About me
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My website: davidjones.org
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Articles I'm working on (or planning)
Radio Data System
Sandbox_01 - Radio Data System
Useful links:
Absolute Radio
Absolute Radio
Source material
General sources
Google News Archive Search - Up to end of 2005 so farBowie, Adam (26 September 2008). "A Brief History of Virgin Radio" . Archived from the original on 8 June 2009. Retrieved 20 May 2009 . [History] "Broadcasting Act 1990" . London: HMSO. Retrieved 13 June 2009 .
"Broadcasting Act 1990, section 85" . London: HMSO. Retrieved 13 June 2009 . (i) one is a service the greater part of which consists in the broadcasting of spoken material, and (ii) another is a service which consists, wholly or mainly, in the broadcasting of music which, in the opinion of the Authority, is not pop music [...] "pop music" includes rock music and other kinds of modern popular music which are characterised by a strong rhythmic element and a reliance on electronic amplification for their performance (whether or not, in the case of any particular piece of rock or other such music, the music in question enjoys a current popularity as measured by the number of recordings sold) [History] "Fact Sheet 3: The Radio Authority: Its licences and licensing procedures" . London: Radio Authority. Retrieved 20 May 2009 .
"Radio Licensing: FAQs" . London: Ofcom. Retrieved 20 May 2009 .
Launch and early years (1993-1997)
[History: not going to use] Bell, Emily (2 February 1992). "RTE eyes radio franchise" . The Guardian . London. p. 28. Retrieved 24 May 2009 .
[History] Linton, Martin (5 February 1992). "Pop hopefuls go under the hammer and over the top" . The Guardian . London. p. 3. Retrieved 24 May 2009 .
[History: not going to use] Baldwin, Peter (22 February 1992). "Letters to the editor: Radio's sounds of success" . The Guardian . London. p. 22. Retrieved 24 May 2009 .
[History] Henry, Georgina (3 April 1992). "TV-am and Virgin awarded pop radio franchise" . The Guardian . London. p. 2. Retrieved 24 May 2009 .
[History] Hosking, Patrick (2 December 1992). "TV-am gives up hunt for a new business" . The Independent . London. Retrieved 20 May 2009 .
[History: not going to use] Vincent, Lindsay (20 December 1992). "Gyngell to quite UK for Packer TV station" . The Guardian . London. p. 20. Retrieved 24 May 2009 .
[Programming (also used for History to cite John Revell and Richard Skinner] Lister, David (6 January 1993). "Virgin puts emphasis on albums" . The Independent . London. Retrieved 20 May 2009 .
[Programming] Culf, Andrew (20 January 1993). "Virgin aims shows at 'hole in middle' of radio market" . The Guardian . London. p. 7. Retrieved 24 May 2009 .
[Programming - album focus/History - launch target of 4m] Brooks, Richard (21 February 1993). "Off Air" . The Observer . London. p. 65. Retrieved 24 May 2009 .
[History] "TV's zany dawn raider" . The Observer . London. 28 February 1993. p. 21. Retrieved 24 May 2009 .
[Not going to use] Jackson, Harold (22 March 1993). "The war of the wavelengths" . The Guardian . London. p. 26. Retrieved 24 May 2009 .
[Programming] Rees, Jasper (28 March 1993). "Show People: Long player gets another spin: 70. Richard Skinner" . The Independent . London. Retrieved 20 May 2009 .
[Programming - also Commercial Performance] Wroe, Martin (7 April 1993). "Virgin flies the flag on the airwaves: Richard Branson's new station looks set to stir things up in radio" . The Independent . London. Retrieved 25 May 2009 .
[History] Culf, Andrew (19 April 1993). "Sing-along-a-Branson" . The Guardian . London. p. 22. Retrieved 24 May 2009 .
[Programming] Sweeting, Adam (19 April 1993). "Putting rock history into reverse" . The Guardian . London. p. 22. Retrieved 25 May 2009 .
[History: not going to use] Brooks, Richard (25 April 1993). "Virgin territory spreads into nationwide radio" . The Observer . London. p. 7. Retrieved 24 May 2009 .
[History: Nescafé sponsorship deal] Amoore, Topaz (28 April 1993). "Pembroke: Wedded bliss" . The Independent . London. Retrieved 25 May 2009 .
