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Romesh Ranganathan to take over Claudia Winkleman’s Saturday show on BBC Radio 2
Claudia Winkleman has announced she’s leaving BBC Radio 2. The news came during her show on Saturday morning, saying she’s wanting to spend more time with her kids, and her last show will be in March 2024.Publication date: 02.12.2023
Cher to join Vernon Kay for Tracks of My Years special on Radio 2
Cher will be on Vernon Kay’s BBC Radio 2 show next week for Tracks of My Years, picking some of her favourite songs each day.Publication date: 01.12.2023
BBC Radio 2 causes a commotion with a celebration of Madonna’s music
Madonna is getting the spotlight on her music at BBC Radio 2 as the station searches for the Ultimate Madonna Song.Publication date: 27.11.2023
Cilla Black special among Christmas crackers lined up on BBC Radio
A programme presented by Sir Cliff Richard remembering the late Cilla Black, is one of many specials scheduled across BBC radio this Christmas.Publication date: 27.11.2023
Steve Wright announces special show with Peter Kay on BBC Radio 2
Steve Wright has announced this morning he will host a one-off Christmas special next week with Peter Kay on BBC Radio 2. The station also shared news that Michael Ball will be interviewing Barbra Streisand and Nicole Scherzinger in his show next weekend.Publication date: 26.11.2023
Jane McDonald to debut hosting show on Radio 2 this Christmas
Jane McDonald was one of Zoe Ball’s Friends Round Friday this morning on BBC Radio 2 and revealed she’s making her presenting debut on the station this Christmas.Publication date: 24.11.2023
Vernon Kay returns to BBC Radio 2 show after raising over £6 Million for Children in Need
Vernon Kay’s ultramarathon has so-far raised £6,059,488 as the presenter returns in the studio to his BBC Radio 2 morning show. He was welcomed back with with confetti, a celebratory cake and a special artwork gift from artist Lucy Claire Dunbar featuring Vernon and Pudsey Bear.Publication date: 22.11.2023
Oops Judi Dench tells Zoe Ball how she accidentally exposed herself
Judi Dench was a guest on Zoe Ball’s BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show earlier and revealed how she once made an embarrassing blunder while using her phone.Publication date: 22.11.2023
Vernon Kay raises over £4 million for Children in Need
This week, Vernon Kay’s Ultra Ultra Marathon Challenge, in aid of BBC Children in Need, has seen the Radio 2 presenter raise over £4 million.Publication date: 17.11.2023
Arnie among well-wishers for Vernon Kay’s ULTRA Ultramarathon Challenge
Ahead of his ULTRA Ultramarathon Challenge for BBC Children In Need, Vernon Kay was on Zoe Ball’s Radio 2 Breakfast Show this morning to talk about it.Publication date: 13.11.2023