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Comedian Matt Richardson replaces Iain Lee on JACKfm
Multi-award winning comedian, former host of TV’s The Xtra Factor and Virgin Radio drivetime, Matt Richardson is joining JACKfm. Matt returned to his home county last year after nearly a decade living in London and now returns to radio to host JACKfm breakfast following Iain Lee’s decision to step down...Publication date: 23.02.2023
Chris Moyles celebrates birthday I’m a Celeb style on Radio X
Chris Moyles was surprised with a “Back to the Jungle” Birthday Show this morning. To celebrate his big day, Radio X did a special outside broadcast from The Rainforest Café in London and recreated the ‘I’m a Celebrity Jungle’ for Chris. There was, of course, the I’m a Celeb camp including the firepit and telephone box and created a cyclone challenge...Publication date: 22.02.2023
Kanneh-Mason family to host takeover shows on Classic FM
Classical music family the Kanneh-Masons are joining Classic FM to host their own takeovers. Launching this Sunday 26th February at 9pm, The Kanneh-Mason Family Takeover sees all nine members of the family make their debut radio series together...Publication date: 21.02.2023
Amanda Holden breaks new Guinness World Record for Pancake Day
During Heart Breakfast this morning, Amanda Holden set about breaking a new Guinness World Record. Because it’s Shrove Tuesday, she attempted to break the record for the fastest time to top 10 pancakes with lemon and sugar. Guinness World Record Adjudicator Glenn, who was in the studio with Jamie and Amanda, explained: ...Publication date: 21.02.2023
Ricky Wilson opens up about The Masked Singer on Virgin Radio
The truth is out on Virgin Radio’s Drivetime host Ricky Wilson over being Phoenix on The Masked Singer. The Kaiser Chiefs frontman has been dodging the question for weeks, but on Saturday he revealed himself as Phoenix, narrowly missing out on first place, which went to Busted singer Charlie Simpson as Rhino...Publication date: 20.02.2023
talkSPORT submits request to reduce its AM coverage
Ofcom has launched a consultation after receiving a request from talkSPORT to reduce its AM coverage. The station wants to switch off four of its 22 transmitter sites immediately. This will would reduce the coverage of its AM licence from 93% to 89.9% of the UK adult population...Publication date: 17.02.2023
Radio X launches brand-new classic rock station across the UK
Radio X Classic Rock has been launched this morning fronted by presenter and music journalist, Sunta Templeton. The new station will play the greatest classic rock music of all time from across the decades and can be heard on national DAB, Global Player, smart speakers and online. Tracks played will include artists from Queen, Guns N’ Roses, Blondie and Thin Lizzy through to The Rolling Stones and Bruce Springsteen...Publication date: 16.02.2023
LGBTQ+ radio stations to join forces to remember Brianna Ghey
LGBTQ+ broadcasters across the UK are to join forces to lead a one-minute silence to remember the life of trans teenager Brianna Ghey. Sixteen year old Brianna was found with stab wounds in a park in Culcheth, Cheshire last Saturday and sadly died at the scene, two people have been since charged with murder...Publication date: 16.02.2023
BFBS trustee receives MBE from the King at Windsor Castle
Long standing BFBS trustee Howard Perlin has received an MBE. Mr Perlin, 76, received his gong from the King at Windsor Castle on Tuesday after being recognised in the late Queen’s last Birthday Honours for services to broadcasting. In his nearly 30 years on the board of trustees, Mr Perlin has seen BFBS staff help keep up morale in places such as Iraq and Afghanistan and bring connectivity to those in hard-to-reach postings, like Gurkhas serving in Nepal...Publication date: 16.02.2023
Ant Payne says sorry after ill timed comment about Turkey
Capital presenter Ant Payne has said sorry about a comment he made regarding Turkey during a radio show on Monday. Chatting to a fellow presenter during the London-based Drive show, Ant suggested now is the best time to book cheap flights to Turkey and get your teeth done. Ant said: “I think now actually is the best time to start looking at some cheap flights away to Turkey over the next few years...Publication date: 14.02.2023