[History also mentions news from Chiltern] Hosking, Patrick (29 April 1993). "Branson takes to the airwaves: Hopes are high as Virgin Radio begins broadcasting" . The Independent . London. Retrieved 20 May 2009 .
[History: FM campaign] Culf, Andrew (29 April 1993). "Virgin pushes for Radio 4's FM slot" . The Guardian . London. p. 7. Retrieved 24 May 2009 .
[History: audience target and JP] Durrant, Sabine (30 April 1993). "The new pilots of the airwaves: Sabine Durrant visited the Soho studios of Virgin Radio as Britain's new national station prepared for today's launch" . The Independent . London. Retrieved 20 May 2009 .
[History] Karpf, Anne (1 May 1993). "Born to be wild, Branson records personal history" . The Guardian . London. p. 5. Retrieved 24 May 2009 .
[History: FM campaign] Cluf, Andrew (18 May 1993). "BBC 'to keep all radio networks' . The Guardian . London. p. 6. Retrieved 24 May 2009 .
[History: FM campaign] Branson, Richard (19 May 1993). "Letters to the editor: A frequency for sound sense" . The Guardian . London. p. 19. Retrieved 24 May 2009 .
[History: not going to use] Hosking, Patrick (13 June 1993). "Battle of the radio waves: Eight London listening franchises have attracted 48 widely varied bidders" . The Independent . London. Retrieved 25 May 2009 .
[History: FM campaign] Leapman, Michael; Wroe, Martin (30 June 1993). "BBC keeps its options open over the future of Radio 4" . The Independent . London. Retrieved 25 May 2009 .
[History: FM campaign] Goodwin, Stephen (7 July 1993). "Inside Parliament" . The Independent . London. Retrieved 25 May 2009 .
[History: FM campaign] Culf, Andrew (7 July 1993). "Branson keen to share 'new' national FM slot with BBC" . The Guardian . London. Retrieved 25 May 2009 .
[Commercial Performance] Bell, Emily (1 August 1993). "Virgin Radio turns out a big turn-off" . The Observer . London. p. 3. Retrieved 24 May 2009 .
[Commercial Performance] Culf, Andrew (3 August 1993). " . The Guardian . London. p. 4. Retrieved 24 May 2009 .
[Commercial Performance] Campbell, David (8 August 1993). "Letters to the Editor: Why listeners are turning on to Virgin" . The Observer . London. p. 26. Retrieved 24 May 2009 .
[Commercial Performance] Fiddick, Peter (9 August 1993). "Research" . The Guardian . London. p. 35. Retrieved 24 May 2009 .
[History: FM campaign] Bell, Emily (6 February 1994). "Virgin makes new FM play" . The Guardian . London. p. 26. Retrieved 24 May 2009 .
[History: FM campaign] Brown, Maggie (9 February 1994). "Listeners are asked to choose radio service: Authority seeks opinion on FM frequencies available in 1996" . The Independent . London. Retrieved 25 May 2009 .
[History: FM campaign] Culf, Andrew (9 February 1994). "Branson begins crusade to gain FM frequency for Virgin Radio" . The Guardian . London. p. 8. Retrieved 24 May 2009 .
[History] Campbell, David (27 March 1994). "My Biggest Mistake" . The Independent . London. Retrieved 20 May 2009 .
[History, Programming, useful note on Alice tx] Brown, Maggie (27 April 1994). "Rock station that is finally on a roll: The wrong music policy and poor reception gave Virgin a shaky first year" . The Independent . London. Retrieved 25 May 2009 .
[History: FM campaign (result on 105-108)] Brown, Maggie (25 May 1994). "Channel 4 presses for break with ITV" . The Independent . London. Retrieved 25 May 2009 .
[History: FM campaign] Culf, Andrew (29 June 1994). "41 fight for London radio licences" . The Guardian . London. p. 5. Retrieved 24 May 2009 .
[History: FM campaign] Williams, Rhys (8 October 1994). "Virgin wins one of six new slots on London's airwaves" . The Independent . London. Retrieved 20 May 2009 .
[News: Suzy Mayzel appointed PD in Oct 94] "95 FOR 95" . The Independent . London. 1 January 1995. Retrieved 20 May 2009 .
