Category: People News
Mark Cavendish MBE signs for talkSPORT
Champion cyclist Mark Cavendish MBE will give talkSPORT his thoughts on this year’s Tour de France via a series of audio guides.
Francis Currie launches show prep service
Radio consultant Francis Currie is launching a new show prep service for radio presenters and producers in the UK, called Show Prep.
Colin Paterson swaps Wales for Scotland
BBC Wales’ Colin Paterson is heading back to Scotland to become part of the senior team at BBC Radio Scotland.
BBC Radio 4 newsreader Rory Morrison dies
Long-serving popular BBC radio announcer and newsreader Rory Morrison has died at the age of 48 after a long battle with Cancer.
Blue Peter hopeful is Student Radio jock
Freddie Ingleby, one of the ten finalists to become the next Blue Peter presenter started his love for broadcasting at Student Radio.
BBC radio presenter Mark Turnbull dies
Former BBC Tees host Mark Turnbull has died at James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough on Saturday after a short illness, aged 50.
No BBC return planned for Chris Moyles?
Bosses at BBC Radio 1, Radio 2 and 5 live have been unable to find a suitable slot for Chris Moyles, according to a report.
Belinda Allen joins Celador Thames Valley
Former Orchard FM and CN Group executive Belinda Allen is joining Celador Radio as managing director for the Thames Valley Region.
Myers to undertake a review of Manx Radio
The Select Committee of Tynwald on Public Service Broadcasting has engaged serial radio report writer John Myers to review Manx Radio.
Real Radio Sales Director joins TeamRock
Real Radio Scotland Sales Director Jimmy Docherty is being reunited with his former GMG colleagues by joining TeamRock as Commercial Director.
Bauer radio presenter joins Absolute 80s
Matthew Rudd, presenter of Qthe80s on the now defunct Q radio station has been hired by Absolute 80s to host a similar show.
John Kearns steps down at Citybeat Belfast
Daytimes on Citybeat have been taken over by Owen Larkin as Programme Director John Kearns concentrates on “new and existing projects.”
Celador hires Breeze Breakfast producer
Celador Radio Broadcasting has hired former Real Radio Northwest breakfast producer Rhidian Jones covering all five breakfast programmes on The Breeze network.
Rocking Horse covers Rockdog on Kerrang!
Kerrang! Radio’s Rockdog, which presents a weekly show on the Birmingham-based rock station – is to be temporarily replaced by a horse.
Ken Bruce signs for another three years
BBC Radio 2 morning presenter Ken Bruce has signed a new three-year contract with the station, keeping him there till he’s 65.
Television actor Larry Lamb joins LBC 97.3
LBC 97.3′s newest recruit is Love and Marriage actor Larry Lamb who’ll present a new weekend show on the Global Radio station.
Tay FM boss Gary Robinson to leave Bauer
Gary Robinson, station director of Dundee’s Tay FM is leaving the station after four years in charge to set up his own PR business.
Liam Smedley joins Sun FM for Drivetime
Viking FM’s Liam Smedley is joining 103.4 Sun FM to host The Big Drive Home, weekdays 3-7pm from next Monday, 13th May.
Simon Hirst joins Gold for weekend show
Capital FM Yorkshire breakfast presenter and @JockFest speaker Simon Hirst is taking on a new weekend show on Global Radio’s Gold.
Sean Bolger joins BBC Sussex and Surrey
Broadcaster and voice-over Sean Bolger is to host a new weekend show during the summer on BBC Sussex and BBC Surrey.
Goffy returns to the radio for Tees show
Long running North East breakfast show host Paul Goffy Goff is set to make a return to the air with a one-off show on BBC Tees.
Kris Lingwood swaps Heart for Connect FM
Adventure Radio has appointed Heart Cambridge Field Sales Manager Kris Lingwood as Sales Centre and DAB Manager for Connect FM.
BBC radio presenter Douglas Mounce dies
Former BBC Radio Devon and Radio Plymouth presenter Douglas Mounce has died at the age of 65 following a year long batter with cancer.
Nick Grimshaw takes Radio 1 show on tour
BBC Radio 1 breakfast presenter Nick Grimshaw has just announced he’s taking the show on the road in the run up to Radio 1′s Big Weekend.
Absolute jock Geoff Lloyd gets Beano’d
Absolute Radio Hometime host Geoff Lloyd has discovered himself in the latest edition of iconic children’s comic The Beano as a 40th birthday surprise.
Presenter Neil Francis suspended from Gold
Gold presenter Neil Francis has been suspended from the station after apparently making comments about Jim Davidson on Facebook.
Ditchy to join Star Radio for Drivetime
Former Radio Aire and Real Radio breakfast presenter David Ditchfield is joining Star Radio but admits it’s like dropping to League One.
Danielle Perry to host Xfm evening show
Presenter and musician Danielle Perry is joining Xfm to host the networked evening show, Mondays to Thursdays from 7-10pm, starting on Monday 22nd April.
Extended Heart contract for Mark Wright
Global Radio has extended its contract with presenter Mark Wright, which will see him host Club Classics on the Heart network into 2014.
Simmonds joins Celador as Network Director
Former Deputy Programme Director of Heart London and Network Manager for Heart, Rick Simmonds, has joined Celador Radio Broadcasting Network Director of The Breeze.
