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Kylie Minogue forms part of the Christmas schedule across local BBC radio stations

All BBC local radio stations will broadcast a specially commissioned programme with Kylie Minogue this Christmas thanking BBC Make a Difference Award winners for their acts of bravery and selflessness.

Publication date: 01.12.2023

Former Strictly co-stars Fleur East and Tyler West catch up on Hits Radio

Tyler West joined his former Strictly co-star Fleur East on her Hits Radio Breakfast Show this morning to talk about his new role as a Water Aid ambassador.

Publication date: 30.11.2023

Classic FM Live is returning to London’s Royal Albert Hall in 2024

Classic FM will celebrate the best classical anthems of all time with a live concert at London’s Royal Albert Hall next year. Classic FM Live on Monday 22nd April 2024 will include Handel’s Zadok the Priest, Finlandia by Sibelius and By the Beautiful Blue Danube by Johann Strauss Jr.

Publication date: 29.11.2023

Downtown Radio to switch to non-stop Christmas music from December 1st

Downtown Radio is flipping to all Christmas music from December 1st in a partnership with Ballymena BID. The station is aiming to help shine a light on rising child poverty levels across Northern Ireland.

Publication date: 29.11.2023

Magic is now 100% Christmas music again till midnight on Boxing Day

Magic Radio has flipped its playlist to 100% Christmas with non-stop Christmas music planned till Midnight on 26th December.

Publication date: 28.11.2023

Clint Boon announces departure from radio and XS Manchester Drive Show

XS Manchester Drive presenter Clint Boon is leaving the station after seven years on the drive time slot. He’ll be replaced by former Rock FM and Key 103 presenter Hywel Evans from January. Clint announced the move on his show today, with a follow-up statement on social media.

Publication date: 27.11.2023

Pete Wicks talks about his mate Sam Thompson on Hits Radio

Pete Wicks joined Fleur East on Hits Radio Breakfast this morning to have a chat about how his friend Sam Thompson is getting on in the jungle.

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

Bauer launches this year’s Mission Christmas appeal from Cash for Kids

Mission Christmas, Bauer’s annual campaign run by charity Cash for Kids, has officially launched today across its radio stations. The appeal is backed by a number of famous faces including Ant & Dec, Greatest Hits Radio’s Ken Bruce and Magic Breakfast’s Ronan Keating and Harriet Scott.

Publication date: 27.11.2023

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