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Graham Norton announces sudden departure from Virgin Radio weekends

Virgin Radio weekend presenter Graham Norton has announced he’s leaving his Virgin Radio weekend show. He’s been on the station since January 2021, having followed Chris Evans from the BBC.

Publication date: 24.02.2024

Flowdan, Becky Hill, Peggy Gou among Radio 1’s Dance Awards 2024 winners

Danny Howard, Sarah Story and Pete Tong have revealed the winners of Radio 1’s Dance Awards 2024.

Publication date: 23.02.2024

Lyca Radio replaces Sunrise Radio as Asian Achievers Awards radio partner

Lyca Radio is the new radio partner for the 22nd edition of the Asian Achievers Awards, replacing Sunrise Radio. The brand takes over from its sister station which has been associated with the event until now.

Publication date: 22.02.2024

BBC Studios Audio appoints two new writers to join its comedy team

BBC Studios has appointed two new staff writers, Christina Riggs and Peter Tellouche, to work across comedy productions for BBC Studios Audio.

Publication date: 22.02.2024

New group music director role for Robert D’Ovidio at Bauer

Robert D’Ovidio has been appointed as Director (Music) Broadcast, On-Demand and Premium for Bauer Media.

Publication date: 22.02.2024

Mark Forrest, Mark Kermode, Luci Holland, Richard Allinson and Sam Hughes to leave Scala Radio

Mark Forrest, Mark Kermode, Luci Holland, Richard Allinson and Sam Hughes are leaving Scala Radio as the station introduces more presenter-free programmes. The station says it is evolving its schedule by having a more music afternoon from 2pm till 6pm, after the Mindfulness Hour at 1pm.

Publication date: 22.02.2024

Jordan North to replace Roman Kemp on Capital Breakfast

Former BBC Radio 1 Going Home co-host Jordan North is taking over from Roman Kemp on Capital Breakfast. Speculation over the appointment was mounting over the weekend since Radio 1 announced the swift exit of Jordan on Friday morning.

Publication date: 21.02.2024

Amanda Holden admits to asking husband Chris for “cucumber” charger!

This morning during Heart Breakfast, Amanda Holden admitted to once having a mind blank moment that had Jamie and showbiz reporter Ashley Roberts in hysterics!

Publication date: 21.02.2024

Ken Bruce to join the first Greatest Hits Radio themed cruise to Hamburg

Ken Bruce, Martin Kemp, Jenny Powell and Kate Thornton will be on-board the first Greatest Hits Radio themed cruise in a partnership with Ambassador Cruise Line.

Publication date: 20.02.2024

Lotto to sponsor Heart’s Make Me A Millionaire

The National Lottery has partnered with Global to become the first ever sponsor of Heart’s Make Me A Millionaire. The partnership means Lotto from The National Lottery will be integrated into all Heart’s Make Me A Millionaire on-air and social content, and on Global Player.

Publication date: 20.02.2024