Classical music performers and Classic FM presenters have teamed up to record a charity single. The piece, titled ‘Steadfast’, was composed by Howard Goodall and recorded at Air Studios on Thursday. It features Katherine Jenkins, Alfie Boe and Laura Wright, whilst presenter Myleene Klass plays piano and John Suchet is heard on trombone. Proceeds from … Read more
Stars of music, film and television have helped raise more than £1.1m for charity Make Some Noise. The celebrities dropped in to Heart, Capital FM, Classic FM, XFM, LBC and Smooth to take part in challenges and answer phone calls. Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg took on former tennis player Andrew Castle who now hosts … Read more
A new version of the Beach Boys song God Only Knows has been played on BBC radio stations to promote the launch of BBC Music. The song features original writer and performer Brian Wilson alongside more than 25 musicians, including Pharrell Williams, Sir Elton John, Paloma Faith, Kylie Minogue and Dave Grohl. Classical violinist Nicola … Read more
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
Smooth Radio is set to re-launch next month as ‘Your Relaxing Music Mix’ with Kate Garraway, Andrew Castle and Myleene Klass joining the station.
Talk radio station LBC is to be available across the UK on DAB digital radio from 11th February.
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
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
Primal Scream have been confirmed as the latest act to perform an exclusive session for Absolute Radio at the Hard Rock Cafe this month. Best known for their 90’s hits ‘Loaded’ and ‘Rocks’, the band recently performed at the Glastonbury Festival and will tour in London, Glasgow and Manchester before the end of the year. … Read more
Annie Mac is set to return to BBC Radio 1 this month. She’ll start the weekend at 7pm on Friday evenings, beginning 13th September, with new dance music. After four months on maternity leave, Annie will also return to her Sunday night show from 10pm. Carnival vibes will come to Radio 1 at 2am on … Read more