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4 Oct 2023, 10:02

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Wednesday 4th October 2023

National treasure Lenny Henry flipped through his new children’s book, The Boy With Wings: Clash of the Superkids, after nine.

Catchup on this show here or on the Virgin Radio app!

Tuesday 3rd October 2023

Actual Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger tells us all about her role as Norma Desmond in Sunset Boulevard, playing now until the 6th January at London’s Savoy Theatre, after nine.

Catchup on this show here or on the Virgin Radio app!

Monday 2nd October 2023

After 8, Talk TV’s Mike Graham updates us about the station’s new line up.

Song writing supremo Bernie Taupin will be waxing lyrical about his new memoir, Scattershot: Life, Music, Elton and Me, after nine.

Catchup on this show here or on the Virgin Radio app!

Friday 29th September 2023

Rockstar restorer Jay Blades will be drilling into the wisdom from his book, Life Lessons: Wisdom and Wit from Life's Ups and Downs, out this Thursday.

The side-splittingly funny Matt Lucas joins us for a festive flip through his new book, The Boy Who Slept Through Christmas, out on the 10th October. 

And, the brilliant Beverley Knight will have us enthralled as she sings live from this studio at the Top of the Tower!

Catchup on this show here or on the Virgin Radio app!

Thursday 28th September 2023

talkSPORT’s very own Ally McCoist joins us live from The Ryder Cup in Rome, which tees off on Friday.

Fab physician Gabor Maté will take us through his book The Myth Of Normal, as well as his live speaking dates.

Catchup on this show here or on the Virgin Radio app!

Wednesday 27th September 2023

Triathlete and screenwriter of All Quiet on the Western Front, Lesley Patterson will be popping by.

Tuesday 26th September 2023

Wondrous wordsmith Susie Dent will be Counting Down the days until the release of her new book, Interesting Stories about Curious Words: From Stealing Thunder to Red Herrings, out this Thursday.

Monday 25th September 2023

Primatologist, Professor Ben Garrod had us roaring for more of his Ultimate Dinosaurs Tour, which began on Saturday evening in Tunbridge Wells.

Friday 22nd September 2023

Scissor Sisters star Jake Shears will feel like dancing as he spills the beans on playing Emcee in the West End’s Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club.

Thursday 21st September 2023

Awesome actor Matt Smith will be filling us in on his starring role in An Enemy of the People at London’s Duke of York’s Theatre.

Formidable foodie, chef and podcaster Angela Hartnett will be dining out on the latest series of her brilliant podcast Dish (Series 4), with Nick Grimshaw.

Wednesday 20th September 2023

Northern Ireland’s finest Patrick Kielty will be giving us the lowdown on his legendary new gig as the host of the Late Late Show on RTE channel.

Tuesday 19th September 2023

Top doc Chris Van Tulleken skimmed the fat on his book Ultra-Processed People: Why Do We All Eat Stuff That Isn’t Food… and Why Can’t We Stop?, out now

Monday 18th September 2023

Join Chris, Vassos, Rachel and Sinead for the best radio to light up your Monday morning!

Friday 15th September 2023

Great British Bake Off winner Nadiya Hussain returns with mouth watering recipes from her new book Nadiyah’s Simple Spices.

Thursday 14th September 2023

Fashion stylist and presenter Trinny Woodal chatted about life in the industry with her tell-all memoir Fearless.

Wednesday 13th September 2023

The legendary Aussie actor Alan Fletcher talked all things Neighbours and its eagerly awaited return to Prime Video.Michelin-starred chef Tom Kerridge made us hungry and thirsty with the publication of his new book Pub Kitchen

Tuesday 12th September 2023

One half of the Osman brothers, Richard Osman will have us gripped with news of his latest novel The Last Devil To Die.

Monday 11th September 2023

The supervet Professor Noel Fitzpatrick will be sharing stories from his life to stages across the country in his new Beyond The Supervet live show this October.

Friday 8th September 2023

Comedian Jason Byrne will give us the giggles with news of his Ironic Bionic Man Tour, kicking off in Norwich on 15th September.

Thursday 7th September 2023

Super Scottish legends Jim Kerr and Charlie Burchill from Simple Minds lifted the lid on their Global Tour 2024.

Wednesday 6th September 2023

British acting superstar Damian Lewis brought his musical talents with the release of his debut album Mission Creep and upcoming tour.

Tuesday 5th September 2023

Virgin Radio’s very own Nick Grimshaw told us about the paperback release of his memoir Soft Lad and the return of our favourite foodie podcast Dish!

Scotland’s finest Deacon Blue announced their Greatest Hits album All the Old 45s and box set You Can Have It All, both out now. 

Monday 4th September 2023

Loveable comedian Ben Miller told us about his latest children’s novel Once Upon A Legend, out now.

Wednesday 30th August 2023

Entrepreneur and podcaster Steven Bartlett turns the pages of his new book, The Diary of a CEO: The 33 Laws of Business and Life, which hits shelves this Thursday (31st August)

Tuesday 22nd August 2023

McLaren F1’s Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri & Zak Brown took a pit stop ahead of this year’s CarFest and this weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix.

Monday 21st August 2023

RICKY WILSON JUMPS IN FOR CHRIS AND THE TEAM FOR 2 WEEKS WHILST THEY ARE ON HOLIDAY

Friday 18th August 2023

Awesome Aussie Jason Donovan will be sharing details of the Summer Nights he’s spending as Teen Angel in Grease. 

Thursday 17th August 2023

Chef and Bake Off star Chetna Makan gets our taste buds tingling with her new book Chetna’s Indian Feasts, out on Thursday.

Wednesday 16th August 2023

Award-winning comedian, chart topping podcaster and Great British Menu judge, Ed Gamble lifted the lid on his biggest ever national stand-up tour, Hot Diggity Dog.

Tuesday 15th August 2023

Telly legend Linda Robson told all about Loose Women Live - the show’s first ever live tour.

Monday 14th August 2023

The super Sara Pascoe gives us the lowdown on her debut novel Weirdo, her Weirdo’s Book Club podcast, and her book tour.

Friday 11th August 2023

Punk-pop legends Busted brought us news of their upcoming Virgin Radio UK Sunset Sessions and their new Greatest Hits 2.0 album.

Thursday 10th August 2023

We revealed tennis legend and broadcaster Annabel Croft as the 14th contestant on this year’s Strictly Come Dancing!

Wednesday 9th August 2023

Big time boxing promoter Eddie Hearne will bring us all the latest news ahead of Anthony Joshua’s fight against Robert Helenius on Saturday 12th August.

Tuesday 8th August 2023

Food photographer and baking blogger Jane Dunn shares recipes from her new book Jane’s Patisserie Everyday, out now.

Monday 7th August 2023

The original masked singer, Slipknot’s Corey Taylor talked us through his latest solo album CMF2, released on Friday 15th September.

TOM ALLEN IN FOR CHRIS ON THE BREAKFAST SHOW WITH CINCH!

Friday 4th August 2023

Mother of meteorology Carol Kirkwood gives us the lowdown on her latest novel Secrets of the Villa Amore.

Thursday 3rd August 2023

The always charming Tom Allen sits in for Chris, chats to all the biggest guests and plays you the best music!

Wednesday 2nd August 2023

Writing-directing duo Ian Hallard and Mark Gatiss pull back the curtain on their new comedy musical The Way Old Friends Do.

Tuesday 1st August 2023

Legendary presenter and Sunday Times bestselling author Anita Rani spills the beans on her debut novel Baby Does A Runner, out now.

Monday 31st July 2023

The marvellous Matt Chorley gets our tummies rumbling ahead of his food week on Times Radio.

Awesome author Yomi Adegoke flips through her debut novel The List, out now.

Friday 28th July 2023

And everybody’s other favourite comedian Jason Manford brings news of his summer shenanigans Perform in the Park, The Wizard of Oz, and podcast Best Men.

Thursday 27th July 2023

Welsh actor Sian Gibson spilled the beans on the new BBC Comedy, The Power of Parker, which starts this Friday 28th July.

Brilliant best-selling author Emma Gannon walked us through her insightful new book The Success Myth, out now.

Wednesday 26th July 2023

Awesome adventurer Simon Reeve will give us a spoiler on what we can expect on his latest talking tour To The Ends of the Earth.

Tuesday 25th July 2023

Awesome actor and writer Sian Gibson’s new 6-episode comedy series, The Power of Parker, begins this Friday 28th July on BBC One at 9:30pm and will be available in full on BBC iPlayer.

Sunday Times bestselling author Emma Gannon’s latest book, The Success Myth, is out now.

Monday 24th July 2023

Chatting to Tom is the Legendary Irish actor Pauline McLynn, who's play, Dr Semmelweis continues until Saturday 7th October at London’s Harold Pinter Theatre.

Friday 21st July 2023

Chris and the gang are joined by Romesh Ranganathan! His first children’s book: Lil’ Muffin Drops The Mic is out now. 

Thursday 20th July 2023

Endurance athlete Sean Conway joined us on the 102nd day of his ‘Iron 102’ challenge: 102 full triathlons in 102 days.

Indie rock superstar Miles Kane graced our presence on the Stool of Rock to play his new single The Wonder.

The boys from SORTED Food had our mouths watering as we taste tested some of ASDA’s finest foods!

Wednesday 19th July 2023

The Chris Evans Breakfast Show with cinch. The show you know and love! 

Tuesday 18th July 2023

Wales’ finest comedy actor Rob Brydon shared showbiz stories from his celebrity podcast Brydon &, available from wherever you get yours!

Monday 17th July 2023

The Lunar loving Kirsty Gallagher gave us her moon musings and tell us what’s in store for her.

Actor Aidan Turner gave us game, set and match updates on his new tennis-themed TV drama Fifteen Love available to watch on Prime Video from Friday 21st July.

Friday 14th July 2023

Spanish sensation José Pizaro delighted us with treats from his book Andalusia: Recipes from Seville and Beyond, available now.

Thursday 13th July 2023

The incredible 80s band ABC performed a very special *Stool of Rock* session

Podcast genius and top physician Dr Peter Attia leafed through his brilliant new book Outlive: The Science & Art of Longevity, out now.

Wednesday 12th July 2023

Australian author and palliative carer Bronnie Ware walked us through her poignant book The Top Five Regrets of Dying, out now.

Tuesday 11th July 2023

What else would you do in the morning aside from listening to Virgin team of Chris, Vassos and Rachel on the radio?!

Monday 10th July 2023

Join the Chris Evans Breakfast show with Cinch for the best laughs chats and music on the radio!

Friday 7th July 2023

The Duke Of Richmond lifts the lid on this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed.

Journalist and writer Caitlin Moran tells us all about her new book What About Men?, out now.

Actress Hayley Atwell will have all the action ahead of the release of Mission Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part 1, in cinemas from Monday 10th July.

Thursday 6th July 2023

Drive To Survive’s very own David Croft gave us the low down on the British GP at Silverstone.

Queens of cricket and Cinch’s very own Heather Knight & Kate Cross talked all things Women’s Ashes.

Wednesday 5th July 2023

Incredible actress and now author Ruth Jones shared the story behind her new novel Love Untold, out now.

Tuesday 4th July 2023

Jolly journalist and author Dawn O’Porter brought the funny with the paperback edition of her book The Cat Lady, out Thursday 6th July.

Monday 3rd July 2023

Psychiatric specialist Dr Anders Hansen imparted wisdom from his 2 books The Happiness Cure and The Attention Fix, both out now.

Friday 30th June 2023

Married couple Hillary and Michael Whitehall’s podcast The Wittering Whitehalls is available weekly from all podcast platforms. New episodes are released every Monday, with a bonus episode out every Thursday.

Thursday 29th June 2023

Queen of Country Dolly Parton talked us through her upcoming new album Rockstar, released on 17th November.

Wednesday 28th June 2023

Presenter Jenny Powell gave her thoughts on Graham Norton being announced to host the Wheel of Fortune reboot on ITV.

Professional footballer Beth Mead leafed through her new book Roar: A Guide to Dreaming Big and Playing the Sport You Love, out now.

Tuesday 27th June 2023

Moon guru Kirsty Gallagher provided insight into the current lunar cycle.

The incredible Beverley Knight graced us with news of her latest single Last One On My Mind.

Monday 26th June 2023

F1 commentator David ‘Crofty’ Croft popped on the phone with his thoughts on Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney joining the group buying into Alpine F1.

Friday 23rd June 2023

Music man Tom Grennan performs live at the top of the tower including songs from his new third album, What Ifs and Maybes, out now!

Thursday 22nd June 2023

England cricketers Ollie Pope and Zak Crawley popped by off the back of the first Ashes test at Edgbaston.

Singer-songwriter Jack Johnson was on the Stool of Rock live in the studio!

Wednesday 21st June 2023

‘Never Gonna Give You Up’ singer, Rick Astley swung by to talk about new single Dippin’ My Feet out 28th June.

Tuesday 20th June 2023

Scientist Dr James Kinross imparted wisdom on the way we eat with his new book Dark Matter: The New Science of the Microbiome, out now.

Monday 19th June 2023

The show you know and love! Join Chris and the gang for the best music, chats and jokes to lift and start your day!

Friday 16th June 2023

The motoring legend Richard Hammond’s fast and furious new programme The Grand Tour: Eurocrash launches on Prime Video today.

Thursday 15th June 2023

The one and only Rod Stewart drummed up the excitement ahead of this weekend’s final Dine and Disco… with Rod Stewart.

Wednesday 14th June 2023

Psychologist Thomas Curran will be sharing wisdom from his new book The Perfection Trap: The Power Of Good Enough In A World That Always Wants More.

Tuesday 13th June 2023

Legendary Lioness turned broadcaster Alex Scott shared her story and life lessons in her book How (Not) To Be Strong, out now.

Monday 12th June 2023

Hilarious Glaswegian comedian Kevin Bridges walked us through his debut novel The Black Dog, out now in paperback.

Friday 9th June 2023

Presenter, and property expert Sarah Beeny’s talks about her new programme, Sarah Beeny vs. Cancer airs on Monday 12th June at 9pm on Channel 4.

Her 20-part series, Sarah Beeny’s New Country Lives, is on at 5pm every weekday on Channel 4. 

The marvellous Matt Tebbutt’s programme Saturday Kitchen is on BBC One at 10am every Saturday.

Matt will also be cooking up a storm for the FoodFest at CarFest this summer from Thursday 25th-Sunday 27th August. Tickets are available via: carfest.org

The one and only McFly played live from the top of the tower! There seventh album, Power To Play, is out today!

The band’s 17-date UK tour begins in Bristol on 23rd October, with tickets available now at www.mcfly.com

They are playing at this year’s CarFest, on Friday 25th August. Tickets are available via: carfest.org

Thursday 8th June 2023

Force for good, Judy Murray will be sharing the love with her debut book The Wild Card, published on Thursday 8th June.

The one and only Russell Brand popped in for a chat with Chris and the gang…

Wednesday 7th June 2023

The legendary actress Sheila Hancock walked us through her life as a daughter, a sister, a mother, a widow, an actor, a friend in new book Old Rage, out now.

Tuesday 6th June 2023

Sparkly popstar Sophie Ellis-Bextor shared the story behind her new album Hana, out now.

Monday 5th June 2023

Chris and the gang are back, back, back!

Friday 2nd June 2023

Presenter, and property expert Sarah Beeny updates us with her life with new Channel 4 documentary Sarah Beeny vs. Cancer & Sarah Beeny’s New Country Lives.

Plus, the one and only McFly will be playing live at the Top of the Tower!

Thursday 1st June 2023

Force for good, Judy Murray will be sharing the love with her autobiography The Wild Card, published on Thursday 8th June.

Wednesday 31st May 2023

Nick chatted to Hollywood actor and 30 Seconds To Mars frontman Jared Leto, who played us the band’s latest single Stuck.

Tuesday 30th May 2023

Parents of Jack Whitehall, Hilary & Michael Whitehall share the wit, wisdom and knowledge of their podcast, The Wittering Whitehalls.

Monday 29th May 2023

THIS WEEK NICK GRIMSHAW PRESENTS THE CHRIS EVENS BREAKFAST SHOW WITH CINCH!

