"OK, let’s put it out”: John Lennon originally wanted to “just throw away” Walls and Bridges and had to be persuaded to release it Long lost interview also reveals his battles with the Nixon administration MusicRadar · Oct 8, 2025
Long-lost John Lennon interview reveals US phone-tapping fears Ex-Beatle spoke of performing ‘for another 60 years’ in interview to be aired for 85th anniversary of his birth The Guardian - UK · Oct 7, 2025
Johnnie Walker to be remembered as ‘one of the radio greats’ on tribute show The show which will air on Boom Radio on Thursday will see former Radio Caroline presenter Roger Day and others pay their respects. Evening Standard · Dec 31, 2024
Radio 2 ‘golden oldies’ spin-off station on hold amid rivals’ complaints BBC told to carry out public interest test after commercial competitors said new channel would hit their audience The Guardian - UK · Jul 10, 2024
Heaven Knows I’m Miserable Now: UK radio listeners nominate songs to sum up election campaign Exclusive: Boom Radio listeners share in election fatigue but demographic arguably has less to lose than younger voters The Guardian - UK · Jun 28, 2024
Ken Bruce continues to eat into BBC’s audience at Greatest Hits Radio Presenter has added 1.6m listeners to Greatest Hits Radio mid-morning slot in last 12 months The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2024
TV has become exploitative and cruel, says Ofcom chair Michael Grade The boss of the broadcast regulator has expressed concern about how the chase for audience ratings is harming the industry The Guardian - UK · Apr 14, 2024
'I had my prostate removed by a robot - it only took two days to recover' Radio host Les Ross underwent pioneering surgery after routine tests confirmed he was suffering from prostate cancer, often referred to as a 'silent killer' Daily Mirror · Jun 28, 2023
Paul O'Grady's heartbroken husband didn't leave the house for three months after his death Paul O'Grady's devastated husband and partner of 17 years, Andre Portasio, has admitted he is struggling to cope in the aftermath of his sudden death Daily Mirror · Jun 25, 2023
Buckingham Palace use 52p special ingredient for their cucumber sandwiches TV presenter Jenny Hanley revealed the food hack while on the radio. Daily Record · Jun 17, 2023
Buckingham Palace staff's 52p trick to make cucumber sandwiches taste 'wonderful' The Queen was known to enjoy cucumber sandwiches and they're a refreshing treat amid warm weather but Buckingham Palace staff have a cheap way to make them taste even better Daily Mirror · Jun 17, 2023
Celebrities turn out in full force for Paul O'Grady's funeral - Ronnie Wood to soap legends Paul O'Grady's funeral saw famous faces pay their respects in Aldington, Kent earlier today, following the legendary TV star's sudden and sad death at the age of 67 last month Daily Mirror · Apr 20, 2023
Paul O'Grady's producer says 'we all feel robbed' in moving tribute to late icon Radio producer Malcolm Prince has paid tribute to the late presenter Paul O'Grady on an Easter broadcast in a slot originally set to be a special episode by the Lily Savage star Daily Mirror · Apr 9, 2023
Paul O’Grady’s long-time producer pays tribute on Easter broadcast Malcolm Prince worked with the TV and radio star up until his death last month. The Independent UK · Apr 9, 2023
Liverpool Echo · Apr 5, 2023 Plans to celebrate Paul O'Grady's life as thousands call for statue 'Liverpool has Cilla, Birkenhead deserves Paul'
Evening Standard · Apr 4, 2023 Vanessa Feltz ‘consumed by sadness’ following death of Paul O’Grady Feltz said that O’Grady had promised her nights of ‘debauchery and dissipation’ before he passed
Daily Mirror · Apr 4, 2023 Paul O'Grady fans 'robbed' of his new show says producer ahead of Easter Sunday tribute Paul O'Grady's producer Malcolm Prince will pay tribute to his friend on Boom Radio on Easter Sunday after the Lily Savage star sadly died last week
Nottingham Post · Apr 4, 2023 Paul O'Grady's producer says late star was robbed of BBC leaving party after Radio 2 exit Paul was left utterly disappointed
Daily Mirror · Apr 3, 2023 Paul O'Grady's producer says late star was robbed of leaving party after Radio 2 exit Malcolm Prince, who was Paul O'Grady's producer, revealed that the late radio star was left 'so disappointed' by the way he was treated by BBC Radio 2 bosses
Daily Mirror · Mar 31, 2023 Paul O’Grady honoured in unexpected radio tribute he'd find 'very amusing' The comedian died at the age of 67 "unexpectedly but peacefully" earlier this week, his husband announced
WhatToWatch · Mar 31, 2023 BBC One to air Lily Savage's Blankety Blank in Paul O'Grady tribute on Saturday night The BBC are airing a classic episode of Lily Savage's Blankety Blank in honor of the late presenter, Paul O'Grady.
The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2023 Paul O’Grady’s last ever radio show to be rebroadcast on Easter Sunday The two-hour show, which originally aired on Boom Radio on Christmas Day last year, will be played in its entirety, including all festive elements.
Daily Mirror · Mar 30, 2023 BBC Radio 2 slammed for treating Paul O' Grady 'abominably' amid show departure BBC Radio 2 has received backlash after paying tribute to Paul O' Grady, with accusations the channel 'messed' the star around and contributing to him leaving his radio show
Manchester Evening News · Mar 30, 2023 Alan Carr details Paul O'Grady's recent comments about 'going to heaven' as he pays heartbreaking tribute The comedian took to Instagram with a snap of himself and Paul out for dinner following news of his 'unexpected' death
Irish Mirror · Mar 29, 2023 Former Miss Ireland Amanda Brunker recalls meeting 'comedy legend' Paul O'Grady as Irish stars pay tribute Brunker was among the famous Irish stars who paid tribute to O’Grady in the wake of his sudden death on Monday.