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Harry Hill says he was ‘absolutely merciless’ in his determination to succeed

The comedian appeared on BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs, where he described his first stand-up gig at a Mexican restaurant in South Norwood.

Evening Standard

Actress Monica Dolan ‘immensely proud’ of Post Office campaigners

The actress, who won an Olivier award for her role in All About Eve and a Bafta for Appropriate Adult, was the guest on Desert Island Discs.

Evening Standard

Mr Bates Vs the Post Office star Monica Dolan ‘immensely proud’ of campaigners

Monica Dolan was speaking on BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs

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Lauren Laverne's guide to London: Alexandra Palace, Dean St Townhouse parties and Dunn Bakery

The Desert Island Discs and BBC Radio 6 Music presenter shares her favourite spots in the capital, from where she parties with her kids to the best place to buy sourdough

Evening Standard

BBC The One Show Hosts Stop Live Broadcast to Announce Tragic Death

There was an emotional moment on The One Show this Thursday (April 10), when presenters Lauren Laverne and JB Gill paused the upbeat program.

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Pulp announce More, their first album since 2001

Sheffield-formed band also release swaggering new single Spike Island, their first new track since 2013

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Lindsey Hilsum recalls taking woman and children’s last words in Rwanda genocide

She was speaking on BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs.

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Lauren Laverne says cancer battle made her 'appreciate everything' about her life

The radio DJ anounced last summer that she had been diagnosed with cancer, but did not specify what type

Evening Standard

Nick Grimshaw: ‘Getting people to talk about music is the same as talking about food. Both are full of memories’

The DJ and podcaster on taking over the 6 Music breakfast slot, coping with grief, and what he learned working as an intern at MTV

The Guardian - UK

BBC Radio 2 listeners express concern after station goes silent due to fire scare

Jeremy Vine’s show vanished from airwaves during a fire evacuation

The Independent UK

The week in audio: Lucky Boy; Moorgate; Thirty Eulogies; Harford: An Oral History and more – review

Past traumas processed through investigative journalism and drama; a truly moving and surprising documentary; laugh-out-loud indie comedy; and Lauren Laverne’s return

The Guardian - UK

Lauren Laverne felt return to 6 Music ‘might never come’ after cancer diagnosis

The broadcaster took a break from hosting her breakfast programme in August last year after being diagnosed with cancer.

Evening Standard

Nick Grimshaw’s 6 Music breakfast show review – eating a pork pie in bed is the morning joy we all need

The toned-down radio DJ might be a safe bet to take over from Lauren Laverne – but wall-to-wall bangers and a UB40 song request from a listener enjoying a heroic breakfast make for a merry start to the day

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Lauren Laverne says 6 Music comeback ‘feels fantastic’

Laverne stepped back from the breakfast show last year after her cancer diagnosis

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Lauren Laverne says being home at 6 Music is wonderful as she returns

The 46-year-old took a break from hosting her breakfast programme in August last year and did not return.

Evening Standard

Lauren Laverne returns to BBC 6 Music post-cancer treatment: 'Feels good to be back'

The presenter, 46, took a break from hosting her breakfast programme in August last year following her cancer diagnosis

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iPhone designer Ive: I feel responsible for device’s ‘not so positive’ impact

Sir Jony Ive was speaking on BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs.

The Independent UK

iPhone designer reveals one regret about the iconic Apple smartphone

Sir Jony Ive has said he feels ‘responsible’ for the ‘not so positive consequences’ of the iPhone

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Stephen Mangan to star in new desert island comedy alongside ‘castaway’ celebrities

The star of TV drama The Split joins Sandi Toksvig, Richard Madeley and more in Radio 4 sitcom based on the fictional tropical isle

The Independent UK

Nick Cave says the death of his sons made him realise art is not ‘everything’

Australian artist said he has, at times, felt ‘repelled’ by work since the deaths of two of his children

The Guardian - UK

Orwell’s coin, brightest stars and lynx on the loose – take the Thursday quiz

Questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday. How will you fare?

Evening Standard

What is BBC Radio 6's presenter lineup as Nick Grimshaw joins the breakfast show?

Here’s an updated look at the presenters of the BBC’s beloved alternative network

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Lauren Laverne quits BBC Radio 6 Music Breakfast Show

Lauren Laverne has stepped down from her 'BBC Radio 6 Music Breakfast Show' after six years after being diagnosed with cancer last summer.

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Lauren Laverne to depart Radio 6 Music Breakfast Show after ‘tricky time’

Nick Grimshaw will take over Laverne’s slot in February.

Evening Standard

Lauren Laverne steps down from BBC 6 Music breakfast show after taking time out for cancer treatment

Nick Grimshaw, who has been covering her since August, will be taking over the slot full-time as she moves to mid-morning

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