Bestselling author DJ Fat Tony walked us through his colourful upbringing with his book, I Don’t Take Requests, out now in paperback.

Friday 26th May 2023

Brilliant broadcaster Nick Grimshaw joins Chris and the team today as he makes his return to radio, covering this very Breakfast Show next week!

Tune in from 6:30am on Monday morning via your DAB digital radio, on the Virgin Radio UK app, on your smart speaker and at virginradio.co.uk

Thursday 25th May 2023

A man with one of the world’s most difficult jobs, Scott Walker popped by with his new book, Order Out of Chaos: A Kidnap Negotiator's Guide to Influence and Persuasion.

Wednesday 24th May 2023

Join Chris and the team on the breakfast show for the best laughs and music on air!

Tuesday 23rd May 2023

Tipple-loving trio Helena Nicklin, Aidy Smith & Eddy Temple Morris popped the lid on their new show The Three Drinkers in Cognac, which is available now on Prime Video.

Monday 22nd May 2023

RICKY WILSON IN FOR CHRIS TODAY ON THE BREAKFAST SHOW WITH CINCH!

The heroic heroine Louise Minchin flies the flag for brilliant women with her new book Fearless: Adventures with Extraordinary Women, published on Thursday 25th May.

Friday 19th May 2023

Legendary actors Ian McKellen & Roger Allam have news of treading the boards in new play, Frank & Percy.The spectacular Space Man himself, Sam Ryder, will be showcasing music new and old live from the top of the tower

Thursday 18th May 2023

Super-chef and Marlow’s own Tom Kerridge joined us on the phone to talk about the Meals From Marlow charity cricket match at Pub in the Park!

Wednesday 17th May 2023

BAFTA award-winning broadcasters and vocal coaches Carrie and David Grant shared wisdom from their new book A Very Modern Family, out now.

Tuesday 16th May 2023

The brilliantly funny David Baddiel will fill our imaginations with news of his latest children’s book Only Children: Three Hilarious Short Stories, out now.

Monday 15th May 2023

The new Queen of Country, Morgan Wade returned to perform live on our Stool of Rock.

Friday 12th May 2023

Executive Director of Wrexham AFC Humphrey Ker told us all about playing for Egg United in Alex Horne’s Comedy Football Trophy tomorrow.

The oh-so sophisticated Mark Strong had us spooked with his latest role in the new murder mystery film Dead Shot, released today.

Thursday 11th May 2023

Our very own Graham Norton had the latest from Eurovision ahead of Saturday’s Final in Liverpool from 8pm on BBC One.

Comedy podcasting power couple Rosie & Chris Ramsay gave us the giggles with the latest from the second series of their brilliant TV show The Chris & Rosie Ramsay Show on BBC One.

Snooker legend Ronnie O’Sullivan broke off with stories from his sporting career in new book Unbreakable..

Wednesday 10th May 2023

The seriously silly Stephen Mulhern brought the sparkle with his second children’s book Max Magic: The Greatest Show on Earth, out Thursday, May 11th.

Presenter and wife of Rio Ferdinand, Kate Ferdinand shared wisdom from new book How To Build A Family, published on 11th May.

Tuesday 9th May 2023

Chris and the gang returned, and chatted to the brilliant British actor Will Poulter, who stars in the third and final instalment of mega-Marvel-movie franchise Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, which is out in cinemas now! Today!

Friday 5th May 2023

TOM ALLEN SITS IN FOR THE CHRIS EVANS BREAKFAST SHOW WITH CINCH!

The ever cool and funny Mo Gilligan will be bringing that Friday-feeling with news of the return of his Channel 4 hit The Lateish Show.

Thursday 4th May 2023

Superstar actor Tuppence Middleton had us gripped with her latest role treading the boards in The Motive and the Cue at London’s National Theatre until July 15.

Wednesday 3rd May 2023

Comedian Jack Whitehall will have us in stitches ahead of his return on stage in his new show Jack Whitehall: Settle Down, kicking off in Portsmouth on 23rd May till 16th May.

Tuesday 2nd May 2023

The Feeling’s frontman Dan Gillespie Sells will bring us news of the West End’s newest stage show Brokeback Mountain at London’s Soho Place from May 10-August 12.

Monday 1st May 2023

Tom Allen is in for the Chris Evans Breakfast show with Cinch!

Friday 28th April 2023

Ted Lasso legend Jason Sudekis had us gripped with excitement as we come towards the final episodes of the Apple TV+ hit show.

Top twins The Happy Pear were live from Dublin, spilling the beans on everything they’ll be getting up to at CarFest 2023.

Plus, the fantastic Freya Ridings and her 7 other band members performed live from the Top of the Tower on the day her new album Blood Orange was released!

Thursday 27th April 2023

Mysterious man Peter Andre shared stories from his new children’s book Super Space Kids, out now.

The British Red Cross’ educational manager Daffyd Beech brought us up to speed with First Aid.

Wednesday 26th April 2023

Broadcaster Melanie Sykes leafed through all the learnings of her new book Illuminated: Autism & All The Things I’ve Left Unsaid, published tomorrow (Thursday).

Tuesday 25th April 2023

The brilliant Ben Slack shares his plans for the 5th anniversary of his incredible charity The Swan Song Project.

Monday 24th April 2023

Chris Evans and Vassos just ran the London Marathon! Listen to the best laughs and music with the team!

Friday 21st April 2023

The beautiful and brilliant Bel Powley had news of her latest role in the Disney+ drama A Small Light.

Directing don Dexter Fletcher had us loved up with news of his new Apple TV+ rom-com Ghosted.

Event Director of the 2023 TCS London Marathon, Hugh Brasher shared words of wisdom ahead of Sunday’s marathon.

Thursday 20th April 2023

One Direction-er and now solo-superstar Niall Horan climbed down the stairway with news of his new single Heaven, out now.

Legendary Haas F1 team principal Guenther Steiner leafed through his new book Surviving To Drive, out now.

Wednesday 19th April 2023

The incredibly wise Robert Waldinger & Marc Schulz from Harvard University share eye-opening facts from their new book The Good Life (And How To Live It): Lessons from the World's Longest Study on Happiness

Tuesday 18th April 2023

Sir Lenny Henry shared the story of the Windrush scandal which is the topic of his upcoming one-man show August in England from 28th April to 10 June at London’s Bush Theatre.

Monday 17th April 2023

The super supportive Scott Mitchell will be resting his legs with us ahead of next weekend’s 2023 London Marathon.

Friday 14th April 2023

The Incredibly talented Tim Minchin popped by to give us all the details on the stage adaptation of Groundhog Day, to which he composed all the music and lyrics!

Thursday 13th April 2023

Times Radio’s very own Stig Abell shared stories from his debut detective fiction novel Death Under A Little Sky.

The brilliant polymath Ben Elton had us rocking out with news of the return of We Will Rock You.

Wednesday 12th April 2023

The legendary Larry Lamb stretched his sea legs in new BBC One show B&B By The Sea in Northern Ireland.Podcast extraordinaires Angela Hartnett and Nick Grimshaw have our mouths watering with the new series of Dish

Tuesday 11th April 2023 - CHRIS IS BACK!

The One Show’s Alex Jones told us about hosting The Reunion Hotel on BBC Two, where she reunites guests and shares their heart warming stories.

Monday 10th - TOM ALLEN IN FOR CHRIS

Ted Lasso’s finest Nick Mohammed brought word of his mammoth UK tour The Very Best & Worst of Mr Swallow.

Friday 7th April 2023

Listen to the best music and jokes with Tom Allen on the show!

Thursday 6th April 2023

The award winning Melanie Lynskey chatted about the mystery thriller Yellowjackets, with season two continuing tomorrow with episode 3 on Paramount +

Wednesday 5th April 2023

The right lovely Ross Kemp explores our oceans in Ross Kemp: Deep Sea Treasure Hunter, which begins on Monday 10th April at 9pm on Sky History.

Tuesday 4th April 2023

Poldark star Jack Farthing spills the beans on dark comedy drama Rain Dogs, which kicks off tomorrow night (Tuesday) at 10:40PM on BBC One.

Monday 3rd April 2023

THIS WEEK - Tom Allen on The Chris Evan Breakfast Show with Cinch!

Awesome actor Kiell Smith-Bynoe got us chuckling about series fifteen of Taskmaster, which continues on Thursday at 9PM on Channel 4.

Friday 31st March 2023

The outrageously tall Taskmaster Greg Davies is bringing all the laughs with his criminally funny BBC sitcom The Cleaner.

Oscar winner Sir Mark Rylance lifts the curtain on reprising the titular role in Dr Semmelweis, playing at the Harold Pinter Theatre from the 29th June.

Awesome Aussies DMAs play live at the Top of the Tower with tracks from their new album How Many Dreams?, out on today!

Thursday 30th March 2023

Chris, Vassos and Rachel are back in this morning, with some great radio for you to hear!

Wednesday 29th March 2023

Meditation master Deepak Chopra guides us through his latest book Living in the Light: Yoga for Self-Realisation, available now. 

Tuesday 28th March 2023

Join Chris and the team for another great show full of laughs and brilliant music!

Monday 27th March 2023

Acting royalty Charles Dance delved into new thriller Rabbit Hole, the first two episodes of which are available now on Paramount+.

Friday 24th March 2023

Join Chris, Rachel and Vassos as they wrap up the week with another stellar show!

Thursday 23rd March 2023

Comedian and presenter Rachel Parris shares stories from her book Advice From Strangers: Everything I Know From People I Don’t Know, out on Thursday in paperback.

Wednesday 22nd March 2023

The MD of Conde Nast, Albert Read flexed The Imagination Muscle, his brand new book, published Thursday 23rd March. 

Tuesday 21st March 2023

The founder of The Key Clinic, Sarah Warley imparted wisdom on what makes her company tick and how it helps children achieve their full potential.

Monday 20th March 2023

Welcome back to the best show for your early morning with Chris and the team!

Friday 17th March 2023

Joining Chris and the team this morning is John Simm.

Thursday 16th March 2023

Chris and the team chat to the one and only Paris Hilton who sets the record straight!

Wednesday 15th March 2023

Lunar-loving Kirsty Gallagher joined Chris and the team today!

Tuesday 14th March 2023

Son of the late Sir Terry and superstar pizza chef Mark Wogan gave the lowdown on cooking a pheasant.

Communication expert Thomas Erikson flicked through his brand new book Surrounded By Idiots: The Four Types of Human Behaviour, out now.

Monday 13th March 2023

Comedy great Frank Skinner turned the pages on his new literary show Skinner and Mina’s Literary Road Trip: Pope and Swift on Sky Arts from Tuesday 14th March at 8pm.

Friday 10th March 2023

Former flanker and England Captain Lawrence Dallaglio gave us the lowdown on exploring his heritage in his new Prime Video show, Live Italian.

Our very own Queen of lunchtimes on Virgin Radio UK, Jayne Middlemiss will be popping in ahead of her appearance on Celebrity Mastermind.

Thursday 9th March 2023

The unstoppable Eddie Izzard dished the details of her brand new one-woman show of Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations, at London’s Garrick Theatre.

Wednesday 8th March 2023

Aussie popstar Natalie Imbruglia shared news of her International Women’s Day special show here on Virgin Radio UK.

Scrubs star turned director Zach Braff brought us news of his brand new film starring Morgan Freeman and Florence Pugh, A Good Person, released on Friday 24th March.

Tuesday 7th March 2023

Incredible listener and owner of Talent Smiths recruitment agency, James Smith shared his remarkable personal and professional story. 

Monday 6th March 2023

The always suave Sanjeev Bhaskar lifted the lid on the new and 5th series of Unforgotten, which continues Mondays at 9pm on ITV.

Friday 3rd March 2023

Acting superstar Simon Pegg told us how the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) are continuing to help Ukrainian refugees living in Romania and how we can help - dec.org.uk

And everybody’s favourite Strictly judge Anton Du Beke gave us all the juice on his latest novel The Royal Show, published today.

Thursday 2nd March 2023

Registered nutritionist and executive coach Karina Antram turned the pages of her debut book, Fix Your Fatigue: 5 Steps to Regaining Your Energy which is out today.

Wednesday 1st March 2023

Chris, Vassos and Rachel are back in this morning, tune in to hear some prime time radio from your favourite hosts!

Tuesday 28th February 2023

Actor, producer and director Andy Serkis talks about his new film, Luther: The Fallen Sun, in selected cinemas now and available globally on Netflix from March 10th.

Catchup on this show here or on the Virgin Radio app!

Monday 27th February 2023

Back this Monday morning Chris and the gang are at it again giving you the best music and laughs!

Friday 24th February 2023

Chris and the gang are back at it again giving you the best music and laughs this morning!

Thursday 23rd February 2023

The very best of the British; director, writer, and fundraiser Richard Curtis will have news of London’s Comic Relief: Just For Laughs comedy festival, from 2nd-5th March

Wednesday 22nd February 2023

Chris and the gang are back with the best music and laughs for you this morning!

Tuesday 21st February 2023

Scissor Sisters’ mister Jake Shears graces us with his excellence playing us his brand new single, Too Much Music.

Monday 20th February 2023

Number 1 best selling author Vex King turns the pages of his latest book, Closer to Love.

Friday 17th February 2023

Colossal comedian Johnny Vegas will be revealing all about his beautiful Field of Dream glamping site at Melbourne Hall in Derby.

Bright British star Leila Farzad has us on the edge of our seats with her latest role in BBC One’s new thriller, Better.

Thursday 16th February 2023

Comedic acting legend Eugene Levy turns to travel with his new Apple TV+ show The Reluctant Traveller, available to watch from Friday 24th February.

Wednesday 15th February 2023

Actress’ Kathryn Newton & Evangeline Lily will have us digging for goss with their roles in the movie, Ant Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.

Tuesday 14th February 2023

Tiktok sensation Cian Ducrot serenaded us with new music including his single I’ll Be Waiting.

The always entertaining Matt Forde returned to tell us about Idiots Assemble: Spitting Image Saves the World, a live show taking place in Birmingham from now until 11th March.

Monday 13th February 2023

Rugby player Courtney Lawes of Northampton Saints and the England team, as well as Welsh fly half Dan Biggar chatted all things cinch and the Six Nations!

Friday 10th February 2023

Comedy’s tallest talent Tom Davis brings news of his autumn tour Underdog. Tickets available now at bigtomdavis.com

Thursday 9th February 2023

Berkeley’s Professor Dacher Keltner (pron: dakker) gives us the lowdown on his latest book Awe: The Transformative Power of Everyday Wonder, out now.

Wednesday 8th February 2023

Singing songwriting sensation Shania Twain spills the beans on her latest album Queen of Me, out now.

Psychology professor Richard Wiseman dishes all the details on his all new podcast, Richard Wiseman’s On My Mind.

Tuesday 7th February 2023

The heroic Hari Budha Magar tells us all about his upcoming Everest Expedition. Find out more at haribudhamagar.com.

Monday 6th February 2023

New York Times and Sunday Times #1 bestseller Jay Shetty flipped through his second book 8 Rules of Love, out now.

Friday 3rd February 2023

The awesome Adam Hills tells us all about his latest children book Rockstar Detective: Murder at the Movies, out now.

Queen of clean Mrs Hinch spills the beans on her first ever picture book Welcome to Hinch Farm, out now.

Thursday 2nd February 2023

Legendary chef Gennaro Contaldo flips through his latest book Gennaro’s Cucina: Hearty Money-Saving Meals From An Italian Kitchen, out now.

Wednesday 1st February 2023

Iconic actor Richard E. Grant filled us in on the new audiobook version of With Nails: The Film Diaries of Richard E. Grant, which is available now.

Tuesday 31st January 2023

Our very own Eddy Temple-Morris will be telling us about his My Black Dog charity fundraiser and how you could be there.

The electric Ed Gamble dines out on the 18th series of The Great British Menu, which kicks off on Tuesday night at 8pm on BBC Two.

Monday 30th January 2023

Baking businesswoman Prue Leith told all about her first ever live show Nothing in Moderation, touring around the UK this February and March. Tickets are available now at mickperrin.com

Friday 27th January 2023

The jolly Joel Dommett’s latest series of The Masked Singer continues on Saturday night at 6.30pm on ITV1 and ITVX.

