Virgin Radio Specials

Adam Buxton and Joe Cornish reunite on Virgin Radio for a one-off special - their first radio show together in nearly 14 years!Buckles and J-Corn dive into new Made Up Jokes, invent a new colour and reminisce about their early days on their cult Channel 4 sketch show, The Adam and Joe show, which Adam has written about in his hilarious new memoir, I Love You, Byeee, out now.The music from the original Virgin Radio broadcast (Sunday 8th June, 2025) has been edited for rights reasons.Adam's tracklist from the original broadcast:YOUNG TURKS - ROD STEWARTLAST NITE - THE STROKESALL I WANT TO DO IS ROCK - TRAVISSWEET DREAMS - EURYTHMICSBIRDHOUSE IN YOUR SOUL - THEY MIGHT BE GIANTSCAROLINE - LAURA MARLINGALL I WANNA DO - SHERYL CROWHALF THE WORLD AWAY - OASISJUST AN ILLUSION - IMAGINATIONUNDER PRESSURE - QUEEN / DAVID BOWIEONLY YOU - YAZOOSHE DRIVES ME CRAZY - FINE YOUNG CANNIBALSSONG 2 - BLURI ONLY HAVE EYES FOR YOU - THE FLAMINGOSANOTHER PARK ANOTHER SUNDAY - THE DOOBIE BROTHERSTAKE ON ME - A-HAWINDPOWER - THOMAS DOLBYTEMPORARY SECRETARY - PAUL MCCARTNEYABRACADABRA - STEVE MILLER BANDSLIGHT RETURN - BLUETONESBETTE DAVIS EYES - KIM CARNESGENO - DEXY'S MIDNIGHT RUNNERSPIZZA TIME - ADAM BUXTONDOLCE VITA - RYAN PARISWALK OF LIFE - DIRE STRAITSENOLA GAY - ORCHESTRAL MANOEUVRES IN THE DARKBACK ON THE CHAIN GANG - THE PRETENDERSI'M HENERY THE EIGHTH I AM - HERMAN'S HERMITSTHE LAUGHING GNOME - DAVID BOWIEOVERLOAD - SUGABABESONE DAY I'LL FLY AWAY - RANDY CRAWFORD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To celebrate the release of the new Amy Winehouse movie, 'Black to Black', you can hear the Story of Amy Winehouse. Archive interviews with Amy from her early years, and of course her incredible music, this is a unique insight into one of the greatest singers of the 21st Century. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Iconic Kim Wilde is picking her favourite songs of all time with Steve Denyer and telling a story or two.From Touring with David Bowie & Michael Jackson to what it's really like backstage on Top Of The Pops Kim lets us know all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To celebrate Texas's new album, 'The Muscle Shoals Sessions', Front woman Sharleen Spiteri takes us through the history of the iconic studios as well as the stories behind their new album recorded there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To celebrate International Women’s day, Mutya Buena takes us through her life in music, playing the songs she grew up with to the musicians that continue to inspire her career as a solo artist and in the Sugababes.From Lisa Stansfield to the Spice Girls, Whitney Houston to Destiny’s child… Mutya’s got a story for them all. Hear about her fateful recording session with George Michael, the song she sang on the Michael Barrymore show and the female artist that just beat her debut single to No.1 in the UK charts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Kaiser Chiefs have released their eighth studio Album, called 'Easy Eighth Album'. Join frontman and Virgin Radio's very own Ricky Wilson as he chats to bandmate Andrew 'Whitey' White about recording the album and the bands history.Hear what it’s like working with Nile Rodgers plus hear the music from the album, along with some old favourites too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Britpop powerhouses, Cast, played a special intimate set at the Top of the Tower. Eddy Temple-Morris relives the gig along with a chat with the bands frontman, John Power, before they went on stage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of the most iconic voices of the 80s, Tony Hadley, joins Steve Denyer and picks his favourite songs, from Bowie to The Boss. Plus he tells stories of being back stage at Live Aid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve chats to multi million selling singer Belinda Carlisle about songs that have influenced and inspired her.Her picks include songs from U2, The Cure and Midnight Oil. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To celebrate 20 years since Franz Ferdinand released the self titled debut album Eddy Temple Morris chats with singer Alex Kapranos and bass player Bob Hardy about their career, their friendship and the stories behind some of their biggest hits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve Denyer is joined by actor and comedian Rob Brydon as he picks his favourite songs from Steely Dan, to Sam Fender, and he tells us which artist he is a self confessed superfan of. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve Denyer is joined by one of this country's greatest songwriters Vince Clarke, founding member of Depeche Mode, Yazoo and Erasure, as he picks his playlist. He talks about his relationship with his two musical partners, Alison Moyet from Yazoo and Andy Bell from Erasure, and explains why a Little Respect is the Erasure song he's most proud of. