aaamusic | On 10, Aug 2010

London, 10 August 2010: Freesat, the free-to-air digital satellite TV service, today announced the addition of Smooth Radio to its channel line-up of more than 140 channels. Smooth is enjoyed by 2.8 million adults every week, who tune in for its distinctive soulful sounds and eclectic mix of artists and songs. 

Freesat’s Head of Channels, Mark Briggs said, “We’re delighted to bring Smooth Radio to Freesat’s radio genre, it’s a great addition to our existing music and radio offering as we continue broadening the range of quality entertainment available to our audience. Especially as Smooth Radio is soon to be a national station.” 

Stuart Taylor, Chief Executive of Smooth Radio parent company, GMG Radio said: “The availability of different platforms on which listeners are enjoying Smooth Radio continues to grow and this partnership with Freesat further extends that.  We are delighted that more than a million people and growing, will now be able to listen via Freesat’s digital television service.”

Smooth Radio will be automatically added to customers’ Freesat service via their TVs or digital boxes, so viewers will not need to take any action to enjoy the new addition to their channel line-up.