Producing-presenting sensation Phil Rosenthal’s new book, Somebody Feed Phil: The Book, which accompanies his Netflix smash series of the same name, is out now.

Thursday 26th January 2023

The brilliant Rupert Grint will be sharing all the creepy details of his new horror movie Knock at the Cabin, released in cinemas on Friday 3rd February.

Footy lads Matt Lucas and Elis James will be scoring goals with news of the return of Fantasy Football League on Sky Max from Friday 27th January.

Wednesday 25th January 2023

Renowned inspirational speaker Roxie Nafousi shares wisdom from her international best-selling book Manifest: 7 Steps to Living Your Best Life.

Tuesday 24th January 2023

Bestselling author Johann Harri fills us in on the brand new audiobook adaptation of Chasing the scream which is available now.

Monday 23rd January 2023

The Mac Twins Alana Macfarlane-Kempner and Lisa Macfarlane tell us all about their new programme Know Your S***: Inside Our Guts, which continues with episode 2 on Tuesday night at 8pm on Channel 4.

The awesome Alex Jones will be sharing all about her new documentary Making Babies which is available to watch on Thursdays on W channel.

Friday 20th January 2023

Chris gave away 4 Sky Glass tellies every day of the week!

Thursday 19th January 2023

Hollywood legends, actor Brendan Fraser and director Darren Aronofsky talk us through their latest award-winning movie The Whale, in cinemas from Friday 3rd February.

Wednesday 18th January 2023

Our good food guru Dr Rupy Aujla tells us all about his latest cookbook Dr Rupy Cooks, which hits shelves on Thursday!

Tuesday 17th January 2023

Rugby legend James Haskell talks about his new stage show Sex, Tries and Videotape which begins Weds 8th March in Nottingham until Thurs 27th April in Coventry.

Chris is giving away 4 Sky Glass tellies every day this week!

Monday 16th January 2023

Awesome actress Amanda Abbington gave us the lowdown on brand new sitcom The Family Pile, which begins on Tuesday at 9:30PM on ITV1.

Sleep specialist Russell Foster leafed through his book Life Time, which is available in paperback now.

Friday 13th January 2023

The loveable Jack Dee told us all about Hancock: Very Nearly an Armful, a documentary on the brummie comedian Tony Hancock, coming to Gold this Saturday at 8pm.

Supergrass superstar and soloist Gaz Coombes returned with acoustic joy on our Stool of Rock and news of his new album Turn The Car Around, released this Friday 13th January. 

Thursday 12th January 2023

Real like action man Ross Kemp was here to talk about the return to BBC One with new show Bridge of lies.

Wednesday 11th January 2023

Chris, Vassos, Rachel and the gang are back to light up the morning with the best chats and tunes!

Tuesday 10th January 2023

The wise and wonderful Dr Rangan Chatterjee will be helping us to kickstart the New Year the right way with his brilliant Feel Better, Live More podcast.

Monday 9th January 2023

CHRIS EVANS is BACK ON THE BREAKFAST SHOW WITH SKY!

The Loveable funny man Mark Watson had us in stitches with news of a brand new online Access Comedy Festival, which continues until Monday 23rd January

Friday 6th January 2023

Chatting to Tom is the oh-so-lovely Helen George who stars in the twelfth series of Call The Midwife, which continues on Sunday at 8pm on BBC One and iPlayer.

Awesome Aussie Melissa George who plays Margot in series two of The Mosquito Coast, chats all about it to Tom. The last episode which lands on Apple TV+ today.

Thursday 5th January 2023

Scottish star Mark Bonnar dishes the dirt on new thriller The Rig which is available on Friday, on Amazon Prime Video.

The resplendent Ralf Little tells all about the latest series of Death in Paradise which airs on Friday night at 9PM on BBC One and iPlayer.

Wednesday 4th January 2023

Hilarious duo Josh Widdecombe and Nish Kumar popped in to give us the scoop on their new show Hold The Front Page, which starts tonight at 9pm on Sky Max.

Tuesday 3rd January 2023

TOM ALLEN IN FOR THE CHRIS EVANS BREAKFAST SHOW WITH SKY!

The always charming Tom Allen sat in for Chris and chatted to Fern Britton!

Friday 23rd December 2022

Everyone’s favourite Tom Hanks tells us all about his starring role in A Man Called Otto, which hits cinemas Friday January 6th 2023.

The Salvation Army International Staff Band are warming our hearts with some seriously Christmassy instrumental carols.

Catchup on this show here or on the Virgin Radio app!

Thursday 22nd December 2022

Comedy legend Jo Brand will share the festive details on Sky Max’s Christmas Carole, which airs Saturday 8pm. 

Rock Choir will be here spreading some of their infectious Christmas joy.

Catchup on this show here or on the Virgin Radio app!

Wednesday 21st December 2022

Soap star Sally Lindsay will be here to share the details on the new season of The Madame Blanc Mysteries, beginning Thursday 9pm Channel 5.

The London Community Gospel Choir will be sprinkling some festive sparkle throughout the show.

Catchup on this show here or on the Virgin Radio app!

Tuesday 20th December 2022

The inimitable Rob Brydon chatted about his role of Uncle Smoo in the BBC One animation The Smeds and The Smoos, airing 2:30pm on Christmas Day.

Actor James Purefoy lifted the lid on playing Louis XV in the new BBC series Marie Antoinette which airs on BBC Two on Thursday 29th December at 9pm.

Catchup on this show here or on the Virgin Radio app!

Monday 19th December 2022

Bono and Trudie Styler join Chris and the gang today, with music from the London Gay Men's Chorus!

Catchup on this show here or on the Virgin Radio app!

Friday 16th December 2022

Ladbaby’s Mark & Roxanne Hoyle told us about the release of their charity single, a rework of Band Aid’s Do They Know It’s Christmas?, titled Food Aid, ft. MoneySavingExpert’s Martin Lewis.

Michelin-star chef Angela Hartnett dished the details on her foodie podcast, Dish.

And, the cast of Frozen the Musical sprinkled all the festive sparkle with live music at the top of the tower!

Thursday 15th December 2022

National treasure, actual Basil Brush lifted the lid on his new single, Boom Boom! It’s Christmas Again, out now.

Wednesday 14th December 2022

Singer Rick Astley spoke to Chris about his Swinging Christmas concerts.

Tuesday 13th December 2022

Awesome actor James Norton gave us the low-down on the third and final series of Happy Valley, which kicks off on New Year's Day at 9pm on BBC One.

Monday 12th December 2022

TV superstar Stacey Solomon turned the pages of her crafty new book, Tap to Tidy At Pickle Cottage & spills the beans on her BBC One special, Stacey Solomon’s Crafty Christmas, airing at 8pm on Thursday 15th December.

Friday 9th December 2022

Terrifically talented Tom Fletcher will be telling all about Space Band - the children’s book and album of which are available now, as well as the latest in his festive series The Christmasaurus and the Naughty List. 

The rip-roaring Razorlight here with live music from the Top of the Tower! Their new compilation ‘Razorwhat? The Best Of Razorlight’ is released tomorrow.

Thursday 8th December 2022

Ocean Colour Scene frontman Simon Fowler will be treating us to live music, here in the studio with a session on the Stool Of Rock! His new book: One For The Road, is out tomorrow! 

Boxing hero Tyson Fury will be out of the ring and flicking through his new book Gloves Off, which is available now. 

Wednesday 7th December 2022

The sensationally spooky Derren Brown had us hypnotised as he told all about his live show Showman, which arrives at the Apollo Theatre from the 9th December. 

Tuesday 6th December 2022

Dramatic Duo Sheridan Smith and Pauline McLynn split the beans on starring the new series Rosie Molloy Gives Up Everything, which is available on SKY Comedy and NOW from Wednesday.

Monday 5th December 2022

The Chris Evans Breakfast Show with Sky - the show you know and love! Listen to Chris and the team on this Monday morning!

Friday 2nd December 2022

Singing sensation Olly Murs will be popping by to chat about his new album Marry Me on the day of its release.

Wicked actor Will Sharpe will be giving us all the gossip on series two of The White Lotus, on Sky Atlantic

The wonderful Tom Walker will be treating us to live music, here in the studio for a Stool of Rock session! His intimate, 10-date UK tour begins in March 2023.

Catchup on this show here or on the Virgin Radio app!

Thursday 1st December 2022

Sir Cliff Richard talk's on the show about the race for number one on the charts with his new album 'Christmas with Cliff' and his record of having a top five album in the last eight decades!

Amazing author Charlie Mackesy will be telling all about The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse: The Animated Story, which hits BBC One and BBC iPlayer this Christmas.

Wednesday 30th November 2022

Awesome Aussie Guy Pearce spilled the beans on brand new thriller 'A spy Amongst Friends' which will be available from ITV X from the 8th December 2022.

Tuesday 29th November 2022

The hysterical Romesh Ranganathan gives us the lowdown on his stand-up special The Cynic, which is available on Netflix (via Sky Q) now!

Monday 28th November 2022

Chris and the team are back first thing on Monday Morning! The Chris Evans Breakfast Show with Sky - the show you know and love!

Friday 25th November 2022

We will be announcing the new Virgin Radio UK Drive Time host and chatting to them ahead of their new show in January!

National treasures David Baddiel and Frank Skinner will be spilling the beans on the Christmas rewrite of their iconic footie anthem Three Lions.

Plus, the always terrific Tom Odell plays live at the top of the tower!

Thursday 24th November 2022

Chris and the gang are back with another It’s All About The 80s Thursday!

Wednesday 23rd November 2022

STOOL OF ROCK: The king of cool Craig David graced us with 2 live tracks and told us about his new book What’s Your Vibe: Tuning Into Your Best Life, out now.

The winner of the Sun’s Who Cares Wins Award, Dr Freda Newlands shared the good word following last night’s celebrations at the Roundhouse.

Catchup on this show here or on the Virgin Radio app!

Tuesday 22nd November 2022

Hollywood royalty Kate Hudson got us excited about Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, which hits cinemas next Wednesday 23rd November 23rd.

Brilliant Barber Tom Chapman popped by to chat about his amazing project BarberTalk.

Monday 21st November 2022

Chris and the gang were back, chatting all things football in line with the start of the 2022 World Cup!

Friday 18th November 2022

The hysterical Chris Ramsey talks all things Children in Need ahead of the big live show on Friday night at 7PM on BBC One.

Marvel star Will Poulter is telling us all how we can continue to join forces and do our bit for Movember.

The remarkable Rochelle Humes flips through her brand new picture book, My Little Dragon, out now.

Scottish singing sensation KT Tunstall plays live at the top of the tower!

Thursday 17th November 2022

Sky Sports F1’s David ‘Crofty’ Croft takes a pit stop ahead of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, this Sunday from 1pm. 

The superb Sue Perkins gets us excited about her new show Perfectly Legal which hits Netflix this Sunday.

Wednesday 16th November 2022

The oh-so newsy Piers Morgan updates us ahead of his interview with Cristiano Ronaldo on Piers Morgan: Uncensored which continues weeknights at 8pm on TalkTV.

Golden Globe-winning Emma Corrin (they/them) gives us the lowdown on Neil Bartlett’s new adaptation of Orlando, which will be running from Saturday 26th November at London’s Garrick Theatre.

Tuesday 15th November 2022

Actor and former Strictly champion Tom Chambers brings all the festive fun with news of his starring role in Elf the Musical, which will be showing at the Dominion Theatre from November 24th.

Monday 14th November 2022

Bright young Brit Tom Hughes gave us all the gossip on epic Western drama The English, which is available on BBC iPlayer now.

Friday 11th November 2022

Sky Sports F1’s lead commentator David ‘Crofty’ Croft will be live from South America to get us rev'd for this weekend’s Brazilian Grand Prix.

Our very own Tom Allen shares his life-story in his new book Too Much, out today!

Brilliant storyteller and actor Ben Miller turns the pages of his new children’s book, Secrets of a Christmas Elf', out today.

Plus, live music comes courtesy of the singing and songwriting supremos Paul Heaton & Jacqui Abbott!

Thursday 10th November 2022

Funnyman Lee Mack warmed up his commentary voice for the football opera, Gods of the Game, coming to Sky Arts on Monday 14th November.

Fundraiser and husband to the late Dame Barbara Windsor Scott Mitchell shared stories from his autobiography By Your Side, out now.

Wednesday 9th November 2022

Perfect polymath Tim Minchin waxed lyrical about the chance to rewatch his record-breaking sellout show BACK in cinemas for one night only on 23rd November.

Tuesday 8th November 2022

Chris will be joined in the studio by Andy Serkis, talking about his role in Star Wars: Andor on Disney+

And philosopher Will Macaskill gives an insight into his new book What We Owe The Future

Monday 7th November 2022

Chris and the team are back lice from the top of the tower, catch them from 6:30am today!

Friday 4th November 2022

Strictly Come Dancing stars Helen Skelton & dance partner Gorka Marquez gave us all the latest from Strictly.

Steve Cram gave us the low down on his brand new running and cycling event, the Wild Goat Festival.

Live music from the rather brilliant Bastille, who played live at the top of the News Tower!

Thursday 3rd November 2022

Sky Sports F1’s David ‘Crofty’ Croft takes a pit stop live from Las Vegas, getting us excited for the 2023 schedule.

Master of tasks Alex Horne will be revealing his transformation from game show co-host to writing, acting and starring in The Horne Section TV Show on Channel 4.

BBC Sport broadcaster Gabby Logan will share all from her autobiography The First Half, out now!

Wednesday 2nd November 2022

The lunar loving Kirsty Gallagher brightened our horizons with news on the Mars retrograde.

Influential individuals Lisa and Tom Bilyeu popped by with updates from across the pond. 

Comedian and children’s author David Baddiel talked us through his new kids book Virtually Christmas, which is out now. 

Tuesday 1st November 2022

The Golden-Globe-winning and Emmy nominated Matthew Modine come's in and talks about his run as Atticus Finch in To Kill A Mockingbird, which begins on Monday 21st November until March 2023 at London’s Gielgud Theatre. 

Tickets are available via: tokillamockingbird.co.uk

Academy-award winning actor Dame Emma Thompson’s chats about her festive new children’s book with illustrious illustrator Axel Scheffler, Jim’s Spectacular Christmas, available now!

Monday 31st October 2022

CHRIS EVANS AND THE TEAM ARE BACK!

Awesome actor Connor Swindells lifted the lid on his latest role in the new BBC drama SAS Rogue Heroes, which begins on Sunday at 9pm on BBC One.

Friday 28th October 2022

Awesome actor Connor Swindells lifts the lid on his latest role in the new BBC drama SAS Rogue Heroes, which begins on Sunday at 9pm on BBC One.

Catchup on this show here or on the Virgin Radio app!

Thursday 27th October 2022

Sunday Times bestselling author Dawn O’Porter leafed through her frank and funny new novel Cat Lady, out now.

Catchup on this show here or on the Virgin Radio app!

Wednesday 26th October 2022

Olympic gold medalist Tom Daley made a splash with his new book Made With Love: Get Hooked with 30 Knitting and Crochet Patterns, out tomorrow, Thursday 27th October.

Tuesday 25th October 2022

Presenter and podcaster Nick Grimshaw has penned his life-story so far, in his book Soft Lad, on shelves this Thursday 27th October.

Monday 24th October 2022

TOM ALLEN IN FOR THE CHRIS EVANS BREAKFAST SHOW WITH SKY!

Awesome actress Jessica Raine has us biting our nails with her new thriller The Devil’s Hour, available on Prime Video from Friday 28th October. 

Friday 21st October 2022

Sky Sport F1’s David ‘Crofty’ Croft is in Austin, Texas ahead of this weekend’s United States Grand Prix.

Award-winning judge Anton Du Beke popped on the phone ahead of Week 5 of Strictly Come Dancing.

The most super of Supervets Professor Noel Fitzpatrick had us walking down memory lane in his eye-opening new book Beyond Supervet.

The glorious Debbie McGee revealed why she’s auctioning Paul Daniels’ Magic archive next month.

Thursday 20th October 2022

Thelma and Louise actress Geena Davies shared her life story via her new autobiography Dying of Politeness, which is out now.

