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About Virgin Radio UK
Virgin Radio UK is a national music station known for big personalities and a mix of feel-good pop and rock. The Virgin Radio name has a long history in British broadcasting, and today the station is heard across the country on digital radio and online. On this page you can listen to Virgin Radio UK live online for free.
The return of a famous name
The original Virgin Radio launched in 1993 as Virgin 1215 on medium wave, founded by Richard Branson's Virgin Group. It became one of the best-known national commercial stations of the 1990s and 2000s before it was renamed Absolute Radio in 2008. The Virgin Radio name returned in March 2016, when Wireless, now part of News UK, relaunched it on national DAB digital radio. News UK also runs talkSPORT, talkRADIO and Times Radio.
What you will hear
Virgin Radio plays a mix of current hits and well-known songs from the last few decades, with pop, rock and indie favourites from artists such as Coldplay, Ed Sheeran, Dua Lipa, Kings of Leon, Harry Styles and Oasis. Its breakfast show has featured some of the biggest names in UK radio and is one of the station's main attractions, combining music with chat, celebrity guests and competitions. Through the day, the schedule keeps the music flowing with entertaining presenters, and the Virgin Radio family also includes spin-off stations dedicated to particular decades and moods.
How to listen to Virgin Radio UK
Virgin Radio UK is available on national DAB digital radio across much of the UK, on smart speakers and on the Virgin Radio app. The simplest way is to press play above, and the Virgin Radio live stream starts straight away on your phone, tablet or computer. If you are looking for the Virgin Radio schedule, it is published on the station's official website. If you like Virgin Radio, you may also enjoy Absolute Radio, Radio X, Heart UK, Capital London and Greatest Hits Radio, all on our site.
For great music and big-name presenters in one place, Virgin Radio UK is a lively choice.
- 100% free, no sign-up
- Live stream, 24 hours a day
- Listen from anywhere
- Works on phone and computer
How to listen to Virgin Radio UK 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
Virgin Radio UK plays right in your browser, with nothing to install.
Pop
Pop stations play today’s biggest hits and the songs climbing the UK charts, from the latest releases to modern classics.
Virgin Radio UK schedule
- Sam and Amy06:00–10:00
- Eddy Temple-Morris10:00–13:00On now
- Kate Lawler13:00–16:00
- Matt Richardson16:00–19:00
- Tim Cocker19:00–23:00
- Virgin Radio through the night23:00–00:00
Frequently asked questions
Press play at the top of this page to listen to Virgin Radio UK live for free. It is also on national DAB digital radio, smart speakers and the Virgin Radio app.
Virgin Radio UK is run by Wireless, part of News UK, which also owns talkSPORT, talkRADIO and Times Radio.
The Virgin Radio name returned on national DAB in March 2016. The original Virgin Radio ran from 1993 until it became Absolute Radio in 2008.
Virgin Radio plays a mix of pop, rock and indie hits, from current songs to favourites from recent decades.
Yes. You can listen to Virgin Radio UK live for free here on UK Radio Stations, 24 hours a day.
Yes. Virgin Radio UK 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 Virgin Radio UK 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 Pop, Dance, Rock station meanwhile. UK Radio Stations checks every stream automatically.