Commercial radio stations unite for Asia

The commercial radio stations of the UK will join forces on Monday January 17 to raise money for children affected by the Asian Tsunami.

The project, UK Radio Aid, is expected to be heard by a record 30 million listeners across 250 radio stations.

The 12-hour broadcast will feature contributions from the biggest names in radio (such as Chris Evans), sports celebrities, musicians, TV stars and British Prime Minister Tony Blair. Each hour will see two presenters introducing live acoustic sets, interviews and fundraising competitions and auctions.

In addition to telephone donations from listeners each station will donate a day's profit to the relief fund.