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve Denyer returns with My Playlist, as Ade Edmondson picks his playlist, talks about how the Young Ones managed to persuade Cliff Richard to record with them, his friendship with comedy partner the late Rik Mayall, and his love of 1920’s comedy duo Laurel and Hardy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Eddy Temple-Morris as he talks to the Texas singer and founder member Sharleen Spiteri about their remarkable career, their ‘Best Of’ album and some of the band's biggest hits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jim Kerr and Charlie Burchill formed Simple Minds in 1977, they'd been best friends since 1967 when they met at the playground in a Glasgow housing estate. Nearly 6 decades later they're still best friends and Simple Minds are about to embark on their biggest world tour since 1985.On 22nd of December 2023 'Everything is Possible' a documentary on Simple Minds premiered on the streaming service, Paramount Plus.Eddy Temple Morris talks to Jim and Charlie about the documentary, their music and their extraordinary friendship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Steve Denyer for the first of a regular series called My Playlist, where musicians, actors and comedians talk about the music they love.In this episode Dave Stewart from the Eurythmics picks his favourite songs, talks about the memories they hold and how they influenced his song writing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spandau Ballet's album 'True' is 40 years old this year, it was a global hit for them and a number one album in the UK. Gary Kemp, talks to Ben Jones about the album, their lasting legacy of the iconic hits from it and looks back at his remarkable catalogue of music with Spandau Ballet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lighthouse Family's 'Ocean Drive' came out in 1995 and nearly 20 years on the band have reissued the album on vinyl. One half of the duo Paul Tucker talks to Steve Denyer about writing and recording the album and revisits some of his favourite songs from it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Deacon Blue are one of Scotland's most successful groups. They released their debut album Raintown in 1987 and since then they've sold seven million records including twelve UK top 40 singles, and two number one albums.After 35 years together as a band they're celebrating with a box set collection of 14 albums 'You can have it all'.Eddy Temple Morris chats to founder members Ricky Ross and Lorraine McIntosh about their career, life and music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hear Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark perform live at Virgin Radio! Plus, Jayne Middlemiss sits down for a chat with founding members Andy and Paul. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pop icon, Natalie Imbruglia, recently wowed a lucky audience with a intimate Virgin Radio Sunset Session at the top of the tower. Hear all the live songs and join Ricky Wilson as he chats to Natalie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Throughout October Virgin Radio has been celebrating Black History month with a series of shows presented by Mykaell Riley. In June Mykaell compiled the Windrush 75 playlist to celebrate the 75 anniversary of the arrival of the ship HMT Empire Windrush at Tilbury docks in 1948.To round off Black History Month, Mykaell plays all 20 songs from his playlist, including tunes from Soul 2 Soul, Massive Attack, Little Simz and Craig David. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mykaell Riley speaks with disco sensation and the original lead singer with Boney M, Liz Mitchell. Boney M, albeit on paper formed in Germany, are a very important part of the story of Black British music, and Mylaell finds out from Liz about her upbringing, the formation of Boney M and how the new generation have rediscovered Boney M. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mykaell Riley is in conversation with million selling multi talented British singer Beverley Knight at the top of the tower in front of an invited audience, you'll hear her story from a church gospel singer to a multi award winning artist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Virgin Radio is celebrating Black History month with a series of shows presented by Mykaell Riley, he was a founder member of the British roots Reggae band Steel Pulse and he also formed The Reggae Philharmonic Orchestra, Britain's first black pop orchestra. He is currently Senior Lecturer, Director for The Black Music Research Unit at the University of Westminster.This week it's the story of UB40, one of the UK's first multicultural bands. They formed 1978 in Birmingham, they've had over 50 hit singles in the UK and have sold more than 70 million records worldwide. Founding members, Robin Campbell and Jimmy Brown tell the story of their extraordinary career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To celebrate Black History Month, Mykaell Riley is putting a spotlight on the most influential black artists in music history. This week, he celebrates the life and music of Billy Ocean. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Texas play a very special Sunset Session live from the top of the tower. Hear all the live songs and Ricky Wilson's interview with Sharleen Spiteri. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In August, Busted returned for their first gig in over 4 years for a very special Sunset Session live from the top of the tower. Hear all the live songs and Jayne Middlemiss' interview with the band in this Virgin Radio Special. