Humbug Radio wasn’t just another station — it was the voice of Haringey, broadcasting with personality, humour, and heart. From the leafy heights of Muswell Hill to the vibrant streets of Tottenham, we were hoping to build a proper community — one broadcast at a time. But as it turned out, the funding we needed simply wasn’t available, and now we’re gone.

This was radio made by locals, for locals. Our presenters weren’t anonymous voices — they were actors, comedians, writers and educators who live in and know Haringey inside out. They brought you curated music, snappy banter, and a healthy dose of irreverence, all with a deep love for the borough we call home.

With a mix of classic pop, funk, disco, soul and more, plus local news, cinema listings, events, and support for neighbourhood businesses, Humbug Radio could have been as much a part of Haringey as Ally Pally or Green Lanes.

Our line-up was packed with talent, including Jeremy Swift, Emmy-nominated star of Ted Lasso, Simon Lipson from Dead Ringers, Brian Luff, veteran podcaster and author, Maureen McKarkiel, presenter and editor for arts and community news, Misha Mansoor, columnist and stand-up comedian, Rick Kieswetter, American stand-up and actor with a sharp north London edge, John Dredge, surreal sketch writer and station mainstay, Keith Wickham, the voice of the Fat Controller and a thousand others. 

So grab a cuppa (or something stronger), and drink a toast to what was almost the best little rado station in London.

Humbug Radio. Proudly local. Brilliantly different. Always on your wavelength. Gone.