80s icons join Virgin Radio 80s Plus as weekly guest hosts

Thursday 9th March 2022: Virgin Radio 80s Plus are pleased to announce that from this Saturday 11th March, the radio station will feature iconic 80s stars in weekly guest host slots, every Saturday from 10am-2pm. 

The new feature kicks off with Scottish actress and singer Clare Grogan, best known as lead singer of the 1980s new wave music group Altered Images, known for their classic tracks Happy Birthday and Don’t Talk to Me About Love. Clare will present for four Saturdays, sharing her favourite music from the decade alongside iconic stories. 

In April, Matt Goss will take over the guest slot, fresh from his residency in Las Vegas. Matt was lead singer of 1980s pop group Bros, popular for tracks When Will I Be Famous and I Owe You Nothing, and also released five studio albums as a solo artist. And Carol Decker will join the station in May, having previously featured on Virgin Radio on the My 80s Playlist feature. Carol was lead singer of T’Pau, which had hits such as China In Your Hand and Heart And Soul. 

The guest slots will continue, with more 80s icons announced later this year.

Carol Decker says: “I’m absolutely thrilled to join Virgin Radio 80s Plus as a guest host. Having lived it, I can’t wait to take a trip down memory lane and share the fantastic stories and unforgettable tracks from the era.”

Mike Cass, Content Director, Virgin Radio UK, comments: “We’re excited to launch our guest host series, with the biggest legends sharing their own tales of the 80s. Who better to give us a taste of this great decade than the biggest stars of the time.”