Absolute Radio presenters: Get to know the hosts

Absolute is where real music matters

Author: Laura NaylorPublished 8th Aug 2023

The Absolute Radio family of stations is made up of Absolute Radio, Absolute Classic Rock, Absolute Radio 60s, Absolute Radio 70s, Absolute 80s, Absolute Radio 90s, Absolute Radio 00s, Absolute Radio 10s and Absolute Radio 20s.

We’re famous for being the home of Dave Berry, Jason Manford and the No Repeat Guarantee. We champion the very best in rock and Indie music, from newer acts such as Sea Girls and Sam Fender, to favourites such as Coldplay and Foo Fighters, along with the best of legends like The Beatles, Bon Jovi and Queen.

Meet the Absolute Radio presenters

Dave Berry

Charlton fan. Sharp-dressed man. Wake up with Dave Berry every weekday with the Dave Berry Breakfast Show every weekday from 6-10am.

Jason Manford

Laugh off your Sunday morning hangover with one of the UK's finest comedians, from 8-11am.

Andy Bush & Richie Firth

Join Bush & Richie for the Hometime show, weekdays from 4-7pm. 3 hours of nonsense presented by 2 confused dads. Apologies in advance.

Leona Graham

Leona Graham brings you the No Repeat Guarantee - you'll never hear the same song twice. Plus Teabreak Trivia at 10.30 and rarely played songs on Haven't Heard it for Ages. Listen weekdays 10am-1pm.

Ben Burrell

Ben Burrell continues the No Repeat Guarantee. You won't hear the same song twice! And Ben searches for the best songs from different bands. Weekdays 1-4pm.

Danielle Perry

Danielle Perry starts your evening by playing the best songs from across the Absolute Radio network. From 60s to now, there'll be tracks you've not heard for ages! Listen weekdays from 7-8pm.

Sarah Champion

Whatever you're up to, Sarah Champion has your playlist sorted with brilliant music, every weekend from 11am-2pm.

Jay Lawrence

Join Jay on Mondays to Thursdays from 10pm-1am for all the best tracks.

Dan Noble

Dan's here until 6am with a sackful of tunes to keep you company whether you're cooking dinner, working lates or heading to the gym.

Matt Forde

Matt Forde presents Rock 'n' Roll Football every Saturday from 2pm with Matt Dyson. It's music and goals like you've never heard before!

Matt Dyson

As well as lending his voice and dry humour to The Dave Berry Breakfast Show, Dyson also keeps you abreast of all the goals on Rock 'n' Roll Football on Saturday afternoons with Matt Forde.

Claire Sturgess

The national treasure that is Claire Sturgess is here to grace your ears with top tunes, Sundays 6-8pm.

Sophie K

Join Sophie K every Thursday and Friday from 10pm for a trip Through the Decades as she plays the best songs from the 60s to now.

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Listen to podcasts from Absolute Radio presenters

Here at Absolute Radio, we don't just bring great music and chat to your ears on live radio, we've wrapped up some amazing content into podcasts for you too!

Take a listen to our Absolute Radio podcasts here

How can I listen to Absolute Radio?

Listen to Absolute Radio on DAB nationwide, on our free app, by hitting that play button on the bottom of your screen and via your smart speaker (“Play Absolute Radio”).