Capital Radio, owner of Southern FM, releases interim results this week.

Investors will be looking for indications Johnny Vaughan has managed to fill the shoes of Chris Tarrant, who left Capital's breakfast show last month.

Audience figures released earlier this month showed Tarrant attracted above-average listener figures towards the end.

The same figures showed Portslade-based Southern had gained 29,000 listeners, retaining its position as Sussex's most popular listen.

The results will be released on Thursday. City analysts are forecasting pre-tax profits of £11.5 million.

Tuesday May 18, 2004