# Virgin Radio UK - Listen Live — Music, Chat, Showbiz & More

> Live and on-demand radio, music, and podcasts from Virgin Radio UK. (iPhone/iPad app by News Corp UK & Ireland Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virgin-radio-uk-listen-live/id1090920173 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [News Corp UK & Ireland Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1399081549)
- Category: Entertainment, Music
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 256 App Store ratings · 155 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 17.2 · 74 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-03-24
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virgin-radio-uk-listen-live/id1090920173/reviews.md

## What is Virgin Radio UK?

LIVE AND LOUD: Do you wake up with Chris Evans? Maybe you have lunch with Emma B? Or even head home with Ben Jones? Whoever your favourite is, you can listen to them all live!

GREAT MUSIC ALL DAY: 90s, 00s and bangers! Virgin Radio brings you the greatest tunes all day long. Take a look through our schedule or listen back to anything you missed.

PODCASTS: Hear even more from Chris Evans, check out Spooning with Mark Wogan, get the best of Virgin Radio Pride on Pridecast or enjoy one of Virgin Radio’s other great podcasts. Take your pick!

EVEN MORE MUSIC: Have a listen to Chilled, Legends, or 80s to find the right tunes whatever your mood. Virgin Radio has got you covered!

Our app can be used on iOS 16 and above, although we recommend that you stay up to date with the latest operating system if possible.

We are constantly improving our app by adding more content and features, so please let us know what you’d like to see next.

Stay up to date with everything we’re up to on Facebook (facebook.com/VirginRadioUK), Twitter (@VirginRadioUK), Instagram (@VirginRadioUK) and online at virginradio.co.uk.

## Key features

- Live radio streaming
- On-demand show listening
- Extensive music library
- Exclusive podcast collection
- Curated music channels

## What do users think of Virgin Radio UK?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Loving TFI!
- 🚀 Brings sunshine into life
- 🚀 Daily Listeners
- 🚀 Top Show
- 🚀 Brilliant
- 🚀 Love this
- 🚀 Superb music and chat
- 🚀 Upbeat start to the day
- 🚀 Exceptional choice of stations and music
- 🚀 Love Virgin Radio
- 🚀 Best Breakfast Show Ever!!!
- 🚀 Funny, Inspirational & Informative
- 🚀 Cheers 4 Being Awesome

**Cons**

- 🔒 Give us the whole show
- 🐛 App is fine. Adverts are bearable. Wish you could rewind a live show.
- 🔋 Why does it insist on returning to 16mins if I pause listing to a previous show?
- 🐛 It doesn't work lots of the time
- 🐛 Keeps dropping out when I listen live
- 🐛 Can't download program
- 🐛 Excessive battery use even when not in use
- 🐛 Recently played not working
- 🐛 No workingVirgin radio app on iPhones since updating to iOS 26 !
- 🐛 Can't Chromecast
- 🐛 No CarPlay anymore
- 🐛 Feature Rich - Stability Poor
- 🐛 No ability to play fro schedule
- 🐛 No Cast ?
- 🐛 Out of sync playlist
- 🐛 Casting feature removed in latest IOS update
- 🐛 Only a landing page

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- App no longer loads
- Video taking too long to load
- Watch live button missing
- App won't update
- reCAPTCHA not responding
- App doesn't work on iPads

**Most requested features**

- Catch up please
- More reliable signal
- Option to pause and listen later
- Source favourite shows on catch up
- Increase the sleep timer to 4 mins
- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard

## Recent user reviews (10 of 155)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virgin-radio-uk-listen-live/id1090920173/reviews.md

### 1/5 — No Audio

*2026-07-25, version 55.8.1*

They geoblocked the station and there is no audio. Why is this still in your App Store?

### 5/5 — Top station

*2026-07-22, version 55.8.1*

95% of my kind of music.

