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NME RADIO SET TO LAUNCH WITH RICKY GERVAIS, STEPHEN MERCHANT AND KARL PILKINGTON
May 7, 2008
NME Radio is set to launch on June 24. As part of the launch activities, Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant and Karl Pilkington will present a one-off special during the station's test transmission period.
The two hour special will see the three combine their irreverent humour with their all-time favourite tracks spanning the iconic brands history.
Sammy Jacob - founder of Xfm and managing director of NME Radio – says: “Hearing Ricky, Steve and Karl in action again will no-doubt keep me on my toes. I used to bury myself hearing Ricky and Steve on air in 1997 fearing we would lose our license each time they went on. Having Karl on board has only made matters worse. I look forward to some compelling radio.”
NME Radio test transmissions commence June 2. The two hour show will be aired each day from June 9 at varying times between 1pm and 9pm or available to listen again on demand via nme.com/radio.
NME Radio national launch platforms include Sky, Virgin Media, nme.com/radio and in various locations on DAB. The station will also be available on FM at various times around the UK via a series of RSL trial broadcasts commencing London on October 6.
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NME Radio will be a presenter driven 24/7 alternative music service incorporating various cutting-edge sub-genres. The station is operated under Licence by DX Media.
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Anna Gawan, press officer, IPC Media on 020 314 85405 or email anna_gawan@ipcmedia.com
