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Russell T Davies reveals Helena Bonham Carter turned down Doctor Who

Helena Bonham Carter and Russell T Davies joined Jo Whiley on BBC Radio 2 this evening to co-host her show and the conversation turned to Doctor Who.

Publication date: 18.12.2023

Surprise for Zoe Ball as Richie Anderson reveals gritter named after her

After Radio 2’s Zoe Ball became obsessed with the names of gritters up and down the country, she now has one named her.

Publication date: 12.12.2023

Spice Girls 30th celebration? “When the stars are aligned,” says Geri

Geri Halliwell-Horner was on the Radio 2 Breakfast Show this morning, chatting to Nicki Chapman, whose sitting in for Zoe Ball.

Publication date: 11.12.2023

Special award for Radio 2’s traffic and travel reporter Sally Boazman

BBC Radio 2’s traffic and travel reporter Sally Boazman has received a special award from the Guild of Motor Writers.

Publication date: 07.12.2023

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