Absolute Radio

Absolute Radio is a British independent national radio station owned and operated by Bauer as part of the Absolute Radio Network. It broadcasts nationally across the UK via digital audio broadcasting and was on 1215 kHz MW until the closure of medium wave transmissions on 20 January 2023.

Absolute Radio
Broadcast areaUnited Kingdom
Frequencies
Programming
FormatModern AC
NetworkAbsolute Radio Network
Ownership
OwnerBauer Media Audio UK
History
First air date
  • 30 April 1993 (1993-04-30) (as Virgin 1215)
  • 29 September 2008 (as Absolute Radio)
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)
Links
WebcastPlanet Radio(UK only)
Websiteabsoluteradio.co.uk

The station focuses on rock and indie music such as Red Hot Chili Peppers, Muse, U2, Oasis, Arctic Monkeys and the White Stripes.

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