About This Station

Forest Gold is a UK community radio station, also known as Classic Hits Forest Radio, serving Essex and parts of Hertfordshire. Its format centres on "good time oldies" – classic hits and golden oldies from the 1950s through the 1990s, including tracks rarely heard elsewhere on the radio. Alongside the music, the station broadcasts local news, a county events guide, and health advice produced with NHS professionals. It can be heard online, via smart speakers, on Radio Player, and through other apps, with a presenter lineup featuring names like Chris Taylor, Debs, and Emperor Rosko. The station has served the area for nearly 50 years, blending nostalgia with community-focused programming.