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BBC Radio 1 falls silent for five minutes as the Giant DJ Hunt concludes
Greg James failed his mission to find 30 Radio 1 presenters by the deadline of midday on Friday meaning the station went to dead air for five minutes. The breakfast host was on a boat looking for the final presenter in “Radio 1’s Giant DJ Hunt” when the 100...Publication date: 21.07.2023
Tim’s Listening Party returns to Absolute Radio for second series
Tim’s Listening Party is back on Absolute Radio for a second series from this Sunday. The eight-part series is presented by The Charlatans frontman Tim Burgess talking to guest artists, sharing stories and insights about their seminal albums...Publication date: 20.07.2023
Former Radio Caroline studio to feature in television programme
Studio equipment from Radio Caroline’s former pirate radio ship Ross Revenge will feature in an episode of a new TV show called Retro Electro Workshop on the Yesterday channel next week. The ten-part series about the dying art of repairing electronics is fronted by super-fixer Rob Howard...Publication date: 20.07.2023
BTS’ Jung Kook set to perform first Radio 1 Live Lounge
Jung Kook, who is part of the pop sensation BTS, is performing his first-ever solo Radio 1 Live Lounge tomorrow. He will perform his brand-new single ‘SEVEN’ and a special cover of Oasis’ ‘Let There Be Love’. BTS made their debut in the Radio 1 Live Lounge in 2021, where they performed ‘Dynamite...Publication date: 19.07.2023
A crucial year for radio so far – Matt Payton gives a half year update
Somehow we are already into the second half of 2023 and for commercial radio there are undoubtedly lots of positives to celebrate when you look at our half-year report card. Audiences for commercial stations recently reached record levels, up to 38.7m each week...Publication date: 19.07.2023
Greg James says his dog Barney sounds like a Mercedes
Car-mad Greg James has joked his beloved dog Barney is an “AMG labrador” after declaring his growl sounds like a Mercedes engine. The Radio 1 DJ regularly shares posts of his black labrador on social media but saved this audio note for when he took the chance to open up about his lifelong love...Publication date: 18.07.2023
Investigation launched into news item on Greatest Hits Radio
Ofcom has launched a Standards investigation into a news item broadcast on Greatest Hits Radio earlier this year. The radio regulator is looking at Bauer’s promotion of the Face the Family petition which received a complaint after being heard in a bulletin during Ken Bruce’s show on April 13th...Publication date: 18.07.2023
Anneka Rice to cover Sam Hughes at Scala Radio
Anneka Rice is to join Scala Radio to guest host the afternoon show next week whilst Sam Hughes takes a break. On joining the line up on Scala Radio, Anneka says: “I can’t wait to join Scala and listen to some sumptuous music in a warm studio, instead of wearing a hard hat on a building...Publication date: 17.07.2023
All BBC Radio 1 presenters are in hiding from Greg James
BBC Radio 1’s station-wide promotion for this summer is the Giant DJ Hunt – all presenters are in hiding from Greg James who has to find them all. Greg has to put the schedule back together again by using clues to find everyone. Until then, he’s on the radio by himself...Publication date: 17.07.2023
BBC Radio 2 wants to know your favourite Kylie songs
BBC Radio 2 has launched a listener vote to discover Your Ultimate Kylie Song. This comes ahead of Kylie Minogue’s headline set at Radio 2 in the Park in Leicester on Sunday 17 September. You can cast up to five votes for your favourite Kylie songs that have charted in the Top 100, which also...Publication date: 17.07.2023