[History: FM launch] Culf, Andrew (10 April 1995). "Wave of restricted radio hits peak" . The Guardian . London. p. 7. Retrieved 24 May 2009 .
[History: FM launch] Welsh, Edward (10 April 1995). "Heart of the matter" . The Guardian . London. p. 36. Retrieved 24 May 2009 .
[History: FM launch advert] Kelsey, Tim (26 June 1995). "Complaints kill off sherry advert" . The Independent . London. Retrieved 20 May 2009 .
[History: FM launch advert] Bussman, Tom (1 July 1995). "Zeitgeist" . The Guardian . London. p. 42. Retrieved 24 May 2009 .
[History: plans for global network] Woolf, Marie (23 July 1995). "Branson plans global radio" . The Independent . London. Retrieved 20 May 2009 .
[Presenters: Gary Davies] "Fine tuning" . The Observer . London. 26 November 1995. p. 202. Retrieved 24 May 2009 .
[New Media] Brown, Maggie (15 May 2000). "Now, if you've just joined us..." The Guardian . London. Retrieved 20 May 2009 .
[History: flotation considered] "Virgin Radio considers flotation" . The Independent . London. 13 February 1996. Retrieved 20 May 2009 .
[New Media: website launch] Waldman, Simon (18 March 1996). "Virgin Radio via the net" . The Guardian . London. p. 36. Retrieved 24 May 2009 .
[New Media: website launch] Carter, Meg (18 March 1996). "Virgin Radio: boot up and feel the music" . The Independent . London. Retrieved 20 May 2009 .
[New Media: AKQA involvement in website] Waldman, Simon (18 March 1996). "Adland's new toy" . The Guardian . London. p. 36. Retrieved 24 May 2009 .
[Presenters: Chris Evans' initial show] Lyttle, John (22 April 1996). "Do we need Chris Evans?" . The Independent . London. Retrieved 20 May 2009 .
[Presenters: Russ and Jono Gold Sony] "Top broadcast award for Chris Evans" . The Independent . London. 1 May 1996. Retrieved 20 May 2009 .
[Presenters: Russ and Jono Gold Sony] Culf, Andrew (1 May 1996). " . The Guardian . London. p. 6. Retrieved 24 May 2009 .
[Presenters: Russ n Jono] White, Jim (28 May 1996). "Bacon, banter and the Virgin boys" . The Independent . London. Retrieved 20 May 2009 .
[History: Trevor White as PD] Carter, Meg (6 August 1996). "Virgin turns cheeky in capital war" . The Independent . London. Retrieved 20 May 2009 .
[History: bus stop campaign] Snowdon, Ros (1 September 1996). "Polo bus pursues pigeons and the Wispa St Paul's" . The Observer . London. p. 33. Retrieved 24 May 2009 . http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=User:DavidJones&action=edit
[History: Maybe VRI article - Virgin Radio to acquire station in South Africa] Bell, Emily (29 September 1996). "Rule Britannia, Britannia rules the airwaves" . The Observer . London. p. 35. Retrieved 24 May 2009 .
[New media: AKQA] Bowen, David (15 December 1996). "Young, gifted and rich" . The Independent . London. Retrieved 20 May 2009 .
[History: Chris leaves Radio 1, Ginger doesn't win licence for London, Branson says he will offer him role] Culf, Andrew (17 January 1997). "Ginger proves to hot for BBC" . The Guardian . London. p. 3. Retrieved 24 May 2009 .
[History: Evans leaves Radio 1, negotiating with Virgin] Culf, Andrew (21 January 1997). "Evans severs Radio 1 links after failing to present breakfast show" . The Guardian . London. p. 5. Retrieved 24 May 2009 .
[History: owners and buy back] Bell, Emily (13 April 1997). "Branson to buy back radio shares" . The Observer . London. p. 37. Retrieved 24 May 2009 .
[History: Capital buys Virgin] Finch, Julia (7 May 1997). "Capital buys its rival Virgin as it prepares to challenge Radio 1" . The Guardian . London. p. 19. Retrieved 24 May 2009 .
