Global Radio and Orion Media operated brands in the area. It now only has presenters between 6 am and 9 am and 4 pm and 7 pm weekdays, and 8 am to 2 pm weekends. There is no longer any networking taken. In 2016 Touch FM reverted to its original Adult Contemporary theme, applying the slogan of its sister stations 'Classic Hits and the Best of Today' In October 2016, the station started broadcasting a local arts magazine programme, The Coventry Culture Show. This was a hit with listeners, and in January 2017, the show was extended to four hours. In January 2019, The Coventry Culture Show also aired on Sunday morning in addition to its traditional Saturday slot. Presenter Neil Wilkes announced via social media that he had ended the radio show early, due to changes at the station, shortly after this it was publicly announced that Touch FM would cease broadcasting. Station rebrand and merger In September 2019, Quidem announced it had entered a brand licensing agreement with Global, citing financial losses. Two months later, following permission from regulator, Ofcom to change the station's format, it was confirmed Touch FM (Coventry) would merge with its Quidem-owned sister stations and launch as Capital Mid-Counties on 2 December 2019. Local output for the Mid-Counties region consists of a three-hour regional Drivetime show on weekdays, alongside localised news bulletins, traffic updates and advertising for Coventry and Warwickshire. Touch FM ceased broadcasting at 7pm on Friday 29 November 2019. See also Touch Radio (Stratford-upon-Avon) Touch Radio (Warwick) Touch Radio (Burton, Lichfield and Tamworth) 107.1 Rugby FM Banbury Sound References External links Official website Live Internet Feed Defunct radio stations in the United Kingdom Touch Coventry Radio stations established in 1990