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BBC Asian Network lineup for Network Certified event revealed

BBC Asian Network has announced the lineup for Asian Network Certified in Bradford at St. George’s Hall on Saturday 17 February.

Publication date: 17.01.2024

BBC Radio 6 Music Festival 2024 line up revealed

The line up for this year’s BBC Radio 6 Music Festival was announced live on air this morning by Lauren Laverne.

Publication date: 16.01.2024

Smooth Radio launches new television and multimedia ad campaign

A new commercial has been created for Smooth Radio featuring landmarks around the UK and promoting its new strapline. “Always the best music” is highlighted with some of the station’s regular songs being played whilst part of the logo flys around the country.

Publication date: 15.01.2024

BBC local radio specialist music show Stereo Underground to leave the BBC

Stereo Underground, BBC Radio Solent’s weekly indie and alternative music show, is coming to an end on the BBC and going independent. The programme, presented by Richard Latto, was recently recommissioned amidst the local radio changes, but is now heading in a new direction.

Publication date: 15.01.2024

BBC Radio 1’s Annie Nightingale has died aged 83

BBC Radio 1's first female DJ Annie Nightingale has died at the age of 83.

Publication date: 12.01.2024

Norwegian singer Sigrid to share passion for Neil Young on Radio 2

Norwegian singer-songwriter Sigrid is to host a special programme on BBC Radio 2 where she shares her passion for the music of Neil Young.

Publication date: 12.01.2024

Carol Vorderman returns to radio with weekly LBC show

Carol Vorderman is joining LBC full time to host a new Sunday programme after covering shows on the station. The broadcaster, known for her time on Countdown, left her show on BBC Radio Wales in December after disagreeing with the corporation’s social media policy.

Publication date: 11.01.2024

Vernon Kay announces month-long line-up for Radio 2’s Piano Room

A month of Piano Room performances return to BBC Radio 2 for February featuring 20 artists singing live accompanied by the BBC Concert Orchestra from London’s BBC Maida Vale studios. Vernon Kay announced the feature during his mid-morning show on Wednesday.

Publication date: 10.01.2024

Clash of the Pirates as Johnnie Walker and Tony Blackburn go head to head on BBC Radio 2

This year marks 60 years since Radio Caroline started broadcasting and BBC Radio 2 is to air a special show with Johnnie Walker and Tony Blackburn.

Publication date: 10.01.2024

New Drivetime presenter line-up for BBC Radio Scotland

Martin Geissler is to host Drivetime on BBC Radio Scotland for three days a week following the departure of John Beattie. Fiona Stalker will continue to present the show on Thursdays and Fridays, with Martin taking on Monday to Wednesday.

Publication date: 10.01.2024