Capital London is a popular commercial radio station broadcasting to London, England. Launched in 1973 as Capital Radio, it was one of the UK's first independent local radio stations. The station primarily plays contemporary hit music and is part of the nationwide Capital network owned by Global Media & Entertainment.
Originally a full-service station featuring music, news, and entertainment programming, Capital evolved into a hit music format in the 1980s. It split into separate AM and FM services in 1988, with the FM station becoming Capital FM.
Today, Capital London broadcasts on 95.8 FM and DAB digital radio. It features a mix of current chart hits and recent popular music, targeting a young adult audience. While most programming is now networked nationally, Capital London retains a local drivetime show on weekdays.
Notable presenters over the years have included Kenny Everett, Chris Tarrant, and Roman Kemp. The station remains one of London's most popular commercial radio broadcasters, competing with other music stations in the crowded London radio market.