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eddy Temple-Morris celebrates the 10th anniversary of The 1975’s self-titled debut album. The record was a double platinum success and marked the start of an incredible decade for the band, who announced a headline slot at Reading/Leeds Festival playing their debut album in full. Listen to the album alongside interviews with their charismatic frontman, Matty Healy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stu Elmore takes a look back at Bastille's debut album 'Bad Blood' album ten years on from its release. Featuring live versions of tracks from the album and a chat with the bands lead singer Dan Smith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of the most iconic albums of the 1980's The Lexicon of Love by ABC is being reissued as a box set to celebrate the 40th anniversary of its release.Frontman Martin Fry talks to Eddy Temple Morris about recording and writing the album and the band's live shows where they're playing the album with the Southbank Sinfonia orchestra Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben Jones celebrates the 80th birthday of Rock n Roll’s greatest frontman, Mick Jagger.An icon, an innovator and one of the most incredible live performers of all time.Ben dives into the Virgin Radio archives and we hear from several interviews he recorded with Mick over the years including life on the road with The Rolling Stones, writing with Keith Richards and some of his solo work, including a song that was produced by John Lennon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jayne Middlemiss brings you a full roundup of Latitude Festival 2023.Expect to hear interviews with James, The Proclaimers, The Lightning Seeds, Far From Saints and many more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Around 50,000 people will soon descend upon a field in Suffolk! Yes, Latitude Festival is back and this year Virgin Radio will be bringing you along for the festival again.Before she packs up her wellies to go there Jayne Middlemiss has a Latitude 2023 Preview for you to get you ready! She'll look back at last year's festivities and give you some of the acts she's excited to see this year.You'll hear music and interviews from the likes of Snow Patrol, James, Kelly Jones and much much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The British music festival season has finally kicked! Every weekend for the foreseeable future we can go see the biggest acts in the world, whilst dancing in a field with our loved ones and new friends.Nowhere beats the UK for music festivals and to make sure you know the places to be and the bands to see Stu Elmore has got your covered.This is Sunday Night Live: Best of the Fests where Stu picks his top picks from the top festivals and will treat you to some live music from those acts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On 3 July 1973, David Bowie retired Ziggy Stardust, in front of 5,000 disbelieving fans on stage at London's Hammersmith Odeon. Fifty years to the day, Ziggy will return to that same stage as well as 1000 other cinemas worldwide.Eddy Temple Morris has a Virgin Radio Movie Special to celebrate 'Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars: The Motion Picture' a digitally remastered recording of that infamous night.Eddy sits down with Spider's keyboardist Mike Garson to find out what it was like on a night that will never be forgotten. Plus you will hear live music from that very gig. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bedford singer songwriter Tom Grennan has released his third album 'What's If's and Maybes’ It got to number one in the album charts and is his second UK number one album 'What If's and Maybes' was released off the back of a series of Arena gigs across the UK and Europe where he's played to 200,000 fans.Tom talks to Eddy Temple Morris about some of his favourite songs on the new album and his debut appearance at Glastonbury at the weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

75 years ago on the 22nd of June HMT Empire Windrush arrived in the UK.To commemorate the 75th anniversary, Mykaell Riley, founding member of British reggae band ‘Steel Pulse’ has put together a playlist of 20 songs that represent the Windrush generation from the 40’s right up to the present day. Expect to hear music from Soul 2 Soul, Craig David, Massive Attack and Little Simz and hear about their significance to both the Windrush generation and British music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can you believe it’s been 40 years since the Mancunian legends James first took the music world by storm? Well to celebrate 40 years in music they have reworked some of their much loved music with an orchestra and choir and released 'Be Opened By The Wonderful'.In this Virgin Radio Album Special Tim meets Tim and Jim. Yes, our very own Tim Cocker sits down with Tim Booth and Jim Glennie from James to discuss their 40 years in music, the new album and chat about their headlining set at this year's Latitude festival.Hear your favourite James tracks like you've never heard them before and listen to behind the scenes this Sunday at 7pm on our Virgin Radio Album Special: James - Be Opened By The Wonderful. