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BBC Radio 2 repeats Elaine Paige on Sunday audio

A scheduling error meant listeners heard the wrong second hour of Elaine Paige on Sunday on BBC Radio 2.

Publication date: 18.05.2026

New radio stream sounds a bit funny

This new radio stream sounds a bit funny....

Publication date: 17.05.2026

BBC Radio 2 celebrates Sir Paul McCartney with 15-song special

Paul McCartney is set to be honoured in a new BBC Radio 2 special exploring his extraordinary catalogue across more than six decades of music.

Publication date: 15.05.2026

Matthew Biggs signs off from Radio 4 show

Matthew Biggs’ final appearance on Gardeners’ Question Time will air on BBC Radio 4 during Mental Health Awareness Week.

Publication date: 15.05.2026

Kirsty Corbett joins Derby ONE weekends

Derby ONE has appointed Kirsty Corbett as the new presenter of Weekend Afternoons.

Publication date: 15.05.2026

Manx Radio licence speech rules under investigation

Manx Radio is facing a formal investigation into whether it is meeting speech content rules set out in its broadcasting licence.

Publication date: 15.05.2026

Rhys James tells Radio X Spurs season ticket cost him £800 a win

Rhys James has revealed just how painful it has been to support Tottenham Hotspur F.C. this season, joking that his season ticket has worked out at an eye-watering £800 for every home win.

Publication date: 14.05.2026

RAJAR Q1 2026 – RadioToday observations facts and figures

Digital continues to grow in the latest RAJAR results, which also sees Commercial Radio extend its lead over the BBC and smart speakers account for almost 20% of all radio listening. Across the UK, 50.6m adults, or 87% of the population tune in each week according to RAJAR for Q1, 2026.

Publication date: 14.05.2026

Bob Odenkirk says on Radio X he’d host SNL UK “anytime”

Bob Odenkirk has said he would jump at the chance to host the UK version of Saturday Night Live after praising the new sketch show during an appearance on Radio X.

Publication date: 13.05.2026

Ne-Yo reveals on Capital costly record deal lesson and Beyoncé hit secret

Ne-Yo has opened up about one of the biggest lessons of his career, admitting he unknowingly spent his entire first record deal budget on luxury hotels and expensive dinners.

Publication date: 13.05.2026