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Wave 105 and Pirate FM frequencies to become Greatest Hits Radio
Bauer is rebranding Wave 105 as Greatest Hits Radio South Coast and Greatest Hits Radio Cornwall will replace Pirate FM. The move, once complete in the coming weeks, means the Hits Radio and Greatest Hits Radio networks will have taken over all heritage local radio brands owned by Bauer in England.Publication date: 27.02.2024
BBC Radio 3 to broadcast daily jazz show hosted by Soweto Kinch
A new jazz show is heading to BBC Radio 3 produced by Folded Wing and hosted by saxophonist, composer and MC Soweto Kinch. The nightly show, Round Midnight, will air Monday to Friday evenings from 11.30 for an hour championing the British jazz scene.Publication date: 26.02.2024
Martha Kearney to step down from Radio 4 Today programme
Martha Kearney is stepping down from presenting BBC Radio 4’s Today after the UK general election.Publication date: 26.02.2024
Virgin Radio UK 80s Plus to air syndicated Kim Wilde show
The Kim Wilde 80s Show is to be broadcast on Virgin Radio UK 80s Plus every Sunday at 10am-2pm.Publication date: 26.02.2024
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
