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BBC Radio 2 to repeat Wogan tribute marking ten years since his death

BBC Radio 2 is repeating its special programme Wogan: In His Own Words to commemorate Terry Wogan’s passing on 31st January 2016.

Publication date: 20.01.2026

BBC Local Radio is giving away hundreds of smart speakers

BBC Local Radio giving away hundreds of smart speakers across England and the Channel Islands this month.

Publication date: 20.01.2026

Zoe Ball fronts new Eras podcast and BBC Radio 2 series on Phil Collins

Zoe Ball is hosting a new series of the BBC podcast Eras for Radio 2 and BBC Sounds, focusing on the life and career of Phil Collins as he approaches his 75th birthday later this month.

Publication date: 19.01.2026

BBC Asian Network Represents returns looking for new presenters

BBC Asian Network is looking for brand-new presenters for the return of Asian Network Represents.

Publication date: 19.01.2026

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