[History: Capital buys Virgin] Newman, Cathy (7 May 1997). "Capital acquires Virgin Radio" . The Independent . London. Retrieved 20 May 2009 .
[History: RA approves acquisition] "Capital gets go-ahead to buy Virgin Radio" . The Independent . London. 18 July 1997. Retrieved 20 May 2009 .
[History: MMC referral] Finch, Julia (1 August 1997). "Virgin Radio sale hits MMC snag" . The Guardian . London. p. 19. Retrieved 24 May 2009 .
[DAB: Virgin trial in 1997] Marks, Paul (28 August 1997). "Anything worth watching on the radio tonight?" . The Guardian . London. p. 46. Retrieved 24 May 2009 .
[History: Evans joining, Concorde Trip] Ahmed, Kamal (4 October 1997). "Branson woos Evans to Virgin's breakfast slot" . The Guardian . London. p. 2. Retrieved 24 May 2009 .
[History: Evans joining] Kelly, Amanda (4 October 1997). "Chris Evans heads back to Virgin territory" . The Independent . London. Retrieved 20 May 2009 .
[History: Evans joining, donates money] Daniels, Alison (6 October 1997). "Fayed bans Diana book from Harrods" . The Guardian . London. p. 2. Retrieved 24 May 2009 .
[History: Evans joining - not much use] Aitkenhead, Decca (11 October 1997). "Not a genius and not mad. Just an honest lad having fun" . The Guardian . London. p. 29. Retrieved 24 May 2009 .
[History: Evans joining - not much use] Garrett, Alexander (12 October 1997). "Evans adds ginger for radio-dazed investors" . The Observer . London. p. 34. Retrieved 24 May 2009 .
[History: Evans] Mulholland, John (13 October 1997). "Evans wanted Radio 1 show back" . The Guardian . London. p. 1. Retrieved 24 May 2009 .
[History: review of Zoe Ball and Chris Evans' shows] Karpf, Anne (14 October 1997). "Zoe gets ball rolling, Evans knocks it for six" . The Guardian . London. p. 2. Retrieved 24 May 2009 .
Ginger Media Group ownership (1997-2000)
[History: Evans tries to get listeners to buy station] Nicholl, Ruaridh (28 October 1997). "Evans gingers up £75m radio bid" . The Guardian . London. p. 7. Retrieved 24 May 2009 .
[History: Evans tries to buy station] Carter, Meg (3 November 1997). " . The Independent . London. Retrieved 24 May 2009 .
[History: Evans tries to buy station] Ahmed, Kamal (14 November 1997). "Evans's £80m bid stalls Capital and Virgin radio station deal" . The Guardian . London. p. 4. Retrieved 24 May 2009 .
[History: Evans buys station] "Chris Evans takes over at Virgin Radio" . BBC News . London. 9 December 1997. Retrieved 20 May 2009 .
[History: Evans buys station] Beavis, Simon; Barrie, Chris (9 December 1997). "BBC faces new onslaught as Evans snatches Virgin Radio" . The Guardian . London. p. 2. Retrieved 24 May 2009 .
[History: Evans buys station] Newman, Cathy (9 December 1997). " . The Independent . London. Retrieved 25 May 2009 .
[History: Ginger Media Group, Michael Foster] "Michael Foster leaves ICM Ltd. to join newly formed U.K. media group" (Press release). International Creative Management, Inc. 9 December 1997.
[History: Evans buys station] Ahmed, Kamal (10 December 1997). "Ginger mogul gloats over coup" . The Guardian . London. p. 4. Retrieved 24 May 2009 .
[History: Evans buys station] Beavis, Simon; Barrie, Chris (10 December 1997). "Capital licks wounds and plans growth" . The Guardian . London. p. 23. Retrieved 24 May 2009 .
[History: Evans buys station] McCann, Paul (10 December 1997). "Music: He thinks he's God, but can he run a radio station?" . The Independent . London. Retrieved 25 May 2009 .
[History: Evans buys station] Garrett, Alexander (14 December 1997). "Ginger, are you barmy?" . The Observer . London. p. 37. Retrieved 24 May 2009 .
