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Original radio star Dame June Whitfield dies aged 93

Dame June Whitfield, who started her broadcasting career in the 1950s on the radio, has died at the age of 93.
December 29, 2018 - 8:54 pm
Chris Evans in tears on final BBC Radio 2 show

Chris Evans in tears on final BBC Radio 2 show

Chris Evans has said an emotional farewell to Radio 2 listeners on his last breakfast show before departing for Virgin Radio.
December 24, 2018 - 8:39 am

Billy Butler let go by BBC Radio Merseyside

Presenter Billy Butler has announced his contract is not being renewed by BBC Radio Merseyside where he hosts two shows a week.
December 22, 2018 - 3:26 pm
Simon Mayo confirms he has a new radio show

Simon Mayo confirms he has a new radio show

After his departure from BBC Radio 2, Simon Mayo has confirmed in a tweet that he'll be announcing a new show in January.
December 22, 2018 - 10:47 am

Zoe Ball’s Radio 2 Breakfast Show team revealed

More details are emerging of the new Zoe Ball Breakfast Show starting on BBC Radio 2 in January 2019.
December 21, 2018 - 9:37 pm
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Chris Evans Show to be advert free on Virgin Radio

The Chris Evans Breakfast Show on Virgin Radio will be free of commercials when it launches on January 21st 2019.
December 19, 2018 - 7:47 pm

Chris Baughen returns to Global from Deezer

Global has appointed former Radio X Managing Editor Chris Baughen as Managing Editor of the Global Player.
December 18, 2018 - 9:16 am

Classic FM signs newsreader and presenter Moira Stuart

BBC Radio 2 morning newsreader Moira Stuart is joining Classic FM as a presenter from February.
December 17, 2018 - 10:05 am

Sian Anderson takes Trevor Nelson’s 1Xtra Saturday show

Trevor Nelson is stepping down from his Saturday slot on 1Xtra to be replaced by Sian Anderson.
December 15, 2018 - 6:47 pm

Marvin Humes and Kat Shoob leave Big Top 40

Marvin Humes and Kat Shoob are stepping down from hosting the Big Top 40 chart show at Global.
December 14, 2018 - 4:22 pm

Nihal Arthanayake apologies for sweary rap song on 5 Live

You know we like to do things with a bit of a twist.. here is that twist," Nihal Arthanayake says before playing a rap about Brexit complete with swear words on 5 Live.
December 13, 2018 - 1:11 pm

Tom Green & Daisy Maskell to host KISS Breakfast

KISS evening presenter Tom Green and 4Music television presenter Daisy Maskell are the new hosts of KISS Breakfast.
December 11, 2018 - 12:00 am
Mark Goodier launches podcast for stroke survivors

Mark Goodier launches podcast for stroke survivors

A new podcast has been created for stroke survivors by radio presenter and Wisebuddah founder Mark Goodier.
December 10, 2018 - 2:02 pm

Emma Bunton takes a break from Heart Breakfast

Heart Breakfast co-presenter Emma Bunton has announced she will be stepping down from the daily show whilst on tour with the Spice Girls next year.
December 10, 2018 - 8:59 am

Job change for Bauer’s Group Commercial Director

Bauer Media has appointed Group Commercial Director Simon Kilby as Chief Revenue Officer for Radio.
December 7, 2018 - 7:26 am
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