User:DavidJones

Userboxes

enThis user is a native speaker of the English language.

This user is a participant in WikiProject Radio.

About me

This is the user page for DavidJones.

My website: davidjones.org

I am also active on Wikimedia Commons. My user page there has a gallery containing all of the images that I have uploaded to Wikimedia Commons from my Flickr account: www.flickr.com/photos/davidcjones.

---

Articles I'm working on (or planning)

Radio Data System

Sandbox_01 - Radio Data System

Useful links:

• EBU: Radio Text Plus
• EBU: RASANT: Radio Aided Satellite Navigation Technique
• EBU: RDS celebrates 25th birthday
• EBU: RDS in Europe, RBDS in the USA – What are differences and how can receivers cope with both systems?
• EBU: Secure banking application for broadcast data systems
• RDS Forum: March 2009: RDS is now 25 - the complete history
• RDS Forum: Non-standard PS
• RDS Forum: RDS milestones
• RDS Forum: RDS Standards

Absolute Radio

Absolute Radio

Source material

General sources

• Google News Archive Search - Up to end of 2005 so far
• Bowie, Adam (26 September 2008). "A Brief History of Virgin Radio". Archived from the original on 8 June 2009. Retrieved 20 May 2009.
• [History] "Broadcasting Act 1990". London: HMSO. Retrieved 13 June 2009.
• "Broadcasting Act 1990, section 85". London: HMSO. Retrieved 13 June 2009. (i) one is a service the greater part of which consists in the broadcasting of spoken material, and (ii) another is a service which consists, wholly or mainly, in the broadcasting of music which, in the opinion of the Authority, is not pop music [...] "pop music" includes rock music and other kinds of modern popular music which are characterised by a strong rhythmic element and a reliance on electronic amplification for their performance (whether or not, in the case of any particular piece of rock or other such music, the music in question enjoys a current popularity as measured by the number of recordings sold)
• [History] "Fact Sheet 3: The Radio Authority: Its licences and licensing procedures". London: Radio Authority. Retrieved 20 May 2009. (Good background on broadcasting act and licensing approach)
• "Radio Licensing: FAQs". London: Ofcom. Retrieved 20 May 2009. (Update of Radio Authority article - may be interesting differences)

Launch and early years (1993-1997)

