Virgin Radio Chilled

Virgin Radio Chilled is the gentler music choice within the Virgin Radio family. It keeps the emphasis on familiar songs while choosing a calmer overall pace than the main Virgin Radio UK programme. That change in mood is its defining feature. It is intended for listeners who like recognisable music but prefer a softer sequence to a more energetic mixture of big anthems and presenter-led entertainment.

Chris Evans' breakfast programme forms part of the channel's weekday schedule. Mark Wogan and Stu Elmore are among the presenters heard in its own daytime line-up, with their programmes following the station's relaxed musical direction. Overnight listening continues through a music-led sequence, giving the channel both familiar on-air voices and longer stretches focused on the songs.

At its launch in December 2018, Virgin identified Radiohead, Amy Winehouse, George Ezra, the Lumineers and U2 as examples of the music. Those reference points explain the format more clearly than the word chilled alone: it is rooted in recognisable singers and bands, with quieter performances and melodic songs rather than an exclusively instrumental ambient selection.

The channel was developed alongside Virgin Radio Anthems as a more specialised choice within the broadcaster's family. Its own identity is the gentler side of that repertoire, including singer-songwriters and acoustic-leaning music. Chris Evans supplies the shared breakfast connection, while the later presented programmes and overnight selection maintain the softer focus. The result is a relaxed station that retains the voices, songs and band culture associated with Virgin Radio.