30 Years On-Air

This Friday URN is celebrating it's 30th Birthday. Since November 1979, generations of students have been broadcasting from University Park Campus as part of the nation's most successful student radio station.

All day on Friday 13th Novembver we'll be joined by past URN presenters who've gone on to work in the 'glamorous' world of radio. Join us from 10am for our 30th Birthday Takeover to celebrate the last 30 years on-air!

Tom & Gareth's Challenge

An optimistic start...An optimistic start...
Can't find a gate? Maybe they'll have to jump...Can't find a gate? Maybe they'll have to jump...Piggy back gone wrong - the guys try piggybacking as a last resort to escape the castle.Piggy back gone wrong - the guys try piggybacking as a last resort to escape the castle.After a manly handshake, the castle gatekeeper lets them out.After a manly handshake, the castle gatekeeper lets them out.Barge last used in 1979 and no oars in sight!Barge last used in 1979 and no oars in sight!Tom thinks 18p isn't going to get him very far.Tom thinks 18p isn't going to get him very far.
Found the bus stop, no sign of bus...Found the bus stop, no sign of bus...Haggle haggle, Tom using 'The Eyes'. Hello 18p.Haggle haggle, Tom using 'The Eyes'. Hello 18p.Riding the 13 - 1979 style.Riding the 13 - 1979 style.

The 30th Birthday Takeover

Shows

The Morning Show

The Morning Show

From 10am we'll be playing the best music from the last 30 years. All the hits from our time on air; expect retro classics from the 80s, 90s and, well, today.

Remote Control

Remote Control

Former URN presenters Tom and Gareth takeover your request show from 12pm. Winners of 'Best Entertainment Show' at the Student Radio Awards, they'll be awaiting your requests and playing what you want to hear.

The Afternoon Show

The Afternoon Show

URN alumni Dave (now at BBC Radio 5 live) and Sarah takeover the afternoon slot from 2pm. They'll have loads of games, music, and a look back at the music and events from 1979-2009. We'll also be playing out birthday messages from loads of previous URN members and find out where they are now.

The Pulse

The Pulse

Former URN presenter Chris Sawyer (now at Radio 1) will have all the latest Nottingham, campus and student news from 5pm.

The Official Pre-Ocean Show

The Official Pre-Ocean Show

Ian ("Ian who works on the show" with Scott Mills) and friends round off the takeover, presenting your essential pre-Ocean warm up. Listen in for classic floor-fillers from the past 30 years and your chance to win one of 5 Ocean guest list passes.