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Parky joins Bauer to host series on Jazz FM
Sir Michael Parkinson CBE is joining Jazz FM for a new 6-part series to share his passion for his favourite jazz songs from his favourite artists. Sir Michael – who is affectionately known to millions as “Parky” and this year celebrates 50 years since the start of his talk show – is well known for his passion of jazz where over the years has met and interviewed the greats like Buddy Rich, Duke Ellington and Frank Sinatra...Publication date: 01.06.2021
Burger van owner wins a million pounds on Heart
A burger van owner and mum of five has been crowned Britain’s newest millionaire live on Heart Breakfast with Jamie Theakston and Amanda Holden this morning. Shelley Humphries scooped the £1,000,000 prize after entering Heart’s Make Me A Millionaire competition which has seen hundreds of winners take home prizes ranging from £1,000 to £20,000 over the past 13 weeks. Shelley originally turning down £10,000 for the chance to be in the draw...Publication date: 28.05.2021
Cross Question with Iain Dale extends on LBC
LBC’s Wednesday night political debate programme, Cross Question with Iain Dale, has been extended to three nights a week, Monday to Wednesday, 8pm to 9pm. Broadcast live during Iain Dale’s evening show (7pm-10pm) from LBC’s Westminster studios, Cross Question puts listeners centre stage, as they question a panel of politicians and commentators on the big issues of the week. Launched in 2018, guests lined up for...Publication date: 27.05.2021
All the Audio & Radio Industry Awards 2021 winners
All the winners have been announced for the 2021 ARIAS at an intimate event at the Mayfair Hotel in London. The evening, which was streamed live to Radio Academy members, was hosted by KISS Breakfast presenters Jordan & Perri. Guests in the audience included management and staff from some of the companies that entered, along with presenters Scott Mills, Chris Stark, Fleur East, Vanessa Feltz, Lauren Laverne, George the Poet, Melvin Doom, Rickie Haywood Williams and Snoochie Shy...Publication date: 26.05.2021
Allan Beswick moves to weekends on Local BBC Radio
Weeknight phone-in host Allan Beswick, who is heard across BBC Radio Lancashire and BBC Radio Manchester Monday to Thursday, is moving to weekends only. Allan has hosted the show since 2014, and the move means each station will move to provide local programmes in their own areas. John Gillmore will host 10pm till 1am on BBC Radio Lancashire (and Cumbria), whilst Anna Jameson will be on BBC Radio Manchester...Publication date: 24.05.2021
New bands and locations revealed for Radio 1’s Big Weekend
Coldplay and Jorja Smith have been announced for Radio 1’s Big Weekend of Live Music 2021, joining Ed Sheeran, AJ Tracey, Anne-Marie, Celeste, Royal Blood and more on the bill. The event has over 120 live performances and will take place across four days for the first time in the event’s 18-year history. Around 50 of the performances will be brand new live sets recorded exclusively for Big Weekend 2021, with five filmed on location around the UK and...Publication date: 24.05.2021
Ken Bruce repeats All Day PopMaster radio challenge
Ken Bruce will be hosting another All Day PopMaster on BBC Radio 2 and BBC Sounds this May Bank Holiday Monday (Monday 31st May). He’ll be pitting celebrity quiz brains against listeners with everyone vying to be crowned only the second-ever All Day PopMaster Champion. Among the well-known quizzers taking part across the day are Jeremy Vine, The Dark Destroyer (aka Shaun Wallace of ITV’s The Chase), Zoe Lyons (BBC Two’s Lightning), Richard Osman...Publication date: 24.05.2021
Local BBC Radio to support children’s mental health organisations
Local BBC radio stations are promoting opportunities to volunteer with organisations through the ‘Make a Difference Happy Heads’ campaign, to support children and young people’s mental health and well-being. All 39 stations will be promoting these roles on-air and online and encouraging audiences to volunteer via the BBC Make a Difference website. Recent data published by BBC Children in Need found that more than two-thirds of children and...Publication date: 19.05.2021
BBC Radio 2 reveals UK’s favourite Eurovision song
ABBA’s Waterloo has been revealed as the UK public’s favourite Eurovision song following an online vote by Radio 2. Making Your Mind Up by Bucks Fizz came in second, Love Shine a Light by Katrina and the Waves came third, with Brotherhood of Man’s Save Your Kisses for Me in fourth, and Sandie Shaw with Puppet on a String coming fifth. Voters were asked to select between three and fifteen of their favourite Eurovision songs from the last...Publication date: 18.05.2021
Dave Berry syndicated to Absolute Radio Country
Dave Berry and Bush & Richie will extend their networked shows from the Absolute Radio network to Absolute Radio Country when it launches on Monday. It means the two peak shows will offer nine different playlists on nine different stations. Absolute Radio Country will replace Country Hits Radio with some of the original featured shows transferring to the new brand...Publication date: 14.05.2021