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
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
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
A series of new programmes will invite listeners to present their own vision of the future on the World Service. From 28th January to 31st March the ‘What If?’ shows will look into the future and how the world might look, how technology will advance and innovations in health and science. Beginning with ‘What if … Read more
Former T4 presenter Jameela Jamil has presented her first chart show on BBC Radio 1. Jameela is the first solo female presenter of the show since it began as Pick of the Pops in the 1960’s. The Radio 1 Official Chart show counts down the top 40 songs every Sunday from 4pm. The last hour … Read more
An annual charity event organised by Smooth Radio will return this March, raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support. On Saturday, 9th March the station is inviting listeners to attend or host dinner parties from 8pm. Money is raised for charity with donations from attendees of the parties. A special show will broadcast on Smooth Radio … Read more
Plans have been unveiled for specialist music programmes on Radio 2 this year, beginning with a focus on folk music. The new Folk Show began earlier this month, and will feature live folk acts in the run up to the Folk Awards on 30th January. Future shows will feature Richard Thompson, Heidi Talbot and Jefferson Hamer. … Read more
The reggae DJ David Rodigan is to join BBC Radio 1 Xtra for a new Sunday evening show from February. David Rodigan first presented on radio over 30 years ago on BBC Radio London and has since been inducted into the Radio Academy Hall of Fame. I am absolutely delighted to be joining BBC Radio … Read more