Based in the heart of the great waterfront city, Express FM is your voice in Portsmouth. Using the power of radio to broaden horizons, unleash potential and raise aspirations in our community, we showcase local people, empower local initiatives and hold local decision-makers to account.
We’re a not-for-profit organisation, meaning every penny we receive goes straight back into our community by providing a platform for Portsmouth’s cultural diversity - from music to sport, heritage to education.
We live here too - and our focus is always on you, providing an entertaining mix of great songs, Portsmouth people, Portsmouth news and Portsmouth football.
Tuesday
Sunny intervals
High 15°C Low 8°C
Wednesday
Sunny intervals
High 14°C Low 8°C
6:30am - 10:00am
Ian James returns at 6.30 for your Tuesday serving of Express Breakfast all served to by Biscoes Solicitors. Ian will be joined by Ben Spiers and together they will test your music knowledge with 'Name the Intro' and keep you updated with all the latest traffic and travel news from across the city and challenge you with The Express Rewind Mystery Year at 9! Plus, Ian will be chatting to Suzi Quatro about her brand new album 'Freedom' and her latest single ' Kick Out The Jams' featuring Alice Cooper
10:00am - 1:00pm
Paul Marsh & Casey Major Bunce with more mid-morning music and chat, with The Bird In Hand! Plus..... Dave Brown, Head of Rail Programme at Samaritans & Louise McNally, Principal Suicide & Trespass Prevention Specialist at Network Rail on Small Talk Saving Lives AND The Hearty Debate
Ines joined Paul Marsh in the studio
Rising local band Kilowatt joined Grace Taylor & Harrison RB on Express to talk all about their nominations at the Portsmouth Music Awards 2026.