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Boom Radio hires Paul O’Grady for Christmas Day show

After 13 years at BBC Radio 2, Paul O’Grady is joining Boom Radio to host a special show on Christmas Day. He’ll be on-air at midday from his home joined by his former producer Malcolm Price. Paul commented: “Looking forward to being back on the wireless for Christmas Day lunch with the usual unpredictable mayhem! Malcolm and I have been missing you all so I hope you will find us in our latest radio home at Boom.”...

Former chart show presenters to host countdowns on Boom Radio

Boom Radio will mark the 70th anniversary of the record chart on Sunday 20th November with a day of special programmes featuring former chart show presenters. The celebrations on Boom will also include playing the first-ever record chart in full from 1952...

David Hamilton fronts new £1m marketing campaign for Boom Radio

Boom Radio has launched a new million-pound marketing campaign to attract more listeners. It will feature a TV ad with David Hamilton talking about his life in music, with more versions to come. The year-long campaign was planned and bought by MediaLab, with creative production by Koala TV...

Johnnie Walker to host a special show on Boom Radio reflecting on the days of the offshore pirates

Johnnie Walker is joining Boom Radio for the day, on 14 August to host the morning show, reflecting on the days on the offshore pirate radio ships. Boom Radio is marking 55 years since the pirate stations were made illegal when the Marine Offences Act became law, with a range of special programmes celebrating the pirates on Sunday 14 August...

Boom Radio set to launch spin-off station Boom Light

Boom Radio is planning to launch of a spin-off station called Boom Light playing Easy, 50s and Standards. The softer, lighter alternative to the main baby boomer station will be available principally on smart speakers, alongside other online platforms. Boom Light plans to begin broadcasting in July as a music-intensive service...