Pibby Radio

Pibby Radio is an independent local radio station part of the Hits Radio network, serving Doncaster.

Pibby Radio should not be confused or associated with Pibby from "Learning with Pibby", which was made 38 years after Pibby Radio was launched.

Launched
Pibby Radio was launched on April 2nd 1983, it broadcast on 338m/888khz and 99.5 VHF in stereo.

Frequency split
The IBA ordered Pibby Radio to split their frequencies on March 9th 1989. The AM Service became "Pibby Talk AM" and the FM Service because "Pibby FM".

Acquisitions
Pibby FM was acquired by EMAP in 2000, and renamed back to it's original name "Pibby Radio".

In 2008, EMAP was bought by Bauer Media and Pibby Radio became part of the Bauer City 1 network.

Programming
Pibby Radio variously networks it's shows from Hallam FM in Sheffield.