New figures announced by Digital Economy Minister Ed Vaizey today reveal that 58% of new cars registered in September came with digital radio as standard. More than a fifth of radio listening happens in the car, but take up of in-car digital radio has been slow. Whilst digital radios are available for cars they are … Read more
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
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
Users of the BBC’s online catch-up service will now have up to 30 days to listen to previous programmes. Since its launch in 2007 radio programmes have been available for seven days from their original broadcast. The change means that listeners who want to catch up with weekly programmes, such as The Now Show or … 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
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
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.