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“Useless and absurd things” are important, says Steven Bartlett
Steven Bartlett joined The Chris Evans Breakfast Show on Virgin Radio this morning, to talk about his new book.Publication date: 30.08.2023
Radio 1’s Residency continues with new line-up of DJs
Radio 1’s Residency will continue on Radio 1 and Radio 1 Dance from Thursday 7th September, with a brand-new line-up of world-renowned DJs. Those taking up a Residency include Shy FX, DJ Tennis, La La, Conducta Manuka Honey and Paula Tape.Publication date: 30.08.2023
Phil Munns and Lisa Marrey to host BBC Radio Merseyside Breakfast
BBC Radio Merseyside Breakfast will be hosted by Phil Munns for four days a week, and Lisa Marrey for one day a week, following the departure of Paul Salt from the show. From September 4th, former Dee 106.Publication date: 30.08.2023
Hits Radio extends network Drive show to Bristol and the South Coast
The local shows on Hits Radio Bristol and Hits Radio South Coast are moving from Drive to mid-mornings. Current presenters, Jono Holmes in Hampshire, and Jason Webster in Bristol, will move from the 4pm till 7pm slot, to 10am till 1pm from September 4th.Publication date: 30.08.2023
South and East of England shared shows announced for local BBC radio.
The BBC has started to officially release details of some shared programming coming to local radio in September, starting with the South and East of England.Publication date: 30.08.2023
Greatest Hits Radio gets local content in Kent and Northern Ireland
Greatest Hits Radio is launching new local services for Kent and Northern Ireland. The national version of the station is currently available on DAB, however from 4th September it will launch localised versions with local news bulletins and travel.Publication date: 29.08.2023
Gem to go digital only as Greatest Hits Radio gets ready to take over 106FM
East Midlands regional radio station Gem is to lose its FM frequency to Greatest Hits Radio. Gem, which broadcasts on 106 MHz, started life in 1997 as Radio 106 before changing names to Century 106, Heart and then Gem 106.Publication date: 29.08.2023
Petroc Trelawny to take Radio 3 Breakfast across Northern Ireland
BBC Radio 3’s Breakfast programme is going on the road again with Petroc Trelawny presenting a week of live broadcasts across Northern Ireland.Publication date: 29.08.2023
Capital XTRA names Gangsta’s Paradise as the favourite Hip Hop song
Gangsta’s Paradise by Coolio featuring L.V. has been voted the biggest Hip Hop track in Capital XTRA’s 50 Years of Hip Hop survey. A listener vote to chart 50 of the biggest Hip Hop tracks ever was held by the Global station, with the top 50 being played throughout August Bank Holiday Monday.Publication date: 29.08.2023
The Lord of the Rings soundtrack voted top film music on Classic FM
Howard Shore’s score to The Lord of the Rings trilogy is the most popular film music, according to the Classic FM Movie Music Hall of Fame 2023.Publication date: 28.08.2023