• [History: not going to use] Bell, Emily (2 February 1992). "RTE eyes radio franchise". The Guardian. London. p. 28. Retrieved 24 May 2009.
• [History] Linton, Martin (5 February 1992). "Pop hopefuls go under the hammer and over the top". The Guardian. London. p. 3. Retrieved 24 May 2009.
• [History: not going to use] Baldwin, Peter (22 February 1992). "Letters to the editor: Radio's sounds of success". The Guardian. London. p. 22. Retrieved 24 May 2009.
• [History] Henry, Georgina (3 April 1992). "TV-am and Virgin awarded pop radio franchise". The Guardian. London. p. 2. Retrieved 24 May 2009.
• [History] Hosking, Patrick (2 December 1992). "TV-am gives up hunt for a new business". The Independent. London. Retrieved 20 May 2009.
• [History: not going to use] Vincent, Lindsay (20 December 1992). "Gyngell to quite UK for Packer TV station". The Guardian. London. p. 20. Retrieved 24 May 2009.
• [Programming (also used for History to cite John Revell and Richard Skinner] Lister, David (6 January 1993). "Virgin puts emphasis on albums". The Independent. London. Retrieved 20 May 2009.
• [Programming] Culf, Andrew (20 January 1993). "Virgin aims shows at 'hole in middle' of radio market". The Guardian. London. p. 7. Retrieved 24 May 2009.
• [Programming - album focus/History - launch target of 14m] Brooks, Richard (21 February 1993). "Off Air". The Observer. London. p. 65. Retrieved 24 May 2009.
• [History] "TV's zany dawn raider". The Observer. London. 28 February 1993. p. 21. Retrieved 24 May 2009.
• [Not going to use] Jackson, Harold (22 March 1993). "The war of the wavelengths". The Guardian. London. p. 26. Retrieved 24 May 2009.
• [Programming] Rees, Jasper (28 March 1993). "Show People: Long player gets another spin: 70. Richard Skinner". The Independent. London. Retrieved 20 May 2009.
• [Programming] Wroe, Martin (7 April 1993). "Virgin flies the flag on the airwaves: Richard Branson's new station looks set to stir things up in radio". The Independent. London. Retrieved 25 May 2009.
• [History] Culf, Andrew (19 April 1993). "Sing-along-a-Branson". The Guardian. London. p. 22. Retrieved 24 May 2009.
• [Programming] Sweeting, Adam (19 April 1993). "Putting rock history into reverse". The Guardian. London. p. 22. Retrieved 25 May 2009.
• [History: not going to use] Brooks, Richard (25 April 1993). "Virgin territory spreads into nationwide radio". The Observer. London. p. 7. Retrieved 24 May 2009.
• [History: Nescafé sponsorship deal] Amoore, Topaz (28 April 1993). "Pembroke: Wedded bliss". The Independent. London. Retrieved 25 May 2009.
• [History also mentions news from Chiltern] Hosking, Patrick (29 April 1993). "Branson takes to the airwaves: Hopes are high as Virgin Radio begins broadcasting". The Independent. London. Retrieved 20 May 2009.
• [History: FM campaign] Culf, Andrew (29 April 1993). "Virgin pushes for Radio 4's FM slot". The Guardian. London. p. 7. Retrieved 24 May 2009.
• [History: audience target and JP] Durrant, Sabine (30 April 1993). "The new pilots of the airwaves: Sabine Durrant visited the Soho studios of Virgin Radio as Britain's new national station prepared for today's launch". The Independent. London. Retrieved 20 May 2009.
• [History] Karpf, Anne (1 May 1993). "Born to be wild, Branson records personal history". The Guardian. London. p. 5. Retrieved 24 May 2009.
• [History: FM campaign] Cluf, Andrew (18 May 1993). "BBC 'to keep all radio networks'". The Guardian. London. p. 6. Retrieved 24 May 2009.
• [History: FM campaign] Branson, Richard (19 May 1993). "Letters to the editor: A frequency for sound sense". The Guardian. London. p. 19. Retrieved 24 May 2009.
• [History: not going to use] Hosking, Patrick (13 June 1993). "Battle of the radio waves: Eight London listening franchises have attracted 48 widely varied bidders". The Independent. London. Retrieved 25 May 2009.
• [History: FM campaign] Leapman, Michael; Wroe, Martin (30 June 1993). "BBC keeps its options open over the future of Radio 4". The Independent. London. Retrieved 25 May 2009.
• [History: FM campaign] Goodwin, Stephen (7 July 1993). "Inside Parliament". The Independent. London. Retrieved 25 May 2009.
• [History: FM campaign] Culf, Andrew (7 July 1993). "Branson keen to share 'new' national FM slot with BBC". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 25 May 2009.
• [Commercial Performance] Bell, Emily (1 August 1993). "Virgin Radio turns out a big turn-off". The Observer. London. p. 3. Retrieved 24 May 2009.
• [Commercial Performance] Culf, Andrew (3 August 1993). "'Spot on' Virgin hits first audience target". The Guardian. London. p. 4. Retrieved 24 May 2009.
• [Commercial Performance] Campbell, David (8 August 1993). "Letters to the Editor: Why listeners are turning on to Virgin". The Observer. London. p. 26. Retrieved 24 May 2009.
• [Commercial Performance] Fiddick, Peter (9 August 1993). "Research". The Guardian. London. p. 35. Retrieved 24 May 2009.
• [History: FM campaign] Bell, Emily (6 February 1994). "Virgin makes new FM play". The Guardian. London. p. 26. Retrieved 24 May 2009.
• [History: FM campaign] Brown, Maggie (9 February 1994). "Listeners are asked to choose radio service: Authority seeks opinion on FM frequencies available in 1996". The Independent. London. Retrieved 25 May 2009.
• [History: FM campaign] Culf, Andrew (9 February 1994). "Branson begins crusade to gain FM frequency for Virgin Radio". The Guardian. London. p. 8. Retrieved 24 May 2009.
• [History] Campbell, David (27 March 1994). "My Biggest Mistake". The Independent. London. Retrieved 20 May 2009.
• [History, Programming, useful note on Alice tx] Brown, Maggie (27 April 1994). "Rock station that is finally on a roll: The wrong music policy and poor reception gave Virgin a shaky first year". The Independent. London. Retrieved 25 May 2009.
• [History: FM campaign (result on 105-108)] Brown, Maggie (25 May 1994). "Channel 4 presses for break with ITV". The Independent. London. Retrieved 25 May 2009.
