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BBC wins Broadcaster of the Year at the New York Festivals radio awards

The BBC has been named as the 2024 Broadcaster of the Year Award for the second year running at the international New York Festivals radio awards. Gold trophies for the corporation include The Shamima Begum Story, Series 2 of I’m Not A Monster, and Believe in Magic.

Publication date: 17.04.2024

Hits Radio launches national TV campaign as heritage services rebrand

Bauer has launched a national television campaign to advertise Hits Radio as 16 heritage stations join the network.

Publication date: 17.04.2024

New weekend schedule for Virgin Radio UK

Angela Scanlon is taking on weekend breakfast at Virgin Radio UK as part of a number of changes at the station following the departure of Graham Norton.

Publication date: 17.04.2024

Mark Goodier returns to BBC Radio 2 as Pick of the Pops host

Mark Goodier is heading back to BBC Radio 2 as host of Pick of the Pops following the passing of Steve Wright. Mark has most recently been on Greatest Hits Radio but was replaced by Ken Bruce on the mid-morning show when Ken moved from Radio 2 just over a year ago.

Publication date: 15.04.2024

Richard Allinson to take over weekend mornings on Greatest Hits Radio

Weekend schedule changes at Greatest Hits Radio will see Richard Allison hosting Saturday and Sunday mornings.

Publication date: 15.04.2024

Jordan North admits he caused Saturday Night Takeaway rehearsals to stop

Jordan North revealed on his Capital Breakfast show this morning that it was his fault they had to stop rehearsals for the final episode of Saturday Night Takeaway.

Publication date: 15.04.2024

Boom launches half a million pounds television campaign and hires Jo Brand

Jo Brand is joining Boom Radio as the station launches a £500,000 television advertising campaign. The comedian will be joined by four special guests with a notable TV connection talking about their life and career through the prism of the television they watched.

Publication date: 13.04.2024

Absolute Radio Country launches new country music chart show

The UK Country Radio Airplay Chart is launching on Absolute Radio Country this Sunday.

Publication date: 12.04.2024

BBC Radio 2 celebrates 25 years of The Country Show with Bob Harris

Bob Harris began presenting BBC Radio 2's Country Show 25 years ago this week and last night there was a special edition of show to celebrate the anniversary.

Publication date: 12.04.2024

Date set for Lyca Radio Greater Manchester to replace Asian Sound Radio

Lyca Radio is expanding to Greater Manchester following its purchase of Asian Sound Radio last year. After teasing listeners for the past four months, the Asian radio brand confirmed that it will replace Asian Sound Radio to Lyca Radio – Greater Manchester from Monday 22nd April.

Publication date: 11.04.2024