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Marti Pellow reveals on STV Radio £750 cost behind Wet Wet Wet first hit

Scottish singer-songwriter Marti Pellow has revealed that Wet Wet Wet’s debut single Wishing I Was Lucky was produced in Edinburgh for just £750.

Publication date: 15.01.2026

Emma B opens up to Chris Evans on Virgin Radio about marathon podcast

Virgin Radio UK presenter Emma B has spoken candidly on The Chris Evans Breakfast Show about her new visualised podcast, I Can Run A Marathon.

Publication date: 15.01.2026

Amol Rajan to leave Today later this year

Amol Rajan will step down from Radio 4’s Today programme later in 2026...

Publication date: 15.01.2026

New 80’s Heaven station set for launch by Shaun Tilley

A new online station dedicated entirely to 1980s music will launch on Saturday 31 January, bringing together well-known DJs and presenters from the era.

Publication date: 14.01.2026

PrepPad 2.0 launches to speed up radio show prep

PrepPad 2.0 has been launched by Radio Essentials to help presenters complete their show preparation quicker.

Publication date: 14.01.2026

Will Smith admits North Pole dive was more terrifying than acting roles

Will Smith has revealed that scuba diving under the ice at the North Pole was the most terrifying experience of his life, surpassing even his demanding acting roles.

Publication date: 13.01.2026

Amy Lamé explores power of devoted fan culture in new series SUPERFANS!

Amy Lamé presents a new four-part series, SUPERFANS!, on BBC Radio 6 Music, exploring the stories of artists’ careers through the eyes of their most devoted fans.

Publication date: 13.01.2026

Emma Willis admits nerves ahead of first BBC Radio 2 show

Emma Willis hosts her first regular Saturday afternoon show on BBC Radio 2 this weekend and has admitted she’s “feeling the pressure”.

Publication date: 13.01.2026

Audrey Hobert credits Gracie Abrams as formative influence on career

Audrey Hobert has opened up on Capital about the artist who helped shape her songwriting journey.

Publication date: 13.01.2026

Radio 2 Piano Room month confirmed with 16 acts

BBC Radio 2 has announced the return of Piano Room month next February with 16 live sessions across Vernon Kay’s mid-morning show.

Publication date: 13.01.2026