• [History: FM campaign] Culf, Andrew (29 June 1994). "41 fight for London radio licences". The Guardian. London. p. 5. Retrieved 24 May 2009.
• [History: FM campaign] Williams, Rhys (8 October 1994). "Virgin wins one of six new slots on London's airwaves". The Independent. London. Retrieved 20 May 2009.
• [News: Suzy Mayzel appointed PD in Oct 94] "95 FOR 95". The Independent. London. 1 January 1995. Retrieved 20 May 2009.
• [History: FM launch] Culf, Andrew (10 April 1995). "Wave of restricted radio hits peak". The Guardian. London. p. 7. Retrieved 24 May 2009.
• [History: FM launch] Welsh, Edward (10 April 1995). "Heart of the matter". The Guardian. London. p. 36. Retrieved 24 May 2009.
• [History: FM launch advert] Kelsey, Tim (26 June 1995). "Complaints kill off sherry advert". The Independent. London. Retrieved 20 May 2009.
• [History: FM launch advert] Bussman, Tom (1 July 1995). "Zeitgeist". The Guardian. London. p. 42. Retrieved 24 May 2009.
• [History: plans for global network] Woolf, Marie (23 July 1995). "Branson plans global radio". The Independent. London. Retrieved 20 May 2009.
• [Presenters: Gary Davies] "Fine tuning". The Observer. London. 26 November 1995. p. 202. Retrieved 24 May 2009.
• [New Media] Brown, Maggie (15 May 2000). "Now, if you've just joined us..." The Guardian. London. Retrieved 20 May 2009. (Use as evidence of early online streaming in 1996)
• [History: flotation considered] "Virgin Radio considers flotation". The Independent. London. 13 February 1996. Retrieved 20 May 2009.
• [New Media: website launch] Waldman, Simon (18 March 1996). "Virgin Radio via the net". The Guardian. London. p. 36. Retrieved 24 May 2009.
• [New Media: website launch] Carter, Meg (18 March 1996). "Virgin Radio: boot up and feel the music". The Independent. London. Retrieved 20 May 2009.
• [New Media: AKQA involvement in website] Waldman, Simon (18 March 1996). "Adland's new toy". The Guardian. London. p. 36. Retrieved 24 May 2009.
• [Presenters: Chris Evans' initial show] Lyttle, John (22 April 1996). "Do we need Chris Evans?". The Independent. London. Retrieved 20 May 2009. (Use as source for Chris Evans's early work on Virgin Radio)
• [Presenters: Russ and Jono Gold Sony] "Top broadcast award for Chris Evans". The Independent. London. 1 May 1996. Retrieved 20 May 2009. (Use as source for Russ and Jono Gold Sony Award)
• [Presenters: Russ and Jono Gold Sony] Culf, Andrew (1 May 1996). "'Radio Bloke' seals BBC day of triumph". The Guardian. London. p. 6. Retrieved 24 May 2009.
• [Presenters: Russ n Jono] White, Jim (28 May 1996). "Bacon, banter and the Virgin boys". The Independent. London. Retrieved 20 May 2009.
• [History: Trevor White as PD] Carter, Meg (6 August 1996). "Virgin turns cheeky in capital war". The Independent. London. Retrieved 20 May 2009.
• [History: bus stop campaign] Snowdon, Ros (1 September 1996). "Polo bus pursues pigeons and the Wispa St Paul's". The Observer. London. p. 33. Retrieved 24 May 2009.http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=User:DavidJones&action=edit
• [History: Maybe VRI article - Virgin Radio to acquire station in South Africa] Bell, Emily (29 September 1996). "Rule Britannia, Britannia rules the airwaves". The Observer. London. p. 35. Retrieved 24 May 2009.
• [New media: AKQA] Bowen, David (15 December 1996). "Young, gifted and rich". The Independent. London. Retrieved 20 May 2009. (Use as source that AKQA built Virgin Radio website)
• [History: Chris leaves Radio 1, Ginger doesn't win licence for London, Branson says he will offer him role] Culf, Andrew (17 January 1997). "Ginger proves to hot for BBC". The Guardian. London. p. 3. Retrieved 24 May 2009.
• [History: Evans leaves Radio 1, negotiating with Virgin] Culf, Andrew (21 January 1997). "Evans severs Radio 1 links after failing to present breakfast show". The Guardian. London. p. 5. Retrieved 24 May 2009.
• [History: owners and buy back] Bell, Emily (13 April 1997). "Branson to buy back radio shares". The Observer. London. p. 37. Retrieved 24 May 2009.
• [History: Capital buys Virgin] Finch, Julia (7 May 1997). "Capital buys its rival Virgin as it prepares to challenge Radio 1". The Guardian. London. p. 19. Retrieved 24 May 2009.
• [History: Capital buys Virgin] Newman, Cathy (7 May 1997). "Capital acquires Virgin Radio". The Independent. London. Retrieved 20 May 2009.
• [History: RA approves acquisition] "Capital gets go-ahead to buy Virgin Radio". The Independent. London. 18 July 1997. Retrieved 20 May 2009.
• [History: MMC referral] Finch, Julia (1 August 1997). "Virgin Radio sale hits MMC snag". The Guardian. London. p. 19. Retrieved 24 May 2009.
• [DAB: Virgin trial in 1997] Marks, Paul (28 August 1997). "Anything worth watching on the radio tonight?". The Guardian. London. p. 46. Retrieved 24 May 2009.
• [History: Evans joining, Concorde Trip] Ahmed, Kamal (4 October 1997). "Branson woos Evans to Virgin's breakfast slot". The Guardian. London. p. 2. Retrieved 24 May 2009.
• [History: Evans joining] Kelly, Amanda (4 October 1997). "Chris Evans heads back to Virgin territory". The Independent. London. Retrieved 20 May 2009.
• [History: Evans joining, donates money] Daniels, Alison (6 October 1997). "Fayed bans Diana book from Harrods". The Guardian. London. p. 2. Retrieved 24 May 2009.
• [History: Evans joining - not much use] Aitkenhead, Decca (11 October 1997). "Not a genius and not mad. Just an honest lad having fun". The Guardian. London. p. 29. Retrieved 24 May 2009.
• [History: Evans joining - not much use] Garrett, Alexander (12 October 1997). "Evans adds ginger for radio-dazed investors". The Observer. London. p. 34. Retrieved 24 May 2009.
• [History: Evans joining - not much use] Mulholland, John (13 October 1997). "Evans wanted Radio 1 show back". The Guardian. London. p. 1. Retrieved 24 May 2009.
• [History: review of Zoe Ball and Chris Evans' shows] Karpf, Anne (14 October 1997). "Zoe gets ball rolling, Evans knocks it for six". The Guardian. London. p. 2. Retrieved 24 May 2009.

