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6 Music schedule changes see Cillian Murphy’s Limited Edition return
Cillian Murphy’s Limited Edition is returning to 6 Music for a new 10-part series as part of weekend schedule changes.Publication date: 01.09.2023
Capital XTRA’s Manny Norté leaves weekdays to focus on weekends
After ten years on weekday mid-mornings at Capital XTRA, Manny Norté is stepping down to focus on his weekend shows.Publication date: 01.09.2023
Stone on the Music Walk of Fame for KISS FM UK founder Gordon Mac
Gordon Mac, the founder of the original KISS FM in London is to receive a stone on the Music Walk of Fame.Publication date: 31.08.2023
Radio 3 to air Jake Shears and Rufus Wainwright live at BBC Proms
Former Scissor Sisters front man Jake Shears will join Rufus Wainwright at the Royal Albert Hall for a BBC Prom being broadcast live on BBC Radio 3.Publication date: 31.08.2023
“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