to launch our fantastic new schedule for 2025.”
Gold Radio is available on Global Player, its official app, on DAB+ digital radio, TV, and at GoldRadio.com.
