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Frank Skinner announces departure from Absolute Radio

Frank Skinner is to leave Absolute Radio after being with the station for 15 years. Frank made the announcement on his Saturday morning show today, saying his contract hasn’t been renewed.

Publication date: 23.03.2024

New group music director role for Robert D’Ovidio at Bauer

Robert D’Ovidio has been appointed as Director (Music) Broadcast, On-Demand and Premium for Bauer Media.

Publication date: 22.02.2024

John Thomson to host series on drumming at Absolute Radio

Actor, comedian and drummer John Thomson is joining Absolute Radio for a series of festive specials called 12 Drummers Drumming.

Publication date: 11.12.2023

Absolute Radio’s Matt Forde to take time off after tumour diagnosis

Matt Forde is taking time off from Absolute Radio to undergo surgery for a spine tumour.

Publication date: 10.10.2023

Absolute Radio listeners vote Sam Fender song best of last 15 years

To celebrate Absolute Radio’s 15th birthday this month, the station asked its listeners to have their say and vote for their favourite song of the past 15 years.

Publication date: 29.09.2023

Final line-up for Radiocentre’s Tuning In 2023 conference confirmed

The final schedule of speakers has been announced for Radiocentre’s Tuning In 2023 conference in addition to guests from Bauer and Global.

Publication date: 21.09.2023

Frank Skinner returns to host Absolute Radio Live

Absolute Radio Live is back for another year at the London Palladium with Frank Skinner as host.

Publication date: 13.09.2023

Frank Skinner and Myleene Klass amongst new speakers at Tuning In event

Radiocentre has announced new headliners for Tuning In at Picturehouse Central in London on 26th September. Joining Dave Berry and Miranda Sawyer on stage to celebrate 15 years of Absolute Radio will be comedian and Absolute presenter Frank Skinner.

Publication date: 08.09.2023

Absolute Radio to crown the Greatest Song of the last 15 years

The greatest song from the last 15 years will be decided by Absolute Radio listeners to celebrate the station’s 15th birthday. Ben Burrell will be counting down the list with the ultimate winner announced on the afternoon of the station’s birthday, Friday 29th September.

Publication date: 05.09.2023

Absolute Radio to host intimate James gig at O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire

Legendary Manchester band James will perform an intimate gig at the O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire hosted by Absolute Radio.

Publication date: 05.09.2023