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Sam Thompson uncovers secret behind Harrison Ford’s age defying looks
On his Hits Radio UK show tonight, Sam Thompson asks Harrison Ford the question we all need the answer to! Sam dared to enquire how does he still look so young at the age of 81? Chatting to the Indiana Jones star ahead of the release of the latest instalment in the action-adventure franchise...Publication date: 28.06.2023
Another win for Roman Kemp at the annual TRIC Awards
The Television Radio and Industries Club 54th Awards ceremony took place at Grosvenor House on Park Lane on Tuesday afternoon. Newly appointed TRIC President, Rob Rinder hosted the ceremony with co-host Judi Love and there was a performance by Hits Radio breakfast co-host Fleur East...Publication date: 27.06.2023
Heart Breakfast finds and talks to VIRAL Glastonbury couple
This morning, Jamie and Amanda found and exclusively talked to the viral couple who got engaged at Glastonbury festival over the weekend. Stanley and Leva got engaged as Elton John sang Tiny Dancer with The Killers frontman Brandon Flowers...Publication date: 27.06.2023
Absolute Radio to host Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds Bournemouth gig
Absolute Radio is the station hosting Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds at a special gig at O2 Academy Bournemouth next month. The news came on Dave Berry’s Breakfast Show when it was revealed that tickets will be available to buy from this Friday morning...Publication date: 27.06.2023
No show for Chris Moyles at Radio X studio after Glastonbury weekend
Chris Moyles didn’t make it to the Radio X studio for his show this morning after spending the weekend at Glastonbury festival. Radio X tweeted out a photo of the empty studio saying “the show has started, but where is @ChrisMoyles” after he failed to turn up...Publication date: 26.06.2023
Global to turn off Smooth Radio’s medium wave transmitters
The original frequencies of 2CR, Wiltshire Radio and Radio Orwell will fall silent this week as Global turns off more AM transmitters. Smooth Dorset (828 kHz), Smooth Gloucestershire (774 kHz), Smooth Wiltshire (936/1161 kHz), Smooth Suffolk (1170/1251 kHz), Smooth Norfolk (1152 kHz)...Publication date: 26.06.2023
Tom Grennan tells Hits Radio of his dad loving fame on Instagram
As Tom Grennan’s album What Ifs & Maybes tops the chart, he dropped in for a chat on Hits Radio Breakfast this morning. Tom’s third album has given him his second number 1 UK album. Chatting to hosts Fleur East, James Barr and producer Matt...Publication date: 26.06.2023
BBC Radio Wales introduces new station sound and sonic logo
New jingles and station themes are now on-air at BBC Radio Wales created by WIZZFX. A new sonic logo for BBC Radio Wales has also been introduced along with 14 new musical themes. The main theme for the package includes a performance from the BBC National Orchestra of Wales...Publication date: 26.06.2023
BBC Radio 4 supports new production talent with five pioneering dramas
BBC Radio 4 will showcase a week-long series of new audio dramas as part of its commitment to support new and emerging talent. The line-up features a range of voices fresh to Radio 4 drama, ranging from new writers, directors, producers, and other talent...Publication date: 23.06.2023
Claire Kinnaird and Pete McIntosh to host Original 106 Breakfast
Aberdeen’s Original 106 has announced a new breakfast line-up from Monday. Claire Kinnaird and Pete McIntosh will be heading up the new show on the east coast station starting Monday 26th June. The move comes as part of a schedule refresh...Publication date: 21.06.2023