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About Absolute Radio
Absolute Radio is a national station for real music: rock and indie anthems, classic guitar songs and great new releases, presented by funny and knowledgeable DJs. It is one of the best-known music brands in British radio, and on this page you can listen to Absolute Radio live online for free.
From Virgin 1215 to Absolute
Absolute Radio's story begins with Virgin 1215, which launched on 30 April 1993 as a national rock and pop station on medium wave and later added 105.8 FM in London. On 29 September 2008, the station was relaunched as Absolute Radio. It became part of Bauer in 2013, and today Absolute is part of Bauer Media Audio UK, alongside Magic, KISS, Greatest Hits Radio and Hits Radio, with its stations available on the Rayo app. In 2021 its London FM frequency moved to Greatest Hits Radio, and on 19 January 2023 Absolute ended its AM broadcasts, almost thirty years after they began. Today it is a digital station, available on DAB and online.
What you will hear
Absolute Radio plays music from bands and artists such as Oasis, The Killers, Arctic Monkeys, Foo Fighters, Coldplay, Blur, Kings of Leon, Queen and Stereophonics, mixing classic tracks with new music that fits its guitar-led sound. Its breakfast show is known for comedy and entertaining conversation, and the station has a long tradition of live sessions and music features. The Absolute family also includes decade stations such as Absolute 80s and Absolute 90s, plus Absolute Classic Rock, giving fans plenty of choice.
How to listen to Absolute Radio
Absolute Radio is available on national DAB digital radio, smart speakers, digital TV and the Rayo app. The easiest way is to press play above, and the Absolute Radio live stream starts straight away on your phone, tablet or computer. If you love rock and indie, you may also enjoy Radio X, Virgin Radio UK, Rock Radio UK and BBC 6 Music, all available on our site.
For real music, great guitar songs and presenters with a sense of humour, Absolute Radio is a station that rocks.
- 100% free, no sign-up
- Live stream, 24 hours a day
- Listen from anywhere
- Works on phone and computer
How to listen to Absolute Radio live
In 3 simple steps, with nothing to install.
- 01Press play
Click the "Listen live" button at the top of this page.
- 02Wait a moment
The live stream starts loading within a few seconds.
- 03Enjoy
Absolute Radio plays right in your browser, with nothing to install.
Absolute Radio schedule
- The Night Shift - With Jay Lawrence00:00–04:00
- Early Breakfast - With Jay Lawrence04:00–06:00
- The Dave Berry Breakfast Show - With Dave Berry, Emma Jones, Glenn Moore & Matt Dyson06:00–10:00
- The No Repeat Guarantee - With Leona Graham10:00–13:00On now
- The No Repeat Guarantee - With Ben Burrell13:00–16:00
- Hometime with Bush & Richie - With Andy Bush & Richie Firth16:00–19:00
- Danielle Perry - With Danielle Perry19:00–22:00
- Pete Donaldson - With Pete Donaldson22:00–00:00
Frequently asked questions
Press play at the top of this page to listen to Absolute Radio live for free. It is also on national DAB, smart speakers and the Rayo app.
No. Absolute Radio ended its AM broadcasts in January 2023, and its London FM frequency moved to Greatest Hits Radio in 2021. It is now a digital station.
Absolute Radio was Virgin 1215 (later Virgin Radio) from 1993 until it was relaunched as Absolute Radio on 29 September 2008.
Absolute Radio is part of Bauer Media Audio UK, which also runs Magic, KISS and Greatest Hits Radio.
Yes. You can listen to Absolute Radio live for free here on UK Radio Stations, 24 hours a day.
Yes. Absolute Radio plays in your phone’s browser on Android or iPhone — there is no app to install. Just open this page and press play.
Yes. Connect your phone to the car stereo by Bluetooth or cable, open Absolute Radio here on UK Radio Stations and enjoy the live stream on the road.
If the stream does not load, wait a few seconds and press play again — some streams take a moment to connect. You can also refresh the page or try another Adult Contemporary, Pop station meanwhile. UK Radio Stations checks every stream automatically.