[History: JP as Chief Exec of Virgin Radio] Lutchford, Amanda (18 December 1997). "PROFILE: Virgin force - John Pearson chief executive Virgin radio" . Marketing . London. Retrieved 25 May 2009 . http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=User:DavidJones&action=edit
[History: MMC] Barrie, Chris (14 January 1998). "Capital dealt blow to big ambitions as monopolies body bites" . The Guardian . London. p. 19. Retrieved 24 May 2009 .
[History: MMC] Thal Larson, Peter (14 January 1998). "MMC report casts doubt on Capital Radio's expansion hopes" . The Independent . London. Retrieved 31 May 2009 .
[Presenters: Jono Coleman] "Chris Evans sacks rival" . The Guardian . London. 17 January 1998. p. 5. Retrieved 24 May 2009 .
[History: MMC] "Radio Authoriy notes Monopolies and Mergers Commission report into proposed Capital/Virgin acquisition" . London: Radio Authority. 6 February 1998. Retrieved 20 May 2009 .
[History: First Evans Rajars] McCann, Paul (7 February 1998). "Evans claims victory in breakfast war" . The Independent . London. Retrieved 25 May 2009 .
[Presenters: Jonathan Ross] "Space oddity" . The Guardian . London. 7 March 1998. p. 33. Retrieved 24 May 2009 .
[Digital Radio: Radio Authority advertises DAB multiplex licence] Barrie, Chris (24 March 1998). "Race begins to turn on listeners to digital radio" . The Guardian . London. p. 20. Retrieved 24 May 2009 .
[Not used: Matthew Freud background] Busfield, Steve (18 April 1998). "All mouth and PR makes him the biz" . The Guardian . London. p. 126. Retrieved 24 May 2009 .
[Digital radio] Barrie, Chris (24 April 1998). "Evans in radio licence battle" . The Guardian . London. p. 24. Retrieved 24 May 2009 .
[Digital radio] Barrie, Chris (19 June 1998). "Ginger pulls out" . The Guardian . London. p. 26. Retrieved 24 May 2009 .
[Digital radio] Thal Larson, Peter (19 June 1998). "Ginger drops digital radio" . The Independent . London. Retrieved 24 May 2009 .
[Digital radio] Doward, Jamie (21 June 1998). "Groups reach three-way deal on digital radio" . The Observer . London. p. 31. Retrieved 24 May 2009 .
[Digital radio] "Radio Authority receives one application for first and only national commercial digital multiplex licence" . London: Radio Authority. 23 June 1998. Retrieved 20 May 2009 .
[Presenters: Jonathan Ross] Dugdale, John (13 July 1998). "Hot enough for another bite at the telly" . The Guardian . London. p. 58. Retrieved 24 May 2009 .
[History: Show on Sky] Barrie, Chris (20 August 1998). "Evans radio show on TV" . The Guardian . London. p. 6. Retrieved 24 May 2009 .
[History: Show on Sky] Lacey, Hester (4 October 1998). "A bumper breakfast, with ulcers" . The Independent . London. Retrieved 25 May 2009 .
[Digital Radio] "Commercial radio joins digital air waves" . BBC News . London. 12 October 1998. Retrieved 25 May 2009 .
[Digital Radio] "Evans to bid for digital radio" . BBC News . London. 3 February 1999. Retrieved 25 May 2009 .
[Digital Radio] Barrie, Chris (3 February 1999). "Deal Gingers up Talk Radio" . The Guardian . London. p. 23. Retrieved 24 May 2009 .
[History: Star acquisition] Greenslade, Roy (8 March 1999). "Evans eyes the Star" . The Guardian . London. p. 61. Retrieved 24 May 2009 .
[History: Star acquisition] McCann, Paul (9 March 1999). "Media: Can Evans do a Star turn?" . The Independent . London. Retrieved 25 May 2009 .
[History: Star acquisition] Davidson, Nicola; Yates, Robert (14 March 1999). "Murdoch, here I come" . The Observer . London. p. 17. Retrieved 24 May 2009 .
[New Media] Bell, Emily; Islam, Faisal (18 April 1999). "Ginger Media and Energis enter Net access war" . The Observer . London. p. 31. Retrieved 24 May 2009 .
[Presenters: Gail Porter] "Porter lights up London" . BBC News . London. 11 May 1999. Retrieved 25 May 2009 .
