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Lord of the Rings soundtrack tops Classic FM movie music poll

Howard Shore’s score to The Lord of the Rings trilogy has been voted Number One in the Classic FM Movie Music Hall of Fame 2025, held in partnership with Radio Times.

Publication date: 25.08.2025

BBC Radio 2 to celebrate the life and career of Steve Wright

BBC Radio 2 will broadcast a special programme this evening to celebrate the life and career of Steve Wright.

Publication date: 25.08.2025

Perrie Edwards tells Capital why she remade her debut album Perrie

Perrie Edwards joined Capital Breakfast this morning to talk about her upcoming debut solo album Perrie.

Publication date: 22.08.2025

Senior politicians to guest host James O’Brien programme on LBC

Penny Mordaunt, Emily Thornberry, James Cleverly and Ed Davey each present James O’Brien’s weekday mid-morning show on LBC next week.

Publication date: 22.08.2025

BBC Radio Ulster celebrates Van Morrison’s 80th birthday

BBC Northern Ireland will celebrate Sir Van Morrison’s 80th birthday this month with a special Astral Weekend of programmes and music on BBC Radio Ulster.

Publication date: 22.08.2025

Sekou tells Capital XTRA living with Justin Bieber made them ‘besties’

Rising star Sekou has revealed that three weeks spent living with Justin Bieber helped him rediscover himself and inspired his music after a difficult period.

Publication date: 21.08.2025

Good Neighbours play acoustic cover for Radio X evening show

London duo Good Neighbours treated listeners to a special moment on the Radio X evening show last night, performing an acoustic version of Sombr’s hit single Undressed.

Publication date: 21.08.2025

Global Academy celebrates record exam results and future expansion

Global Academy has reported the best exam results in its history, with record achievements across both academic and creative subjects.

Publication date: 21.08.2025

Barn Theatre to premiere play about radio origins of The Archers

The Barn Theatre in Cirencester has confirmed the full cast for Haywire, a new play telling the story of how BBC radio created The Archers.

Publication date: 21.08.2025

BBC Radio 1Xtra celebrates Notting Hill Carnival with special weekender

BBC Radio 1Xtra is marking Notting Hill Carnival 2025 with a full week of special programming and a Carnival Weekender across the August bank holiday.

Publication date: 20.08.2025