Ginger Media Group ownership (1997-2000)

• [History: Evans tries to get listeners to buy station] Nicholl, Ruaridh (28 October 1997). "Evans gingers up £75m radio bid". The Guardian. London. p. 7. Retrieved 24 May 2009.
• [History: Evans tries to buy station] Carter, Meg (3 November 1997). ""This is not a joke. If you can you lend us 50 million quid between you, we need it"". The Independent. London. Retrieved 24 May 2009.
• [History: Evans tries to buy station] Ahmed, Kamal (14 November 1997). "Evans's £80m bid stalls Capital and Virgin radio station deal". The Guardian. London. p. 4. Retrieved 24 May 2009.
• [History: Evans buys station] "Chris Evans takes over at Virgin Radio". BBC News. London. 9 December 1997. Retrieved 20 May 2009.
• [History: Evans buys station] Beavis, Simon; Barrie, Chris (9 December 1997). "BBC faces new onslaught as Evans snatches Virgin Radio". The Guardian. London. p. 2. Retrieved 24 May 2009.
• [History: Evans buys station] Newman, Cathy (9 December 1997). "'Ginger Whinger' buys Virgin Radio from Branson". The Independent. London. Retrieved 25 May 2009.
• [History: Ginger Media Group, Michael Foster] "Michael Foster leaves ICM Ltd. to join newly formed U.K. media group" (Press release). International Creative Management, Inc. 9 December 1997.
• [History: Evans buys station] Ahmed, Kamal (10 December 1997). "Ginger mogul gloats over coup". The Guardian. London. p. 4. Retrieved 24 May 2009.
• [History: Evans buys station] Beavis, Simon; Barrie, Chris (10 December 1997). "Capital licks wounds and plans growth". The Guardian. London. p. 23. Retrieved 24 May 2009.
• [History: Evans buys station] McCann, Paul (10 December 1997). "Music: He thinks he's God, but can he run a radio station?". The Independent. London. Retrieved 25 May 2009.
• [History: Evans buys station] Garrett, Alexander (14 December 1997). "Ginger, are you barmy?". The Observer. London. p. 37. Retrieved 24 May 2009.
• [History: JP as Chief Exec of Virgin Radio] Lutchford, Amanda (18 December 1997). "PROFILE: Virgin force - John Pearson chief executive Virgin radio". Marketing. London. Retrieved 25 May 2009.http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=User:DavidJones&action=edit
• [History: MMC] Barrie, Chris (14 January 1998). "Capital dealt blow to big ambitions as monopolies body bites". The Guardian. London. p. 19. Retrieved 24 May 2009.
• [History: MMC] Thal Larson, Peter (14 January 1998). "MMC report casts doubt on Capital Radio's expansion hopes". The Independent. London. Retrieved 31 May 2009.
• [Presenters: Jono Coleman] "Chris Evans sacks rival". The Guardian. London. 17 January 1998. p. 5. Retrieved 24 May 2009.
• [History: MMC] "Radio Authoriy notes Monopolies and Mergers Commission report into proposed Capital/Virgin acquisition". London: Radio Authority. 6 February 1998. Retrieved 20 May 2009.
• [History: First Evans Rajars] McCann, Paul (7 February 1998). "Evans claims victory in breakfast war". The Independent. London. Retrieved 25 May 2009.
• [Presenters: Jonathan Ross] "Space oddity". The Guardian. London. 7 March 1998. p. 33. Retrieved 24 May 2009.
• [Digital Radio: Radio Authority advertises DAB multiplex licence] Barrie, Chris (24 March 1998). "Race begins to turn on listeners to digital radio". The Guardian. London. p. 20. Retrieved 24 May 2009.
• [Not used: Matthew Freud background] Busfield, Steve (18 April 1998). "All mouth and PR makes him the biz". The Guardian. London. p. 126. Retrieved 24 May 2009.
• [Digital radio] Barrie, Chris (24 April 1998). "Evans in radio licence battle". The Guardian. London. p. 24. Retrieved 24 May 2009.
• [Digital radio] Barrie, Chris (19 June 1998). "Ginger pulls out". The Guardian. London. p. 26. Retrieved 24 May 2009.
• [Digital radio] Thal Larson, Peter (19 June 1998). "Ginger drops digital radio". The Independent. London. Retrieved 24 May 2009.
• [Digital radio] Doward, Jamie (21 June 1998). "Groups reach three-way deal on digital radio". The Observer. London. p. 31. Retrieved 24 May 2009.
• [Digital radio] "Radio Authority receives one application for first and only national commercial digital multiplex licence". London: Radio Authority. 23 June 1998. Retrieved 20 May 2009.
• [Presenters: Jonathan Ross] Dugdale, John (13 July 1998). "Hot enough for another bite at the telly". The Guardian. London. p. 58. Retrieved 24 May 2009.
• [History: Show on Sky] Barrie, Chris (20 August 1998). "Evans radio show on TV". The Guardian. London. p. 6. Retrieved 24 May 2009.
• [History: Show on Sky] Lacey, Hester (4 October 1998). "A bumper breakfast, with ulcers". The Independent. London. Retrieved 25 May 2009.
• [Digital Radio] "Commercial radio joins digital air waves". BBC News. London. 12 October 1998. Retrieved 25 May 2009.
• [Digital Radio] "Evans to bid for digital radio". BBC News. London. 3 February 1999. Retrieved 25 May 2009.
• [Digital Radio] Barrie, Chris (3 February 1999). "Deal Gingers up Talk Radio". The Guardian. London. p. 23. Retrieved 24 May 2009.
• [History: Star acquisition] Greenslade, Roy (8 March 1999). "Evans eyes the Star". The Guardian. London. p. 61. Retrieved 24 May 2009.
• [History: Star acquisition] McCann, Paul (9 March 1999). "Media: Can Evans do a Star turn?". The Independent. London. Retrieved 25 May 2009.
• [History: Star acquisition] Davidson, Nicola; Yates, Robert (14 March 1999). "Murdoch, here I come". The Observer. London. p. 17. Retrieved 24 May 2009.
• [New Media] Bell, Emily; Islam, Faisal (18 April 1999). "Ginger Media and Energis enter Net access war". The Observer. London. p. 31. Retrieved 24 May 2009.
• [Presenters: Gail Porter] "Porter lights up London". BBC News. London. 11 May 1999. Retrieved 25 May 2009.
• [History: Ginger TV Dugdale, John (14 June 1999). "Proceed Gingerly". The Guardian. London. p. 62. Retrieved 24 May 2009.
• [New Media] Bannister, Nicholas (13 August 1999). "Mobiles replace radio dials". The Guardian. London. p. 21. Retrieved 24 May 2009.
• [History: Flotation of Ginger] Finch, Julia (20 August 1999). "Evans ponders float for Ginger". The Guardian. London. p. 31. Retrieved 24 May 2009.
• [Digital Radio] Gibson, Janine (4 September 1999). "Turned off: MacKenzie's digital radio bid fails". The Guardian. London. p. 24. Retrieved 24 May 2009.
• [History: SMG] Doward, Jamie; Bell, Emily (3 October 1999). "Scottish Media eyes Evans' Ginger group". The Guardian. London. p. 33. Retrieved 24 May 2009.
• [Digital Radio] Gibson, Janine (16 November 1999). "Commercial radio goes digital". The Guardian. London. p. 12. Retrieved 24 May 2009.
• [History: SMG] Thorpe, Vanessa (21 November 1999). "Ginger loses its spice as listeners turn off". The Observer. London. p. 9. Retrieved 24 May 2009.
• [History: SMG] Watkins, Simon (23 November 1999). "£225m move for Chris Evans TV group". The Independent. London. Press Association. Retrieved 25 May 2009.
• [History: £1m winner] Gibson, Janine (18 December 1999). "£1m richer with thanks to George Eliot". The Guardian. London. p. 2. Retrieved 24 May 2009.

SMG plc ownership (2000-2008)

