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Noel Gallagher signs up for a new Residency show on Radio X
Noel Gallagher is to host a Sunday night residency this August on Global’s Radio X. He’ll be hosting the new show with his friend and comedy writer Matt Morgan, and will be heard every Sunday from 7pm till 9pm this month. The residency will see Noel pick some of his favourite music and answer fan questions. As well as being able to listen to Noel and Matt on Radio X, fans will also be able to...Publication date: 04.08.2021
Angela Griffin to give Radio 2 listeners a licence to chill
Actress Angela Griffin is to host a new four-part series for Sunday nights on BBC Radio 2 playing mood-boosting music from across genres and decades, to help listeners relax. Radio 2 Unwinds will include a playlist from the likes of Morcheeba to Moloko, Bruno Mars to Billie Holiday, Gladys Knight to Gregory Porter, Air to Zero 7 and more. Angela will also be sharing her memories of where she...Publication date: 03.08.2021
Mabel to play exclusive London gig for Capital
Mabel is to play the second gig in this summer’s Capital Up Close Presents series of live music events from the station. The gig will be on Thursday 12 August, featuring Mabel performing some of her big hits to a live audience both in the venue for competition winners and streamed live on Global Player. She’ll also chat to Capital Breakfast’s Roman Kemp, Sonny Jay and Sian Welby, who will host the intimate gig...Publication date: 30.07.2021
Jo Brand to host new four-part series on Scala Radio
On Tour with Jo Brand is a new four-part series to be broadcast by Scala Radio throughout August. The programmes will celebrate the best UK classical music as the comedian takes a musical trip around the country. Jo commented: “It is great to be back out On Tour, albeit in a slightly different way to what I am used to."...Publication date: 27.07.2021
Billie Eilish Radio 1 Live Lounge special to be filmed by BBC One
Billie Eilish is to make her debut in Radio 1’s Live Lounge and the performance will be part of a programme being made for BBC One. Billie Eilish: Up Close will feature the star in conversation with BBC Radio 1’s Clara Amfo. In just three years, Billie Eilish has gone from recording music in her bedroom to becoming one of the biggest music stars in the world. At just 19 years old she has already amassed countless accolades and awards, as well as...Publication date: 26.07.2021
Barrister Robert Rinder MBE to host Classic FM series
Broadcaster and criminal barrister Robert Rinder MBE is joining Classic FM to present a brand-new six-part series. From 4th July, Robert will share his lifelong passion and love of classical music, exploring some of the most beautiful and poignant music ever written on Robert Rinder’s Classical Passions. He will feature some of the world’s biggest names in classical music who happen to be gay, including Tchaikovsky, renowned for his powerful and emotional...Publication date: 25.07.2021
Stephen Mulhern to cover Graham Norton at Virgin Radio
Stephen Mulhern is set to cover Graham Norton on Virgin Radio for the next four weeks. Virgin Radio Content Director, Mike Cass said: “Graham is taking a well deserved holiday, so we’re delighted that Stephen will be joining the team.”. “Stephen is an amazing entertainer, who is already a huge part of people’s weekend, we can’t wait to hear him having fun with the Virgin Radio listeners.”...Publication date: 25.07.2021
Hayley Hassall to host weekend overnights on 5 Live
Hayley Hassall has been appointed as the new presenter of the early morning weekend programme on BBC Radio 5 Live. Hayley will take listener calls through the night and react to the latest news on Saturdays and Sundays from 1 till 5am starting Saturday 11th September, replacing Jim Davis. A presenter for CBBC’s Newsround for the past twelve years, presenting live daily news to the nation’s young audiences...Publication date: 22.07.2021
Craig Charles to replace Shaun Keaveny at BBC Radio 6 Music
Schedule changes coming to 6 Music this September include Craig Charles replacing Shaun Keaveny on the afternoon shift. Shaun announced in June 2021 that he was leaving the network after 14 years. Craig will host the show from Salford in addition to his weekend shows on 6 Music and BBC Radio 2...Publication date: 21.07.2021
Sue Perkins to host Just a Minute on BBC Radio 4
Broadcaster, comedian and writer Sue Perkins is the next host of BBC Radio 4’s Just a Minute programme. As a recent guest host and 58-time panellist, Sue takes the host’s chair for the 87th series of Just a Minute, to keep in check fellow long-time participants Paul Merton, Gyles Brandreth and many more all bringing their linguistic A-game to proceedings...Publication date: 20.07.2021
