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Georgy Jamieson announces departure from BBC Radio Suffolk
After almost a decade on-air, BBC Radio Suffolk’s Georgy Jamieson has announced she’s leaving the network. Georgy informed listeners of the change during her show on Tuesday afternoon...Publication date: 31.05.2023
Steve Barker exits BBC Radio Lancashire after 45 years
BBC Radio Lancashire presenter Steve Barker is leaving the station after presenting the On The Wire programme for 39 years. Steve has been with the BBC for 45 years and presented his first alternative music show in September 1984...Publication date: 31.05.2023
Tim Wheeler has hosted his last show on BBCRadio Northampton
BBC Radio Northampton presenter Tim Wheeler has left the station schedule after 14 years with the BBC. Tim posted a message on social media saying BBC Radio schedules are changing and for now he’s stepping back to look after his daughter...Publication date: 31.05.2023
George Smith to host his last show on BBC Radio York
BBC Radio York presenter George Smith has announced his last show on the station will be this evening. He posted on social media saying he’s ending his Wednesday evening contract early with his final show on 31st May...Publication date: 31.05.2023
BBC Radio 1Xtra introduces two new radio shows
BBC Radio 1Xtra is launching two new radio shows which will also feature prominently on-demand via BBC Sounds. The first new show, 1Xtra’s Rap List, will air weekly in the schedule on Wednesday’s 11pm-1am and then as a flagship on demand offer for 1Xtra on BBC Sounds...Publication date: 31.05.2023
What did Elton John tell Capital Breakfast about playing more shows
Sir Elton John joined Capital Breakfast with Roman Kemp this morning to talk about his Farewell Yellow Brick Road The Final Tour. When Roman asked how he felt about coming up to his last gig in London, Sir Elton didn’t really commit to it being his last...Publication date: 30.05.2023
Virgin Radio Pride UK returns for third summer running
Virgin Radio Pride UK is returning to the airwaves for its third season on 1 June. The station plays music from the last twenty years together with discussion from the community to celebrate LGBTQ+ culture...Publication date: 30.05.2023
More details announced regarding BBC Radio 4 long wave switch off
Trails have started running on BBC Radio 4 LW advising listeners about the upcoming closure of the 198 frequency. This follows the announcement in May 2022 that the BBC is to stop scheduling separate content for Radio 4 LW in anticipation of the closure of the LW platform...Publication date: 29.05.2023
Scala Radio’s Classical Comedy Club returns for a second series
Following the success of the first series of Scala Radio’s Classical Comedy Club, it’s returning for a second. Across five weeks, Gyles Brandreth, Josie Long, Suzi Ruffell and Nina Wadia, with the final comedian to be confirmed, will each be hosting a show on Sunday evenings...Publication date: 26.05.2023
BBC secures exclusive audio rights for Rugby World Cup 2023
The BBC has secured exclusive audio rights to broadcast the Rugby World Cup 2023 in France, which begins on Friday 8 September. All of the matches, including all home nations matches, will be available on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra via BBC Sounds...Publication date: 26.05.2023