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Ed Sheeran, Anne-Marie and Olly Alexander among stars “auditioning” in new Capital TV ad
Capital has launched a star-studded new television advert today which features some of the world’s biggest music artists as you’ve never seen them before. Based on the concept of an ‘audition’, the brand-new ad, which premieres on TV today (Saturday 29 January), features Ed Sheeran, Anne-Marie, Lil Nas X, Becky Hill, KSI, Olly Alexander and Joel Corry...Publication date: 29.01.2022
Sam Lavery takes over Capital North East Drivetime radio show
Sam Lavery has joined Capital North East as the station’s brand new host of weekday drive. Sam, from County Durham, takes the reins of Monday – Fridays, 4pm – 7pm, taking over Martin Lowes who decided to leave the company. Her brand-new show launched on Monday 24th January, after a previous stint on the station as a guest host in 2018...Publication date: 27.01.2022
talkSPORT to exclusively broadcast Khan versus Brook
talkSPORT is to exclusively broadcast the match between Amir Khan and Kell Brook. The fight follows talkSPORT’s previous coverage of big fights including Fury versus Wilder III and regular boxing content across the schedule including talkSPORT’s Fight Night programme on Saturdays. The much-anticipated fight is taking place on February 19th in Manchester with all the build-up and undercard fights live on talkSPORT from 7.30pm in partnership with BOXXER...Publication date: 26.01.2022
Greatest Hits Radio reveals line-up for Rewind 2022 as it partners with the music festival
The line-up for the Rewind Festival 2022 was revealed on Greatest Hits Radio earlier, as the station is official broadcast partner of the event this year. The world’s first and biggest 80s music festival, Rewind, takes place across three UK sites in July and August, offering a weekend filled with musical legends, themed venues and pop-up entertainment for all ages...Publication date: 26.01.2022
Stuart Grant to raise money for Brain Tumour research
Former Global manager and KISS FM presenter Stuart Grant is preparing to take part in a fitness challenge to help fund Brain Tumour research. Stuart, who was diagnosed with a brain tumour in January 2019, also previously ran Choice FM and Capital Xtra, and was managing editor at Heart Sussex and Surrey. He will be taking part in the Brain Tumour Research charity’s 10,000 Steps a Day in February Challenge...Publication date: 25.01.2022
Schedule changes at Virgin Radio’s spin off brands
There are new schedules coming for Virgin Radio Anthems UK, Virgin Radio Chilled UK and Virgin Radio Groove UK. Virgin Radio Pride UK presenters Shivani Dave will present Saturday and Sunday at 12-4pm on Virgin Radio Chilled UK, Alex Milsom will present each Saturday and Sunday at 6-10am on Virgin Radio Groove UK, with Vicki Blight each Sunday afternoon at 2-6pm on Virgin Radio Anthems UK and...Publication date: 23.01.2022
Ruth Davidson joins Times Radio to host a weekly show
Politician and former radio presenter Ruth Davidson is joining Times Radio to present the Friday afternoon show previously hosted by Giles Coren. Ruth joined the Scottish Parliament in 2011 and later that same year winning the election to become leader of the Scottish Conservatives. Before her political career, she worked as a journalist and broadcaster at Kingdom FM and Real Radio followed by BBC Scotland...Publication date: 18.01.2022
talkSPORT to air exclusive England v West Indies coverage
talkSPORT has won the exclusive rights to broadcast England’s tour of the West Indies, starting this month. The tour includes three Test Matches and five T20s, with the first of England’s T20s being played on January 22. The network has also been exclusively broadcasting matches from the West Indies versus Ireland ODI series this month...Publication date: 17.01.2022
Actress Elizabeth McGovern talks Downton Abbey on Graham Norton’s Virgin Radio Show
The award-winning actress Elizabeth McGovern joined Graham Norton on his Virgin Radio show at the weekend to talk about the latest Downton Abbey film and the release of her brand-new play. Elizabeth has appeared in many iconic films, such as Ragtime, Ordinary People and Once Upon a Time in America. Most recently, she is probably best known for playing Cora Crawley, the Governess of Grantham, in the hit series Downton Abbey...Publication date: 17.01.2022
Absolute Radio Country to air Elaina D Smith evening show
Bauer has signed up American country presenter Elaina D Smith’s evening show to broadcast on Absolute Radio Country. The syndicated programme, which is produced and presented in Nashville, Tennessee, will air Sunday to Thursday nights from 7pm. Elaina said “It seems impossible to even think of a word that describes my excitement about joining the Absolute Radio Country family...Publication date: 14.01.2022
