Absolute Radio are the Official National Radio Station of BT London Live, bringing you Johnny Vaughan - Live from Hyde Park, plus Andy Bush and Geoff Lloyd - Live from Trafalgar Square throughout the Paralympic Games, taking the radio station to the heart of an historic summer in two of the host city's most iconic locations, plus we'll be there for the Team GB Parade!

BT London Live in Trafalgar Square

Trafalgar Square was transformed into the destination to enjoy the London 2012 Paralympic Games and as the Official National Radio Station of BT London Live, Absolute Radio broadcasted live from the iconic location throughout the Games.

Video interviews and live music from BT London Live in Trafalgar Square

Interview: Paralympic champions Hannah Cockcroft and Jonnie PeacockInterview: Paralympic champions Hannah Cockcroft and Jonnie Peacock
Video interview: Geoff chats to Gold medal winners Hannah Cockcroft and Jonnie Peacock, live on his Hometime Show from Trafalgar Square, as part of BT London Live.

Interview: Paralympian Lee PearsonInterview: Paralympian Lee Pearson
Video interview: Geoff Lloyd chats to Paralympic gold medallist Lee Pearson during the Hometime Show at BT London Live in Trafalgar Square.

Interview: Paralympian Rik WaddonInterview: Paralympian Rik Waddon
Video interview: Geoff Lloyd chats to Paralympic silver medallist Rik Waddon during the Hometime Show at BT London Live in Trafalgar Square, after he won a silver medal in the cycling.

Interview: Paralympian Sam IngramInterview: Paralympian Sam Ingram
Video interview: Geoff Lloyd chats to Paralympic silver medallist Sam ingram during the Hometime Show at BT London Live in Trafalgar Square, after he won a silver medal in the 90kg judo final.

InterviewJay James Picton: Interview
Audio interview: Polly James speaks to Jay James Picton at BT London Live Trafalgar Square.

Interview: Paralympians Neil Fachie and Barney StoreyInterview: Paralympians Neil Fachie and Barney Storey
Video interview: Geoff Lloyd chats to Paralympic champions Neil Fachie and Barney Storey, during the Hometime Show at BT London Live in Trafalgar Square, after they won Gold in the cycling.



BT London Live Closing Ceremony Celebration Concert

Sunday 12 August saw Blur headlining the night, with performances from The Specials, New Order and Bombay Bicycle Club. You can hear live music from the event and watch videos now!

Live music from BT London Live Closing Ceremony Celebration Concert

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Interviews from BT London Live Closing Ceremony Celebration Concert

InterviewBlur: Interview
Video interview: Alex James chats to Johnny Vaughan live on Absolute Radio backstage at BT London Live, just before going on stage with Blur to play the Closing Ceremony Celebration Concert. Alex talks about who the...

InterviewThe Specials: Interview
Video interview: The boys from The Specials join Johnny Vaughan and Tiffany Cherry live on Absolute Radio for a chat about playing at the BT London Live Closing Ceremony Concert, how the last few weeks have affected...

InterviewNew Order: Interview
Video interview: Bernard and Phil from New Order chat with Absolute Radio's Sarah Champion backstage at BT London Live about playing the Closing Ceremony Celebration Concert, their sporting connections, and what the...

InterviewBombay Bicycle Club: Interview
Video interview: Half of Bombay Bicycle Club sit down in the Absolute Radio backstage area at BT London Live for a chat with Pete Donaldson about their summer so far, the atmosphere in London, when we'll hear new...



BT London Live Opening Ceremony Celebration Concert

Snow Patrol, Stereophonics, Duran Duran and Paolo Nutini headlined

The BT London Live Opening Ceremony Celebration Concert on Friday 27 July in Hyde Park presented a multi-talented headline bill, with live performances from some of the biggest acts in the UK, from all four corners of the British Isles. Appearing live were Snow Patrol, Stereophonics, Duran Duran and Paolo Nutini.

Live music from BT London Live Opening Ceremony Celebration Concert

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Interviews from BT London Live Opening Ceremony Celebration Concert

InterviewSnow Patrol: Interview
Video interview: Gary Lightbody from Snow Patrol chats with Johnny Vaughan and Tiffany Cherry live in Hyde Park as he gets ready to headline the BT London Live Hyde Park Opening Ceremony Celebration Concert on July...

InterviewPaolo Nutini: Interview
Video interview: Paolo Nutini stops by Absolute Radio's backstage area at the BT London Live Hyde Park Opening Ceremony Celebration Concert for a chat with Pete Donaldson about moving house, his new album, and an...

InterviewDuran Duran: Interview
Video interview: The boys from Duran Duran join Johnny Vaughan in Absolute Radio's backstage studio at the BT London Live Hyde Park Opening Ceremony Celebration Concert to talk about appearing at the Opening Ceremony...

InterviewStereophonics: Interview
Audio interview: Before they went on stage at the BT London Live Hyde Park Opening Ceremony Celebration Concert, two of the Stereophonics joined Johnny Vaughan in Absolute Radio's special backstage studio for a chat...

Egg and Spoon RaceSnow Patrol: Egg and Spoon Race
Video interview: Snow Patrol's Gary Lightbody challenges Absolute Radio's Tiffany Cherry to an egg and spoon race, adjudicated by Mr Johnny Vaughan. But who will win? And will there be any dastardly cheating...

Backstage Studio TourBackstage Studio Tour
Video interview: Pete Donaldson and Sarah Champion take you for a sneaky backstage tour of Absolute Radio's incredible double-decker extra-large futuristic studio, at BT London Live in Hyde Park



BT London Live Hyde Park

For every day of the Olympics, Hyde Park hosted a series of free concerts with stacks of live performances, sports on big screens and more family fun. We've got a collection of some of the best bits of live music - hear live highlights and watch interviews now!

Live Music and interviews from BT London Live

InterviewThe View: Interview
Video interview: The View having a chat with Absolute Radio's Polly James backstage at BT London Live

InterviewPaul Carrack: Interview
Video interview: Paul Carrack formerly of Squeeze, Ace, Mike + The Mechanics and Roxy Music settles in for a chat with Absolute Radio's Polly James backstage at BT London Live in Hyde Park

InterviewThe Temper Trap: Interview
Video interview: The Temper Trap's Dougy Mandagi and Jonathon Aherne, talk to Johnny Vaughan and Tiffany Cherry, before their performance at BT London Live.

InterviewFeeder: Interview
Video interview: Feeder chat to Polly James ahead of their performance at BT London Live and reveal what they're up to for the rest of the summer.

InterviewOcean Colour Scene: Interview
Video interview: Simon and Steve from Ocean Colour Scene speak to our presenter Pete Donaldson at BT London Live, ahead of their gig in Hyde Park, about work on their new album and more.

InterviewThe Enemy: Interview
Video interview: Watch Polly James interview The Enemy backstage at BT London Live in Hyde Park, by their own admission, not the most athletic of lads, but they've been enjoying the Olympics so far!

InterviewThe Noisettes: Interview
Video interview: Watch Polly James interview The Noisettes backstage at BT London Live in Hyde Park, and find out what their Olympic highlights have been.

InterviewSpector: Interview
Video interview: Indie rock band Spector speak to our presenter Pete Donaldson at BT London Live.

InterviewNik Kershaw: Interview
Video interview: Singer-songwriter Nik Kershaw talks to our presenter Pete Donaldson about his latest album, before his performance at BT London Live in Hyde Park.

InterviewSt. Etienne: Interview
Video interview: Sarah Champion talks with St Etienne ahead of their gig at BT London Live at Hyde Park in London.

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