Graham Norton’s Virgin Radio show replacements revealed

Following Graham Norton’s decision to leave Virgin Radio, comedians Leigh Francis and Tom Allen are to replace him.

Already regulars on the station, Leigh will move to Saturdays 10am-1pm and Tom to the same time every Sunday. They will be on-air ahead of TV legends Dick & Dom, who will take over from 1pm to 4pm every Saturday and Sunday.

The station also has a new weekend breakfast show with Angela Scanlon on air every Saturday and Sunday morning from 7-10am.

Angela Scanlon says: “I know how many of you have dreamt about waking up to my husky dulcet tones, well dreams come true gang!! I’ll be getting up with you every weekend on Virgin Radio & I am inappropriately excited. Stick the kettle on!”

Leigh Francis says: “I’m super excited to start my new Virgin Radio Show fresh off the back of my first ever tour! Remember Saturday mornings when telly was good? Hopefully I can create that vibe but on the radio. Can’t believe I just said vibe.”

Tom Allen says: “I’m over the moon to be starting off Sundays in style with the perfect mix of great songs, chat and a bit of a laugh. See you there!”

Dick & Dom say: “WE’RE BACK ON THE WEEKENDS! As genuine long term listeners and lovers of Virgin Radio we’re over the moon to  be joining the team. We both started our journeys in local radio so it’s great to be back behind the mic. Nice to have upgraded from a bungalow to studios at the top of the tower!!!”

Virgin Radio UK Content Director, Mike Cass, says: “We’ve had a lot of great listener feedback on Angela Scanlon as well as Dick & Dom when they’ve covered and I’m delighted they’re now a permanent addition to the weekend line-up alongside new times for the amazing Leigh & Tom.”