Programmes

New sport series starts with Olympic snowboarder Jenny Jones

A new extreme sport show hosted by Jenny Jones, the medal-winning Olympic snowboarder, starts on BBC Radio 5 Live tomorrow. The series is set to interview adrenalin-fuelled sport stars, giving fans an insight into what it takes to compete in their field. Events organised in the UK and around the world will also be covered. … Read more

Weekly ‘news chart’ to begin on BBC Radio 5 live

From next month a new programme on BBC Radio 5 Live will reveal “the UK’s first comprehensive weekly news chart”. The 5 live Hit List will be presented by Emma Barnett of the Daily Telegraph and Radio 4’s Women’s Hour. The programme will count down the top 40 stories online and on social media, covering … Read more

New line-up starts on BBC Radio 5 live

A new daytime line-up starts today on BBC Radio 5 live. From 10am on weekday mornings 5 Live Daily takes on original news and interviews, hosted by Adrian Chiles and Peter Allen who both move from the drive time programme. This week sees Kevin Pietersen talk to Adrian Chiles about his new book about his … Read more

Slap my top! Alex Lester: The Movie coming soon?

Known as the ‘Dark Lord’ to his early morning listeners, could Alex Lester be about to star in his own film? The BBC Radio 2 presenter appears in a preview for Alex Lester: The Movie, with Nick Grimshaw, Vanessa Feltz, Ken Bruce and Tony Blackburn making up the supporting cast. Alex Lester has amassed a … Read more

Adrian Chiles makes return to Radio 5 live

Television presenter Adrian Chiles is returning to BBC Radio 5 live nearly twenty years after launching its early morning finance news programme. From Friday, 8th November, Adrian Chiles will present Drive every Friday evening, whilst Peter Allen continues to co-host Monday to Thursday with Anna Foster. “It’s very exciting to be coming back to Radio … Read more

Howard Jones to present series of 80s shows

During September and October, 80s music star Howard Jones will host a Sunday evening show on Absolute 80s featuring some of his favourite music. Listeners will also be able to download a free MP3 track each week, taken from a live session recorded at the Absolute Radio studios. The original tracks feature new material, and … Read more

Energy Day special for Radio 5 live

The afternoon show on BBC Radio 5 live will be powered entirely by exercise bikes this Thursday as part of a special day of programmes. The energy day programmes will look at the UK’s energy supply, and plans to fill a gap created by the closure of power stations. “Energy Day is an innovative and … Read more

Andrew Castle to join LBC 97.3 for Weekend Breakfast

Former GMTV presenter and tennis star Andrew Castle has been announced as the new host of LBC’s weekend breakfast programmes. Previously presenting on the GMTV sofa for a decade, Andrew has put his tennis experience to use as lead commentator on the Wimbledon television coverage. Andrew is a first-class broadcaster and presenter and this, together … Read more

Experience baroque music in a new light with Radio 3 and National Trust

A series of six live concerts and a live drama will be aired on BBC Radio 3 next month, placing baroque performance in its historical context. The programmes are being presented with the National Trust, whose properties will play host to the performances. The events are part of Radio 3’s Baroque Spring, which features music, … Read more