[History: Ginger TV Dugdale, John (14 June 1999). "Proceed Gingerly" . The Guardian . London. p. 62. Retrieved 24 May 2009 .
[New Media] Bannister, Nicholas (13 August 1999). "Mobiles replace radio dials" . The Guardian . London. p. 21. Retrieved 24 May 2009 .
[History: Flotation of Ginger] Finch, Julia (20 August 1999). "Evans ponders float for Ginger" . The Guardian . London. p. 31. Retrieved 24 May 2009 .
[Digital Radio] Gibson, Janine (4 September 1999). "Turned off: MacKenzie's digital radio bid fails" . The Guardian . London. p. 24. Retrieved 24 May 2009 .
[History: SMG] Doward, Jamie; Bell, Emily (3 October 1999). "Scottish Media eyes Evans' Ginger group" . The Guardian . London. p. 33. Retrieved 24 May 2009 .
[Digital Radio] Gibson, Janine (16 November 1999). "Commercial radio goes digital" . The Guardian . London. p. 12. Retrieved 24 May 2009 .
[History: SMG] Thorpe, Vanessa (21 November 1999). "Ginger loses its spice as listeners turn off" . The Observer . London. p. 9. Retrieved 24 May 2009 .
[History: SMG] Watkins, Simon (23 November 1999). "£225m move for Chris Evans TV group" . The Independent . London. Press Association . Retrieved 25 May 2009 .
[History: £1m winner] Gibson, Janine (18 December 1999). "£1m richer with thanks to George Eliot" . The Guardian . London. p. 2. Retrieved 24 May 2009 .
SMG plc ownership (2000-2008)
[History: Sale to SMG] "Evans sells up" . BBC News . London. 13 January 2000. Retrieved 20 May 2009 .
[History: Sale to SMG] Gibson, Janine (14 January 2000). "Media sales nets Chris Evans a £75m 'divi' . The Guardian . London. p. 5. Retrieved 24 May 2009 .
[New Media: WAP site] "WAP's new" . The Guardian . London. 9 March 2000. p. 71. Retrieved 24 May 2009 .
[History: Ken Livingston donation] "Ginger jibe doubles 'Red Ken's' cash" . BBC News . London. 21 March 2000. Retrieved 25 May 2009 .
[History: Ken Livingston donation] "Watchdog probes Evans show" . BBC News . London. 22 March 2000. Retrieved 25 May 2009 .
[History: Ken Livingston donation] Milne, Seumas (22 March 2000). "£200,000 electoral pledge draws inquiry on DJ Evans" . The Guardian . London. p. 11. Retrieved 24 May 2009 .
[History: Digital Licence Renewal] "Radio Authority offers licence renewal to Virgin Radio" . London: Radio Authority. 11 April 2000. Retrieved 20 May 2009 .
[History: Ken Livingston donation] Wells, Matt (17 May 2000). "Virgin radio fined for bias" . The Guardian . London. p. 7. Retrieved 24 May 2009 .
[History: Switch Digital licence award] "Radio Authority awards second local digital multiplex licence for Greater London to Switch Digital" . London: Radio Authority. 7 April 2000. Retrieved 20 May 2009 .
[History: Ken Livingston donation] "Radio Authority fines Virgin Radio £75,000" . London: Radio Authority. 16 May 2000. Retrieved 20 May 2009 .
[History: The Groove launch] "Virgin Radio presents 'most wanted' new digital channel - 'The Groove' (Press release). Virgin Radio. 26 June 2000.
[History: SMG results and rename] Trefgarne, George (23 August 2000). "The Questor Column" . The Daily Telegraph . London. Retrieved 6 June 2009 .
[History/New Media: includes references to sister stations and GSK] Vickers, Amy (22 September 2000). "Virgin Radio unveils digital strategy" . The Guardian . London. Retrieved 25 May 2009 .
[Digital Radio: Northern Ireland] "Radio Authority awards local digital multiplex licence for Northern Ireland" . London: Radio Authority. 6 October 2000. Retrieved 20 May 2009 .
[Digital Radio: 3G trial on IOM] "World First for Virgin Radio, Manx Telecom and Crown Castle" (Press release). Crown Castle International. 11 October 2000. Archived from the original on 19 April 2001.
