On DAB This week

Coming up on Absolute Radio

 

 

 

MONDAY, MARCH 8
Amy Macdonald: Live. 7pm
Hard Rock Cafe presents the Absolute Radio Sessions with Amy Macdonald, hosted by Geoff Lloyd. Plus Amy will also be speaking to Geoff about her new album A Curious Thing.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10
Sarah Blasko: Live. 7pm
Multi-platinum Australian artist, Sarah Blasko, will be live in session on the Hometime show. Sarah's album was voted album of the year by Aussie's Triple J radio station.

THURSDAY, MARCH 11
Jon Allen: Live. 7pm
The singer-songwriter will be coming to Absolute Radio to play some live tracks and have a chat on Geoff's Hometime Show.

 

Chopin's Full Works on Classic FM

 

 

In celebration of Chopin's 200th anniversary year, Classic FM are broadcasting performances of his most famous works.

In a major partnership with the Kings Place concert venue, Classic FM will broadcast recordings from this concert series in their entirety on The Full Works Concert.

The series begins on 1st March - the day when Chopin is widely believed to have been born back in 1810. From Monday to Thursday, John Brunning will present the opening four concerts which were held at Kings Place in February. They all feature the Polish pianist Martino Tirimo who, over the course of 2010, will play all of Chopin's piano works at the venue.

The second set of Chopin Unwrapped concerts at Kings Place begins on 10 March - so if you enjoy what you hear on air, don't miss the chance to experience the music of Chopin live in a few days' time.

DJ Target on BBC Radio 1Xtra

 

 

 

 

Tune into BBC Radio 1Xtra this Sunday 7th March as DJ Target takes over as the new host of 100% Homegrown, the weekly Sunday night show (7-10pm) wholly dedicated to championing the sound of UK black music.

100% Homegrown began at Radio 1Xtra's launch in August 2002 and has been highly influential through providing a live platform for new talent. Target takes over the hosting reins from Ras Kwame.

As a key member of pioneering UK Garage crews, Target comes aboard the show with first-hand knowledge of the UK black music scene and looks forward to continuing the musical legacy built by Kwame.

Planet Rock - the UK's classic rock station

 

 

 

 

 

NEW SHOW

Rick Wakeman Uncut
Every Friday, 10pm-1am.
As an avid collector of the artform of the "dirty joke" Rick is often forced to rein himself in on a Saturday morning. But now he's being let loose

Expect swearing, very dirty jokes and, in all likelihood, some very un-PC conversation. This is not for the faint of heart, nor is it for kids or anyone who used to watch Points Of View and find themselves nodding along in agreement with some of the complaint letters.

PLANET ROCK SPECIALS

THURSDAY, MARCH 11
Hendrix - The Guitarist's Guitarist. 11pm-12am [repeated from Saturday]
Planet Rock talks to some of the greatest guitarists about the greatest guitarist.

SATURDAY, MARCH 13
Neal Schon - Journeyman. 6-7pm
Planet Rock talks to Journey guitarist - Neal Schon on one of America's biggest acts - Journey.

Saturday football action on talkSPORT

 

 

 

 

Join talkSPORT's match day team every Saturday for all the Premier League football action.

Ian Wright and Adrian Durham present the flagship Matchday Live show which is on 12-5pm every Saturday with coverage of live football with stats, figures and facts to back up the knowledge.

Matchday Live includes live commentary from a Premier League game hosted by Stan Collymore and Nigel Pearson. From 5pm, Collymore then returns for his phone-in show Call Collymore.

SATURDAY, MARCH 13
Stoke City vs Aston Villa

Sports on 5 Live Extra

 

MONDAY, MARCH 8
No broadcast.

TUESDAY, MARCH 9
Football. 19:40-21:45
Uninterrupted commentary on Sunderland v Bolton Wanderers in the Premier League.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10
No broadcast.

THURSDAY, MARCH 11
Football. 17:55-19:00
Uninterrupted commentary on the first half of Lille v Liverpool in the Europa League.

FRIDAY, MARCH 12
Test Match Special 03:15-11:00
Commentary on the opening day of the first Test between Bangladesh and England.

Rugby League. 19:55-21:45
Uninterrupted commentary on Hull KR v Wakefield in the Super League.

SATURDAY, MARCH 13
Test Match Special. 03:15-11:00
Commentary on the second day of the first Test between Bangladesh and England.

Formula 1. 11:00-12:05 
Uninterrupted commentary on the qualifying session for the Bahrain Grand Prix.

Rugby Union. 14:15-16:15
Uninterrupted commentary on Ireland v Wales in the Six Nations Championship.

Football. 17:25-19:30
Uninterrupted commentary on Hull City v Arsenal in the Premier League.

SUNDAY, MARCH 14
Test Match Special. 03:15-11:00
Commentary on the third day of the first Test between Bangladesh and England.

Programmes are subject to change.

National NME Radio

Tune in to NME Radio - available on national DAB digital radio.

NME's very own radio station features the latest music news, up-to-the-minute gig-guides and exclusive live sessions alongside the best new and alternative tracks.

The presenter line-up includes respected names John Hillcock, Ian Baker, Chris Martin, Sarah Kerr and Claire Sturgess.

Amazing Radio - you pick the songs

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amazing Radio is one of the UK's newest national radio station.  You decide what gets on the air, not some geezer in a suit. Select new music from amazingtunes.com, give artists a fair deal - you are in control.

  • Artists get 70% of money.  Upload your band's music to amazingtunes.com and make money from ethical downloads.
  • Become a Radio DJ and break new bands.  Create playlists of unsigned music on amazingtunes.com and tag them "amazingradio" for a chance to hear them on DAB.
  • Listen to new unsigned music.  Discover new music on Amazing Radio and on amazingtunes.com

Access All Areas on BFBS Radio

 

 

Access All Areas is the one programme that sums up what BFBS Radio is all about. It connects people, sends messages and requests all over the Forces' world, reports on the work of the British Forces everywhere from Afghanistan to Northern Ireland - even on board Royal Navy ships at sea - and, of course, plays great music.

Dusty and Dave draw it all together every Sunday 10am-2pm, with contributions from the BFBS Radio team all over the world.

National Panjab Radio

Tune in to Panjab Radio - available on national DAB digital radio.

Panjab Radio informs, entertains and actively represents and promotes the Panjabi language, heritage, culture, traditions, music and artists.

The station offers an eclectic selection of shows which cover, cultural, religious, social, community, entertainment and news, including a vast selection of Panjabi music; from the latest British Asian Bhangra to Folk songs fresh from Panjab.

  • Panjab Radio is a dominant Panjabi speaking station and has programmes to target the diverse Panjabi community.
  • Sikh religious programmes are broadcast from 3am-12pm and from 6pm-8pm in the evenings daily.
  • Panjab Radio is the first radio station to actively promote Sikh teachings and spread messages of equality regardless of race, gender or creed.