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A former flour mill which first opened its doors as a music venue in 1980, The Leadmill has boasted performances from acclaimed artists like Coldplay, Oasis, Arctic Monkeys, Kings of Leon and more. After receiving an eviction notice in early 2022, the venue’s current management have been campaigning with the slogan ‘We Can’t Lose Leadmill’, with former performers and local community figures rallying around it.Alex Milsom will hear from internationally-renowned musicians, community leaders, academics, and those with a personal connection to the venue seeking to discuss its future.With exclusive access to the venue’s archives over the last four decades and an exclusive chat with the new management, listeners will hear the impact The Leadmill has had in the Yorkshire music scene, and the ongoing role it plays on community projects in Sheffield. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Thursday 1st June Virgin Radio Pride returns for its third year. In 2021 Virgin Radio wanted to create a radio station which gives a platform for those unheard voices within the community. Celebratory in tone but also packed full of purposeful LGBTQ+ stories designed to push conversations forward, never shying away from the difficult questions. Olivia Jones, gets you warmed up for when Virgin Radio Pride takes to the airwaves once again. You'll hear some of the highlights from last year two years including great music, powerful conversations and find out what's in store for 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our final episode of Hometown Stories, singer songwriter Freya Ridings returns to North London. She'll take us through her old spots in the town including where she used to busk, plus you'll hear Freya performing an intimate set live at Banquet Records. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

UB40 are the most successful reggae group of all time, with over 100 million records sold worldwide, 50 UK top 40 singles and 10 UK Top 10 albums.This year, the Birmingham band are celebrating 45 years together with a brand-new album and special anniversary tour.Eddy Temple-Morris sits down with original UB40 members Robin Campbell and Jimmy Brown to talk about their celebrations, their lives and their incredible music career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben Jones sits down with the founder of one of the most influential bands of all time, Stewart Copeland from The Police. Talking about 40 years of their final album ‘Synchronicity’, Stewart's new book called and his album of re-worked, new orchestrations of their biggest hits called ‘Deranged’. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last April, Virgin Radio put on three huge parties. It was a celebration of the UK’s key workers: giving them free tickets to see some of their favourite bands for their sacrifice which kept the country going during the coronavirus pandemic.Join Steve Denyer as we re-live some of the sets from our Big Thank You Tour one year on since it was at London’s Wembley Arena with music from the Kaiser Chiefs, the Fratellis, David Gray, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At the end of last year, Bono joined Chris Evans to chat about his memoir, his life and of course, U2.In this special show you'll hear highlights from that conversion along with some of the tracks from their new re-imagined album 'Songs of Surrender'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Australian indie rockers DMA's joined us for an intimate Sunset Session live from the top of the tower. This special gig took place at sunset in front of just 150 Virgin Radio listeners where they were treated to a mix of songs from their latest album, 'How Many Dreams? ', plus Johnny Took of the back speaks Jayne Middlemiss about their journey so far. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eddy Temple Morris sits down with Depeche Mode's lead singer Dave Gahan and goes through their 15th studio album 'Memento Mori. We'll find out the story behind the tracks and the recording journey. Plus how the band are coping after losing founding member Andy Fletcher last year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tim Cocker takes you on a virtual Rock n’ Roll tour across Northern Ireland, Scotland and WalesThink about the musical culture that has been created and exported from our little island. It’s incredible. And every corner of the UK has its own unique tale to tell.Travel with Tim as we hear music and interviews from Snow Patrol, Manic Street Preachers, Simple Minds and even Shirley Bassey. So strap your seatbelt on and enjoy this musical journey around our isles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tim Cocker takes you on a virtual Rock n’ Roll tour across England.Think about the musical culture that has been created and exported from our little island. It’s incredible. And every corner of the UK has its own unique tale to tell.Music and interviews from Ed Sheeran, UB40, Sam Fender and so much more. So strap your seatbelt on and enjoy this musical journey around England. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.