Tag: bbc radio 2
Radio 2 announces Live in Hyde Park acts
All this week, BBC Radio 2 is announcing new names who will perform at the station’s annual outdoor live music event.
Radio 2 encourages listeners go digital
BBC Radio 2 is set to cover the New Comedy Award again this year but will put audio from the regional heats on digital radio.
Chris Evans to host Sonys for next 2 years
BBC Radio 2 breakfast show presenter Chris Evans has committed to hosting the Sony Radio Academy Awards for the next two years.
Bucks Fizz is best for Radio 2 listeners
BBC Radio 2 listeners have voted Buck Fizz’s ‘Making Your Mind Up’ as their all-time favourite UK Eurovision song.
Highest ever figures for Radio 2 & Evans
Chris Evans and BBC Radio 2 have both recorded their highest ever audience figures, with the station now reaching over 15 million listeners.
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.
Chris Evans gets ready for Radio 2′s 2DAY
BBC Radio 2 is holding its now annual 2DAY tomorrow (Friday) and Chris Evans will be live from the Hackney Empire.
Chris Evans to fly in a Lancaster Bomber
BBC Radio 2 will commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Dambusters Raid with special programmes from RAF Scampton on May 17th.
Gary Barlow to perform at Radio 2′s 2DAY
Singer Gary Barlow will perform live in the closing concert for this year’s 2DAY on Friday 10th May accompanied by the BBC Concert Orchestra.
Podcast: Ken Bruce talks to Tim Blackmore
A new regular feature from The Radio Academy has started today, with Tim Blackmore in conversation with radio legends.
Capital FM & BBC Radio 2 win Tric Awards
The annual Television and Radio Industries Club Awards have been handed out in a ceremony at Grosvenor House in London, hosted by Jon Culshaw.
BBC Radio 2 airs new British Comedy Series
A Manchester indie has produced a new four part History of British Comedy Series for Radio 2, presented by comedian David Mitchell.
French and Saunders hijack BBC Radio 2
Comedians French and Saunders are to take over BBC Radio 2 for an entire day, in aid of the BBC’s Comic Relief charity appeal on March 15th.
BBC Radio 2 has “12 Hours To Please Me”
BBC Radio 2 will be joined by a number of artists on as the station pay homage to a day 50 years ago when The Beatles recorded Please Please Me.
Audience figures drop for Nick Grimshaw
The BBC Radio 1 Breakfast Show has attracted 6.69m listeners every week in its first full quarter – down from 6.73m last quarter and 7.24m last year.
500 Words competition returns to Radio 2
Chris Evans announced that BBC Radio 2′s 500 WORDS short story writing competition for children aged 13 and under is back.
BBC Trust finds Steve Wright in Breach
Steve Wright’s pre-recorded Sunday Love Songs programme has breached BBC Trust guidelines on accuracy and interacting with the audience.
More folk, jazz and country for Radio 2
BBC Radio 2 is to run more specialist music content and outside broadcasts throughout this year, including a focus on folk, jazz, country and blues music.
Michael Ball to host new show on Radio 2
Singer Michael Ball is returning to BBC Radio 2 with a new Sunday evening show, whilst the Sunday Half Hour becomes the Sunday Hour.
Classic JAM jingles return to BBC Radio 2
BBC Radio 2′s Pick of the Pops programme with Tony Blackburn has ordered a number of classic American JAM jingles for the show.
BBC Radio 2 airs tribute to Mike Yarwood
Radio and TV production company Made in Manchester has made a special festive tribute to impressionist Mike Yarwood for BBC Radio 2′s Boxing Day schedule.
More Estefan for Radio 2 by Folded Wing
BBC Radio 2 is to air a special festive programme with Gloria Estefan on Christmas Eve, produced by indie Folded Wing.
Mark Goodier joins Radio 2 for Christmas
Mark Goodier is returning to BBC Radio 2 just days after his last scheduled show on Smooth Radio, to cover the midday till 2pm slot over Christmas.
BBC Radio 2 raises record amount for CiN
BBC Radio 2 raised £4,010,974 – its biggest ever total – for BBC Children in Need after presenters Jon Holmes, Terry Wogan & Chris Evans held events.
Blackburn to count down 60 years of music
BBC Radio 2 and 6 Music are to join in the BBC’s celebration of 60 years of the British singles chart with special programmes inc Pick of the Pops.
Mike Harding to leave Radio 2 Folk Show
BBC Radio 2 Folk Show host Mike Harding has been told he’ll be hosting his last show on the station on Boxing Day.
Clare Balding to replace Aled Jones on 2
Clare Balding will be presenting her first radio shows for BBC Radio 2 in January, taking over Good Morning Sunday.
BBC local radio celebrates The Beatles
All 39 BBC local radio stations are holding their own My Beatles Story Day on October 5th, when all stations will air listeners memories.
Radio 2 favourite Derek Jameson dies at 82
Veteran broadcaster Derek Jameson has died at the age of 82. He suffered a heart attack at his home and leaves his wife Ellen and four adult children.
Zoe Ball to cover BBC Radio 2 Breakfast
Former BBC Radio 1 Breakfast presenter Zoe Ball will cover fellow former Radio 1 Breakfast host Chris Evans.. on Radio 2 Breakfast later this month.
