BBC Radio 2 stalwart Nigel Ogden dies 'suddenly' after four decades on air The broadcaster fronted the much-loved programme The Organist Entertains for 39 years Evening Standard · Jan 30
Autosport Awards 2026 to Recognize Lando Norris with Inaugural “Autosport Champion” Honor The 38th Annual Autosport Awards—racing’s biggest night—brings the sport’s leading names to London’s Roundhouse on Wednesday 21 January 2026, hosted by BBC Radio 1’s Greg James Motorsport · Jan 19
Autosport Awards 2026 to Recognise Lando Norris with Inaugural “Autosport Champion” Honour The 38th Annual Autosport Awards—racing’s biggest night—brings the sport’s leading names to London’s Roundhouse on Wednesday 21 January 2026, hosted by BBC Radio 1’s Greg James Autosport · Jan 19
Scotland and Wales deserve local BBC radio Letters: England’s various stations serve the community, writes Stuart Walker, so why can’t the UK’s other nations have similar? The Guardian - UK · Jan 4
Lorraine Kelly makes Radio 2 debut in huge Christmas BBC schedule reveal BBC Radio 2 will also host a special celebrating the music of Stevie Wonder The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2025
Lorraine Kelly to make Radio 2 debut as BBC reveals Christmas line-up Kelly will present in Jeremy Vine’s slot over the festive period and Radio 4 will feature a festive special of Desert Island Discs with Kate Winslet. Evening Standard · Nov 24, 2025
Patricia Crowther, known as UK’s oldest witch, dies aged 97 Wiccan high priestess’s 1970s BBC radio series is credited with helping to popularise modern witchcraft The Guardian - UK · Sep 26, 2025
How to access BBC Sounds outside the UK – stream BBC radio abroad Here's how to access BBC Sounds from outside the UK, following the corporation's controversial decision to cut international access to the service. TechRadar · Aug 31, 2025
‘It’s been horrid’: Jo Whiley fights back tears as she shares tragic family loss The BBC Radio DJ, 60, became emotional as she spoke on the latest episode of her Dig It podcast, which she co-hosts with Zoe Ball. Evening Standard · Aug 28, 2025
BBC Radio 2 DJ Steve Wright's touching final act after death revealed The beloved BBC broadcaster died suddenly in February last year Evening Standard · Jun 25, 2025
Alex Belfield’s release from prison forces stalking victims to relive their fears Ex-BBC radio host is planning comeback tour of self-promotion, leaving those affected questioning his remorse The Guardian - UK · Jun 16, 2025
Tottenham face backlash over Postecoglou sacking England manager Thomas Tuchel has said 'it's not only about titles' as pundits and supporters fume over Spurs' sacking of Europa League winner Ange Postecoglou. AAP · Jun 6, 2025
Lindsey Hilsum recalls taking woman and children’s last words in Rwanda genocide She was speaking on BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs. Evening Standard · Mar 30, 2025
Weather presenter Julie Reinger leaves BBC after over three decades Reinger, who joined the BBC in 1992, will celebrate her final day on air on Friday March 28, saying that it is the ‘right time to go’. Evening Standard · Mar 28, 2025
BANG Premier · Feb 18, 2025 Zoe Ball returning to BBC Radio 2 just weeks after breakfast show exit Zoe Ball - who left her BBC Radio 2 breakfast show in December 2024 - is returning to the station this year with a brand new Saturday afternoon show.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 8, 2025 For the record Dark skies | BBC Saturday Review | Deep project, Gloucestershire | Potato pancakes recipe
The Guardian - UK · Feb 1, 2025 Sorry, Dame Judi, BBC Radio’s job is to find listeners, not train playwrights Drama on 3 may have lost its place but there’s no need for theatrics, it’s just the reality of change in an era of new formats
The Conversation · Jan 28, 2025 Patrick Doyle’s five best film scores – including his pick of an undiscovered gem Scottish musician Patrick Doyle is an acclaimed composer of over 60 feature film scores with many attendant accolades, honours and awards. I first met him in 2001 while making a now long-vanished series on movie music called Silverscreen Beats for BBC Radio.
Louder · Jan 28, 2025 "He was the first time I'd ever seen the potential of music to be evil": From Oz punk to Detroit blues, Nick Cave names his Desert Island Discs Nick Cave chose eight favourite songs on the long-running BBC Radio show
The Independent UK · Jan 21, 2025 Scott Mills says he is ‘not worried in the slightest’ about major BBC Radio 2 concern Mills will make his debut as Zoe Ball’s replacement on the flagship show next week
The Guardian - UK · Jan 1, 2025 ‘I hated playing by the rules’: Johnnie Walker, the empathetic radio DJ with a rebel spirit His BBC career began with a year-long suspension and he was later fired for on-air comments. Yet the broadcaster’s warmth meant listeners followed him for more than five decades
Louder · Dec 31, 2024 Broadcasting legend Johnnie Walker dead at 79 The death of Johnnie Walker has been announced by his BBC Radio colleague Bob Harris
The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2024 Johnnie Walker, legendary BBC Radio presenter, dies aged 79 Walker first rose to fame among British music fans as a disc jockey on pirate station Radio Caroline in the Sixties, and later became a favourite among BBC listeners, even if he did hate the Bay City Rollers
Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2024 Terminally ill Newcastle fan tells Howe ‘I told you so’ as Tonali tip wins tie Steven Hunter has been given six months to live but told the Newcastle boss he is ‘available on weekends’ after giving a winning managerial tip.
The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2024 BBC Radio announces its jam-packed Christmas 2024 schedule Mariah Carey, Cher and a ‘Gavin and Stacey’ star will all be making appearances