The incredibly talented Rob Delaney looked at the meaning of life and death in his heart-breaking book A Heart That Works, published today (Thursday)

Wednesday 19th October 2022

Presenter and magician Stephen Mulhern’s spellbinding the team and talks on his first children’s book, Max Magic, out now!

Legendary comedian Ben Elton tells us about his childhood, to career, to hosting one night only of Friday Night Live, this Friday 21st October at 9pm on Channel 4!

The digital release of Ben Elton Live, taken from his standup at London’s Southbank earlier this year, is available from Monday 24th October. Pre-order now on iTunes or altitude.film

Catchup on this show here or on the Virgin Radio app!

Tuesday 18th October 2022

Culinary Queen and owner of London’s Iconic River Cafe, Ruth Rogers, will be here to tantalise our tummies with recipes from her new book The River Cafe Lookbook, out now.

Catchup on this show here or on the Virgin Radio app!

Monday 17th October 2022

Motoring maverick Richard Hammond will be lift the bonnet on his Discovery+ TV show Richard Hammond’s Workshop

Catchup on this show here or on the Virgin Radio app!

Friday 14th October 2022

Quintessentially British actor Hugh Bonneville will share his life story in his laugh-out-loud memoir Playing Under The Piano

Footballer turned TV personality Peter Crouch will be talking us through his book How To Be An Ex-Footballer

Plus live music from super scousers The Lightning Seeds with music from their new album See You In The Stars live at the top of the tower

Catchup on this show here or on the Virgin Radio app!

Thursday 13th October 2022

Strictly Come Dancing judge Anton Du Beke talks tales from his next novel The Ballroom Blitz, which is published today!

Hollywood superstar Isla Fisher turns the pages of her new children’s book, Mazy the Movie Star, out now.

Wednesday 12th October 2022

The hilarious Rob Beckett & Josh Widdecombe brought their podcasting gold to their new book Parenting Hell, which hits shelves today!

Tuesday 11th October 2022

Listen to Chris and the team engage in enthralling discussions and play the best music!

Monday 10th October 2022

Joyous journalists Fi Glover and Jane Garvey joined us ahead of their brand new afternoon show on Times Radio from 3-5pm Monday through to Friday.

Marvellous model and actor Elizabeth Hurley spread the good word about Estee Lauder's Companies Breast Cancer campaign.

Fascinating physician Gabor Maté imparted his expertise on trauma, addiction, stress and childhood development.

Friday 7th October 2022

Happy Place founder Fearne Cotton was here to talk tech with the brand new Happy Place App.

Plus, Nottingham’s finest Jake Bugg played live from the Top of the Tower. The tenth anniversary edition of his self-titled album is out on the 14th October.

Thursday 6th October 2022

Sky Sports F1’s David ‘Crofty’ Croft got us fired up ahead of this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix.

Our very own Graham Norton talked us through his latest novel Forever Home, which is out now.Son of a Beatle, Julian Lennon showcased his new single Lucky Ones, which is out now.

Wednesday 5th October 2022

We gave full marks to legendary 80s singer Richard Marx, who graced us with a Stool of Rock session. His new album Songwriter is out now.

Tuesday 4th October 2022

Colour connoisseur Marianne Shilingford revealed this year’s Dulux Colour of the Year.

Monday 3rd October 2022

Marathon man Hugh Brasher filled us in on Sunday’s marathon, and told us how to enter the ballot for the 2023 London Marathon.

Presenter and Formula One fan Lee McKenzie leafed through her new book Inside F1, which is published on Wednesday (5th October).

Friday 30th September 2022

Irish acting royalty Sharon Horgan spilled the beans on her Apple TV+ series Bad Sisters, which is available now.

The terrific Tom Grennan treated us to live music from the top of the tower!

Thursday 29th September 2022

Sky Sports F1’s David ‘Crofty’ Croft got us fired up ahead of this weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix.

Matt Lucas and Elis James lifted the lid on the return of Fantasy Football League, which kicks off at 10pm on Sky Max tonight.

Telly sensation Rylan Clarke turned the pages of his brand new memoir Ten which is available now

Wednesday 28th September 2022

The lovely Lissie treated us to live music from the studio following the release of her latest album Carving Canyons, which is out now.

The marvellous Miles Jupp gave us the lowdown on his role in The Lavender Hill Mob, which is touring the UK from October.

Tuesday 27th September 2022

Icon of tennis and television Sue Barker serves up all the details on her autobiography Calling the Shots, which hits shelves on Thursday.

The king of cosy Meik Wiking flips through his new book My Hygge Home, which is also out this Thursday.

Monday 26th September 2022

The oh-so newsy Piers Morgan updated us ahead of another week of Piers Morgan: Uncensored - which continues weeknights at 8pm on TalkTV.

At the top of the tower chatting chums Cat Deeley and Edith Bowman spilled the beans on the second series of their podcast, Friends will be Friends.

Friday 23rd September 2022

Bestselling author Richard Osman leafs through his latest novel, and third instalment of the Thursday Murder Club, The Bullet That Missed, which is out now.

Take That heartthrob Mark Owen walks us through his new album Land of Dreams, on the day of its release.

Thursday 22nd September 2022

Matt Forde lifts the lid on his acclaimed tour Clowns To The Left Of Me, Jokers To The Right, which continues in London next month.

The hilarious Daisy May Cooper and Seline Hizli fill us in on their new TV series, Am I Being Unreasonable?, which begins this Friday at 9.30pm on BBC One.

Wednesday 21st September 2022

Natural lifestyle coach, author and record-breaking barefoot endurance athlete Tony Riddle rang the show in the midst of his challenge: The Bare 1000 - covering 1000km of epic coastline in just ten days.

Tuesday 20th September 2022

Actual Spice Girl Melanie C turned the pages of her memoir, Who I Am, out now.

Mental health Ambassador Dr Alex George took us through his debut children’s book, A Better Day: Your Positive Mental Health Handbook which is also out now.

Friday 16th September 2022

Chris and the team are live from Chichester, and the Goodwood Estate for the Goodwood Revival 2022.

Thursday 15th September 2022

Bonafide 90s legends from Suede, Brett Andersonand Matt Osman brought news of the band’s new album Autofiction and upcoming tour.

Wednesday 14th September 2022

The incredible entrepreneur Marie Forleo returned to the show to talk about all things Everything Is Figureoutable.

Tuesday 13th September 2022

Acclaimed public speaker Jordan Peterson shared wisdom from the paperback edition of his Beyond Order: Twelve More Rules For Life, out now.

Monday 12th September 2022

The straight talking Piers Morgan joined us to spill the beans on his show the Uncensored, which is back on Talk TV tonight at 8pm and On Demand on the Talk TV app and at talk.tv

The brave and brilliant Bryony Gordon leafed through her novel Let Your Hair Down, released this Thursday 15th September!

Wednesday 7th September 2022

The amazing Aidan Turner told us all about The Suspect, a thrilling new ITV drama which continues on Monday at 9pm.

Legendary British comedian Lenny Henry walked down memory lane with his memoir Rising to the Surface, out now.

Tuesday 6th September 2022

Editor-in-Chief of British Vogue Edward Enniful leafed through his memoir A Visible Man, out now.

Bestselling author & retired neurosurgeon Henry Marsh told all about his new book And Finally: Matters of Life and Death, out now.

Monday 5th September 2022

Queen of the airwaves Vanessa Feltz dropped by to give us the lowdown on her brand new drivetime show on Talk TV, which kicks off tonight at 4pm.

Awesome actor Damien Molony filled us in on the brand new series of Brassic, which kicks off next Wednesday at 10pm on Sky Max.

Friday 2nd September 2022

Sky Sports F1’s David ‘Crofty’ Croft took a pit stop with an update ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix.

Twinkle-toed Kevin Clifton boogied into the studio to tell all about the Strictly Ballroom The Musical tour, which kicks off in Portsmouth on the 26th September.

Thursday 1st September 2022

Rising star Morfydd Clark popped by ahead of the launch of new TV series The Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power, with episodes 1 & 2 available tomorrow on Amazon Prime Video.

The Libertines’ Peter Doherty turned the pages of his memoir, A Likely Lad, on shelves now.

Wednesday 31st August 2022

Michelin star chef Tom Kerridge made our tummies rumble with his latest book, Real Life Recipes, out this Thursday 1st September.

Tuesday 30th August 2022

The BAFTA nominated Samson Kayo brought us news of the latest instalment of his Sky Comedy paramedic series Bloods which launches on Thursday 1st September.

Friday 26th August 2022

Chris and the gang were live from CARFEST SOUTH, with loads of very special guests!

Thursday 25th August 2022

Chris was joined by Paddy Considine and Dr Tracy Dennis- Tiwary!

Wednesday 24th August 2022

Insightful writer Bruce Daisley changed our perceptions with his new book Fortitude: Unlocking the Secrets of Inner Strength, published tomorrow, 25th August.

Tuesday 23rd August 2022

The awesome Ella Mills had our tummies rumbling with mouth-watering recipes from her book How To Go Plant-Based.

Monday 22nd August 2022

CHRIS IS BACK FROM HIS SUMMER HIOLIDAYS!!

Catchup on this show here or on the Virgin Radio app!

Friday 12th August 2022

Strictly superstar AJ Odudu and the hilarious Mo Gilligan spilled the tea on the return of The Big Breakfast, which continues on Channel Four on Saturday morning at 10am.

Thursday 11th August 2022

Lou Sanders told us about her laugh-a-minute comedy show One Word: Wow which she’s taken to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

Wednesday 10th August 2022

The marvellous Michelle Gayle lifted the lid on the Sky-supported The World Reimagined, a national art education project that aims to transform people’s understanding of the Transatlantic Slave Trade.

Tuesday 9th August 2022

Culinary queen Jane Dunn gave us the lowdown on her new book, Jane’s Patisserie: Celebrate, out now.

Monday 8th August 2022

TOM ALLEN SITS IN FOR CHRIS ALL WEEK!

Gregg Wallace joined us to chat about the brand new 17th series of Celebrity Masterchef, coming to BBC One this Wednesday (10th August).

Friday 5th August 2022

Deacon Blue’s Ricky Ross told us all about his first memoir: Walking Back Home, which is out today.

Thursday 4th August 2022

Pundit and former Liverpool player Jamie Carragher got us fired up for the start of the Premier League this Friday on Sky Sports Premier League!

Legendary Lioness Alessia Russo gave us the lowdown on the 2022 Euros and tells us how it feels to be a champion of Europe!

The brilliantly funny Nish Kumar was here to talk about his tour: Your Power, Your Control, which is heading to Edinburgh from the 22nd to 28th August.

Wednesday 3rd August 2022

Acting royalty Richard Coyle told us all about his role in the new production of To Kill A Mockingbird, which begins on the 15th August at the Gielgud Theatre. 

Tuesday 2nd August 2022

Fantastic physicist Brian Cox gave us the lowdown on his mammoth tour, Horizons: A 21st Century Space Odyssey, which is touring the UK until October.

Monday 1st August 2022

RICKY WILSON SITS IN FOR CHRIS THIS WEEK!

The awesome Andrea McLean pops by to chat about her brand new mindset app: This Girl Is On Fire - available to purchase from all app stores from Thursday 4th August.

Friday 29th July 2022

Sky Sports’ very own Nasser Hussain gives us all the details on The Hundred, which begins next Wednesday 3rd August. Watch it exclusively on Sky Sports’ dedicated channel, Sky Sports The Hundred and Sky Sports Mix.

Presenting hero Timmy Mallett’s super cycle ride around Britain continues today in North Norfolk. Find out more information at timmymallett.co.uk

Thursday 28th July 2022

Sky Sports F1’s David ‘Crofty’ Croft takes a pit stop ahead of this weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix.

Coverage of First Practice starts on Sky Sports F1 tomorrow from 12:30pm, with Sunday’s race on Sunday at 2pm.

Wednesday 27th July 2022

Actress and impressionist Debra Stephenson gives us an insight on her upcoming Edinburgh show, The Many Voices Of Debra Stephenson.

Tuesday 26th July 2022

The eye-wateringly hilarious Ed Gamble gives us the details on his huge upcoming UK tour, Electric, kicking off with a slot at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival from the 8th - 14th August.

Monday 25th July 2022

STEPHEN MULHERN SITS IN FOR CHRIS THIS WEEK!

The astounding actress Rose Williams walks us through season 2 of the hit series, Sanditon, that can be watched on ITV now.   

Friday 22nd July 2022

Sky Sports F1 David ‘Crofty’ Croft revved up the excitement ahead of this weekend’s French Grand Prix.

Acting extraordinaire James Purefoy took us through his newest film, Fisherman’s Friends: One and All, which is in cinemas from 19th August 2022.

The Supervet Professor Noel Fitzpatrick will be sharing animal tales from the all new Series 17 of Channel 4’s The Supervet, which continues on Thursdays at 8pm.

And Tom Chaplin from Keane treated us to new music from his upcoming new album Midpoint, live from the top of the tower!

Catchup on this show here or on the Virgin Radio app!

Thursday 21st July 2022

Dawn O’Porter and Natalie Pinkham popped in ahead of their fabulous Flackstock Festival, in memory of Caroline Flack, taking place at Englefield House on Monday 25th July.

The iconic Bananarama talked all things Masquerade, their brand new album which is out tomorrow (22nd July).

Catchup on this show here or on the Virgin Radio app!

Wednesday 20th July 2022

Embrace’s Danny McNamara gave us the lowdown on their upcoming album, How To Be a Person Like Other People, which is released on Friday August 26th.

Tuesday 19th July 2022

The terrific tapper, Nick Ortner, talks us through the excellence of Emotional Freedom Techniques

Monday 18th July 2022

Investigative biographer Tom Bower turned the pages of his book, Revenge: Meghan, Harry and the war between the Windsors, which is out this Thursday 21st July.

The Marvellous Malcolm Gladwell spilled all the details from his latest book, The Bomber Mafia, which is out now in paperback.

Friday 15th July 2022

The rather splendid Rafe Spall brought us up to speed with Series 3 of his hilarious Apple TV+ comedy Trying.

Thursday 14th July 2022

The knowledgeable Dr Hazel Wallace lay down the facts from her book The Female Factor: Making Women’s Health Count – and What It Means For You, out now.

Golfing guru Wayne Riley spilt all the details on The 150th Open, which begins on Thursday exclusively on Sky Sports.

Wednesday 13th July 2022

Comedian, impressionist and actor Ronni Ancona spoke to Chris about appearing at this year’s CarFest South.

Bestselling author and moon mentor Kirsty Gallagher is back and helping us decipher what the incredible Buck supermoon could bring for our present and future lives.

Tuesday 12th July 2022

Daisy Haggard & Chris Addison joined us ahead of the return of series three of Breeders on Sky Comedy, from this Wednesday 13th July.

Coach and therapist Donna Lancaster imparted wisdom from her book The Bridge: A Nine Step Crossing into Authentic and Wholehearted Living, out now.

Monday 11th July 2022

Leader of the Labour Party Sir Keir Starmer shared all we need to know about the latest goings on in Parliament.

Talk TV’s very own Piers Morgan brought us up to speed on his show, Piers Morgan Uncensored, weeknights at 8pm.

Friday 8th July 2022

The supreme Simon Pegg fills us in on his new Channel 4 show, The Undeclared War, new episodes air Thursdays at 9pm.

Musical power couple Sophie Ellis Bextor & Richard Jones leaf through their all new cookbook, Love. Food. Family. out today.

And the wonderful Sports Team treat us to live music from the top of the tower, including their new single, The Game, which is out now!

Thursday 7th July 2022

Sky sports’ Crofty gave us all the info on this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix.

Hilarious thespian David Mitchell revealed all about the new stage adaptation of the BBC show Upstart Crow, alongside Ben Elton.

80s icon Andrew Roachford performed live in the studio for a very special Stool of Rock session.

Wednesday 6th July 2022

BAFTA-winning national treasure Miriam Margolyes’ memoir This Much Is True is out in hardback now, and available in paperback from tomorrow (Thursday 7th July).

The World Cup winning rugby union player Will Greenwood is the founder of the Festival of Sport, which takes place from the 12th - 15th of August at Holkham Park in Norfolk. Tickets are available no at festivalofsportuk.com

Tuesday 5th July 2022

The oh-so glamorous Kyle Richards stars in the brand new series of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Series 12 is available to stream and download on Hayu now.