[History: Evans quits TFI Friday] Moyes, Jojo (12 October 2000). "C4 seeks a host after Evans quits 'TFI Friday' . The Independent . London. Retrieved 6 June 2009 .
[History: Sister Stations] Schofield, Jack (14 December 2000). "Like a Virgin" . The Guardian . London. p. 66. Retrieved 24 May 2009 .
[Digital Radio] DAB Ensembles Worldwide the original on 24 January 2001, retrieved 8 June 2009 , Virgin Radio - 192 kbit/s - Stereo - Pop Music
[Digital Radio] "Radio Authority receives three applications for North-West regional digital multiplex licence" . London: Radio Authority. 16 January 2001. Retrieved 20 May 2009 .
[Programming: Music Policy] "Virgin drops teen groups" . BBC News . London. 25 January 2001. Retrieved 20 May 2009 .
[Programming: Music Policy] Wells, Matt (25 January 2001). "Classic pop pushes out boy and girl bands on Virgin Radio" . The Guardian . London. Retrieved 6 June 2009 .
[Digital Radio: London 3] "Radio Authority receives three applications for third Greater London digital multiplex licence" . London: Radio Authority. 13 March 2001. Retrieved 20 May 2009 .
[New Media] "mediamazing.com takes number one sport in MeasureCast top 25 internet radio stations list" (Press release). MeasureCast, Inc. 13 March 2001. Archived from the original on 8 April 2001. Britain's Virgin Radio Debuts in Number Three Position
[New Media] "MeasureCast releases March internet radio report" (Press release). MeasureCast, Inc. 3 April 2001.
[History: SMG results] Bowers, Simon (7 April 2001). "SMG warns on downturn in ad revenues" . The Guardian . London. Retrieved 6 June 2009 .
[New Media: Arbitron] "Virgin Radio Joins Arbitron InfoStream Service" (Press release). Arbitron. 11 April 2001. Archived from the original on 16 August 2000.
[History: Chris weds Billie] "Chris Evans weds Billie Piper" . BBC News . London. 7 May 2001. Retrieved 25 May 2009 .
[History: Evans] "Decline of the Ginger prince" . BBC News . London. 8 May 2001. Retrieved 25 May 2009 .
[History: Evans] "Sidekicks leave Evans' show" . BBC News . London. 15 May 2001. Retrieved 6 June 2009 .
[Presenters: Penk to move from Capital] Teather, David (16 May 2001). "Capital Radio to air warning" . The Guardian . London. Retrieved 6 June 2009 .
[History: Evans] Deans, Jason (21 May 2001). "Evans stays says Virgin" . The Guardian . London. Retrieved 25 May 2009 .
[Digital Radio: DRG] "Radio Authority awards third Greater London digital multiplex licence to the Digital Radio Group (London)" . London: Radio Authority. 7 June 2001. Retrieved 20 May 2009 .
[Digital Radio: DRG] Milmo, Dan (7 June 2001). "Alli consortium bags London radio licence" . The Guardian . London. Retrieved 6 June 2009 .
[Digital Radio] DAB Ensembles Worldwide the original on 13 August 2001, retrieved 8 June 2009 , On the UK Digital One ensemble, the bitrate of the Virgin Radio service has been reduced to 160 kbits/s.
[Digital Radio] DAB Ensembles Worldwide the original on 6 August 2001, retrieved 8 June 2009
[History: Evans] "Virgin axes DJ Evans" . BBC News . London. 28 June 2001. Retrieved 20 May 2009 .
[History: Evans] "The art of the 'sickie' . BBC News . London. 28 June 2001. Retrieved 25 May 2009 .
[History: Evans] Boggon, Steve (29 June 2001). "A binge too far: Virgin sacks Chris Evans for 'breach of contract' . The Independent . London. Retrieved 25 May 2009 .
[History: Penk takes over breakfast/Presenters] "Penk replaces Evans at Virgin Radio" . BBC News . London. 2 July 2001. Retrieved 20 May 2009 .
[Presenters] Wilkes, Neil (9 July 2001). "Nick Jackson takes Virgin Drivetime slot" . Digital Spy . London. Retrieved 20 May 2009 .
