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Huw Stephens to replace Steve Lamacq at Teatime on BBC Radio 6 Music

Steve Lamacq is stepping down from his daily show at BBC Radio 6 Music as Huw Stephens gets ready to take over the Teatime show four days a week from Cardiff.

Publication date: 01.09.2023

Radio 4 to celebrate 100 years of audio drama with special programmes

To celebrate 100 years of audio drama, BBC Radio 4 is to broadcast a series of new dramas across September, with more announced later this year.

Publication date: 01.09.2023

Radio 3 to air Jake Shears and Rufus Wainwright live at BBC Proms

Former Scissor Sisters front man Jake Shears will join Rufus Wainwright at the Royal Albert Hall for a BBC Prom being broadcast live on BBC Radio 3.

Publication date: 31.08.2023

Stone on the Music Walk of Fame for KISS FM UK founder Gordon Mac

Gordon Mac, the founder of the original KISS FM in London is to receive a stone on the Music Walk of Fame.

Publication date: 31.08.2023

South and East of England shared shows announced for local BBC radio.

The BBC has started to officially release details of some shared programming coming to local radio in September, starting with the South and East of England.

Publication date: 30.08.2023

Hits Radio extends network Drive show to Bristol and the South Coast

The local shows on Hits Radio Bristol and Hits Radio South Coast are moving from Drive to mid-mornings. Current presenters, Jono Holmes in Hampshire, and Jason Webster in Bristol, will move from the 4pm till 7pm slot, to 10am till 1pm from September 4th.

Publication date: 30.08.2023

Phil Munns and Lisa Marrey to host BBC Radio Merseyside Breakfast

BBC Radio Merseyside Breakfast will be hosted by Phil Munns for four days a week, and Lisa Marrey for one day a week, following the departure of Paul Salt from the show. From September 4th, former Dee 106.

Publication date: 30.08.2023

Radio 1’s Residency continues with new line-up of DJs

Radio 1’s Residency will continue on Radio 1 and Radio 1 Dance from Thursday 7th September, with a brand-new line-up of world-renowned DJs. Those taking up a Residency include Shy FX, DJ Tennis, La La, Conducta Manuka Honey and Paula Tape.

Publication date: 30.08.2023

“Useless and absurd things” are important, says Steven Bartlett

Steven Bartlett joined The Chris Evans Breakfast Show on Virgin Radio this morning, to talk about his new book.

Publication date: 30.08.2023

Capital XTRA names Gangsta’s Paradise as the favourite Hip Hop song

Gangsta’s Paradise by Coolio featuring L.V. has been voted the biggest Hip Hop track in Capital XTRA’s 50 Years of Hip Hop survey. A listener vote to chart 50 of the biggest Hip Hop tracks ever was held by the Global station, with the top 50 being played throughout August Bank Holiday Monday.

Publication date: 29.08.2023