The brilliantly bold Big Zuu’s third series of the BAFTA award-winning show Big Zuu’s Big Eats, airs Mondays at 10pm on Dave.

Monday 4th July 2022

Fearless broadcaster Piers Morgan’s unmissable show Piers Morgan Uncensored airs on TalkTV at 8pm every Monday to Thursday.

Sky 526, Virgin Media 627, Freeview 237, Freesat 217 and Sky Glass 508, YouTube and live and on demand on the TalkTV app and at Talk.TV

Friday 1st July 2022

Comedy Queen Sara Pascoe made us laugh with news of her latest UK tour Success Story, which kicks off 10th November 2022.

Scottish sensation Paolo Nutini treated us to new music from his album Last Night in the Bittersweet, out now.

Thursday 30th June 2022

Hanson talked about their 30th anniversary as a band, writing their hit MMMBop and making a new album. The group also gave us some live performances from the Stools Of Rock!

Sky Sports F1’s David 'Crofy' Croft joined us to preview this weekend's British Grand Prix

Wednesday 29th June 2022

Actress and presenter Baroness Floella Benjamin was on the show. She is opening up about her incredible fifty years on the stage and screen in her brand new autobiography, What Are You Doing Here?, which is out now.

Tuesday 28th June 2022

Fitness fanatic Joe Wicks joined the show to ask for help with breaking his latest attempt at a world record

Monday 27th June 2022

Record breaking racer Max Chilton told us what it’s like to break the Goodwood Hillclimb record.

Talk TV’s very own Piers Morgan dished all the details on Piers Morgan Uncensored, which airs weeknights at 8pm.

The knowledgeable nature guy Michael Pollan flicked through the paperback edition of his book This Is Your Mind On Plants, out on Thursday 7th July.

Catchup on this show here or on the Virgin Radio app!

Friday 24th June 2022

The ever-charming Matthew Goode, Hugh Bonneville and Jack Savoretti joined us ahead of their lunch with our incredible Auction 4 Ukraine charity bidders.

Plus, there were 90s bangers from Kula Shaker who treated us to live music from the top of the tower!

Thursday 23rd June 2022

The boss behind suicide prevention charity CALM, Simon Gunning, revealed the inspiration behind the organisation's brand new exhibition - The Last Photo.

Strictly Come Dancing star Craig Revel Horwood joined the show to talk about directing Strictly Ballroom: The Musical.

Steph McGovern told us all about her Channel 4 show Steph’s Packed Lunch.

Wednesday 22nd June 2022

Author Extraordinaire Marian Keyes flicked us through the pages of her latest book Again Rachel which is out now.

Tuesday 21st June 2022

To celebrate the 8th International Day of Yoga we said namaste to the super Sarah Malcolm who shared the benefits of bending.

Monday 20th June 2022

Talk TV’s Piers Morgan liftsed the lid on Piers Morgan: Uncensored, which airs weekdays at 8pm.

Musical maestro Ian Broudie gave us the scoop on the new single from the Lightning Seeds, Sunshine, out now.

Friday 17th June 2022

Actor extraordinaire Paapa Essiedu gave us the low down on his brand new sky max series The Lazarus Project, episode 2 out next Thursday.

Musical Magician Tom Walker told us all about his newest track Serotonin and treated us to live music from the top of the tower.

Thursday 16th June 2022

Extraordinary engineer Tony Fadell took us through his new book Build: An Unorthodox Guide to Making Things Worth Making, out now.

Awesome author Charlie P Brooks lifted the lid on the newest addition to his children’s book series, The Super-Secret Diary of Holly Hopkinson: Just a Touch of Utter Chaos, out now.

Wednesday 15th June 2022

Chris and the gang played loads of bangers for Best Songs In The World Ever Wednesday!

Tuesday 14th June 2022

The inspirational Lisa Bilyeu tells us how to build out confidence, as she flips through her new book Radical Confidence, out now.

Monday 13th June 2022

Actor Robert Glenister spilt the beans on his brand new TV drama, Sherwood, out on Mondays and Tuesdays at 9pm on BBC One.

Friday 10th June 2022

The outstandingly talented Bill Pullman tells us all about his new play, Mad House, which kicks off on the 15th of June.

British rockers Squeeze treat us to live music from the top of the tower!

Thursday 9th June 2022

The wonderful David ‘Crofty’ Croft talked all about the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, this Sunday. 

Talented tall man Richard Osman gave us all the details on his episode of Who Do You Think You Are?, which is on BBC One at 9pm on Thursday.

The Happy Pear, David and Stephen Flynn dish on their newest cookbook, The Veg Box, out on Thursday.

Wednesday 8th June 2022

The hilarious Romesh Ranganathan joined us to tell all about his new TV series Avoidance, which begins on Friday at 9.30 on BBC One.

Awesome author Michael Lewis gave us the lowdown on his fascinating book The Premonition, which is out in paperback now.

Tuesday 7th June 2022

Motoracing marvel Jenson Button joined us to talk all things F1 and tell us how you can dine with the Sky Sports F1 team.

Rocker Joe Elliot gave us the low down on the brand new Def Leppard album, Diamond Star Halos, out now.

Spectacular Spanish chef, Jose Pizarro, leafed through his newest cookbook, The Spanish Home Kitchen, out Thursday (9th June).

Monday 6th June 2022

Mouth of the south, Rob Beckett turns the pages of his book, A Class Act, out now in paperback.

Paul Hollywood takes us through his delicious new book, BAKE, giving us all the tips and tricks to improve our at home baking, out this Thursday (9th June).

Friday 3rd June 2022

Tom Allen sat in for Chris again!

Melissa Hemsley took us through her scrumptious new book, Feel Good.

Thursday 2nd June 2022

Tom Allen sits in for Chris!

William Hanson taught us how to celebrate the Jubilee in true royal style!

Wednesday 1st June 2022

The hilarious Stephen Merchant joins us to give us the lowdown on the brand new series of Outlaws, which comes to BBC One on Sunday at 9p.m.

Tuesday 31st May 2022

Director Danny Boyle told us all about his new series Pistol which tells the story of the Sex Pistols, out now on Disney Plus.

Monday 30th May 2022

Author Tony Riddle told us all about his new book Be More Human! 

The legendary Seasick Steve gave us the lowdown on the Red Rooster Festival in Suffolk, which he is headlining this Friday.

Friday 27th May 2022

The hysterical Mo Gilligan joined us in the studio to chat about the brand new series of The Lateish Show with Mo Gilligan, which will be on your screens Friday (27th) night at 10pm. 

The legendary Liam Gallagher told us all about his brand new album C’mon You Know, out now!

The Amazons treated us to some tunes, including their new single Bloodrush, live from the top of the tower!

Thursday 26th May 2022

David ‘Crofty’ Croft gave us the lowdown on this weekend’s Monaco Grand Prix.

Inspirational actor Simu Liu tells all in his new memoir We Were Dreamers, out now.

Hollywood superstar Bryce Dallas Howard joined us in the studio to tell us all about the epic new movie, Jurassic World Dominion, which hits UK cinemas next month.

Wednesday 25th May 2022

We’re joined by marvels Professor Dame Sarah Gilbert and Dr Catherine Green for another fascinating flick through their book Vaxxers: The Inside Story of the Oxford Astrazeneca Vaccine and The Race Against The Virus, out now.

Award-winning chef Angela Harnett will be leafing through her delicious book The Weekend Cook, published this Thursday.

Tuesday 24th May 2022

Telly legend Anneka Rice chatted about the reboot of the classic Challenge Anneka which is coming soon to Channel Five.

Bestselling author and columnist Arthur C. Brooks has a message for the strivers among us, with his new book From Strength To Strength, which is available now.

Monday 23rd May 2022

Author, actor and comedian Ardal O’Hanlon was flipping through his second novel Brouhaha ahead of its release this Thursday (26th May).

Friday 20th May 2022

Aussie singer-songwriter Vance Joy will be gracing us on our Stool of Rock to perform his newest hits Missing Piece.

Satirical funnyman Matt Forde brings us more sensational stories with a live show of his and Alice Levine’s hit podcast British Scandal on Monday 23rd May - thepodcastshowlondon.com

Brilliant British actor Anne Marie Duff reveals all about starring in Channel 4’s hotly-tipped new 8-part crime thriller Suspect, coming soon.

MUSIC: The oh-so suave Jack Savoretti will be singing his heart out live from the top of the tower on the release day of his album Europiana Encore and upcoming tour in June: jacksavoretti.com

Thursday 19th May 2022

Sky Sports F1 driver David 'Crofty' Croft took a put stop ahead of this weekends Spanish Grand Prix.

Super Suspense writer Anthony Horowitz leafed through his third James Bond novel, With A Mind To Kill, published next Thursday 26th May.

Wednesday 18th May 2022

We bowed down to the Duke of Richmond who brought us news of Good Woof, an all-new festival for dogs taking place in Wiltshire from 28th-29th May: goodwood.com

The always weird and wonderful James Acaster told us all we need to know about the new series of Hypothetical, starting tonight at 10pm on Dave.

Tuesday 17th May 2022

Awesome American actor Miles Teller joined us live in the studio ahead of the release of Top Gun: Maverick on Wednesday 25th May.

Professor Russell Foster helped us rethink our body clock with his new book Life Time: The New Science of the Body Clock, and How It Can Revolutionize Your Sleep and Health, published this Thursday.

Monday 16th May 2022

Chuckle couple Chris and Rosie Ramsey told us all about their new six part TV series The Chris and Rosie Ramsey Show that starts tonight (Monday) at 9pm on BBC Two.

Friday 13th May 2022

Our very own Graham Norton joins us live from Turin, Italy ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest final, live tomorrow night at 8pm on BBC One.

Former pop-star, broadcaster, presenter and classically trained musician Myleene Klass is in the studio with copies of her new book They Don’t Teach This At School, which is out now.

The Repair Shop’s Jay Blades comes into the studio to tell us all about his moving memoir Making It: How Love, Kindness and Community Helped Me Repair My Life, which is out now.

Scottish superstar Emeli Sandé brings the live music treats with tracks from her new 4th album Let’s Say For Instance, which is out now and some old classics and a very special cover version of an indie classic!

Thursday 12th May 2022

Actor, author, musician & podcaster Minnie Driver was in the studio with tales from her memoir/ collection of essay’s Managing Expectations that is out today (Thursday).

The brilliant Oliver Burkeman also came in with top tips from his book Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management For Mortals, which is out now.

Wednesday 11th May 2022

Top chef Tom Kerridge was on the show with news of his festival Pub In The Park that kicks off tomorrow! Tickets and details at pubintheparkuk.com.

Tuesday 10th May 2022

Lawrence Dallaglio & Jose Pereira were on the show with news of The Dallaglio Cycle Slam, a charitable event taking place from 29th April to 11th May (finishing on tomorrow).

It sees over 100 riders cycling over 1500km and climbing 13,500 metres across Spain and Portugal to raise money for Dallaglio RugbyWorks. You can donate at dallagliorugbyworks.com

Monday 9th May 2022

As Mental Health Awareness week starts, Chris speaks to the inspiring campaigner Ben West about his book This Book Could Save Your Life: Breaking The Silence Around The Mental Health Emergency which is out now.

Friday 6th May 2022

The wonderful Rory Bremner was on the show telling us all about his brand new podcast series The Spying Game which starts next Wednesday (11th May).

Live music was provided by the legendary ABC as they celebrate the 40th anniversary of their classic album The Lexicon Of Love and head out on a UK tour starting in June.

Thursday 5th May 2022

The coolest guest ever Wim Hof joins us live from the Netherlands to talk about his book The Wim Hof Method which is out now.

Broadcasting legend Chris Tarrant pops into the studio with copies of career spanning new book It’s Not A Real Job which is also out now.

Wednesday 4th May 2022

Virgin Radio’s own Gaby Roslin is popping into the studio with her impressionist pal Josh Berry to tell us all about their live tour of Gaby’s Talking Pictures.

Tuesday 3rd May 2022

Psychologist Dr Tracy Dennis-Tiwary confronted our misunderstanding of anxiety live from New York City with tales from her book Future Tense: Why Anxiety Is Good For You (Even Though It Feels Bad), out now.

Friday 29th April 2022

The always hilarious Romesh Ranagnathan is live in the studio with all the gossip from new brand new series of Rob & Romesh Vs on every Thursday at 9pm on Sky Max. 

British acting legend John Simm is also in the studio with news of the highly anticipated 2nd season of ITV’s smash hit drama Grace. Episode 2 continues at 8pm this Sunday on ITV.

The pop perfection of The Feeling provide the live music treats. They’ll be playing tunes from their upcoming 6th studio album Love. Loss. Hope and some old school classics for good measure!

Thursday 28th April 2022

Indie godfather Ricky Wilson joined us ahead of tonight's Big Thank you Tour gig at Wembley Arena.

Country music legend Keith Urban joined us live from Birmingham to give us the latest on his new single Nightfalls and his UK tour.

Author extraordinaire Susan Cain was on the line live from New York flicking through the pages of her latest book Bittersweet: How Sorrow And Longing Make Us Whole, which is out now.

Wednesday 27th April 2022

Social butterfly & author Georgia Toffolo is in the studio with copies of her latest summer romance novel Meet Me At The Wedding.

Comedian extraordinaire Jack Whitehall is on telling us about his support for Stop Food Waste Day, which is today (Wednesday 27th).

Tuesday 26th April 2022

Downton’s Laura Camichael was in with news of Downton Abbey: A New Era, which is out in cinemas nationwide from this Friday (29th April).

Super journalist Bryony Gordon ran into the studio to tell us all about doing 10ks in the 10 days leading up to the ‘Celebrate You’ wave at Vitality London 10,000 in London. Find out more at mentalhealthmates.co.uk

Monday 25th April 2022

Cancel Culture connoisseur Piers Morgan told us about his new show Uncensored, which launched tonight at 8pm on the new TalkTV channel (via Freesat, Freeview, Sky and Virgin Media) from 7pm on tonight!

The oh-so-quirky Boy George was in the studio with news of 3 huge Culture Club shows this summer.

Friday 22nd April 2022

Singing sensation Beverley Knight gave us the rundown on the cast album for The Drifters Girl, coming out Friday 6th May.

Stockport superheros, Blossoms performed live at the top of the tower, including tracks from their upcoming album ‘Ribbon Around The Bomb’ and a very special cover of The Stokes. Catch up with their performances on our website.

Thursday 21st April 2022

Delightful designer Tan France opens the doors to revealing truths in his new BBC Two documentary, Beauty and the Bleach, at 9pm on Wednesday 27th April. He also revealed the time when he met Ricky Wilson in a hot tub at a festival before he got famous!

Sky Sports F1’s David ‘Crofty’ Croft is giving us the updates on the Emilia Romagna GP happening this weekend.

Wednesday 20th April 2022

London Marathon man Hugh Brasher took a breather to talk us through his new fundraiser, Run for Ukraine, part of the Vitality London 10,000 event on Bank Holiday Monday 2nd May.

Busted’s Charlie Simpson came in to tell all about his new single, Good To Love, from his solo album Hope Is A Drug.

Tuesday 19th April 2022

Ricky Wilson is in for Chris and he is joined by super chef Chris Baber to chat about his brand new cookbook ‘Easy’.

Catchup on this show here or on the Virgin Radio app!

Friday 15th April 2022

It was Stephen’s final show this morning and he managed to get sporty Sam a date set up for Easter Sunday…and he’s going to pay for it!

On Stephen’s final show he did a magic trick that blew everyone's minds… catch up on the show on the website or the app!

Catchup on this show here or on the Virgin Radio app!

Thursday 14th April 2022

The delightfully talented Jack Davenport lifts the lid on his new comedy series Ten Percent, with all eight episodes dropping on Amazon Prime Video on Thursday 28th April.

All this week, expect some magic on the radio! Everyday this week Stephen will be performing some of his incredible trickery on the radio.

Everyday this week Stephen is playing you a Tellybox Tune! It’s a song from a TV show chosen by you. Want to choose one? Text the team on 87222 starting your message with the word VIRGIN.

