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Kurt Russell recalls on Radio X kicking Elvis Presley in first film role

Hollywood star Kurt Russell has revealed his acting career began with an unusual task involving Elvis Presley.

Publication date: 02.03.2026

Scott Mills reveals title of this year’s UK Eurovision song entry

The United Kingdom’s song for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 has been confirmed by Scott Mills on his BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show.

Publication date: 02.03.2026

BBC reveals winners of 2026 drama awards

The BBC has announced the winners of its 2026 Audio Drama Awards, recognising achievement across radio and podcasting.

Publication date: 02.03.2026

Nation Radio plans expansion to Devon and Cornwall

Nation Radio will introduce regional programming across Somerset, Devon and Cornwall and has hired former Pirate FM host Scott Temple as PC.

Publication date: 02.03.2026

Radio 2 in the Park heads to Stirling in Scotland for 2026

Scott Mills revealed on his Breakfast Show this morning that Radio 2 in the Park will take place at City Park in Sterling this summer.

Publication date: 27.02.2026

Global brands to bring extensive coverage of BRIT Awards

A coordinated push across Global’s stations and digital brands will put its presenters at the centre of this year’s BRIT Awards coverage.

Publication date: 27.02.2026

Jessie J closes Radio 2 Piano Room Month with Defying Gravity cover

BRIT Award winner Jessie J delivered a standout finale to BBC Radio 2’s Piano Room Month today.

Publication date: 26.02.2026

Gene Gallagher reveals nerves before supporting dad on major tour

Gene Gallagher has admitted on Radio X he couldn’t sleep before supporting his dad on one of the year’s biggest rock tours.

Publication date: 26.02.2026

Dave Grohl surprised by daughter’s record deal news he tells Radio X

Dave Grohl says he only discovered his daughter had signed a record deal when she told him over dinner.

Publication date: 25.02.2026

Ofcom to force stations to create local news locally

All local analogue commercial radio stations will have to carry a mandatory amount of local news on weekdays under new Ofcom rules implementing the Media Act 2024. Even those stations that are currently exempt from providing suitable bulletins will need to commence bulletins from 2028.

Publication date: 25.02.2026