5 January 2004

London Stock Exchange

Old Broad Street

London

EC2N 1HP

Dear Sirs

We received notification on the 5 January 2004 that FMR Corporation and its
direct and indirect subsidiaries, and Fidelity International Limited and its
direct and indirect subsidiaries are interested in 9,610,587 ordinary shares in
Capital Radio plc, representing 11.58% of the ordinary shares in issue.

Yours faithfully

Nathalie Schwarz

Company Secretary



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