Get to know Absolute Radio's Sarah Champion
Everything you could need to know, including how to listen
Championing your weekends here on Absolute Radio is none other than our very own Sarah Champion. You can hear Sarah across almost all of the Absolute Radio stations' airwaves every weekend - as well as weekdays from 10am on Absolute 80s. Whatever you're up to, Sarah's got your playlist sorted with brilliant music.
Get to know Sarah a little bit better with our Q&A - from bands that got her into music, to her most memorable gig, guest and moment from her time here at Absolute Radio. Find out all of the ways you can listen, and where to find Sarah on socials...
Tune in to Sarah Champion on Absolute Radio
You can tune in and listen to Sarah on the main Absolute Radio station every weekend from 11am-2pm, bringing you the brilliant tunes that will kickstart your Saturdays and Sundays.
Over on Absolute Radio 80s, you can catch Sarah from 10am-1pm for the 80s No Repeat Guarantee.
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Who were the first band that got you into music?
"My Dad brought me up on a lot of classic rock, bands like The Eagles and Fleetwood Mac were played pretty constantly in the Champion household. ‘Rumours’ remains one of my all time favourite albums."
Read up on everything there is to know about the iconic Fleetwood Mac...
What is your most memorable gig?
"I always say Pulp at Wembley Arena 1996, the height of brit pop, Jarvis Cocker on top form, an incredible showman (still is!) Me and my best mates were front row and the set list was phenomenal."
Who's the best guest you've had on the show and why?
"That’s a tough one! There’ve been a few favourites over the years. The ones that instantly spring to mind are Brandon Flowers, Liam Gallagher, KT Tunstall, Sheryl Crow and Sharleen Spitiri. All excellent value in their own ways. Sharleen Spitiri told me the FILTHIEST story I’ve ever heard (off microphone thankfully)."
Which song could be your exception to the No Repeat Guarantee?
"Fleetwood Mac’s ‘The Chain’ I’ll never tire of it."
LISTEN: Fleetwood Mac's 'The Chain':
Which Absolute decade is your go-to?
"I have to play the game on this one and say Absolute 80s given I’m there from 10am every week day! Absolute Radio 60s is also a favourite though, so a close second."
What’s been your biggest highlight from your time at Absolute Radio?
"I’ve LOVED hosting our outdoor coverage of events and festivals over the years, everything from London 2012 to The Isle Of Wight Festival. Nothing gets the adrenalin going like a power cut when you’re broadcasting from the middle of a field and nothing beats the buzz of an unplanned interview when the likes of Liam Gallagher turn up unannounced, you just have to go with the flow and I love it."
What is your favourite thing about presenting?
"Honestly, these days it’s the connection we have with our listeners. It became all the more apparent broadcasting in lock down a few years back. Having been at Absolute Radio for a long time I feel really honoured there are listeners who’ve been with us since the start. I had someone message me recently to say they remember listening to me on a Saturday afternoon taking their kid to soft play centres and that same kid has now started driving lessons! That puts it in perspective!"
Check out the heartwarming moment Sarah got to make a very special birthday announcement for her listeners...
Where can we find Sarah on socials?
@sarahchampion on X
@sarahjaynechampion on Instagram
Get to know the rest of our presenters:
Dave Berry
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Jon Richardson
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Andy Bush & Richie Firth
Join Bush & Richie for the Hometime show, weekdays from 4-7pm. 3 hours of nonsense presented by 2 confused dads. Apologies in advance.
Leona Graham
Leona Graham brings you the No Repeat Guarantee - you'll never hear the same song twice. Plus Teabreak Trivia at 10.30 and rarely played songs on Haven't Heard it for Ages. Listen weekdays 10am-1pm.
Ben Burrell
Ben Burrell continues the No Repeat Guarantee. You won't hear the same song twice! And Ben searches for the best songs from different bands. Weekdays 1-4pm.
Danielle Perry
Danielle Perry starts your evening by playing the best songs from across the Absolute Radio network. From 60s to now, there'll be tracks you've not heard for ages! Listen weekdays from 7-10pm.
Sarah Champion
Whatever you're up to, Sarah Champion has your playlist sorted with brilliant music, every weekend from 11am-2pm. Over on Absolute 80s, you can catch her every weekday morning from 10.
Jay Lawrence
Join Jay on Mondays to Thursdays from 10pm-1am for all the best tracks.
Dan Noble
Dan's here until 6am with a sackful of tunes to keep you company whether you're cooking dinner, working lates or heading to the gym.
Matt Forde
Matt Forde presents Rock 'n' Roll Football every Saturday from 2pm with Matt Dyson. It's music and goals like you've never heard before!
Matt Dyson
As well as lending his voice and dry humour to The Dave Berry Breakfast Show, Dyson also keeps you abreast of all the goals on Rock 'n' Roll Football on Saturday afternoons with Matt Forde.
Claire Sturgess
The national treasure that is Claire Sturgess is here to grace your ears with top tunes, Sundays 6-8pm.
Sophie K
Join Sophie K every Thursday and Friday from 10pm for a trip Through the Decades as she plays the best songs from the 60s to now.
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