Bauer's City Talk 105.9 has taken the wraps off its new scheduling line-up. The move comes in the aftermath of Ofcom's decision to grant the station a format change, as it looks to secure its long term future in the face of the advertising downturn.

Less talk, more music

This was granted in the face of an economic atmosphere that had "reduced interest from advertisers in experimenting with this new on-air opportunity.”

Ofcom's decision led to a 'reshaping of the teams' at City Talk and an unconfirmed number of job losses.

The station has today unveiled its new programming structure with 100% speech at peak times - such as breakfast, drivetime and Pete Price's late night slot - and weekday shows that combine talk with music ranging from the 60s through to the 90s.

Music will also "feature heavily" during overnight shows, while sport remains a key part of the schedule, particularly over the weekend.

Price still right for City Talk

"First and foremost the station will continue to be passionate about all things Liverpool and the surrounding area, but with the added appeal of music. There is now something for everyone from news and documentaries, to sport and advice slots.”

The complete format is as follows:

Weekdays

City Talk Breakfast with Duncan Barkes 6 - 10am
Roy Basnett 10am - 2pm
Take 5 with Will Batchelor 2 - 3pm
City Talk Drive with Peter McDowall 3 - 7pm
Jonathan Dean 7 - 10pm
Pete Price 10pm - 2am
Jay Hynd  2 - 6am
 
Saturdays

7 – 10am City Talk Breakfast with Neil Fitzmaurice
10 – 12noon  Best of Breakfast
12 – 2pm  Terrace Talk
2 - 6pm  City Sport
6 - 7pm  Strictly John Keith
7 - 10pm  Dan Francisco
10pm – 2am  Simon Greening 

Sundays

7 – 10am  Rob McLoughlin
10am - 1pm City Talk Juke Box with Keiron Fox
1 - 4pm  Sport with Peter McDowall
4 - 7pm  Big Top 40
7 – 10pm  Roy Basnett
10pm - 2am  Pete Price Unzipped
10pm – 2am  Simon Greening

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