Catchup on this show here or on the Virgin Radio app!

Wednesday 13th April 2022

The marvellous Meera Syall joined Stephen to chat about her new series Roar, premiering globally this Friday 15th April on Apple TV+. She also told him that she was off to paint her fence after the show… showbiz!

Our very own Martha Collison also phoned in to have her say on whether cheese on crumpets is okay. She seemed sold on it!

Catchup on this show here or on the Virgin Radio app!

Tuesday 12th April 2022

The ravishing Rupert Friend (Homeland, Hitman 47) graces us with the long-awaited TV adaptation of Sarah Vaughan’s, Anatomy of a Scandal, launching on Netflix this Friday 15th April.

Catchup on this show here or on the Virgin Radio app!

Monday 11th April 2022

Stephen Mulhern is in for Chris for the week!

Stephen was joined by actress Kelly McDonald talking about her role in the new movie Operation Mincemeat. Stephen did a magic card trick on her and she was shocked by it! You can see her reaction on our Instagram and TikTok!

Catchup on this show here or on the Virgin Radio app!

Friday 8th April 2022

Screen siren Lucy Boynton popped into the studio with news of her three part series, the Agatha Christie adaptation Why Didn’t They Ask Evans? which starts next Thursday 14th April on Britbox.

The always hilarious Patrick Kielty was in the building with all the latest on his new UK tour Borderline which kicks off in Nottingham on Wednesday 11th May.

Indie kings The Kooks played classic hits and new tunes from their new full length album 10 Tracks To Echo In The Dark which is set for release on Friday 22nd July.

Catchup on this show here or on the Virgin Radio app!

Thursday 7th April 2022

Greg Hoffman spoke about his new book which gives creative leadership lessons from a lifetime at Nike.

Catchup on this show here or on the Virgin Radio app!

Wednesday 6th April 2022

Train’s Pat Monahan said the band’s new record is 'like a throwback album'. Single AM Gold is out now. The album of the same name is out on Friday 20th May.

Laura Brand spread some joy and told us about her new book The Joy Journal For Grown-Ups and why we should play more as adults

Catchup on this show here or on the Virgin Radio app!

Tuesday 5th April 2022

Award-winning author, Guinness World Record holder, celebrated adventurer, community leader and happiness guru Danny Bent spoke about appearing at RunFestRun next month, having maggots in his beard, and being voted one of the 100 happiest people in the UK.

Catchup on this show here or on the Virgin Radio app!

Monday 4th April 2022

Telly legend Kevin McCloud joined us to talk about the upcoming Grand Designs Live. He also chatted about low-energy housing, and supply chain issues.

Actor Bertie Carvel is taking on the role of former President Donald Trump in new production The 47th. The performance tries to imagine what could happen during the US election in 2024, and Bertie joined us to tell us all about it!

Catchup on this show here or on the Virgin Radio app!

Friday 1st April 2022

The Academy Award-winning Gary Oldman spills the beans on starring in the 6-episode spy thriller, Slow Horses, which is available today, Friday 1st April, on Apple TV+. 

The impeccable Ruth Wilson takes us through her new movie True Things, out in cinemas from Friday. Plus, her return to the West End in The Human Voice now on at The Harold Pinter Theatre.

The rockin’ and rollin’ Reef raise the roof with live tracks from their upcoming album, Shoot Me Your Ace, out Friday 15th April. Their 12-date UK tour kicks off in Newcastle on Thursday 7th April.

Catchup on this morning's show here and on the brand new Virgin Radio app!

Thursday 30th March 2022

Top doc, Dr Rangan Chatterjee shared cutting-edge insights from his new book, Happy Mind, Happy Life: 10 Ways to Feel Great Every Day, which is out today (Thursday).

Catchup on this morning's show here and on the brand new Virgin Radio app!

Wednesday 30th March 2022

CarFest tickets went on sale at 8am!

Everybody’s favourite Rob Brydon brought all the excitement as we awaited CarFest North and South tickets to go on sale.

Italian extraordinaire Jack Savoretti had us swooning over his performances at CarFest this summer.

Fabulous funnyman Tom Allen lifted the lid on the new dream desert island panel show The Island, which continues with episode 2 tonight (30th March) at 10pm on Dave.

Catchup on this morning's show here and on the brand new Virgin Radio app!

Tuesday 29th March 2022

Expert immunologist Dr Jenna Macciochi (pron: Ma-chock-ee) was back with her Ten Commandments, telling us the Top 10 things you can do today to put yourself on the path to better health

Catchup on this morning's show here and on the brand new Virgin Radio app!

Monday 28th March 2022

John C Reilly chats about Sky Atlantic series Winning Time: The Rise Of The Lakers Dynasty

Catchup on this morning's show here and on the brand new Virgin Radio app!

Friday 26th March 2022

The delightful David Walliams and always boisterous Boy George told us about their amazing contributions for our Ukraine Auction. Find out more at auctionforukraine.com. The auction closes at midnight Friday.

The indie chief Ricky Wilson told us all about the Kaiser Chiefs' 13-date UK arena tour which starts on Wednesday 2nd November in Swansea. Tickets are on sale from 9am Friday via kaiserchiefs.com

Hollywood superstar Jared Leto was on the line with news of his new Marvel movie Morbius, in which he stars as the title character. It’s out next Thursday (31st March).The chiselled musical genius James Bay’s brand new single Give Me The Reason is out now and he played live at the top of the tower for us - including a very special impromptu cover of Justin Bieber’s ‘Love Yourself’.

Catchup on this morning's show here and on the brand new Virgin Radio app!

Thursday 24th March 2022

The commentary colossus David ‘Crofty’ Croft gets us revved up ahead of this weekend’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix live + exclusive on Sky Sports F1!

Actor, comedian and author Charlie Higson leafed through his new thriller Whatever Gets You Through The Night, out now.

Catchup on this morning's show here and on the brand new Virgin Radio app!

Wednesday 23rd March 2022

Better Call Saul’s Bob Odenkirk joined the team to chat about his brilliantly entertaining memoir Comedy, Comedy, Comedy, Drama

Catchup on this morning’s show here and on the brand new Virgin Radio app!

Tuesday 22nd March 2022

Brilliant comedian and presenter Rachel Parris shares anonymous top life tips from her audience members in her new book Advice From Strangers: Everything I Know From People I Don’t Know

Listen on demand to this morning’s show here and on the brand new Virgin Radio app!

Monday 21st March 2022

Ex-professional cricketer Patrick Foster shares his incredible life-story in his book Might Bite: The Secret Life of a Gambling Addict, out now.

Listen on demand to this morning’s show here and on the brand new Virgin Radio app!

Friday 18th March 2022

Red Nose royalty Sir Lenny Henry joined us to tell us all about the Red Nose Day and Comic Relief festivities from 7pm on BBC One tonight.

Terrific Tik Toker Sam Ryder swung by to let us know his journey to representing the UK in the 2022 Eurovision Contest.

The Sensational Actor Simone Ashley came in to give us the lowdown on the latest series of Bridgerton, out on Netflix 25th March.

Our very own Kate Lawler popped into the studio to flick through the pages of her new book Maybe Baby which is on shelves. Out now!

Scottish superstar David Tennant gave us the rundown on what to expect on tonight's Red Nose Day and Comic Relief festivities from 7pm on BBC One tonight.

Listen on demand to this morning’s show here and on the brand new Virgin Radio app!

Thursday 17th March 2022

Commentating King David ‘Crofty’ Croft is live from Bahrain ahead of the first meeting of a brand new F1 season. Watch the Bahrain Grand Prix exclusively live on Sky Sports F1 from this Sunday at 3pm!

Award winning actor Mark Rylance stars in The Phantom Of The Open, which is out in cinemas nationwide from tomorrow.

Exercise marvel Joe Wicks’ tenth book Feel Good Food is out today!

Listen on demand to this morning’s show here and on the brand new Virgin Radio app!

Wednesday 16th March 2022

Indian Guru Sadghuru shared his 30,000km motorcycle mission from London to Southern India to launch and raise awareness for the Conscious Planet - Save Soil movement.

BAFTA nominated Aussie comedian Sarah Kendall took us behind the scenes of series 2 of her 80s bittersweet comedy Frayed, available now on Sky Max. She also ended up showing off a few of her Karate moves!

Listen on demand to this morning’s show here and on the brand new Virgin Radio app!

Tuesday 15th March 2022

Chris was joined by legendary comedian Timmy Mallett talking about his painting cycling challenge as well as Jane Horrocks, who was talking about series two of Sky Original BLOODS

Listen on demand to this morning’s show here and on the brand new Virgin Radio app!

Monday 14th March 2022

Fitness Queen and YouTube fan favourite PT Caroline Girvan provides us with workout updates ahead of her appearance in CarFest North’s Wellness Tentlater this year!

Listen on demand to this morning’s show here and on the brand new Virgin Radio app!

Friday 11th March 2022

Country Music Marvel, Morgan Wade, will go through her new deluxe edition of her album, RECKLESS, available now.

Comedian and best selling author, Ellie Taylor, talks us through her new book, My Child and Other Mistakes: How to Ruin Your Life in the Best Way Possible, available now.

Welsh wonders Stereophonics perform tracks off their new album Oochya! out now, plus their new single, Right Place Right Time.

Listen on demand to this morning’s show here and on the brand new Virgin Radio app!

Thursday 10th March 2022

The news hound Beth Rigby is on with news of her latest Sky News show Beth Rigby Interviews…

Immunologist Dr Jenna Macciochi (Pron: Ma-chock-ee) brings in copies of her new book Your Blueprint For Strong Immunity which is out now.

Listen on demand to this morning’s show here and on the brand new Virgin Radio app!

Wednesday 9th March 2022

The Groover From Nowhere near Vancouver, Bryan Adams, is rocking all our socks off with his latest album, So Happy It Hurts, out on 11th March.

Singing Sensation, Skin, is taking us on a journey with her, Skunk Anansie 25Live @ 25 Tour, which will be kicking off March 25th.

Listen on demand to this morning’s show here and on the brand new Virgin Radio app!

Tuesday 8th March 2022

The nation’s favourite, Delia Smith, took a step away from cooking for her new book, You Matter: The Human Solution, which is available now.

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Monday 7th March 2022

Louise Minchin ahead of International Womens day and Martin Compston tells us about ITV drama, Our House.

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Friday 4th March 2022

PART 2: Former Peaky Blinders star Joe Cole ramps up the excitement ahead of his ITV 6-part spy thriller, The Ipcress File, which starts this Sunday at 9pm.

Actual astronaut Tim Peake takes us on a journey out of this world with his first children’s book, Swarm Rising, out now. 

Art Rockers Franz Ferdinand perform tracks off their upcoming greatest hits album, Hits to the Head, out next Friday 11th March, plus their new single, Curious. Their rescheduled UK dates kick off in Manchester on 19th October.

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Thursday 3rd March 2022

Bestselling author Vanessa Van Edwards provided tips from her new book, Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication which is out now.

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Wednesday 2nd March 2022

Peaky Blinders star Joe Cole lifts the lid on his 6-part spy thriller, The Ipcress File, which begins on ITV on Sunday 6th March at 9pm.

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Tuesday 1st March 2022

The dancing queen Craig Revel Horwood is on to tell us about his new solo show The All Balls And Glitter Tour which is touring the UK later this month.

Biologist extraordinaire Merlin Sheldrake brings in copies of his first ever book Entangled Life: How Fungi Make Our Worlds, Change Our Minds and Shape Our Futures, which is out now.

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Monday 28th February 2022

Guitar god Johnny Marr is live in the studio with copies of his new solo double album Fever Dreams Pt 1-4 which is out now.

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Friday 25th February 2022

Rock n’ roll legend Roger Daltrey is on with news of the just announced 2022’s Teenage Cancer Trust gigs at the Royal Albert Hall. Seven nights of music and one night of comedy between the 21st and 27th March.

The hilarious Faye Ripley and David Baddiel bring the chuckles with their comedy consumer-advice podcast Baddiel and Ripley’s Buy, Leave It Or Not which launched last week on Audible.

The singer songwriter David Gray is playing live from the top of the tower ahead of his 20th Anniversary UK & Ireland Tour celebrating the era-defining album White Ladder.

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Thursday 24th February 2022

The commentary king David Croft got us all revved up ahead of the new Formula 1 season starting next month on Sky Sports F1.

Times Radio’s very own Matt Chorley told us about his UK tour Who Is In Charge Here? and his new Times Radio show The Sunday Shows At 50  starting today!

The super hot acting property Harris Dickinson was in with news of his BAFTA rising star award nomination!

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Wednesday 23rd February 2022

Wildlife wonder Steve Backshall will be making a splash with news of his Ocean UK Tour, which kicks off in Edinburgh this April - stevebackshall.com 

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Tuesday 22nd February 2022

Oxford University’s finest Dr Monty Lyman brings in copies of his new book The Painful Truth which is out now.

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Monday 21st February 2022

Christian Horner, the team principal for Red Bull racing is in the studio with all the latest F1 news and controversies.

PLUS, the neurosurgeon extraordinaire Dr Rahul Jandial comes in to talk all things neuroscience as well as leafing through the pages of his excellent book Life Lessons From A Brain Surgeon, out now.

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Friday 18th February 2022

The comedy oracle Russell Brand’s UK tour 

Russell Brand: 33 is live and kicking. Tickets are available now from www.russellbrand.com

His YouTube channel has 5 million subscribers and can be found at youtube.com/russellbrand.

His podcast Football Is Nice can be found now wherever you get your podcasts and the podcasts Under The Skin & Above The Noise can be found on Luminary. 

Indie poppers The Boo Radleys new single Keep On With Falling is out tomorrow.

It’s the second single from their upcoming album of the same name, which is the band’s first record of all-new music in 24 years out on Friday 11th March.

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Thursday 17th February 2022

Al Murray comes into the studio to tell us about the return of the Pub Landlord for a brand new UK tour Gig For Victory. Tickets for all dates are available now at thepublandlord.com

The Hollywood megastar Andrew Garfield is on with news of an Oscar nomination for his starring role in Tick Tick Boom on Netflix via Sky Q.

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Wednesday 16th February 2022

No nonsense authors Emma Haslett & Gabriella Griffith guide us with their new book Big Fat Negative: The Essential Guide to Infertility, IVF and the Trials of Trying for a Baby, out now.

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Tuesday 15th February 2022

Comedy legend Steve Coogan gives us the lowdown on his upcoming Alan Partridge Live Tour which kicks off in April

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Monday 14th February 2022

Former Leader of the Scottish Conservative Party Ruth Davidson is on to tell us all about joining Times Radio to present the Friday afternoon show (1-4pm).

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Friday 11th February 2022

Rugby Union legend Will Greenwood brought in copies of his new book World Class: How To Lead, Learn And Grow Like A Champion that’s out now.

The acting awesomeness of Lennie James was in the studio with all the latest on his new play A Number that’s currently wowing audiences at the Old Vic in London.

Rising star Alfie Templeman’s new single Broken is out now and he played live from the top of the tower!

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Thursday 10th February 2022

Multi-Michelin starred chef Tom Kerridge stars as one of the new judges in the all new Great British Menu, which returns tonight at 8pm on BBC Two. Episodes air weekly on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 8pm. Tickets for Pub in the Park 2022 are on sale now at pubinthepark.com

Reef’s new double A-side single Right On and Wolfman, is out now and taken from their eagerly anticipated new album Shoot Me Your Ace, which will be released on April 15th 2022.

The Shoot Me Your Ace tour kicks off in Newcastle on April 7th and finishes up in Norwich on April 30th. For tickets go to reeftheband.com

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Wednesday 9th February 2022

Founder & CEO of events company Spartan, best selling author and endurance athlete Joe De Sena is on to tell us all about his latest book 10 Rules Of Resilience, which is out now.

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Tuesday 8th February 2022

Top geezer Daniel Mays delved into his role in the BritBox adaptation of Anthony Horowitz’s Magpie Murders, coming to screens this Thursday (10th).

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Monday 7th February 2022

Mancunian mastermind Liam Gallagher graced us with his brand new single Everything's Electric, out now.

