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Steve Collins is RadioToday’s senior reporter writing about radio industry news. He’s worked around the world including presenting and management roles at Capital, Smooth, Radio Topshop and The Voice of Peace.

Johnnie Walker to join Boom Radio on 14th August to celebrate the pirates

Johnnie Walker is to host a show as part of a range of special programmes on Boom Radio on Sunday 14 August in celebration of the era of the offshore pirate stations.

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August 2, 2022 - 3:27 pm

Jo Brand to host new four-part series on Scala Radio

On Tour with Jo Brand is a new four-part series to be broadcast by Scala Radio throughout August.

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July 27, 2021 - 7:18 pm

Classic FM to air programmes for pets and owners

Classic FM’s Pet Sounds is returning this year to help anxious pets and their owners stay calm and relaxed during the fireworks season.
October 26, 2020 - 4:42 pm

More stars confirmed for Jazz FM’s The Music that Made Me

Jazz FM has confirmed three more jazz superstars as part of its The Music That Made Me series, which features artists intimately discussing their most defining musical influences and inspirations.

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September 4, 2020 - 2:40 pm
Eamonn Holmes to cover Nolan Show on BBC Radio Ulster

Eamonn Holmes to cover Nolan Show on BBC Radio Ulster

Eamonn Holmes is hosting BBC Radio Ulster’s Nolan Show next week and says he’ll try to do it the same… only differently.

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September 3, 2020 - 3:12 pm

Scala Radio hires Mr Motivator to present new show

Scala Radio has hired Derrick Evans, a.k.a. Mr Motivator for a two-part series exploring the power of listening to classical music while running.

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September 2, 2020 - 11:47 am

Tributes paid to Stuart and Ollie Henry in new programme

Friends and colleagues of the late Stuart Henry, and his recently deceased wife Ollie, have come together in a special programme to pay tribute one of radio’s most unlikely on-air double acts.

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August 20, 2020 - 7:21 pm

David Jensen’s autobography to be released later this year

Former Radio Luxembourg, Capital, Smooth and BBC Radio 1 presenter David ‘Kid’ Jensen is releasing his autobiography later this year with his tales from radio and showbiz.
August 18, 2020 - 1:00 pm
Radio host James Whale reveals he’s fighting cancer

Radio host James Whale reveals he’s fighting cancer

talkRADIO presenter James Whale has revealed that he’s fighting cancer of the brain, spine, kidney and lungs.

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August 17, 2020 - 9:52 am

Radio 1 signs Vick Hope to host weekend shows

Former Capital Breakfast co-host Vick Hope is joining BBC Radio 1 from Sunday 6 September to co-host Life Hacks followed by The Official Chart: First Look.

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August 13, 2020 - 2:41 pm

Scott Mills to cover the big show on BBC Radio 2

Scott Mills will be covering for Steve Wright on BBC Radio 2 when he takes a week off later this month.

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August 11, 2020 - 4:02 pm

Sideman quits 1Xtra over BBC’s use of racist word in news report

Sideman has left 1Xtra with immediate effect following the BBC using a racist slur in a news report.

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August 9, 2020 - 1:13 pm

Alexander Armstrong to host Classic FM mornings

After almost 10 years hosting Classic FM’s morning show, John Suchet is moving to present a new weekday evening concert programme.

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May 26, 2020 - 1:42 pm

Radio Clyde founder Jimmy Gordon has died

The founder of Radio Clyde, Jimmy Gordon has passed away
April 2, 2020 - 5:31 pm

Ofcom rejects XS Manchester’s request of format change

XS Manchester’s request of format change to rebrand as Capital XTRA has been rejected by Ofcom.

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March 31, 2020 - 11:43 am
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