• [History: Sale to SMG] "Evans sells up". BBC News. London. 13 January 2000. Retrieved 20 May 2009.
• [History: Sale to SMG] Gibson, Janine (14 January 2000). "Media sales nets Chris Evans a £75m 'divi'". The Guardian. London. p. 5. Retrieved 24 May 2009.
• [New Media: WAP site] "WAP's new". The Guardian. London. 9 March 2000. p. 71. Retrieved 24 May 2009.
• [History: Ken Livingston donation] "Ginger jibe doubles 'Red Ken's' cash". BBC News. London. 21 March 2000. Retrieved 25 May 2009.
• [History: Ken Livingston donation] "Watchdog probes Evans show". BBC News. London. 22 March 2000. Retrieved 25 May 2009.
• [History: Ken Livingston donation] Milne, Seumas (22 March 2000). "£200,000 electoral pledge draws inquiry on DJ Evans". The Guardian. London. p. 11. Retrieved 24 May 2009.
• [History: Digital Licence Renewal] "Radio Authority offers licence renewal to Virgin Radio". London: Radio Authority. 11 April 2000. Retrieved 20 May 2009.
• [History: Ken Livingston donation] Wells, Matt (17 May 2000). "Virgin radio fined for bias". The Guardian. London. p. 7. Retrieved 24 May 2009.
• [History: Switch Digital licence award] "Radio Authority awards second local digital multiplex licence for Greater London to Switch Digital". London: Radio Authority. 7 April 2000. Retrieved 20 May 2009.
• [History: Ken Livingston donation] "Radio Authority fines Virgin Radio £75,000". London: Radio Authority. 16 May 2000. Retrieved 20 May 2009.
• [History: The Groove launch] "Virgin Radio presents 'most wanted' new digital channel - 'The Groove'" (Press release). Virgin Radio. 26 June 2000.
• [History: SMG results and rename] Trefgarne, George (23 August 2000). "The Questor Column". The Daily Telegraph. London. Retrieved 6 June 2009.
• [History/New Media: includes references to sister stations and GSK] Vickers, Amy (22 September 2000). "Virgin Radio unveils digital strategy". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 25 May 2009.
• [Digital Radio: Northern Ireland] "Radio Authority awards local digital multiplex licence for Northern Ireland". London: Radio Authority. 6 October 2000. Retrieved 20 May 2009.
• [Digital Radio: 3G trial on IOM] "World First for Virgin Radio, Manx Telecom and Crown Castle" (Press release). Crown Castle International. 11 October 2000. Archived from the original on 19 April 2001. {{cite press release}}: Check |url= value (help)
• [History: Evans quits TFI Friday] Moyes, Jojo (12 October 2000). "C4 seeks a host after Evans quits 'TFI Friday'". The Independent. London. Retrieved 6 June 2009.
• [History: Sister Stations] Schofield, Jack (14 December 2000). "Like a Virgin". The Guardian. London. p. 66. Retrieved 24 May 2009.
• [Digital Radio] DAB Ensembles Worldwide, 3 January 2001, archived from the original on 24 January 2001, retrieved 8 June 2009, Virgin Radio - 192 kbit/s - Stereo - Pop Music
• [Digital Radio] "Radio Authority receives three applications for North-West regional digital multiplex licence". London: Radio Authority. 16 January 2001. Retrieved 20 May 2009.
• [Programming: Music Policy] "Virgin drops teen groups". BBC News. London. 25 January 2001. Retrieved 20 May 2009.
• [Programming: Music Policy] Wells, Matt (25 January 2001). "Classic pop pushes out boy and girl bands on Virgin Radio". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 6 June 2009.
• [Digital Radio: London 3] "Radio Authority receives three applications for third Greater London digital multiplex licence". London: Radio Authority. 13 March 2001. Retrieved 20 May 2009.
• [New Media] "mediamazing.com takes number one sport in MeasureCast top 25 internet radio stations list" (Press release). MeasureCast, Inc. 13 March 2001. Archived from the original on 8 April 2001. Britain's Virgin Radio Debuts in Number Three Position
• [New Media] "MeasureCast releases March internet radio report" (Press release). MeasureCast, Inc. 3 April 2001. {{cite press release}}: Check |archiveurl= value (help) Shows Virgin Radio at no 3 and Virgin Radio Classic at no 28 in the Top 50 for March 2001.
• [History: SMG results] Bowers, Simon (7 April 2001). "SMG warns on downturn in ad revenues". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 6 June 2009.
• [New Media: Arbitron] "Virgin Radio Joins Arbitron InfoStream Service" (Press release). Arbitron. 11 April 2001. Archived from the original on 16 August 2000. Virgin Radio would have been most listened to in December 2000
• [History: Chris weds Billie] "Chris Evans weds Billie Piper". BBC News. London. 7 May 2001. Retrieved 25 May 2009.
• [History: Evans] "Decline of the Ginger prince". BBC News. London. 8 May 2001. Retrieved 25 May 2009.
• [History: Evans] "Sidekicks leave Evans' show". BBC News. London. 15 May 2001. Retrieved 6 June 2009.
• [Presenters: Penk to move from Capital] Teather, David (16 May 2001). "Capital Radio to air warning". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 6 June 2009.
• [History: Evans] Deans, Jason (21 May 2001). "Evans stays says Virgin". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 25 May 2009.
• [Digital Radio: DRG] "Radio Authority awards third Greater London digital multiplex licence to the Digital Radio Group (London)". London: Radio Authority. 7 June 2001. Retrieved 20 May 2009.
• [Digital Radio: DRG] Milmo, Dan (7 June 2001). "Alli consortium bags London radio licence". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 6 June 2009.
• [Digital Radio] DAB Ensembles Worldwide, 24 June 2001, archived from the original on 13 August 2001, retrieved 8 June 2009, On the UK Digital One ensemble, the bitrate of the Virgin Radio service has been reduced to 160 kbits/s.
• [Digital Radio] DAB Ensembles Worldwide, 24 June 2001, archived from the original on 6 August 2001, retrieved 8 June 2009 Shows that Virgin Radio went from 192kbps to 160kbps between 6 April and 24 June
• [History: Evans] "Virgin axes DJ Evans". BBC News. London. 28 June 2001. Retrieved 20 May 2009.
• [History: Evans] "The art of the 'sickie'". BBC News. London. 28 June 2001. Retrieved 25 May 2009.
• [History: Evans] Boggon, Steve (29 June 2001). "A binge too far: Virgin sacks Chris Evans for 'breach of contract'". The Independent. London. Retrieved 25 May 2009.
• [History: Penk takes over breakfast/Presenters] "Penk replaces Evans at Virgin Radio". BBC News. London. 2 July 2001. Retrieved 20 May 2009.
• [Presenters] Wilkes, Neil (9 July 2001). "Nick Jackson takes Virgin Drivetime slot". Digital Spy. London. Retrieved 20 May 2009.
• [History: Evans] "Ginger binger". The Daily Telegraph. London. 4 September 2001. Retrieved 20 May 2009.
• [Digital Radio] DAB Ensembles Worldwide, 6 November 2001, archived from the original on 18 November 2001, retrieved 8 June 2009, Virgin Radio is being broadcast in Joint Stereo.
• [Digital Radio] DAB Ensembles Worldwide, 5 November 2001, archived from the original on 18 November 2001, retrieved 8 June 2009 Shows that Virgin Radio went from Stereo to Joint Stereo between 24 June and 5 November
• [Digital Radio: Kiss in Northern Ireland] "Notes of Radio Authority Meeting" (PDF). London: Radio Authority. 8 November 2001. p. 6. Retrieved 8 June 2009. Kiss to replace Virgin on the Northern Ireland multiplex.
• [History: Evans court case] "Evans sues for lost Virgin shares". BBC News. London. 14 December 2001. Retrieved 20 May 2009.
• [History: SMG results] Niss, Jason (30 December 2001). "SMG sends out debt distress signal". The Independent. London. Retrieved 6 June 2009.
• [History: Penk/Jackson] Prever, David (7 January 2002). "Action Stations". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 6 June 2009.
• [History: Penk] "Virgin drops Penk from breakfast show". BBC News. London. 25 January 2002. Retrieved 20 May 2009.
• [History: Penk] Jury, Louise (26 January 2002). "DJ who succeeded Evans is replaced". The Independent. London. Retrieved 6 June 2009.