Comedian Rose Matafeo brought us news of Series 2 of her rom-com Startrack on BBC Three from 10pm Monday (7th), with all episodes available now on the BBC iPlayer.

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Friday 4th February 2022

Last leg funny man Adam Hills shared the story behind his brand new debut novel Rockstar Detectives, out now.

Big Bang theories Kunal Nayar told us about his brand new TV+ drama Suspicion. The first two episodes drop today (Friday the 4th), followed by one episode weekly, every Friday.

The Divine Comedy brought us all the noise with hits from their new album Charmed Life- The best of The Divine Comedy. Their UK tour starts in April. Tickets at TheDivineComedy.com

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Thursday 3rd February 2022

Comedy king Tom Davis is on with news of his new 6-episode comedy The Curse which kicks off this Sunday 6th February at 10pm on Channel 4. All episodes will be available to stream on All 4 from Sunday morning.

Pop perfectionist George Ezra is in the studio to walk us through his new single Anyone For You which is taken from his upcoming third album Gold Rush Kid due out on Friday 10th June 2022.

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Wednesday 2nd February 2022

Awesome actor Tom Holland told us all about taking off the spider-suit for his latest role in Uncharted, coming to cinemas nationwide from next Friday 11th February.

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Tuesday 1st February 2022

Hollywood hunk Josh Hartnett was on the show to tell us all about his new four part Sky Original thriller The Fear Index which starts this Thursday on Sky Atlantic. 

Marketing mastermind Zoe Chance was live from the States to tell us all about her 1st book Influence Is Your Superpower: How To Get What You Want Without Compromising Who You Are which is out today (Tuesday 1st February).

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Monday 31st January 2022

The loveable comic Kerry Godliman is on the line in the midst of her  UK stand-up tour BOSH, which continues at The Glee Club in Cardiff next Wednesday 9th February until Sunday 8th May.

Food writer and chef Ching He Huan’s cookbook Asian Greens is out now and she is coming in to the studio with treats to celebrate the 2022 Chinese New Year (Year of the Tiger) which takes place on Tuesday!

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Friday 28th January 2022

Stand up superstar Dara O’Briain is in the studio with all the details about his upcoming UK tour So… Where Were We? which starts in Buxton, Derbyshire this March. Tickets are on sale now at daraobriain.com

The documentary don Stacey Dooley is bringing in some copies of her 2nd book Are You Really Okay? It’s out next Thursday (3rd February).

Chris will also be playing some of the greatest cover versions we’ve had live from the top of the tower... There are so many to choose from, you’ll have to tune in to find out what joys he pulls out the top hat!

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Thursday 27th January 2022

Telly favourite Fearne Cotton brings copies of her new book Bigger Than Us: The Power Of Finding Meaning In A Messy World into the studio. It’s out now in hardback.

The lady that founded a bank from a laptop, Anne Boden from Starling Bank is in the studio to tell her fascinating story.

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Wednesday 26th January 2022

Legendary British film-writer and director Julian Fellowes is on to tell us about his highly anticipated 9-part Sky Atlantic drama The Gilded Age

Polymath Keifer Sutherland brings us brand new music with his third album Bloor Street, out now.

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Tuesday 25th January 2022

Behavioural scientist Katy Milkman with her groundbreaking blueprint for personal achievement, How To Change: The Science Of Getting From Where You Are To Where You Want To Be.

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Monday 24th January 2022

Actor and Popstar Olly Alexander aka Years & Years tells us about his latest single Sweet Talker. It’s out now and taken from his upcoming album Night Call, released on Friday (21st Jan).

Founder & CEO of events company Spartan, best selling author and endurance athlete Joe De Sena is on the line from the US with news of his latest book 10 Rules Of Resilience is out now.

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Friday 21st January 2022

The brilliant acting chops of Vicky McClure is on to tell the gang all about her new ITV crime thriller Trigger Point. Which starts this Sunday at 9pm.

The marvellous music of Miles Kane will be blasting out live from the top of the tower as we celebrate his brand new album Change The Show which is out today!

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Thursday 20th January 2022

Australian singer-songwriter and star of the beloved children’s TV show Bluey, Dave McCormack joins us.

Thespian extraordinaire Sir Kenneth Branagh will share the story behind his hotly anticipated new semi-autobiographical film Belfast, released in cinemas from Friday 21st January.

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Wednesday 19th January 2022

American actor Martha Plimpton will be revealed all about starring in the critically acclaimed Sky Original film Mass, available this Thursday on Sky Cinema.

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Tuesday 18th January 2022

American psychologist and author Ethan Kross delves into our internal dialogues with his bestselling book, Chatter, with the paperback edition released on Tuesday 1st February.

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Monday 17th January 2022

Hollywood’s finest Nicole Kidman chats about starring as Lucille Ball in the 1950s biographical drama Being The Ricardos, which is out now on Amazon Prime Video. (Article on virginradio.co.uk \ Audio clip on socials)

British epidemiologist Tim Spector busts food myths in his book Spoon-Fed which is out now in paperback. (Article on virginradio.co.uk \ video on socials)

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Friday 14th January 2022

The voice of an angel Isaac Stuart provides the live musical treats with the usual surprising cover and his new single Cut Me Down, which is out on Friday 11th February.

Harry Potter star Tom Felton brings news of his new Sky original film Save The Cinema which is tomorrow (Friday) in cinemas and on Sky Cinema. 

Soap legend Michelle Collins stars as Miss Scarlett in the brand new play Cluedo that begins its UK tour on Friday 28th January in Bromley, concluding on Saturday 30th July in Belfast.

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Thursday 13th January 2022

Best selling author Bryony Gordon was in the studio with paperback copies of her smash hit book No Such Thing As Normal, which is out now.

The British beacon of acting excellence George MacKay told us all about his latest jaw dropping war movie Munich: The Edge Of War which is in selected cinemas now and drops on Netflix next Friday (21st January)

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Wednesday 12th January 2022

New York Times bestselling author Johann Hari grabs our attention with his new book, Stolen Focus, out now.

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Tuesday 11th January 2022

Australian cricketer Shane Warne talked about his brand new retrospective documentary, Shane, out now digitally! 

Gut guru Dr Megan Rossi eased us into the new year with her hot-off-the-press book, Eat More, Live Well, on shelves now!

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Monday 10th January 2022 - CHRIS IS BACK!

Ross Edgeley gives us an insight into The World’s Fittest Cookbook

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Friday 7th January 2022 - SAM PINKHAM IN FOR CHRIS

Multi-million selling author Paul McKenna leafed through his latest self-help offering, Positivity: Confidence, Resilience, Motivation, which was out on Friday.

Gardening guru Monty Don heads to Europe for his new 3-part series, Monty Don's Adriatic Gardens, which begins tomorrow at 8pm on BBC Two.

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Thursday 6th January 2022 - SAM PINKHAM IN FOR CHRIS

The loveable Ralf Little spoke to us about the smash-hit crime drama Death in Paradise - The show kicks off its 11th series tomorrow night at 9pm on BBC One.

TikTok’s 60 second clinical psychologist, Dr Julie Smith’s shared her tips to manage stress, anxiety and more which can be found in her new book, Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? that is out today.

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Wednesday 5th January 2022 - SAM PINKHAM IN FOR CHRIS

History buff Dan Snow told us about his plans to document, in real time, one of the last great lost shipwrecks of history, as part of the Shackleton Expedition.

Derry Girls star Jamie-Lee O’Donnell painted a picture of the new 6-part prison-drama, Screw, beginning Thursday 6th at 9pm on Channel 4.

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Tuesday 4th January 2022 - SAM PINKHAM IN FOR CHRIS

Richard Armitage is in chatting to Sam about his 8-part suspense filled series Stay Close out now on Netflix!

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Monday 3rd January 2022- SAM PINKHAM IN FOR CHRIS

Sam Pinkham is in the seat for Chris this week, and was joined this week by the striking Jamie Dornan talking about his role in the BBC One Drama The Tourist.

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Saturday 25th December 2021

Join Chris Evans in the afternoon on Christmas Day for a look back at 3 of the wisest (gurus) aka guests from 2021 from the Chris Evans Breakfast Show with Sky.

Hear from the likes of Stephen Frey, documentary don Louis Theroux and the mindful and merry Mel Robbins, all sandwiched in between your listener shoutouts courtesy of Chris' ankle biters Noah, Eli, Boo and Walt!

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Friday 24th December 2021 - STEPHEN MULHERN SITTING IN!

Entertainer extraordinaire Ben Miller is on to tell us all about starring in All Star Musicals at Christmas on ITV.

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Thursday 23rd December 2021 - STEPHEN MULHERN SITTING IN!

No guests today, but Stephen had all the usual magic on the radio, another round of ‘What’s in Santa’s Sack?’ and tonnes more festive fun…

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Wednesday 22nd December 2021 - STEPHEN MULHERN SITTING IN!

The comedy whirlwind Ashley Jensen is back as everyone's favourite super sleuth in Agatha Raisin: Kissing Christmas Goodbye available on demand from today on Acorn TV and Sky.

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Tuesday 21st December 2021 - STEPHEN MULHERN SITTING IN!

Impressionist and comedian JON CULSHAW told us all about his sort of Christmas single This Time In Between from his band Turk E Curry, which is out now!

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Monday 20th December 2021 - STEPHEN MULHERN SITTING IN!

The academy award winning awesomeness of Rachel Shenton told us all about starring in the All Creatures Great And Small Christmas Special on Channel 5 this Christmas Eve at 9pm.

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Friday 17th December 2021

Super-sub Stephen Mulhern was here ahead of taking care of the Breakfast Show next week, while we’re away on holibobs!

And, the tinsel-tastic Tom Odell took us all the way through to Christmas, performing tracks from his latest album Monsters, live at the top of the News tower. His 30-date Monsters 2022 tour begins in February - tomodell.com

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Thursday 16th September 2021

The award-winning Michael Sheen gave us the lowdown of the new festive feelgood Sky Original film, The Last Train to Christmas, out Saturday 18th December.

Britain’s Hollywood star Gugu Mbatha Raw (pron: Goo-Goo mBAH-ta Raw) took a deep dive into BBC One’s new 4-part psychological thriller, The Girl Before, beginning at 9pm on Sunday, 19th December.

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Wednesday 15th December 2021

The extremely tall and talented Peter Crouch revealed all about his new reality TV show for Discovery, Save Our Beautiful Game.

Number one bestselling author David Walliams’ latest children’s book, Gangsta Granny Strikes Again! is out now.

The glorious Gary Barlow brought us some festive cheer with his new solo-album, The Dream of Christmas, out now.

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Tuesday 14th December 2021

Hilarious host Jimmy Carr’s brand new comedy game-show, I Literally Just Told You, begins this Thursday 16th December on Channel 4 at 10pm.

His autobiography, Before & Laughter: A Life Changing Book, is out now.

Tickets for his Terribly Funny tour are available at: jimmycarr.com

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Monday 13th December 2021

Comedian and actor Jack Dee’s hilarious new advice-dishing book, What Is Your Problem? is out now.His Off The Telly tour continues in Guildford on Wednesday 15th December, find out more and buy tickets at offthekerb.com

The Last Leg’s double trouble, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker’s latest Channel 4 series One Night In, begins this Thursday 16th December at 9pm.

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Friday 26th November 2021

The internet's favourite popstar James Blunt played live at the top of the tower.

His greatest hits album The Stars Beneath My Feet (2004-2021) is out now.

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Thursday 25th November 2021

The supreme singer Tom Jones’ new single Not Dark Yet is out now.

It’s taken from the re-release of his latest album Surrounded By Time: The Hourglass Edition which is out on Friday 3rd December.

Tickets are available now for his December UK Tour dates at www.tomjones.com.

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Wednesday 24th November 2021

A giant of music, actual Robert Plant from actual Led Zeppelin popped into the studio to tell us all about his second album with the superb Alison Krauss; Raise The Roof that’s out now.

A literal giant of the game Peter Schmeichel was also in the studio flicking through the pages of his new autobiography One: My Autobiography which is out now. 

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Tuesday 23rd November 2021

Gillian Anderson took us into the world of animation as she chats about starring in new Aardman stop motion musical short film Robin Robin which drops on Netflix tomorrow (Wednesday 24th).

And author and advisor to exceptional leaders Diana Chapman is in for a catch up with Chris, chatting about her 2015 book The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership: A New Paradigm for Sustainable Success.

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Monday 22nd November 2021

The historian extraordinaire Natalie Livingstone brings in copies of her new book The Women Of Rothschild which is out now.

The film and telly mastermind Reggie Yates comes in to tell us all about Pirates, the new movie he’s written and directed which is out on Friday 26th November.

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Friday 19th November 2021

The hilarious Geordie Chris Ramsay joined us ahead of presenting Children in Need 2021 this tonight from 7pm on BBC One. 

Wine expert Olly Smith gave us a lesson in mixology with copies of his Home Cocktail Bible, out 2nd December. And it was live music from the silver-toned Tom Walker, including his new single Something Beautiful.

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Thursday 18th November 2021

The anti self help guru Mark Manson’s latest book with Hollywood royalty Will Smith: Will is out now.

Ultra running superstar Rob Pope’s book of inspiring endurance Becoming Forrest: One Man’s Epic Run Across America is out now.

The wonderful Simon Antrobus from Children In Need, Dame Ellen MacArthur from The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust, Gyles Brandreth from Rainbow Trust and Roger Daltrey from The Teenage Cancer Trust!

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Wednesday 17th November 2021

Fabulous physicist Professor Brian Cox blew our tiny minds with news of his Horizons: A 21st Century Space Odyssey tour.  

The ray of light that is Giovanna Fletcher gave us the lowdown on her new novel, Walking on Sunshine, in all good bookstore.

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Tuesday 16th November 2021

The architecturally sound Kevin McCloud tells us all about the new series of Grand Designs: House Of The Year which starts tomorrow night at 9pm on Channel 4.

Footballing legend John Barnes gives us the lowdown on his new hard hitting book The Uncomfortable Truth About Racism which is out now.

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Monday 15th November 2021

The Supervet, Noel Fitzpatrick turned the pages of his brand new children’s novel, Vetman and his Bionic Animal Clan, out now.

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Friday 12th November 2021

Academy Award-winning filmmaker Ron Howard told Chris about chronicling his and his brother Clint’s early television adventures in The Boys: A Memoir of Hollywood and Family, on shelves now.

Sunday Times bestselling author Sophie Dahl leafed through her new children’s book, The Worst Sleepover in the World, in stores Thursday. And, we had live music at the top of the tower from the one and only Ocean Colour Scene ahead of their rescheduled December UK tour - oceancolourscene.com

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Thursday 11th November 2021

Magnet of the weird, Louis Theroux’s third book Theroux The Keyhole: Diaries of a Grounded Documentary Maker, is out today!

Chuckle king Dara O’Briain’s in the big chair once again for Series 20 of Mock The Week. It continues with episode 8 tonight at 10pm on BBC Two. His brand new live show So… Where Were We? hits stages of the UK in March 2022. Tickets are on sale now at daraobriain.com

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Wednesday 10th November 2021

Our favourite Sky Sports F1 commentator David ‘Crofty’ Croft joined us ahead of the The Brazilian Grand Prix at Autodromo José Carlos Pace in São Paulo, which starts on Sunday from 5pm. 

King of British rom-coms, Richard Curtis is one of hundreds of celebrities helping to save the world with a new anthology, The Most Important Comic Book on Earth, out now. 

And, Marlow’s very own Dave the Vicar returned to the show to talk about all things Merry Mindfulness, coming soon to Marlow.

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Tuesday 9th November 2021

The confidence coach and queen of behavioural change Mel Robbins joins us live in the studio with news of how to start your day right with her new book The High 5 Habit which is out now.

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Monday 8th November 2021

CHRIS IS BACK ON THE SHOW!

The super duper Supervet Noel Fitzpatrick was on the line telling us all about his new kids book Vetman And His Bionic Animal Clan which is out now!

International rugby legend James Haskell turned the pages of his side-splittingly hilarious new publication, Ruck Me I’ve Written Another Book, out this Thursday (11th November).

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Friday 5th November 2021

Comedy genius and author David Baddiel brings us news of his new children’s book (The Boy Who Got) Accidentally Famous, out now.

