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Background and Format: Virgin Radio is a brand owned by the Virgin Group. It features the latest rock and pop music, entertainment and guests from the world of music, the station is available on DAB, digital and online at www.virginradio.co.uk.  Owner: News UK. Schedule Times: The full on air schedule can be viewed here.  Target Audience: The audience tend to be 30 to 45-years-olds, and are evenly split between male and female. Circulation: Source: RAJAR for period ending March 2020. Ad Rates: Advertising information is available here. Top Tips for PRs: The studio can be reached on +44 (0)333 003 3300 The studio can be reached by text  by texting VIRGIN to 87222 A contact form is available here. Awards: 2018 - ARIAS, Funniest show: Matt Richardson (nominated)  2018 - ARIAS, Best Music Presenter at Breakfast: Breakfast with Sam & Amy (nominated) Gorkana meets... Virgin Radio and talkSPORT - October 2016 The write up can be found here. The video can be viewed here and here. Alerts: Gorkana UK Consumer Alert: Wednesday 30th March 2016 Virgin Radio (UK) has now launched - the first station ever to do so from a moving train. The station has today returned to the airwaves on digital after previously broadcasting between 1993 and 2008. Part of the Wireless Group portfolio, Virgin Radio (UK) is now available on DAB, digital and online at www.virginradio.co.uk. The facebook page can be viewed at www.facebook.com/virginradiouk and the team can also be found tweeting at www.twitter.com/virginradiouk. Press enquiries only can be directed to alice.furse@wirelessgroupplc.co.uk Gorkana UK Consumer Alert: Tuesday 29th March 2016 Virgin Radio (UK) has unveiled its weekend schedule ahead of the relaunch of the station on Wednesday: Comedian Russell Kane and television presenter Angela Scanlon will host The Saturday Show every week from 10am-1pm, featuring music, comedy and celebrity guests. Virgin Radio (UK) will also broadcast The Virgin Radio Takeover on Sundays, from 10am-1pm, on which a big name personality will take charge and play their favourite songs. Johnny Cochrane and Inel Tomlinson have been announced as the presenters of the late evening show on Fridays from 7-11pm, while The Mac Twins will host from the same time on Saturdays. Ben Jones, who previously presented on the original station, will be back to host the 1-4pm show on Saturday afternoons. <s

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