Absolute Radio
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For the relaunched Virgin Radio UK station, see Virgin Radio UK.
Absolute Radio is a British digital radio station owned and operated by Bauer Media Audio UK as part of the Absolute Radio Network. It broadcasts nationally across the UK via digital audio broadcasting.
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Broadcast area | United Kingdom |
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Programming | |
Format | Modern AC |
Network | Absolute Radio Network |
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Owner | Bauer Media Audio UK |
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Last air date | FM Frequencies 16 December 2018 (West Midlands) 17 May 2021 (London) AM Frequencies 20 January 2023 (National) |
Former names | Virgin Radio (1993–2008) |
Former frequencies | FM Frequencies 105.2 FM (West Midlands) 105.8 FM (London) AM Frequencies 1197 AM (National) 1215 AM (National) 1233 AM (National) 1242 AM (National) 1260 AM (Kent) |
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Webcast | Planet Radio(UK only) |
Website | absoluteradio |
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The station focuses on alternative and indie music[1] such as Red Hot Chili Peppers, Muse, U2, Oasis, Arctic Monkeys and the White Stripes.