 Original Capital Gold logo | |
| Type | Classic hits |
|---|---|
| Country | England |
First air date | 2 July 1988 |
| Headquarters | London |
| Language | English |
| Replaced | 3 August 2007 |
| Replaced by | Gold |
The Capital Gold radio station started in London in 1988 on Capital Radio's AM frequency, after the Independent Broadcasting Authority had urged stations to end simulcasting (broadcasting the same programmes simultaneously on AM and FM) and threatened to remove one of their frequencies if simulcasting continued. The original DJs on the early incarnation of Capital Gold included Tony Blackburn, Kenny Everett and David Hamilton. The hiring of radio personalities to host networked shows continued to be a feature of the Capital Gold network as it grew.