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At a time when radio stations are desperately trying to woo young listeners, it's good to know that those of a greater age still have somewhere to tune in to.<br>Indeed, it seems Boom Radio, which only went on air in February last year, is coaxing older listeners away from  Radio 2 - which is now seeking a more youthful following.<br>Boom Radio, a digital station, has seen a 29 per cent rise in over-50s tuning into its shows in the last six months, according to audience research body Rajar.<br>      (image:  )    Mature appeal: David Hamilton broadcasting from his shed. Boom Radio has seen a 29 per cent rise in over-50s tuning into its shows in the last six months<br>      (image:  )    Pete Murray returned to radio after 20 years aged 96 to host a show last Christmas.  Pictured: Pete Murray in his Radio 2 heyday<br>Radio 2 - which has traditionally had an older listenership - has seen a 5 per cent drop in numbers of the same group.<br>The new station was broadcast by veteran DJs from bedrooms and garden sheds.<br>Many of its presenters - which include David Hamilton, 83, Graham Dene, 73, Judi Spiers, 69, and Kid Jensen, 72 - came out of retirement.<br>Pete Murray returned to radio after 20 years aged 96 to host a show last Christmas and later this month Johnnie Walker, 77, will present a programme.<br>  RELATED ARTICLES                  Share this article Share          (image:  )    Veteran DJ Judi Spiers, 69, now presents for Boom Radio<br>In July Radio 2 axed 67-year-old Steve Wright's afternoon show in what is believed to be part of moves to cut the age of its presenters.<br>Boom Radio pulled in 336,000 weekly listeners in April to June 2022.<br>It was founded by radio veterans Phil Riley and David Lloyd and targets those born between 1946 and 1964 - Baby Boomers.<br>It was funded by friends and colleagues.<br>Mr Riley said: 'These results are beyond our wildest dreams.  Older music fans now feel they are not served by the BBC.'<br>A BBC spokesman said: 'Radio 2 remains committed to its multi-generational appeal and we're thrilled over 14.5million listeners are tuning in each week.'<br> adverts.addToArray({"pos":"inread_player"})Advertisement