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Multiple BBC radio programme commissions available following Somethin’ Else handback
According to Deadline.com, talks are ongoing over concerns about diminishing commercial returns on making the shows.Publication date: 09.10.2023
Johnny Marr named as latest 6 Music Artist in Residence
Legendary guitarist and songwriter Johnny Marr is joining BBC Radio 6 Music as Artist in Residence.Publication date: 12.09.2023
6 Music schedule changes see Cillian Murphy’s Limited Edition return
Cillian Murphy’s Limited Edition is returning to 6 Music for a new 10-part series as part of weekend schedule changes.Publication date: 01.09.2023
Huw Stephens to replace Steve Lamacq at Teatime on BBC Radio 6 Music
Steve Lamacq is stepping down from his daily show at BBC Radio 6 Music as Huw Stephens gets ready to take over the Teatime show four days a week from Cardiff.Publication date: 01.09.2023
BBC Radio 6 Music to air northern soul all-nighter
BBC Radio 6 Music is to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Wigan Casino with a night of programming dedicated to Northern Soul.Publication date: 21.08.2023
Steve Lamacq and Jo Whiley reunite celebrating 30 years since Britpop
In the 1990s, Steve Lamacq and Jo Whiley hosted one of the most influential music programmes of the era - Radio 1's Evening Session...Publication date: 27.07.2023
1Xtra, 6 Music and Radio 2 to celebrate 50 years of hip hop
BBC Hip Hop 50 is a celebration of 50 years of hip hop on BBC Radio, Sounds and iPlayer across the month of August. 1Xtra, BBC Radio 6 Music and BBC Radio 2 will take part in the 50th anniversary celebrations...Publication date: 26.07.2023
BBC Radio 6 Music returns to All Points East Festival
Mary Anne Hobbs announced on-air earlier the line-up for the 6 Music stage, which is returning to All Points East Festival this year. It takes place in Victoria Park, London from Friday 18 – Saturday 19 August, and Friday 25 August – Bank Holiday Monday 28 August...Publication date: 06.07.2023
Jayne Middlemiss to host weekday afternoons on Virgin Radio
Radio and TV presenter, Jayne Middlemiss is the new host of weekday afternoons on Virgin Radio. Jayne began her career presenting music TV shows such as Top of the Pops and has previously presented on BBC Radio 1 and BBC Radio 6 Music. She has also won both Celebrity Masterchef and Celebrity Love Island...Publication date: 21.10.2022
Radio presenter Lauren Laverne speaks out for Sunderland
Lauren Laverne, an honorary graduate at the University of Sunderland, is helping showcase the University in a new promotional video. The Sunderland-born broadcaster voices the video, ‘Think Sunderland’, which celebrates the University’s career-focused courses, facilities, inclusive and culture and everything the city has to offer. Lauren, host of the BBC Radio 6 Breakfast Show and Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs...Publication date: 15.11.2021