### 5/5 — Great app, simple just works

*2026-07-19, version 55.8.1*

Use the to listen to The Huay Show ,

### 5/5 — Huey Morgan show

*2026-07-18, version 55.8.1*

Excellent show great music

### 5/5 — The best

*2026-07-10, version 55.8.1*

The best

### 1/5 — iOS 17

*2026-06-26, version 55.7.0*

I use to love this app, but no longer available for those who’s phone doesn’t support ios17

### 1/5 — Needs completely rebuilding

*2026-06-17, version 55.8.0*

Awful ui, never saves progress through listening back. Depletes my battery, makes my phone hot. Only way to listen to Huey Morgan though

### 5/5 — Brisbane Listener

*2026-06-14*

Hi Virgin UK, I’m an Englishman in Brisbane Australia and I’m over the moon that I can listen to you on the app especially the breakfast show with Chris Evans. However just recently I’m now being told that unable to listen to any of the shows live. Do you have any idea why or advice to fix it please?
Thank you.
Kind regards 
Paul Hollingshead

### 1/5 — Repeated logging on probs on App.

*2026-06-11, version 55.7.1*

I listen to Virgin radio via my mobile app. 
It was working well until recently when it asked me to sign in from the beginning - username&  password. 
This may be okay once a year for auditing reasons – but now it’s happening on consecutive days and I can’t be bothered – so Virgin you’ve been deleted – I will miss Chris Evans but let’s be honest. Everybody else are outperformed by other radio stations throughout the day.

### 1/5 — Absolutely tanks my battery

*2026-06-08, version 55.7.1*

Huge Chris Evans fan. Listen daily. Noticed phone battery dropping fast. Used 22% battery in background for 55 mins listening. Contrast with Global Player: 3% for 3hrs listening.

## Frequently asked questions about Virgin Radio UK

### What can I do with the Virgin Radio UK app?

You can listen to live radio shows featuring popular hosts, stream a wide variety of music from different decades and genres, and access exclusive podcasts. You can also catch up on any shows you may have missed and explore curated music channels for different moods.

### What kind of music and shows are available?

The app features music from the 90s, 00s, and 80s, along with current hits. You can listen to live shows hosted by personalities like Chris Evans, Emma B, and Ben Jones, as well as exclusive podcasts such as Spooning with Mark Wogan and Pridecast.

### Is the app free to use?

Yes, the app is free to use. However, it does contain advertisements to support its operation. There are no in-app purchases or subscription fees required to access the content.

### What devices is the app compatible with?

The app is compatible with iOS 16 and above. For the best experience and access to the latest features, it is recommended to keep your operating system updated to the latest version.

### Can I listen to content I missed?

Yes, you can listen back to anything you missed from the radio shows. The app also offers a selection of podcasts that you can listen to on demand, allowing you to enjoy content at your convenience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 55.8.1 — 2026-06-18

Thank you for using the Virgin Radio app. In this release, we have squished some annoying bugs to improve your in-app and listening experience. 

If you catch any bugs, witness anything strange or have an idea for how we can improve the app, select ‘App feedback’ in the settings section, or email appfeedback@news.co.uk.

If you're enjoying using the app, please leave us a review!

### 55.8.0 — 2026-06-13

Thank you for using the Virgin Radio app. In this release, we have squished some annoying bugs to improve your in-app and listening experience. 

If you catch any bugs, witness anything strange or have an idea for how we can improve the app, select ‘App feedback’ in the settings section, or email appfeedback@news.co.uk.

If you're enjoying using the app, please leave us a review!

### 55.7.1 — 2026-06-01

Thank you for using the Virgin Radio app. In this release, we have squished some annoying bugs to improve your in-app and listening experience. 

If you catch any bugs, witness anything strange or have an idea for how we can improve the app, select ‘App feedback’ in the settings section, or email appfeedback@news.co.uk.

If you're enjoying using the app, please leave us a review!

### 55.7.0 — 2026-05-13

Thank you for using the Virgin Radio app. In this release, we have squished some annoying bugs to improve your in-app and listening experience. 

If you catch any bugs, witness anything strange or have an idea for how we can improve the app, select ‘App feedback’ in the settings section, or email appfeedback@news.co.uk.

If you're enjoying using the app, please leave us a review!

### 55.6.1 — 2026-05-04

Thank you for using the Virgin Radio app. In this release, we have squished some annoying bugs to improve your in-app and listening experience. 

If you catch any bugs, witness anything strange or have an idea for how we can improve the app, select ‘App feedback’ in the settings section, or email appfeedback@news.co.uk.

If you're enjoying using the app, please leave us a review!

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