Ones To Watch Winners 2026 announced across industries
The winners of the Ones To Watch Awards 2026 have been revealed, celebrating emerging talent across radio, television, online media, comedy, podcasting and the wider creative industries.
Radio 2 broadcaster Nigel Ogden dies aged 71
Former BBC broadcaster and performer Nigel Ogden has died at the age of 71
Alun Thomas gets BBC Radio Cymru afternoon slot
Alun Thomas takes on weekday Post Prynhawn presenting duties at BBC Radio Cymru
CEO Philippe Generali to retire from RCS Worldwide
Philippe Generali will retire as RCS Worldwide CEO in February and support leadership transition as consultant for up to 12 months
Rich Clarke gets Saturday Breakfast at Magic
Weekend changes at Magic as Rich Clarke gets Saturday Breakfast
Permanent shows for Steffan Powell and Rima Ahmed at 5 Live
BBC Radio 5 Live has appointed Steffan Powell as permanent Breakfast co-host on Fridays and Sundays, and Rima Ahmed joins from BBC Radio Leeds to co-host every Friday
Guernsey broadcaster John Randall dies after short illness
BBC Radio Guernsey presenter John Randall has died at the age of 68 following a short illness
Keith Williams to retire from RCS in Asia after 25 years
Keith Williams will retire from RCS in March after 25 years shaping broadcast technology across Asia Pacific
Amol Rajan to leave Today later this year
Amol Rajan to leave Radio 4’s Today programme but remain with the BBC on other projects
Abi Paterson joins talkSPORT to lead podcast expansion
Abi Paterson returns to talkSPORT as Head of Podcasts, leading new visualised shows and on-demand content ahead of the FIFA World Cup coverage
Former BBC Local Radio controller Michael Barton has died
Michael Barton, the first managing editor of BBC Radio Sheffield, has died aged 94 following a fall outside his home in London
YO1 Radio appoints Nick Hancock as MD
Nick Hancock has been appointed Managing Director of YO1 Radio and Media
Jenny Collins remembered as Radio Merseyside pioneer
Tributes paid to Radio Merseyside pioneer Jenny Collins, a founding voice of the station whose career spanned presenting, producing and programme leadership
Sir Bryn Terfel hosts new Classic FM series
Sir Bryn Terfel is hosting a new four-part Classic FM series exploring opera’s most infamous villains, starting Friday 9th January at 9pm
Early commercial radio pioneer Stewart Francis has died
Commercial radio pioneer Stewart Francis has died aged 74, with tributes recalling his role at LBC, Pennine Radio and the launch of Hereward Radio