• [History: Penk] "DJ Penk quits Virgin Radio". BBC News. London. 31 January 2002. Retrieved 20 May 2009.
• [History: Audience figures] Jury, Louise (1 February 2002). "Crisis at Virgin as listeners continue to switch off". The Independent. London. Retrieved 6 June 2009.
• [History: Audience figures] Wells, Matt (1 February 2002). "Radio steams ahead as TV falters". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 6 June 2009.
• [Digital Radio: IOM] DAB Ensembles Worldwide: Isle of Man, 2 February 2002, archived from the original on 10 October 2002, retrieved 8 June 2009 Shows Virgin Radio, Virgin Classic, Virgin PARTY!, NME Radio, Manx Choice and Manx Radio (all at 128kbit/s Joint Stereo) on test multiplex on the Isle of Man, with a note that the licence for this transmission expires 14th May 2003.
• [History: Jon Holmes] Hodgson, Jessica (7 March 2002). "Virgin sacks DJ Holmes". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 6 June 2009.
• [History: Jon Holmes] Lister, David (20 March 2002). "Virgin fined £75,000 for 'offensive' show". The Independent. London. Retrieved 6 June 2009.
• [History] Higham, Nick (28 May 2002). "Evans spectre stalks Virgin's owners". BBC News. London. Retrieved 20 May 2009.
• [History: FM applications] "Virgin moves for Birmingham radio". BBC News. London. 12 August 2002. Retrieved 20 May 2009.
• [History: RAJARs] "Virgin Radio ratings in decline". BBC News. London. 24 October 2002. Retrieved 20 May 2009.
• [Cable TV] Welsh, James (12 November 2002). "TV, radio channels added to ntl:home". Digital Spy. London. Retrieved 7 June 2009.
• [History: Denham leaves/Presenters] "Denham loses Virgin breakfast slot". The Guardian. London. 2 December 2002. Retrieved 20 May 2009.
• [Programming: Rock sound] Crawley, Jason (28 January 2003). "Virgin's 'new sound' in £3m ad campaign". Digital Spy. London. Retrieved 7 June 2009.
• [History: SMG results] Tryhorn, Chris (4 March 2003). "SMG profits plummet". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 20 May 2009.
• [History: Evans court case] Day, Julia (19 March 2003). "Evans guilty of 'overbearing arrogance', court told". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 6 June 2009.
• [History: Evans court case] "Evans breaks down in court". BBC News. London. 20 March 2003. Retrieved 20 May 2009.
• [History: Evans court case] Kirby, Terry (21 March 2003). "Chris Evans cries in court over radio team's split". The Independent. London. Retrieved 6 June 2009.
• [History: Evans court case] "Evans was 'star' of Virgin Radio". BBC News. London. 25 March 2003. Retrieved 20 May 2009.
• [History: Evans court case] Day, Julia (25 March 2003). "Evans 'held Virgin Radio to ransom'". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 20 May 2009.
• [History: Evans court case] Day, Julia (25 March 2003). "Virgin Radio PR chief 'acted unprofessionally'". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 6 June 2009.
• [History: Evans court case] Day, Julia (26 March 2003). "Virgin wanted to exploit Evans' wedding, court told". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 6 June 2009.
• Tryhorn, Chris (28 March 2003). "DTI approves Herald sale". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 6 June 2009.
• [History: Evans court case] Day, Julia (31 March 2003). "Evans 'turned on colleagues'". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 6 June 2009.
• [History: Evans court case] Day, Julia (2 April 2003). "Virgin boss accused of lying". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 6 June 2009.
• [History: Evans court case] Hickman, Martin (4 April 2003). "Evans 'may have drunk eight times safe limit'". The Independent. London. Retrieved 6 June 2009.
• [History: Evans court case] Gibson, Owen (8 April 2003). "Virgin 'better off' keeping Evans". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 6 June 2009.
• [History: Evans court case] Deans, Jason (1 May 2003). "Chris Evans 'lied to mislead the court'". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 6 June 2009.
• [History: Evans court case] "Evans 'did not fake illness'". BBC News. London. 2 May 2003. Retrieved 20 May 2009.
• [History: Evans court case] "Evans court action draws to a close". The Guardian. London. 8 May 2003. Retrieved 6 June 2009.
• "Sony Radio Awards 2003: Winners". BBC News. London. 8 May 2003. Retrieved 20 May 2009.
• "Monkey goes to the Sony awards". The Guardian. London. 9 May 2003. Retrieved 6 June 2009.
• Day, Julia (12 May 2003). "Radio gears up for Brum battle". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 6 June 2009.
• "Radio Authority receives eleven applications for new regional ILR licence for West Midlands". London: Radio Authority. 13 May 2003. Retrieved 20 May 2009.
• Masterson, Victoria (1 June 2003). "Rivals clash over Glasgow radio station". The Times. London. Retrieved 6 June 2009.
• Day, Julia (3 June 2003). "Evans admits presenting was 'the wrong game'". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 6 June 2009.
• Evans v SMG Television Ltd & Ors [2003] EWHC 1423 (Ch) (26 June 2003)
• "Evans loses £8.6m damages case". BBC News. London. 26 June 2003. Retrieved 20 May 2009.
• "Timeline: Chris Evans and Virgin". BBC News. London. 26 June 2003. Retrieved 20 May 2009.
• Day, Julia (26 June 2003). "From maverick DJ to millionaire media chief". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 6 June 2009.
• Higham, Nick (26 June 2003). "Evans' entertaining court fight". BBC News. London. Retrieved 20 May 2009.
• Milmo, Cahal (27 June 2003). "Evans the prima donna loses £8.6m court claim". The Independent. London. Retrieved 6 June 2009.
• Sherwin, Adam (27 June 2003). "Can Chris Evans recover again?". The Times. London. Retrieved 6 June 2009.
• Gibson, Owen (30 June 2003). "'We don't need Evans'". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 6 June 2009.
• "Radio Authority receives thirteen applications for new local licence for Glasgow". London: Radio Authority. 1 July 2003. Retrieved 20 May 2009.
• "Glasgow FM radio licence: the bids". The Guardian. London. 1 July 2003. Retrieved 6 June 2009.
• Day, Julia (28 July 2003). "Evans to pay £7m in damages". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 6 June 2009.
• Cozens, Claire (4 August 2003). "Virgin signs rookie DJ". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 6 June 2009.
• "dDAB commences multimedia DAB Digital Radio trials" (Press release). Loughborough University. 12 August 2003.
• Black, David (11 September 2003). "Virgin Radio suffers Evans effect". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 6 June 2009.
• Day, Julia (2 October 2003). "Kerrang! gets ready to rock the West Midlands". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 6 June 2009.
• Welsh, James (24 October 2003). "Virgin Radio on the way back". Digital Spy. London. Retrieved 6 June 2009.
• Cozens, Claire (6 November 2003). "Saga scoops Glasgow FM licence". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 6 June 2009.
• Tomlinson, Heather (17 January 2004). "SMG sells radio stake, abandoning takeover ambitions". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 6 June 2009.
• "The Groove adds "Virgin" brand". London: Digital Spy Limited. 13 February 2004. Retrieved 7 June 2009.
• "WorldSpace Satellite Radio Details Global Subscription Campaign: American and British ExPats Initial Satellite Radio Subscriber Market" (Press release). WorldSpace. 8 March 2004.
• Tryhorn, Chris (10 March 2004). "SMG profits slashed by a quarter". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 6 June 2009.
• "Virgin Radio Rocks With RealNetworks' RealAudio 10" (Press release). RealNetworks, Inc. 7 April 2004.
• Oates, John (7 April 2004). "Real Player 10 arrives". The Register. London. Retrieved 6 June 2009.
