Greatest Hits Radio (Teesside)

Greatest Hits Radio Teesside is a regional classic-hits service for the area around the River Tees. It brings Bauer's wider network programme to a north-east England audience, with familiar songs and presented entertainment as the main offering.

The music looks mainly to the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. Those decades supply a varied selection of popular recordings, linked by recognition rather than a single genre. Listeners can move between styles while staying with the station's retrospective character.

The Teesside edition carries Ken Bruce's PopMaster quiz, together with his Golden Years feature and guests. Zoe Ball in the Afternoon includes the 54321 quiz and Lunchtime Anthem requests. Simon Mayo's drivetime adds Confessions to the mix of music and conversation, with All Request Friday putting the audience in charge of the records.

There are opportunities to hear more from performers through Great Conversations with Jackie Brambles, whose guests have included Mike Rutherford and Gabrielle. Weekend programmes also narrow the musical focus: Des Paul selects soul, funk and disco in Rhythm Of The Night, and Jenny Powell presents The Mixtape. Stephanie Hirst uses her own vinyl library in Spinnin' The Decades, including less familiar finds and live requests played on original singles.

Teesside reporting brings together urban and rural concerns. Its subjects have included farming in the Tees Valley, the experiences of local restaurant businesses and a play area at a Middlesbrough autism-support charity. Women's safety and community support also appear among the topics, with Stockton and Hartlepool represented alongside Middlesbrough in the regional news range.