Radio Express FM

Express FM is a Portsmouth station whose programme connects music with the city's people, cultural activity and football. Its local interviews cover subjects ranging from theatre and independent musicians to community services. Weather, travel information and Portsmouth news accompany a playlist that places familiar records alongside newer releases.

Ian James presents Express Breakfast, with games, local guests and travel updates. Paul Marsh's mid-morning programme includes interviews and events around the city, while Dave Joyce contributes travel information and features such as the Express Rewind Mystery Year. Brendan McCarthy's weekend programme brings in guests and arts subjects, linking the daytime music to what is happening around Portsmouth.

Football is a major part of the station's identity. Jake Smith hosts The Football Hour with discussion, previews and interviews about Portsmouth FC. Henry Deacon's Over the White Line follows local non-league football, and Richard Atkins-Greig explores Pompey's history in Past Chimes with research from the Pompey History Society. Pompey Live provides match commentary on FM and DAB.

Bradley Barlow's Local Music Show includes a listener-voted chart of songs made in the city. Other strands include Tash Hills's soul, funk, disco and pop selections, Hannah Roper's Express Country and Dan Ogus's folk and roots programme. Community interviews also cover charitable activity, local performances and projects such as Pompey in the Community. That combination gives emerging local artists and everyday Portsmouth stories space alongside sport and established music.