Branson's pride in his Virgin territories

Virgin Radio DJ Christian O'Connell is hosting a 15-year, sorry, hour breakfast show as part of the station's 15th birthday celebrations today, complete with an anniversary version of his "Who's Calling Christian?" competition. You know, the one where famous people ring up. Anyway, among those who have already called are Richard Briers and another Richard, the station's founder (but no longer owner) Sir Richard Branson. Never one to miss a bit of cross-promotion, Branson announced he was "just launching Virgin Radio in Italy" before going on to list all the territories where the station currently is, and where it's about to be. Branson also had a chat with one of the station's founder DJs, Russ Williams. "Have you been with Virgin Radio all 15 years?" asked Branson. "Yes I have," replied Williams. "I'm the last man standing." He sounded absolutely ecstatic about it.