Category Archives: Comedy

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 [...]

The World’s First Ever Crowd-Sourced Christmas Single

Cult comedy star and voice of Absolute Radio, Matt Berry – best known for playing idiots in award winning comedy shows such as ‘The I.T. Crowd’  – is set to release the world’s first ever crowd-sourced Christmas song in aid of Shelter, the housing and homelessness charity.  Matt has recorded a demo video of the track [...]

Frank Skinner to be broadcast across the Absolute Radio Network

From Saturday 1st October, Frank Skinner’s Sony Gold award winning radio show will be heard across the Absolute Radio Network, every Saturday morning – on Absolute 80s, Absolute Radio 90s, Absolute Radio 00s and Absolute Classic Rock. On our network of digital family of stations, the show will be time-shifted slightly and will run from [...]