London 2012 Olympic & Paralympic Games

Less than 100 days to go!

Since winning the right to host the Olympics back in 2005, an entire section of East London has been transformed and venues across the UK have been preparing for the greatest show on earth. British athletes are being inspired by the dream of winning a medal in front of their home crowds, and now all the hard work is nearing the finishing line. The Olympic Flame will come within 10 miles of 95% of people in the UK, Isle of Man, Guernsey and Jersey. See the route on the map.

Johnny Vaughan

We're pleased to announce that Johnny Vaughan will be broadcasting on Absolute Radio every day, with interviews from comedians and presenters, alongside our athletes and sportspeople, reflecting the big events, the obscure sports, and the day's talking points on and off the track.

BT London Live

Absolute Radio are the official National Radio Station of BT London Live, which will see Blur headline the BT London Live Closing Ceremony Celebration Concert in Hyde Park on 12 August. This will be a unique concert celebrating the climax of the Mayor's celebrations for the London Olympic Games and Absolute Radio will be broadcasting live each day from the site with celebrity interviews and stage sets.

Video interviews

Absolute Radio has been there every step of the way and we've carried out video interviews with many key people who will be making it happen, plus some of the athletes who'll be going for gold...