BBC Radio 2 pop-up station to celebrate Abbey Road’s 50th anniversary
Gary Barlow and Dave Grohl are among the stars who will front programmes on a special pop-up DAB radio station celebrating the 50th anniversary of The Beatles’ Abbey Road album.
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Kylie Minogue: I could have lost it on Glastonbury stage
Kylie Minogue said she had to work hard not to do “the ugly cry” as she broke down at Glastonbury while recalling how breast cancer once robbed her of a headline slot.
Festival-goers say reducing environmental impact is their number one priority
Two thirds of festival-goers say reducing their impact on the environment is their number one priority this summer, new research suggests.
Morrissey calls for end to ‘Soviet Britain’ in lengthy online post
Morrissey has called for an end to “Soviet Britain” following accusations of support for the far-right.
Simon Mayo: Jo Whiley Radio 2 move a result of pressure to boost gender balance
Simon Mayo has said the decision to bring Jo Whiley in as a co-host on his BBC Radio 2 show was the result of “genuine pressure from the top about improving the number of women in daytime”.
Jo Whiley says Sara Cox will be ‘magnificent’ on Drivetime
Jo Whiley has congratulated her successor Sara Cox on landing BBC Radio 2 Drivetime, saying there is “no funnier presenter”.
Sara Cox: Radio 2 Drivetime role is my dream job
Sara Cox has thanked fans for their support after she was confirmed as host of Radio 2’s new Drivetime show following the departure of Simon Mayo.
Sara Cox to replace Simon Mayo and Jo Whiley on Radio 2 Drivetime
Sara Cox has been confirmed as the successor to Simon Mayo and Jo Whiley on BBC Radio 2 Drivetime after Mayo announced he would be quitting the station.
Simon Mayo announces departure from BBC Radio 2
Simon Mayo is leaving BBC Radio 2, and the Drivetime show he hosts with Jo Whiley will come to an end.
Zoe Ball favourite to take over from Chris Evans on Radio 2
Zoe Ball has been named favourite to step into Chris Evans’ shoes as the new host of the Radio 2 breakfast show.
Simon Mayo uncomfortable with BBC publishing presenters’ pay
BBC Radio 2 DJ Simon Mayo has voiced his discomfort with the corporation’s policy of publishing what its presenters earn.
Simon Mayo defends Radio 2 over lack of diversity claims
Simon Mayo has defended Radio 2 from accusations that it is too “male” and “pale” – and suggested his new female co-host will earn the same as him.
Jo Whiley to join Simon Mayo for new BBC Radio 2 drivetime show
Jo Whiley and Simon Mayo will join forces for a new BBC Radio 2 programme that will hit the airwaves from May.
Ed Balls swaps politics for musical theatre in festive radio programme
Ed Balls will delve into the fabulous yet increasingly political world of musical theatre for a BBC Radio 2 special as part of the broadcaster’s raft of festive programming.