Category Archives: Comedy

Dave Gorman on top down under

  Absolute Radio’s very own Dave Gorman has been nominated for the most prestigious award in Australian comedy – The ‘Barry’ (named after Dame Edna’s creator Barry Humphries) – at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival! Dave got his nod for his Powerpoint Presentation, which has been wowing audiences all over the UK – and received [...]

The Big Interview – Johnny Vaughan with Christian O’Connell

Yesterday morning, Johnny Vaughan joined Christian live on the Breakfast Show ahead of his new Absolute Radio show celebrating the Games this summer. With only 101 days to go until the Olympics – he was on fine form. Set to feature interviews with famous comedians, musicians, presenters and Olympians Johnny Vaughan’s show will reflect the [...]

Patter of tiny feet for Frank Skinner

It was a big weekend for Absolute Radio’s Frank Skinner. On the day he celebrated his 55th birthday, he also revealed to listeners of his Saturday morning show that he is set to become a father with long-term partner Cath. The comedian and award-winning radio presenter spoke in hushed tones as he cleared his throat and said, “I [...]

2011 – What a Year!

It’s been yet another action-packed year for the Absolute Radio team here at one Golden Square. Who could forget the launch of Absolute Radio 60s, with station friend Cliff Richard helping us snaffle more than a few column inches. We also launched yet another station to compliment our decade station strategy –  Absolute Radio 70s [...]

Absolute Radio Announces Technology Partner for InStream Advertising Service

Absolute Radio is set to partner with European start–up AdsWizz to provide the technology to power the radio station’s new InStream Ads Service which will see the station offer improved targeting to a logged-in listenership through ‘full view’ gender, demographic and active location based data. This groundbreaking service enhances the radio experience by merging opt-in [...]