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BBC Radio 4's The Archers to stage national tour for 75th anniversary
The Archers will mark its 75th anniversary with a national stage tour, it has been announced. Hosted by comedian and Archers devotee Angela Barnes, each performance will feature a cast of four actors along with the BBC Radio 4 drama's live…
Scott Mills reacts as legend quits BBC Radio 2 after 14 years
Scott Mills has joined the string of gutted celebrities and radio stars paying tribute to Liza Tarbuck after she announced her shock exit from her Saturday radio show last night. Liza, 61, who had been hosting her 6pm to 8pm BBC Radio 2 show on…
Liza Tarbuck leaves Radio 2 Saturday show after 14 years
BBC presenter Liza Tarbuck is stepping down from her Saturday evening show on Radio 2 after 14 years. She announced her departure to fans on Instagram: 'We made 2 hrs [hours] of radio feel like a private members club, that's the stuff of dreams.'…
BBC Radio 2 presenter Liza Tarbuck is quitting her Saturday show
Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.co.uk BBC Radio 2 presenter Liza Tarbuck left her fans heartbroken on Wednesday as she revealed she is quitting her beloved Saturday evening show. The English actress and comedian, 61, has been the host of…
Fearne Cotton on why she quit Radio 1 and how she moved on from tough times
For years Fearne Cotton was a huge name in TV and radio, appearing happy and successful, with the broadcasting world at her feet. But in her new book out today, the 44-year-old admits she has blocked out much of the career she had in her 20s…
Radio 1's Longest Ride with Greg James - live text, video and audio updates from Greg's Red Nose Day challenge
Here you'll be able to keep up with all the latest updates from Greg's challenge, as he cycles a gruelling 1000km to raise money for Comic Relief. He's attempting to travel all the way from Weymouth on England's South Coast, crossing into Wales…
Radio DJ among six killed in horror bus fire after man 'set himself alight
A young radio DJ is among multiple killed in a devastating bus fire which also left five others dead. Lara Baumgartner, 26, died after a blaze erupted and gutted the entire vehicle in Kerzers, Fribourg, Switzerland, last night. Local police later…
Scottish Government partners with radio host on campaign
A radio presenter has joined a Scottish Government campaign encouraging people to speak more openly about mental health. The collaboration with broadcaster Katy Johnston has launched with a sign installed in Glasgow Queen Street station carrying…
iHeartMedia and TikTok to Launch Radio Station, First Wave of Joint Podcasts
TikTok and iHeartMedia announced Thursday a March 13 launch date for TikTok Radio and officially set the first slate of shows for the TikTok Podcast Network. Intended to translate TikTok's For You feed into an audio experience, the…
TikTok's Big Audio Play: App Pacts With iHeartMedia for Radio Channel Spanning 28 U.S. Stations, Creator Podcast Network
TikTok is hoping to make some noise through a big new audio and podcast partnership with iHeartMedia. In teaming with iHeart, the viral video app is dropping the visuals: The companies are launching TikTok Radio from iHeart, a live audio channel…
Rickey Smiley Inks Deal With Urban One for New Video Podcast, 5-Year Extension of His Morning Radio Show
Radio personality, comedian and author Rickey Smiley is expanding his partnership with media company Urban One. The centerpieces of the pact are a five-year extension of the nationally syndicated “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show,”…
BBC Radio 2 host says 'it's been a privilege' as they quit show after 14 years
A BBC Radio 2 host has quit her beloved show after 14 years of it being on air. Liza Tarbuck, 61, has decided she “wants her weekends back” and has revealed tonight that she is stepping down from her Saturday evening show on the…
Wynne Evans to host weekly show on Dragon Radio
Welsh broadcaster Wynne Evans is joining Dragon Radio to host a weekly show starting on Easter Sunday. Wynne was most recently at BBC Radio Wales but left in May 2025 after his contract was not renewed following a controversy over Strictly Come…
Radio 1 confirms spring Friday early breakfast duo
BBC Radio 1 is giving two more emerging presenters a monthly shot at its Friday Early Breakfast show this spring. Cai Sherlock will take over the 5am to 7am slot in April, with Emma Millen following in May, as the station continues its rotating…
Lord Sear, One of Hip-Hop Radio's Most Distinctive Voices, Dead At 53
Veteran DJ and radio personality Lord Sear, a core member of the iconic Stretch Armstrong and Bobbito Show, has died at the age of 53. A cause of death has not been revealed at this time. News of Sear's death was announced on Wednesday afternoon…
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