[History: Evans] "Ginger binger" . The Daily Telegraph . London. 4 September 2001. Retrieved 20 May 2009 .
[Digital Radio] DAB Ensembles Worldwide the original on 18 November 2001, retrieved 8 June 2009 , Virgin Radio is being broadcast in Joint Stereo.
[Digital Radio] DAB Ensembles Worldwide the original on 18 November 2001, retrieved 8 June 2009
[Digital Radio: Kiss in Northern Ireland] "Notes of Radio Authority Meeting" (PDF) . London: Radio Authority. 8 November 2001. p. 6. Retrieved 8 June 2009 . Kiss to replace Virgin on the Northern Ireland multiplex.
[History: Evans court case] "Evans sues for lost Virgin shares" . BBC News . London. 14 December 2001. Retrieved 20 May 2009 .
[History: SMG results] Niss, Jason (30 December 2001). "SMG sends out debt distress signal" . The Independent . London. Retrieved 6 June 2009 .
[History: Penk/Jackson] Prever, David (7 January 2002). "Action Stations" . The Guardian . London. Retrieved 6 June 2009 .
[History: Penk] "Virgin drops Penk from breakfast show" . BBC News . London. 25 January 2002. Retrieved 20 May 2009 .
[History: Penk] Jury, Louise (26 January 2002). "DJ who succeeded Evans is replaced" . The Independent . London. Retrieved 6 June 2009 .
[History: Penk] "DJ Penk quits Virgin Radio" . BBC News . London. 31 January 2002. Retrieved 20 May 2009 .
[History: Audience figures] Jury, Louise (1 February 2002). "Crisis at Virgin as listeners continue to switch off" . The Independent . London. Retrieved 6 June 2009 .
[History: Audience figures] Wells, Matt (1 February 2002). "Radio steams ahead as TV falters" . The Guardian . London. Retrieved 6 June 2009 .
[Digital Radio: IOM] DAB Ensembles Worldwide: Isle of Man the original on 10 October 2002, retrieved 8 June 2009
[History: Jon Holmes] Hodgson, Jessica (7 March 2002). "Virgin sacks DJ Holmes" . The Guardian . London. Retrieved 6 June 2009 .
[History: Jon Holmes] Lister, David (20 March 2002). "Virgin fined £75,000 for 'offensive' show" . The Independent . London. Retrieved 6 June 2009 .
[History] Higham, Nick (28 May 2002). "Evans spectre stalks Virgin's owners" . BBC News . London. Retrieved 20 May 2009 .
[History: FM applications] "Virgin moves for Birmingham radio" . BBC News . London. 12 August 2002. Retrieved 20 May 2009 .
[History: RAJARs] "Virgin Radio ratings in decline" . BBC News . London. 24 October 2002. Retrieved 20 May 2009 .
[Cable TV] Welsh, James (12 November 2002). "TV, radio channels added to ntl:home" . Digital Spy . London. Retrieved 7 June 2009 .
[History: Denham leaves/Presenters] "Denham loses Virgin breakfast slot" . The Guardian . London. 2 December 2002. Retrieved 20 May 2009 .
[Programming: Rock sound] Crawley, Jason (28 January 2003). "Virgin's 'new sound' in £3m ad campaign" . Digital Spy . London. Retrieved 7 June 2009 .
[History: SMG results] Tryhorn, Chris (4 March 2003). "SMG profits plummet" . The Guardian . London. Retrieved 20 May 2009 .
[History: Evans court case] Day, Julia (19 March 2003). "Evans guilty of 'overbearing arrogance', court told" . The Guardian . London. Retrieved 6 June 2009 .
[History: Evans court case] "Evans breaks down in court" . BBC News . London. 20 March 2003. Retrieved 20 May 2009 .
[History: Evans court case] Kirby, Terry (21 March 2003). "Chris Evans cries in court over radio team's split" . The Independent . London. Retrieved 6 June 2009 .
[History: Evans court case] "Evans was 'star' of Virgin Radio" . BBC News . London. 25 March 2003. Retrieved 20 May 2009 .
[History: Evans court case] Day, Julia (25 March 2003). "Evans 'held Virgin Radio to ransom' . The Guardian . London. Retrieved 20 May 2009 .
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