Shane Richie joins Virgin Radio

Shane Richie, best known for playing character Alfie in BBC soaps EastEnders, is to present a series of shows on Virgin Radio.

Richie will make his debut with an afternoon show on Easter Monday, April 9, which will be part of the station's "Great British Bank Holiday Weekend" celebrating "everything that's great and British".

Richie said: "I like to think of myself as voice of the people, friend of the stars. We're going to have a bit of fun here!"

Virgin Radio launched a new line-up earlier this year with Madness frontman Suggs presenting a new early afternoon show.