The wholesome Holly Willoughby will be leafing through her brand new autobiography Reflections, out now.

And we have live music at the top of the tower courtesy of The Script, ahead of their 2022 Greatest Hits World Tour - thescriptmusic.com

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Thursday 4th November 2021

SAM PINKHAM IN THE CHAIR COVERING!

Irish comedian Jason Byrne’s latest 24-date stand up tour Audience Precipitation continues with night number two, tonight at Leeds’ City Varieties Music Hall.

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Wednesday 3rd November 2021

The marvellous Mark Strong is back to tell us all about series 2 of the brilliant Sky Original drama Temple, which continues tomorrow at 9pm on Sky Max. All episodes are available via Sky on demand.

Thespian extraordinaire Alan Cumming will be revealing all from his new autobiography Baggage: Tales from a Fully Packed Life, on shelves now.

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Tuesday 2nd November 2021

SAM PINKHAM IN THE CHAIR COVERING!

The awesome American comedian Iliza Schlesinger gave us all the giggles ahead of performing 2 nights at London’s Eventim Apollo Hammersmith for her Back In Action tour.

We also discussed tips for defrosting your window screen in the morning (apparently an onion or a food bag of hot water can help…), and Vassos attempted a physical challenge performed by Sam (with a little help… !) at his house Monday - head to VRUK Instagram stories to see the evidence.

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Monday 1st November 2021

CHRIS IS BACK ON THE SHOW FROM HOLIDAY!

Sky’s Chief Product Officer Fraser Stirling demonstrated the brilliance of their new game-changing telly, Sky Glass.

The legendary Richard Ashcroft talked us through his brand new 6th album Acoustic Hymns Vol. 1, his new single and a very special show at the Royal Albert Hall.

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Friday 29th October 2021

Lead singer of Reef and all ‘round good egg Gary Stringer told us all about the band’s brand new single Shoot Me Your Ace.

Celebrity chef and restaurateur Marcus Wareing had our tummies rumbling with his fourth recipe book, Marcus’ Kitchen, in bookstores from today. And, we had live music at the top of the tower from London lads Sea Girls!

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Thursday 28th October 2021

Bestselling author, broadcaster and former England international cricketer Freddie Flintoff's new book, The Book of Fred, is on shelves today.

The world’s most wholesome couple Dick and Angel Strawbridge’s new book of their French adventures, Living the Chateau Dream, is out today.

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Wednesday 27th October 2021

Winner of Bake Off 2015, Nadiya Hussain makes our mouths water with her brand new cookbook, Nadiya’s Fast Flavours, out tomorrow. The BBC Two programme of the same name begins Thursday 11th November.

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Tuesday 26th October 2021

World class jockey Frankie Dettori runs through his new tell-all book, Leap Of Faith, which is out this Thursday 28th October.

Award winning comedian Paul Chowdhry is hitting the comedy circuit with his new 23-date tour Family Friendly Comedian, which continues on Thursday night in Bath.

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Monday 25th October 2021

GABY ROSLIN AND RICKY WILSON - FOR ONE MORE WEEK!

Actor, comic and co-creator of The Office, Stephen Merchant lifted the lid on his 6-part comedy crime thriller, The Outlaws, starting tonight (MONDAY) at 9pm, BBC One.

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Friday 22nd October 2021

The roaringly funny Johnny Vegas lifted the lid on starring in the new fantasy drama film, The Drowning of Arthur Braxton which will be available on Curzon Home Cinema from 7th-9th November.

The CBeebies legend and Eco superstar Maddie Moate told us all about her debut book Stuff: Eco Stories Of Everyday Stuff.

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Thursday 21st October 2021

Satirical funnyman Nish Kumar popped on the phone ahead of delivering topical insights and fake news reports on Late Night Mash, which continues with episode 8 tonight (Thursday) at 10pm on Dave.

Strictly champion Ore Oduba told us about treading the boards in Rocky Horror Show, which continues its 2021/2022 UK tour this week at the Peacock Theatre London.

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Wednesday 20th October 2021

The marvellous Mel Giedroyc sharpens her saw ahead of hosting Handmade: Britain’s Best Woodworker, which begins on Channel 4 this Thursday 21st October at 8pm.

Al Murray lifts the lid on his new series Why Do The Brits Win Every War? which begins tonight at 9pm on Sky History. His just announced 83-date UK 2022 tour, Gig For Victory, begins on 24th February at Middlesbrough Town Hall until 13th November in Dublin.

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Tuesday 19th October 2021

The twinkle toed Tom Fletcher takes a break from rehearsals with a Strictly Come Dancing update. His latest book, The Christmasaurus and The Naughty List is out now and The Christmasaurus (picture book) is out on Thursday 28th October.

Word nerd Gyles Brandreth brings news of his live podcast tour with Susie Dent, Something Rhymes with Purple, which begins on Saturday 20th November at Bath’s The Forum.

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Monday 18th October 2021

GABY ROSLIN AND RICKY WILSON IN FOR CHRIS!

The twinkle toed Tom Fletcher takes a break from rehearsals with a Strictly Come Dancing update. His latest book, The Christmasaurus and The Naughty List is out now and The Christmasaurus (picture book) is out on Thursday 28th October.

Word nerd Gyles Brandreth brings news of his live podcast tour with Susie Dent, Something Rhymes with Purple, which begins on Saturday 20th November at Bath’s The Forum.

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Friday 15th October 2021

The acting powerhouse Robert Carlyle is in the studio on the day series two of the brilliant Sky Original Cobra: Cyberwar hits the screens. 

King of the chuckles Rob Beckett is live in the studio taking us through copies of his new book A Class Act which is out now!

Scottish superstars The Fratellis are providing all the live musical treats with a full band, giving it ALL the beans live from the top of the tower.

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Thursday 14th October 2021

The wonderful Sally Lindsay told all about her new six part thriller The Reluctant Madame Blanc which starts this Saturday (16th October) at 9pm on Channel 5.

The foodie firecracker Gino D’Acampo was in the studio with copies of his upcoming book Gino’s Italian Family Adventure: Easy Recipes The Whole Family Will Love which hits the shelves on Thursday 28th October.

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Wednesday 13th October 2021

Motoring mad Richard Hammond spilt the beans on his new Discovery+ show Richard Hammond’s Workshop, released Monday 18th October.

The boldly brilliant Billy Bragg brought news of his 10th album The Million Things That Never Happened and tour: billybragg.co.uk

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Tuesday 12th October 2021

The ridiculously funny Romesh Ranganathan has the lowdown on the return of BBC Two’s The Ranganation, Sundays at 9pm on BBC Two.

Primal Scream’s very own Bobby Gillespie shares the story of his working class beginnings in new book Tenement Kid, published this Thursday 14th October.

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Monday 11th October 2021

Live Aid legend and Chris’ old boss Sir Bob Geldof was in the studio to tell us all about The Boomtown Rats’ new EP Out Of The Back Of Boomtown

Queen of pop Sophie Ellis Bextor was live in the studio, turning the pages of her brand new autobiography Spinning Plates

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Friday 8th October 2021

The delicious James Martin butters us up with his new book simply titled Butter.

Rock n’ roll and Sopranos legend Steve Van Zandt tells tales from his autobiography Unrequited Infatuations.... and The Charlatans provide the live music with a big ol’ celebration for the 30th anniversary of their debut album Some Friendly.

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Thursday 7th October 2021

Commentary King David Croft, joined us ahead of the Turkish Grand Prix live and exclusive on Sky Sport F1 this weekend. 

The hilarious Ross Noble brought both the giggles and news of his latest Humournoid UK tour dates. The really wild Chris Packham flicked through the pages of his new book Microlife.

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Wednesday 6th October 2021

Joe Gilgun, the brains behind the brilliant Sky Original Brassic joins Chris live from the set of filming season 4 on the day season 3 is unleashed!

Blues-man Seasick Steve tells us all about his new tour Just Steve, A Guitar and You that kicks off next month. Tickets at seasicksteve.com.

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Tuesday 5th October 2021

Northern superstar Michelle Keegan returns with the lads for Series 3 of Brassic, all episodes available to watch via Sky Max from tomorrow.

Inspirational podcaster and writer Ryan Holiday joins us live on the line to talk about his new book Courage is Calling, out now.

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Monday 4th October 2021

Rockstar Dave Grohl shares fascinating life stories from his new book The Storyteller, out now.

The awesome Academy award-winning wonder Regina King stars in the new Netflix film The Harder They Fall, released on 3rd November.

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Friday 10th September 2021

The brilliant Amanda Abbington lifted the lid on the new Sky Original drama Wolfe, all episodes of which drop today (Friday) on Sky Max.

Russell Howard had us giggling with the new series of The Russell Howard Hour, which started last night (Thursday) on Sky Max.

The Feeling played live tracks from the hit musical Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, with the show’s tunes written by the band’s lead vocalist and songwriter Dan Gillespie Sells!

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Thursday 9th September 2021

The legendary Noel Gallagher pops in ahead of the worldwide release of the documentary Oasis Knebworth 1996 on Thursday 23rd September and the album of the same name, out Friday 19th November.

The dashing Jack O’Connell lifts the lid on the 19th century arctic whaling miniseries, The North Water, which begins this Friday 10th September on BBC Two at 9:30pm.

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Wednesday 8th September 2021

Commentary connoisseur, David ‘Crofty’ Croft took a pit-stop ahead of the Italian Grand Prix live and exclusive on Sky Sports F1 this weekend.

The hilarious Daisy Haggard delved into the second series of Back To Life - Watch every episode now on BBC iPlayer.

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Tuesday 7th September 2021

Political funnyman Matt Forde waxed lyrical about the return of Spitting Image to Britbox this Saturday 11th September.

Paediatric neuroendocrinologist, Dr Robert Lustig walked us through his book Metabolic: The Truth About Processed Food and How it Poisons People and the Planet, which is out now.

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Monday 6th September 2021

Stereophonics Superstar Kelly Jones has exciting news of the band’s 12th studio album, Oochya! which is set for release on 4th March 2022. Their new single Hanging On Your Hinges is out now and tickets for their 2022 UK tour go on sale, 9am this Friday (10th Sept) at stereophonics.com.

Singer-songwriter sensation Ellie Goulding tells all about her brand new book: Fitter. Calmer. Stronger. which is out right now!

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Friday 3rd September 2021

Award-winning actor Jude Law pops on the phone to delve into his new film, Nest, a psychological thriller in cinemas now.

Irish singer-songwriter Orla Gartland is bringing live music to the top of the tower, with tracks from her debut album, Woman On The Internet.

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Thursday 2nd September 2021

The amazing Ricky Wilson and the very lovely Gaby Roslin are in for Chris for another All About The Eighties Thursday, and they’re joined by chef extraordinaire Jamie Oliver to talk about his new book Together, and sprinter Linford Christie to chat about the Children With Cancer UK Swim 

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Wednesday 1st September 2021

Ricky Wilson and Gaby Roslin are in for Chris for the rest of the week, and are chatting to comedy legend Matt Lucas about his new children’s book, The Very Silly Book Of Games, and the hilarious Mo Gilligan who will be talking about his book That Moment When: Life Stories From Way Back Then...

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Tuesday 31st August 2021

Gaby Roslin and Ricky Wilson chat to best-selling author Cecelia Ahern about her new book Freckles and to Ruby Wax about her BBC series When Ruby Met.

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Friday 27th August 2021

Chris is live from Carfest South in Hampshire with Shappi Khorsandi, Alex Horne, Paula Radcliffe, Kirsty Gallagher, Rangan Chattergee, Grant Williams, and Aj & Curtis Pritchard.

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Thursday 26th August 2021

Commentary colossus David Croft prepares for the Belgian Grand Prix live and exclusive on Sky F1 this weekend!

Writer and presenter Dawn O'Porter’s latest book Life In Pieces is out now in paperback.

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Wednesday 25th August 2021

It’s Best Songs In The World Ever Wednesday!

Humanitarian and author Terry Waite tells us all about his latest fundraising campaign Beirut and Back - Challenge For All and recounts his fascinating, hopeful and unbelievable life story.

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Tuesday 24th August 2021

The national treasure that is Timothy Spall takes us on a journey of discovery with news of his brilliant new movie The Last Bus, which is out in cinemas this Friday (27th August).

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Monday 23rd August 2021

Chris is back, back, back from two weeks of holiday and has a clear-out giveaway bonanza!

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Friday 20th August 2021

Gaby Roslin & Sam Pinkham sit in for Chris!

Delightful Director David Silverman had a chin wag about Sky Original film Extinct, out now! 

Actor and comedian Miles Jupp leafed through his unmissable new novel History, on shelves now. 

Adventurer Steve Backshall surprised us with a call all about how amazing sharks are. 

Stefan Gates was back for more science on the radio.

The incredible Jade Bird shared tracks from her eclectic second album Different Kinds of Light, out now! 

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Thursday 19th August 2021

Gaby Roslin & Sam Pinkham sit in for Chris!

Funnyman Joe Lycett continues to fight for consumer rights in the hilarious third series of Got Your Back, starting tomorrow at 8pm on Channel 4 and All 4. His UK & Ireland Tour kicks off next March. More info: joelycett.com

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Wednesday 18th August 2021

Gaby Roslin & Sam Pinkham sit in for Chris!

Always funny Asim Chaudhry talks about his satirical new film People Just Do Nothing: Big in Japan, in cinemas today.

Presenter and influencer Frankie Bridge opens up about her mental health in her second book GROW: Motherhood, Mental Health & Me, on shelves tomorrow. 

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Tuesday 17th August 2021

Gaby Roslin & Sam Pinkham sit in for Chris!

The awesome Alesha Dixon reveals all in her hilarious book of sisterhood Girls Rule, on bookshelves now.  

From guitar rock to musicals, Busted’s Matt Willis delves into his role as Dr Pomatter in the first UK and Ireland tour of the romantic musical comedy, Waitress.

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Monday 16th August 2021

Gaby Roslin & Sam Pinkham sit in for Chris!

The delightful Dr Ranj charges through the minefield of fussy eating in his 10-episode series, Extreme Food Phobics, starting Wednesday 25th August at 8pm on W Channel.

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Friday 13th August 2021

Gaby Roslin and Sam Pinkham sit in for Chris!

Funnyman Stephen K Amos has a chin wag about appearing as Benny in the award-winning play My Night with Reg at The Turbine Theatre in London until Saturday 21st August. 

Wigan boys The Lathums wow us with live music from the top of the tower, including tracks from their debut album, How Beautiful Life Can Be, out on Friday 24th September.

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Thursday 12th August 2021

Gaby Roslin and Ricky Wilson from the Kaiser Chiefs sit in for Chris!

Sky Sports presenter David Jones chats about the return of Sky Sports Premiere, starting on Sky Sport Premier League tomorrow night at 7pm. 

The BAFTA-winning Harry Enfield tells us about starring as Prince Charles in the stage adaptation of the huge Channel 4 hit, The Windsors: Endgame, which opened last week at London’s Prince of Wales Theatre.

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Wednesday 11th August 2021

Gaby Roslin and Ricky Wilson from the Kaiser Chiefs sit in for Chris!

The straight-talking standup Kerry Godliman tickles our ribs with wise-cracks from her rescheduled tour, Bosh, which resumes on Friday 3rd September in Reading.

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Tuesday 10th August 2021

Gaby Roslin and Ricky Wilson from the Kaiser Chiefs sit in for Chris!

The multi talented Louise Redknapp spills the beans on belting out Dolly Parton classics while reprising her role in ‘9 to 5: The Musical’ which begins on Tuesday 31st August at Southampton Mayflower.

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Monday 9th August 2021

Charlotte Ritchie & Kiell Smith-Bynoe fill us in on the third season of BBC One’s hysterical comedy Ghosts.

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Friday 6th August 2021

Nicole Kidman joins us live from Australia to tell us about her new Amazon Prime series Nine Perfect Strangers from the author of Big Little Lies. 

Rugby presenter Craig Doyle joins us ahead of the British & Irish Lions coverage, which he presents live & exclusive to TalkSport. The third and final test kicks off at 5pm this Saturday 7th August.

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Thursday 5th August 2021

The breakfast show will be coming live from Jersey as Virgin Radio launches on DAB across the Channel Islands!