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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
Paddy McGuinness tells Heart Breakfast about private Peter Kay show
Paddy McGuinness revealed on Heart Breakfast that Peter Kay gave him a private performance of his show before touring. Speaking to Jamie Theakston and Amanda Holden this morning, Paddy told them that Peter rang him before going on the road to pop round to go through a few things...Publication date: 24.03.2023
Shortlist out for the New York Festivals Radio Awards 2023
There are 77 programmes, podcasts and independent productions from the UK in the shortlist for the New York Festivals radio awards for 2023. They include 21st Century Folk, You, Me and the Big C: Putting the Can in Cancer, For The Love of Hip Hop with Romesh Ranganathan, Rob Beckett and Big Night of Musicals at the BBC, The Rise Of LGBT+ Football Fan Groups for Virgin Radio UK...Publication date: 23.03.2023
Roman Kemp’s love of chocolate may have cost him £10k
Roman Kemp explained on Capital Breakfast how he may have missed out on winning £10,000 after eating a special Crème Egg. He shared a photo of the half milk and half white chocolate egg on Twitter the previous day, adding: “What is this??? HALF WHITE HALF MILK CHOCOLATE??”...Publication date: 21.03.2023
Times Radio to host SNP leadership debate in Edinburgh
Times Radio will host a debate between the three candidates to lead the Scottish National Party in front of a live audience of over 40 people. The hour-long event will be broadcast live on Times Radio and youTube at 8pm on Tuesday 21st March in Edinburgh, as Kate Forbes, Ash Regan and Humza Yousaf go head-to-head for the title...Publication date: 17.03.2023
