What did Absolute Radio used to be called?

Virgin Radio
On 1 September 2008 it was announced that Virgin Radio would be rebranded as Absolute Radio at the end of the month (28 September).

Who hosts the No Repeat Guarantee on Absolute Radio every weekday from 10am to 1pm?

Instead of being bludgeoned by tracks on a loop, you’re hemmed in as you listen by repeated jingles about no repeats. This branding extends to the names of shows between breakfast and drivetime. Two presenters – Russ Williams, 10am-1pm, and Nick Jackson, 1-5pm, even lose their surnames.

Does Absolute Radio still exist?

A: Absolute Radio is still available on FM for now, so there are no immediate changes. If you’d like to explore other options to listen to us in your car, you can download the Absolute Radio app on your phone and connect to us via Bluetooth or USB connector.

What was Greatest Hits Radio before?

Overview. The network launched on 5 January 2015 as the “Bauer City 2 Network”, and rebranded on 7 January 2019 due to the success of Radio City 2 in Liverpool on FM.

Where Has Absolute Radio moved?

By Chris Cooke | Published on Friday 26 March 2021 Bauer Media has got permission from regulator OfCom to switch the London-based FM frequency currently occupied by Absolute Radio to Greatest Hits Radio. It will give the media group’s ever-expanding classic pop station an FM presence in the capital.

Who is Matt Dyson?

Matt Dyson joined Absolute Radio towards the end of 2015 as a breakfast newsreader and presenter of his own Saturday afternoon show. He escaped the early alarms for a while to join his old mate Dave Berry on Hometime, but is now DELIGHTED to be getting up early again for The Dave Berry Breakfast Show…

How old is Leona Graham?

51 years (January 18, 1971)Leona Graham / Age

How many listeners does Dave Berry have?

The main Absolute Radio station has 2.58m listeners, including 2.15m for Dave Berry at breakfast. The combined Absolute Radio Network has 5.19m listeners.

Is Jason Manford still on Absolute Radio?

Jason Manford, one of the UK’s most loved comedians, is on Absolute Radio every Sunday from 8am. If that sounds a bit early on a Sunday for you, then catch the best bits of Jason’s show on this handy podcast.

What happened to Absolute 80s?

On 14 May 2010, Absolute 80s began broadcasting in mono at 64kbps on Digital One national DAB digital radio. On 29 February 2016, the station switched to the newly launched Sound Digital multiplex (an “upgrade” to 80kbps in mono) although it continued to broadcast on Digital One until the end of April 2016.

What was number 1 on Greatest Hits Radio?

In the Queen’s Jubilee year, Queen’s ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ has been voted No. 1 on Greatest Hits Radio’s annual listener led countdown of the greatest songs of the 70s, 80s and 90s.

What replaced Greatest Hits Radio?

Greatest Hits Radio (National) On 7 January 2019, Greatest Hits Radio replaced the Bauer City 2 branding due to the success of Radio City 2 in Liverpool.

Is Absolute Radio Now Greatest Hits Radio?

Greatest Hits Radio has replaced Absolute Radio on 105.8 FM in London. The format flip and name change were approved by Ofcom earlier this year and will see Simon Ross on Breakfast across the capital city, Mark Goodier on mid-mornings, Debbie Mac in the afternoon and Simon Mayo on Drive.

What happened to Absolute 70s radio?

The irony of fate, the broadcast is distributed only on the digital ways, there is no analogue availabilty for the voice of a digital-proof age of music. Absolute 70s Radio is in the ownership of Bauer Radio Ltd., and member of the Planet Radio station group.

Where can I listen to 70s music?

About Absolute 70s Listen to the internet radio of Absolute 70s live, which started in 2011 as sister station of Absolute Radio. Offers almost the oldest music in the decade orientated sisterhood, as compiles its playlist from the 70s mainly from pop, rock, soul and disco genres.

What is Hometime on Absolute Radio?

Absolute Radio’s Hometime show is to be shared across the other Absolute-branded stations, with 7 separate playlists. The programme, presented by Andy Bush and Richie Firth for the last year, will air on Absolute’s decades stations – 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and 00s – as well as Absolute Classic Rock and the main station.

Who is performing at the People’s Choice Awards?

Blake Shelton and Christina Aguilera are also set to perform on the People’s Choice Awards, which will be hosted by Kenan Thompson. The show will air simultaneously on NBC and E! for the first time, after airing only on E! the last three years. From 1975-2017, the show aired on CBS. Awards will be presented in 40 competitive categories.