Absolute Radio

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Absolute Radio, (previously known as Virgin Radio), is one of the UK's three Independent National Radio stations. The station rebranded to its current name at 7.45am on 29 September 2008. Originally called Virgin 1215, it was launched nationally on 1215 kHz (although some regional transmitters used other frequencies) at 12.15pm on 30 April 1993. The first song was a special version of the Steppenwolf song "Born to be Wild", recorded by Australian group INXS. Richard Branson and Russ Williams were the first voices to be heard, live from the Virgin Megastore in Manchester, with Richard Skinner the first voice back in the London studios. Some months later after the station launched, it also began broadcasting in stereo on satellite via Sky Television. This has continued with the switchover to digital broadcasting. Virgin Radio later acquired a local FM franchise for London, allowing it to broadcast on 105.8 FM in that area. This service launched on 10 April 1995 and initially carried regional programming for the London area, although this has now ceased. Ginger Media Group, SMG & Times Group The station was then sold to Ginger Media for around £85m, owned by Chris Evans, who was a mainstay on the station, presenting a breakfast show from 1997 until 2001. Evans sold Ginger Media to SMG plc (now STV Group plc) for £225 million GBP in March 2000 and was subsequently fired by his new employer in 2001 for failing to report into work for 5 consecutive days while reportedly partyin

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The Dave Gorman Podcast

Frank Skinner on Absolute Radio

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Ricky Gervais talks to Absolute Radio

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The Matt Berry Podcast

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Baddiel & Skinner's Absolute Radio Podcast

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Karl Pilkington talks to Absolute Radio

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Iain Lee on Absolute Radio

Geoff Lloyd's Hometime Show

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The Muse Podcast

The Frank Skinner Show

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Lee Mack on Absolute Radio

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Iain Lee interviews Charlie Brooker on Absolute Radio

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