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Schedule changes at TalkRadio head of the launch of TalkTV

Daisy McAndrew, David Bull and Petrie Hosken are getting new shows on TalkRadio in time for the launch of TalkTV. Political journalist Daisy McAndrew will present the 10pm-11pm show, Monday to Wednesday, and will be joined by journalists and commentators to discuss the day’s big stories and the following day’s newspapers. Daisy has nearly 30 years of experience covering politics, business and...

Anna Raeburn & Sangeeta Pillai lined up for Radio Academy event

Radio presenter Anna Raeburn and podcaster Sangeeta Pillai will be joining host Emma B for the next online Radio Academy event. They will be celebrating International Women’s Day as they talk about pushing the boundaries in audio. Anna Raeburn made her name as a radio agony aunt on the Anna and the Capital Radio Doctor show, offering all manner of help and advice for listeners...

talkRADIO interview with Mike Graham makes its own headlines

A minute-long video with radio presenter Mike Graham is attracting attention on the socials and newspapers. During the clip, Mike Graham is interviewing Insulate Britain spokesperson Cameron Ford. It started off on the wrong foot when Mike asked Cameron what he was glued to, to which the reply was unfortunately glued to his screen talking to Mike...

Permanent radio show for Judge Rinder at talkRADIO

Judge Rinder has signed up as the new permanent host of Drivetime every Friday on talkRADIO and talkRADIO TV. Rob had covered the show earlier the year but now commits to hosting one programme a week. He says: “After guesting in the Drivetime chair this summer, I’m absolutely delighted to be joining the brilliant talkRADIO schedule permanently...

Jeremy Kyle returns to full-time radio with Drivetime on talkRADIO

Jeremy Kyle is returning to the wireless by signing up as the new Drivetime presenter on talkRADIO. He’ll be on-air from 4pm till 7pm Monday to Thursday, starting on 13th September. Kyle sat down with talkRADIO’s Mike Graham to chat about his new show, taking stock during his time out of broadcasting and how his father encouraged him to return to work just before his death...

James Whale returns to the late show on talkRADIO

James Whale is heading back to the late show with talkRADIO. He last hosted the 10pm show during the first incarnation of Talk Radio in the 90s and has more recently been on evenings at the digital station. James Whale said: “Nearly 50 years ago I started my radio life with Metro Radio in Newcastle and because I had what they described as a ‘late night voice’ they put me on at 10 o’clock at night...

Trisha Goddard to join talkRADIO for weekend show

Trisha Goddard is joining talkRADIO to host a weekend show every Saturday afternoon live from the US. The former daytime TV presenter will be talking about anything from current affairs and politics, to social issues, offering her own advice on the big moral dilemmas of our time and leaving plenty of space for listeners to have their say. talkRADIO Programme Director Dennie Morris said: “Trisha is a household name and will give our listeners and...

Google removes talkRADIO YouTube channel

talkRADIO is no longer able to stream via its YouTube channel after Google suspended its account. The station says it wants a details explanation about the suspension, and has issued a statement about the move. All of talkRADIO’s archive is also offline, but is expected to reappear should the situation be resolved. talkRADIO points out it is regulated by Ofcom and has robust editorial controls in place taking care to balance debate...

UK radio stations set to cover US Election 2020

The biggest event of the year in US politics is set to be covered live by a number of radio stations in the UK this Tuesday. LBC, BBC Radio 4, BBC Radio 5 Live and News Radio UK will all pause regular programmes for non-stop coverage from America. LBC’s special show starts at 10pm and will be in video as well as audio with Iain Dale and Shelagh Fogarty live from LBC’s new studios in Westminster. Tom Swarbrick will be live from the Election Hub at Global’s news centre in Leicester Square and Ben Kentish will swap Westminster for Washington, D.C. to provide the latest reaction and breaking news Stateside as the votes are declared...

It’s not working out: Jamie East exits talkRADIO

Broadcaster Jamie East is leaving News after four years on-air at talkRADIO and Virgin Radio. Jamie tweeted yesterday saying he’s hosted his final show at talkRADIO, and he’s sorry it didn’t work out. He thanked bosses Scott, Liam and others, adding that it was (mostly) a laugh. In a separate message, he responded to a clip of Mark Dolan cutting up his face mask live on air, saying “It’s clear that TalkRADIO has a clearly defined idea of where it’s heading, sadly not many of those ideals were a great fit. So, off the back of the recent @thesmart7pod’s success I’m able to wish them all the best for the future. Wear a mask, save lives.” ...