Chris McCausland joins Absolute Radio to host new show
Listen every Sunday from 8am
We’re delighted to announced that comedy powerhouse, broadcaster and Strictly Come Dancing champion Chris McCausland is joining Absolute Radio to host a brand-new show.
Chris will bring his sharp wit, quick-fire storytelling and unmistakable warmth to Absolute Radio every Sunday morning on The Chris McCausland Show.
He’ll be joined every week by co-host, fellow stand-up and musical comedian, Jon Long.
How to listen to The Chris McCausland Show:
Launching on Sunday 5th July 2026, The Chris McCausland Show airs every Sunday morning from 8am to 11am on Absolute Radio.
You can also listen from 9am to midday on Absolute Radio 70s, 80s, 90s, 00s, 10s and Classic Rock, and there will also be a podcast of the show.
The new show will see Chris share his take on the week, celebrate the music he loves, and bring listeners the kind of brilliantly offbeat observations that have made him a favourite on stage, screen and radio.
Speaking on The Dave Berry Breakfast Show this morning, Chris said: “I'm not on tour at the minute, so I'm just fancy free and footloose and I'm an early riser anyway, the older I get, the earlier I wake up.
“So, I'm looking forward to it, to be there as part of people's Sunday morning, filling their ears with drivel while they're driving round and trying to avoid doing anything productive. That's a win for me.”
Praising his co-host Jon Long, Chris added: “Jon is a brilliant comedian, and he's done my tour support for quite some time, so we've spent a lot of time together. I've probably spent longer talking to Jon over a six-month block than I have my own wife.
“So, we're used to talking nonsense to each other for some long car journeys and in dressing rooms. And he's used to putting up with me for long periods of time. I mean, it's not like he can just leap out of a moving car, is it? So, I'm hoping that in a stationary studio with a door, he doesn't just walk out.”
Paul Sylvester, Absolute Radio Content Director said: “Chris is a phenomenal talent - naturally funny, hugely relatable and completely original. His personality, humour and love of great music make him a perfect fit for Absolute Radio. We’re delighted to welcome him to the station and know our listeners are going to love spending Sunday mornings with him.”