• Iverson, Jon (12 April 2004). "Radio, Radio, Everywhere". Stereophile. New York: Source Interlink Media, LLC. Retrieved 6 June 2009.
• Milmo, Dan (7 May 2004). "Younger listeners are missed, says Virgin". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 6 June 2009.
• "Americana show dropped from Virgin Radio schedule". Music Week. London. 26 May 2004. Retrieved 6 June 2009.
• Timms, Dominic (26 May 2004). "Virgin cans Captain America". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 6 June 2009.
• Gibson, Owen (28 May 2004). "Virgin signs up for Friday night Madness". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 6 June 2009.
• "Who do you think you are, Jamie". The Mirror. London. 14 June 2004. Retrieved 6 June 2009.
• Day, Julia (18 June 2004). "Rivals tune in for Edinburgh licence". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 6 June 2009.
• Gibson, Owen (19 August 2004). "Virgin pips Radio 1 in online chart countdown". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 6 June 2009.
• Cozens, Claire (2 September 2004). "Mohan drops Sun column for new role". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 7 June 2009.
• Deans, Jason (9 September 2004). "Virgin Radio blames Rajar for sales slump". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 7 June 2009.
• Deans, Jason (9 September 2004). "Don't blame us for poor ratings, Rajar tells SMG". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 7 June 2009.
• Day, Julia (24 September 2004). "Runners and riders for the Edinburgh licence bid". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 7 June 2009.
• "Applications for FM Local Radio Licences: Edinburgh". London: Ofcom. 24 September 2004. Retrieved 20 May 2009. (Application for Virgin Radio Classic Rock - May want to link to licence application and Q&A)
• Sherwin, Adam (27 September 2004). "Nokia sees red in radio handsets". The Times. London. Retrieved 7 June 2009.
• Reece, Damian (13 October 2004). "Pearson quits as chief of SMG radio, leaving Virgin Radio rudderless". The Independent. London. Retrieved 7 June 2009.
• "Honours for digital music artists". BBC News. London. 20 October 2004. Retrieved 7 June 2009.
• Katbamna, Mira (15 November 2004). "Radio: Viva Las Virgin". The Independent. London. Retrieved 7 June 2009.
• "Wireless Group wins Edinburgh radio licence". The Guardian. London. 16 December 2004. Retrieved 7 June 2009.
• "Local Commercial Radio Licence Award: Edinburgh". London: Ofcom. 16 December 2004. Retrieved 20 May 2009. (Failure of Virgin Radio to win Edinburgh licence for Virgin Radio Classic Rock)
• Timms, Dominic (13 January 2005). "Virgin teams up with Nokia for 'visual radio'". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 7 June 2009.
• "Mobiles get set for visual radio". BBC News. London. 21 January 2005. Retrieved 7 June 2009.
• "Applications for FM Local Radio Licences: Manchester". London: Ofcom. 10 February 2005. Retrieved 20 May 2009. (Application for Virgin Radio Classic Rock - May want to link to licence application and Q&A)
• Wallop, Harry (11 February 2005). "Ali makes £100m Virgin approach". The Times. London. Retrieved 7 June 2009.
• Milmo, Dan (11 February 2005). "SMG rejects 3i's offer for Virgin". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 7 June 2009.
• Milmo, Dan (15 February 2005). "Pressure increases on Virgin Radio". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 7 June 2009.
• Milmo, Dan; Martinson, Jane (25 February 2005). "ITV refuses to back break-up of SMG". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 7 June 2009.
• Sabbagh, Dan (2 March 2005). "Virgin uses net to get off the hook". The Times. London. Retrieved 7 June 2009.
• "Virgin Radio offers 3G broadcast". BBC News. London. 7 March 2005. Retrieved 20 May 2009.
• "Virgin Radio starts daily podcast". BBC News. London. 9 March 2005. Retrieved 20 May 2009.
• Verdin, Mike (10 March 2005). "Confident SMG returns to the black". The Times. London. Retrieved 7 June 2009.
• Shah, Saeed (11 March 2005). "Profits collapse at Virgin Radio". The Independent. London. Retrieved 7 June 2009.
• "New presenter for Virgin weekend shows". Music Week. London. 18 March 2005. Retrieved 7 June 2009.
• Armistead, Louise (27 March 2005). "Prufrock: Hellraiser Evans returns to radio with a whisper". The Times. London. Retrieved 7 June 2009.
• Lewis, Joyce (5 April 2005). "ECS improves broadcasting options for Virgin Radio". London: University of Southampton School of Electronics and Computer Science. Retrieved 7 June 2009.
• Day, Julia (18 April 2005). "Yahoo! boss switches to Virgin Radio". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 7 June 2009.
• Shah, Saeed (19 April 2005). "Virgin Radio hires chief executive to fend off unwanted bidders". The Independent. London. Retrieved 7 June 2009.
• Shelley, Darren (19 April 2005). "Virgin Radio Classic Rock to launch on Sky". Digital Spy. London. Retrieved 7 June 2009.
• Marks, Lisa (5 May 2005). "TalkSport overtakes Virgin to take No 2 spot". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 7 June 2009.
• "Applications for FM Local Radio Licences: Solent". London: Ofcom. 6 May 2005. Retrieved 20 May 2009. (Application for Virgin Radio Classic Rock - May want to link to licence application and Q&A)
• "DJ duo quit Virgin breakfast show". BBC News. London. 17 May 2005. Retrieved 7 June 2009.
• Day, Julia (18 May 2005). "Virgin Radio double act to quit breakfast show". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 7 June 2009.
• "Virgin poaches top breakfast DJ". BBC News. London. 18 May 2005. Retrieved 7 June 2009.
• "SMG poaches radio rival for breakfast". The Daily Telegraph. London. 19 May 2005. Retrieved 7 June 2009.
• "Alice Cooper to join Virgin Radio". BBC News. London. 22 June 2005. Retrieved 20 May 2009.
• Johnston, Chris (22 June 2005). "Alice Cooper to rock on Virgin". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 7 June 2009.
• "Sky host Lovejoy to join Virgin". BBC News. London. 20 July 2005. Retrieved 20 May 2009.
• "Reeves set for Virgin Radio slot". BBC News. London. 27 July 2005. Retrieved 20 May 2009.
• Day, Julia (4 August 2005). "Virgin rocks on". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 7 June 2009.
• Day, Julia (16 August 2005). "Virgin launches digital youth station". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 7 June 2009.
• "Virgin Extreme (sic)". London: Digital Spy Limited. 5 September 2005. Retrieved 7 June 2009.
• "Vic Reeves gets Virgin Radio show". BBC News. London. 6 September 2005. Retrieved 20 May 2009.
• "Virgin Radio in digital TV boost". Media Week. London. 22 November 2005. Retrieved 7 June 2009.
• "The end of Pete Mitchell's Razor Cuts". London: Digital Spy Limited. 23 November 2005. Retrieved 7 June 2009.
• "Independent National Radio licence extensions – Review of financial terms" (PDF). London: Ofcom. 4 July 2006. Retrieved 20 May 2009.
• "Virgin Radio firm rejects merger". BBC News. London. 29 August 2006. Retrieved 20 May 2009.
• "Suggs takes mike for radio show". BBC News. London. 7 December 2006. Retrieved 20 May 2009.
• "Virgin Radio boss resigns". Digital Spy. London. 8 January 2007. Retrieved 20 May 2009.
• "Ofcom receives two applications for the DAB National Radio multiplex licence". London: Ofcom. 29 March 2007. Retrieved 20 May 2009.
• "Virgin stations in console tie-up". BBC News. London. 10 April 2007. Retrieved 20 May 2009.
• "SMG plans Virgin Radio flotation". BBC News. London. 12 April 2007. Retrieved 20 May 2009.
• "Classic FM tops Sony Radio Awards". BBC News. London. 1 May 2007. Retrieved 20 May 2009.
• "Virgin Radio launches an Ogg stream". 16 June 2007. Retrieved 20 May 2009.
• "4 Digital group awarded new national digital radio multiplex licence". London: Ofcom. 6 July 2007. Retrieved 20 May 2009.

