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News UK extends relationship with BFBS to include Times Radio
Times Radio has partnered with BFBS to broadcast Jane Garvey and Fi Glover’s afternoon programme to forces personnel and their families serving overseas. It will air on BFBS Radio 2, Monday to Thursday to The Falklands, Cyprus, Gibraltar, Germany and Brunei and will also be beamed live to Royal Navy vessels across the globe...Publication date: 17.04.2023
Ritula Shah joins Classic FM as Margherita Taylor is to host Drive
Margherita Taylor is the new host of Classic FM’s More Music Drive, following John Brunning’s decision to step down. The refresh to the station’s schedule from 17th April will see Margherita Taylor moving from evenings to host the 4pm to 7pm weekday show and Ritula Shah joining from BBC Radio 4 to present Calm Classics, Monday to Friday, 10pm to 1am...Publication date: 13.04.2023
“It’s all not true,” Nicholas Hoult tells Heart about Nicholas Cage
Appearing on Heart Breakfast, Nicholas Hoult shut down rumours that co-star Nicolas Cage shaved his teeth for his character in Dracula. The actor joined Jamie Theakston and Zoe Hardman, who is sitting in for Amanda Holden, this morning to talk about the film...Publication date: 13.04.2023
Global makes major investment in Glasgow broadcast centre
Next month Heart Scotland and Capital Scotland are introducing new schedules with new voices live from Scotland seven days a week. The move is part of a major investment in Scotland, with an expansion of Global’s broadcast centre in Glasgow including a new creative hub that will produce live radio...Publication date: 11.04.2023
Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No.2 tops Classic FM’s Hall of Fame
Listeners have voted Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No.2 as their favourite in this year’s Classic FM Hall of Fame. More than 96,000 votes were cast for the chart, with the top 300 pieces of classical music played on the station across the Easter weekend. The new number one was revealed by Alexander Armstrong just before 9pm on Easter Monday...Publication date: 10.04.2023
Jack Whitehall shares bedroom antics on Heart Breakfast!
Jack Whitehall revealed his secret bedroom antics with his diabetic girlfriend on Heart Breakfast this morning. The comedian said he can tell exactly how good his performance in the bedroom has been due to Roxy’s blood sugar levels and what snacks she has afterwards...Publication date: 05.04.2023
Ben Chapman to replace Simon Bucks as BFBS CEO
BFBS has appointed Ben Chapman as its new CEO, replacing Simon Bucks. Ben had a long career in audio and digital at the BBC before moving to Audible as Senior Director, Original Content. Among many senior roles, he was Head of Digital and Content Commissioning for...Publication date: 04.04.2023
Major rule changes coming to local radio as draft Media Bill is released
A new draft Media Bill is being released on Wednesday containing major changes to format rules and regulations for local commercial radio. The draft Media Bill contains a large package of measures first recommended in 2017, including allowing stations to change their music format and broadcast more programmes from outside their coverage area...Publication date: 28.03.2023
Radio Times Moment of the Year nominees are announced
Voting has opened for this year’s Radio Times Moment of the Year after the nominees were announced. It’s the only ARIAS category decided by the votes of the general public. Last year the award was won by Adele Roberts, whose return to...Publication date: 28.03.2023
Presenters can’t be replaced by robots says Global’s James Rea
Global’s Director of Broadcasting and Content James Rea says the power of radio lies in its strength to be personal, and presenters won’t be replaced by robots anytime soon. In a session at Radiodays Europe, James was in conversation with radio consultant John Simons, his former boss at GMG Radio...Publication date: 27.03.2023
