Absolute Radio Extra


Absolute Radio Extra is a part-time radio service similar to BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra. The station was launched to broadcast the live coverage of the Premier League Games under the Rock n Roll Football brand, also broadcast on the main Absolute station and Absolute Radio 90s. The station is also used to broadcast live and pre-recorded uninterrupted sets from artists and bands under the Absolute Radio Live brand, In 2010 the station broadcast live sets from festivals such as V Festival. Also comedy sets are broadcast by Frank Skinner and Dave Gorman. When off air on DAB, 'Absolute R Extra' points to Absolute Radio 90s.

Presenters

Absolute Radio Extra is available on Saturday afternoons on Absolute Radio's AM Frequencies between 1.30 and 6.30
In a number of areas, particularly in areas where the signal from the main 1215 transmitters overlap with each other, Absolute Radio Extra operates a number of filler transmitters on different frequencies :-
The sister station Absolute Radio 90s simulcasts on Absolute Radio Extra's frequencies, when the station is off air.