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Zoe Ball launches BBC Radio 2’s Big Bee Challenge
Breakfast presenter Zoe Ball has announced BBC Radio 2’s new initiative to shine a light on the plight of our bee population. The Big Bee Challenge launches today with a competition for children to design a garden that will attract bees and other pollinating insects, with the winning design being built at an NHS Trust site which is used by children and young people with mental health needs...Publication date: 07.06.2021
Scott Mills is on BBC Radio 1 and BBC Radio 2 all this week
Scott Mills is doing double shows every day this week as he covers for Ken Bruce on BBC Radio 2. As well as 9.30am till 12pm on BBC Radio 2, he’s on his regular show at BBC Radio 1 from 1pm till 3.30pm with Chris Stark. Scott tweeted early on Monday morning to his 1.2m followers saying he’s on both stations all week, along with a photo of him on a train heading to London...Publication date: 07.06.2021
Wireless launches LGBTQ+ station Virgin Radio Pride UK
A new Virgin branded radio station for the LGBTQ+ community is launching on June 7th and staying on-air for four months. Virgin Radio Pride UK will see its schedule driven by LGBTQ+ presenters including Tia Kofi, Matt Cain, Emma Goswell, Debbie Ryan, Phil Clifton, Shivani Dave, Vicki Blight and Stephen Sullivan who will be joined in conversation with guest celebrity contributors. It will broadcast on DAB in London and via the usual apps online...Publication date: 03.06.2021
BBC Radio Scotland signs up Biffy Clyro frontman Simon Neil
Biffy Clyro frontman Simon Neil joins BBC Radio Scotland’s presenting line-up next month with a brand new six-part series that will explore his love of music. He’ll also share tracks from artists that have inspired him as a musician and music fan. Each show will focus on a different music genre with Simon sharing a unique and passionate look into tracks that have provided the backdrop to both his personal and professional life...Publication date: 03.06.2021
David James to host Football Scores at Scala Radio
David James will be hosting an extra special one-off programme on Scala Radio ‘Football Scores with David James’ from 6-8pm on Sunday 6th June. With the 16th UEFA European Championship kicking off on the 11th June, Scala Radio will be celebrating the long-standing partnership between football and classical music. As a sportsman, David earned 53 caps playing as Goalkeeper for England between 1997-2010. Whilst many people know of David’s illustrious...Publication date: 02.06.2021
Trisha Goddard to join talkRADIO for weekend show
Trisha Goddard is joining talkRADIO to host a weekend show every Saturday afternoon live from the US. The former daytime TV presenter will be talking about anything from current affairs and politics, to social issues, offering her own advice on the big moral dilemmas of our time and leaving plenty of space for listeners to have their say. talkRADIO Programme Director Dennie Morris said: “Trisha is a household name and will give our listeners and...Publication date: 01.06.2021
Changes planned for KISS Fresh with new presenters
Bauer is making some changes to KISS Fresh, making the station more about supporting emerging talent and its no-pop music policy. Big Zuu and Elz The Witch joining the station alongside a refresh of the rest of the schedule. Elz The Witch is one of the UK’s biggest gaming YouTubers (over 15 million views and 200k+ subscribers) where she brings her passion for music, competition and jokes to trending lists. She’s a rising presenter star, much in demand from...Publication date: 01.06.2021
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