Mike Cass: Last News

Graham Norton bid emotional farewell to his listeners, signing off on Sunday for the last time from his weekend show on Virgin Radio.

Virgin Radio’s spin-off station dedicated to the good old 1980s – Virgin Radio 80s Plus – this weekend launched a new weekly show which we will be hosted each month by a different 80s pop star.The first host of the new show is actor and vocalist Clare Grogan, who gets the gig as the lead singer of new wave outfit Altered Images. Once she’s done, it will be Matt Goss of Bros in the presenting chair, and then Carol Decker of T’Pau fame.

Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson has been announced as the new host of Virgin Radio’s drivetime show, replacing Steve Denyer. He will begin presenting the 4-7pm slot five days a week in the new year.“I can’t tell you how much I’m looking forward to getting started on Virgin Radio”, says Wilson.

Virgin Radio UK wants to thanks Scottish emergency services workers by hosting a gig at Glasgow's OVO Hydro - and you can register for free tickets.

BBC Radio 2.It was recently announced that the 57-year-old television star was leaving BBC Radio 2 after hosting the Saturday morning show for 10 years.The media personality said: "I am excited and a little surprised to be joining Virgin Radio UK in 2021. I was very content where I was but the opportunity to host shows across the weekend seemed too good to miss out on."Plus the energy and enthusiasm at Virgin Radio are infectious and I can't wait to get started! Did I mention the studios are very close to my house?"Virgin Radio UK's content director Mike Cass added: "Graham Norton is one of very few truly unique talents in broadcasting."He continued: "I'm delighted to be welcoming him to the Virgin Radio family in the new year.