Acquisition by TIML and change of name

• "Virgin Radio sold to Indian group". BBC News. London. 31 May 2008. Retrieved 20 May 2009.
• Allen, Katie (31 May 2008). "SMG sells Virgin Radio for £53m". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 20 May 2009.
• Plunkett, John (2 June 2008). "Virgin Radio: Meet the owners". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 20 May 2009.
• Smith, Paul (18 July 2008). "Virgin Radio's One Golden Square blog: a welcome antidote to cynicism?". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 20 May 2009.
• "Virgin Radio to become Absolute". BBC News. London. 2 September 2008. Retrieved 20 May 2009.
• "Vodka brand sues Absolute Radio". The Guardian. London. 10 October 2008. Retrieved 20 May 2009.
• O'Driscoll, Donnach (24 March 2009). "Absolute Radio To Sell Planet Rock Advertising". London: Absolute Radio. Retrieved 26 May 2009.
• Amey, Duncan (27 March 2009). "Attention: iPhone and iPod touch owners". London: Absolute Radio. Retrieved 26 May 2009.
• Moorey, Tony (27 April 2009). "Allan Lake". London: Absolute Radio. Retrieved 26 May 2009.
• "Sweet Sixteen". London: Absolute Radio. 30 April 2009. Retrieved 26 May 2009.
• Lawson, Chris (6 May 2009). "Dan Thornton Joins Absolute Radio". London: Absolute Radio. Retrieved 26 May 2009.
• O'Driscoll, Donnach (6 May 2009). "Absolute Radio Appoints Chris Goldson As The Station's New Commercial Director". London: Absolute Radio. Retrieved 26 May 2009.
• "Sony Radio Academy Awards 2009: The Live Event Coverage Award". London: The Radio Academy. 11 May 2009. Retrieved 26 May 2009.