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Gold to lose its London 1548 frequency ahead of 50th anniversary
Gold’s 1548 kHz AM London frequency will be turned off at the end of this month by Global. The station, which started life as Capital Radio, has been on medium wave in London since it launched in October 1973 – almost 50 years ago.Publication date: 14.08.2023
Helen Skelton leaves BBC Radio 5 Live for family reasons
Helen Skelton told her BBC Radio 5 Live listeners this morning that she is leaving the station to spend more time with her children.Publication date: 13.08.2023
Bauer signs Samsung as Magic Radio breakfast show sponsor
Samsung has become the official sponsor of the Magic Radio Breakfast Show. The programme, hosted by Ronan Keating and Harriet Scott, is the first time Samsung has agreed on a year-long radio advertising deal, and runs till July 2024.Publication date: 11.08.2023
Leigh-Anne gets up close at Capital with an intimate gig
Capital has arranged an exclusive intimate gig with Little Mix member Leigh-Anne at London’s Pergola On The Wharf.Publication date: 10.08.2023
Steve Wright to replace Paul Gambaccini on Pick of the Pops at Radio 2
BBC Radio 2 is moving Paul Gambaccini off Pick of the Pops to make way for Steve Wright. Gambo is staying at the station – he’ll host a new Sunday night show whilst Wrighty takes on 1pm till 3pm each Saturday in addition to Sunday Love Songs.Publication date: 10.08.2023
Paul Salt announces exit from BBC Radio Merseyside Breakfast
After two and a half years, Paul Salt is leaving the breakfast show on BBC Radio Merseyside. Paul announced the news during his show on Wednesday morning, thanking listeners for listening and helping him grow the audience in the mornings.Publication date: 09.08.2023
Presenter changes at talkSPORT as Jeff Stelling joins for Breakfast
There are now five main weekday breakfast presenters on talkSPORT as Jeff Stelling joins the rota for two days a week.Publication date: 09.08.2023
Rick Edwards to host Fighting Talk following Colin Murray departure
BBC Radio 5 Live breakfast co-host Rick Edwards is the new presenter of Fighting Talk. Rick will take over the show when it returns in September following Colin Murray’s decision to leave the show at the end of the last season.Publication date: 08.08.2023
New KISSTORY All-Stars series includes Fatboy Slim and Alesha Dixon
Idris Elba, Alesha Dixon, Alex Scott and Fatboy Slim will each present a series of four shows on KISSTORY for the new series of its All-Stars programming.Publication date: 08.08.2023
Virgin Radio Pride UK talks about The Only Gay in the Village
A new documentary called The Only Gay in the Village is to air on Virgin Radio Pride UK. The hour-long show tells the stories of LGBTQ+ individuals who have lived as the sole gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans or queer person in their towns or villages.Publication date: 08.08.2023
