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UNCOVERED: Greatest hits radio | History Defined

Liza Tarbuck quits BBC Radio 2 after 14 years: ‘I want my weekends back’

‘This is terrible news for us,’ fellow Radio 2 host Jo Whiley said after learning news

The Independent UK

Ken Bruce says he no longer listens to his former Radio 2 slot as he reflects on falling audience numbers

The broadcaster signed off from Radio 2 in early 2023 before moving to Greatest Hits Radio, where his mid-morning programme and long-running PopMaster quiz have since become the station’s flagship draw

Evening Standard

Vernon Kay’s predecessor comments on sharp decline in Radio 2 audience

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Ken Bruce comments on BBC Radio 2 show’s drop in ratings after Vernon Kay takeover

Veteran presenter said he was ‘aware’ that audience figures for his old show had dropped since he quit in 2023

The Independent UK

Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody voted favourite song of Greatest Hits Radio listeners

It is the seventh year in a row the 1975 track has topped the list of 500 songs.

Evening Standard

Ambassador launches Greatest Hits Radio-themed cruise featuring Ken Bruce’s PopMaster show

Guests can party with top DJs from the channel

The Independent UK

Veteran broadcaster says first reaction to Live Aid was ‘real anger’

The music event, which raised relief funds for the famine in Ethiopia, is celebrating 40 years

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Ex-BBC correspondent in Africa says first reaction to Live Aid was ‘real anger’

The music event, which raised relief funds for the famine in Ethiopia, is celebrating 40 years.

Evening Standard

“They are not powerless in the face of human monstrosity”: Greatest Hits Radio to broadcast 10-hour recreation of Live Aid

It’ll be on the 40th anniversary of the epochal gig

MusicRadar

Live Aid concert to be broadcast on radio to mark 40th anniversary

Greatest Hits Radio to air original performances from stars such as Queen and David Bowie in 10-hour show on 13 July

The Guardian - UK

Greatest Hits Radio to recreate full Live Aid broadcast for 40th anniversary

The 10-hour special will be hosted by Simon Mayo.

Evening Standard

Blur's Alex James suggests ABBA-style avatar show as he talks future of Britpop legends

Alex James has two ideas for the future of Britpop legends Blur.

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Natalie Imbruglia's 1997 classic Torn has finally hit No.1 in the UK

Natalie Imbruglia has finally topped the charts in the UK with 'Torn'.

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BBC reveals Radio 2 ‘pop nostalgia’ spin-off plans after industry feedback

The new Radio 2 extension station plans to play songs from the 50s, 60s and 70s, with at least 6,000 unique tracks a year.

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Major BBC radio stations enjoy listener bump amid summer of sport and events

Amid the summer success, the BBC saw further decline in the number of people listening to local and regional services.

The Independent UK

Ken Bruce got so drunk while coming up with PopMaster he forgot what the gameshow was

‘None of us could remember what we decided,’ the host said

Evening Standard

Ken Bruce says BBC should ‘watch where it’s going' as he vents about younger presenters

The veteran broadcaster was a staple at the BBC for 46 years before leaving in April last year for Greatest Hits Radio

The Independent UK

Ken Bruce issues warning to Radio 2 over listenership after DJ’s departure

DJ thinks he knows why the BBC station has lost a million fans

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The Guardian - UK

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

Greatest Hits Radio DJ Ken Bruce steals more BBC listeners

Former Radio 2 presenter sees his audience grow to 3.8m, as old station continues to lose listeners

The Independent UK

Ken Bruce urges people to listen to autistic community as he is made an MBE

The Scottish radio presenter, who has an autistic son Murray, was recognised for his contribution to radio.

The Independent UK

Ken Bruce among those to receive honours at Buckingham Palace

The radio presenter, 72, will be made an MBE for his services to radio, autism awareness and charity.

The Guardian - UK

BBC Radio 2 show loses 1.3m listeners after Vernon Kay replaces Ken Bruce

Mid-morning programme now heard by 6.9m people as opposed to 8.2m who tuned in before veteran’s departure in March

The Independent UK

BBC local radio shows suffer drop in listeners over past two years

The average weekly listenership of local stations has slipped by 20% since 2021.

The Guardian - UK

Musically, we’re all stuck in the middle with you, Ken Bruce

The success of the likes of Greatest Hits Radio is because old songs have the power to conjure memories of our youth

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