Capital Manchester Radio

Capital Manchester is the Manchester edition of Global's Capital hit music service. Current popular songs, presenters and entertainment are at the centre of its programme, with a contemporary selection that includes pop and dance-influenced music. The city edition brings that shared Capital sound to a Manchester audience, combining a large music network with a more specific regional identity.

Capital Breakfast with Jordan North, Chris Stark and Sian Welby is part of the wider network schedule. The programme combines music with conversation, guests and opportunities for listeners to take part. Its three presenters bring different voices to the same morning show, with the entertainment continuing between songs rather than leaving the programme entirely to the records. The Manchester edition shares that network programme with listeners elsewhere.

Capital's musical emphasis is on songs currently reaching a broad popular audience. Dance rhythms and radio-friendly choruses can appear in the same sequence, with the selection reflecting contemporary mainstream listening rather than one specialist scene. Presented programmes give the day continuity, while guests and discussions about entertainment connect the music with the people making it.

The Manchester service sits within the broadcaster's North West offering, with its name identifying the area addressed by this edition. Shared presenters and songs are a central part of its network character, alongside the distinction between regional services. For listeners in and around Manchester, it offers a current hit music programme with familiar on-air personalities and a city connection within the wider Capital family.